Athens (Piraeus) Cruise Reviews

This cruise was chosen for a combination of itinerary and lifestyle. We wanted to sail Silversea again, and this itinerary ticked all the boxes. Here is a small review of that cruise, 3930 Piraeus round trip. ...

Sail Date October 2019

dras2

3 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

The Infinity is just average

Celebrity Infinity

We wanted a cruise of the Greek Islands and the Infinity has a wonderful itinerary to see the islands as well as Israel. The ports of call were exactly what we were looking for. Israel was a very good stop and if ...

Sail Date September 2019

Deniseburruezo

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Just OK

Viking Star

We chose this cruise because we loved the Riverboat cruise that we took back in 2017 and though we would try the ocean line. The food and service was amazing -- rooms were lovely -- and I enjoyed the free wi-fi ...

Sail Date September 2019

ferrs11

21 Reviews Written

41 Helpful Votes

Regent in the Med

Seven Seas Voyager

This was our third cruise with Regent and the start of the recent television series in the UK on the ‘Explorer’ had put us in the mood for a luxurious break. We flew from LHR with BA which was fine, and our ...

Sail Date August 2019

Cyclone1970

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Great destinations, not so great ship

We chose this particular cruise to work with a trip to the UK that we were taking before the August 12th departure date. Celestial was the only one that worked. The Greek island stops were amazing. Santorini, ...

Sail Date August 2019

Globetrotter2018

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

SS Nickel & Dime - shabby ship, mediocre food & bev

Selected this cruise for the ports around Greece and Turkey because line offered two overnights, one in Mykonos (magical) and Santorini (overrated, way too many steep stairs). The staff was friendly but also ...

Sail Date July 2019

cruiseesl

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

You get what you pay for

My friends and I chose the 7-Day Aegean Cruise based on the itinerary: Mykonos (full day and night into the wee hours) Milos, Santorini (2 full days, and an overnight in between), Heraklion, and Kusadasi. The ...

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Sail Date June 2019

HeinzB.

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Really old fashioned

Silver Shadow

It should be the first cruise and should be a great experience. On closer inspection, the ship was outmoded, worn and not up to date. Data transfer to iphone or laptop a sheer catastrophe. The bed width (we had ...

Sail Date May 2019

judah722

1 Review Written

15 Helpful Votes

A mixed bag -

Europe - Western Mediterranean

A very mixed bag If you are interested in a review that unlike many posted by travel professionals please read on - I do read reviews and was disappointed that my experience on Celestyal did not live up to the ...

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Sail Date May 2019

Travelgrl3

1 Review Written

27 Helpful Votes

Had high expectations, was vastly disappointed

Seven Seas Voyager

This was our first cruise. We chose this because we were told it was a 'luxury" cruise. A 10 day cruise of Mediterranean: Greece, Italy, and a bit of France. First of all Staff: A large number of the staff does not ...

Sail Date May 2019

andrewlgc

6 Reviews Written

32 Helpful Votes

Unexpected Farewell Cruise

Aegean Odyssey

The saying is: never go back! In 2012 we had an unforgettable cruise on Aegean Odyssey and we have always wanted to return. So on 26 April 2019 we flew to Athens to join her for a Classical Greece and Islands of ...

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Sail Date April 2019

dteddoc

4 Reviews Written

5 Helpful Votes

Overall pleasureable

Had been on same ship to Cuba and enjoyed.Wanted to visit the Greek Isles. Ship only about 2/3 booked. Nice from standpoint of not crowded. Bad from standpoint 3 optional prepaid excursions cancelled for lack of ...

Sail Date May 2019

turk20

1 Review Written

Viking Still Working on River Quality service for Ocean Cruises

Viking Sky

Picked the Cruise because of our many Viking River cruises and their fantastic service - and the itinerary that gets you to the Holy Land. Our first Viking Ocean was the Baltic in Summer of 2017 and Needless to say ...

Sail Date November 2018

Spysmum

31 Reviews Written

343 Helpful Votes

Disappointed by our sailing ship experience

Star Flyer

We had looked longingly at Star Clipper ships in port so many times, so finally decided to bite the bullet and book a cruise. We expected a glorious ship ( which it was) and a fabulous experience ( which sadly, it ...

Sail Date October 2018

HHHawkeye

6 Reviews Written

34 Helpful Votes

Nice ship, great ports, service not so great

Seven Seas Voyager

The itinerary. Also to try Regent. Unfortunately, we were underwhelmed with the food, service, staffing. (Our cabin attendants were wonderful!!) Due to early excursions most of the days, we had room service ...

Sail Date October 2018

BubbyK

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

The Ship of Highs and Lows

Azamara Pursuit

Europe - Western Mediterranean

We went on this Greek cruise with 2 other couples. One couple was happy with Azmara Persuit; my husband and I as well as the remaining couple were disappointed. I know this ship was recently refurbished and the ...

Sail Date September 2018

grinchychick

6 Reviews Written

39 Helpful Votes

Inconsistent from the rest of the line

Crown Princess

May daughter (30) and I (50) took this cruise to celebrate our milestone birthdays. This was my 20th Princess and probably my 40th cruise overall. It was my daughters 2nd Princess, and perhaps 10th cruise ...

Sail Date September 2018

oscarjones

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

A different experience

Star Flyer

Europe - Western Mediterranean

.We chose to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary on Star Flyer. The real let down was our cabin no.301 (300 would be the same). So small, only suitable for one person. Had to get out of bed at the bottom as ...

Sail Date July 2018

Milarepa

3 Reviews Written

46 Helpful Votes

Some parts were outstanding, some parts were horrible

Crown Princess

First time cruiser chose Crown Princess for the itinerary - Athens to Barcelona July 7-14. First, the good: Our state room was fantastic. I spent a year reading reviews on cruise critic to lower my ...

Sail Date July 2018

Orchidbaby

2 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Very Nice Ship But Service and Cuisine Do Not Justify Price Point

Silver Muse

The ship is new and is beautiful! But we have been on many other ocean and river cruises and, aside from the ship, the price point is not justified. We did not see our butler until we called him to the room and ...

Sail Date June 2018

Pongodave

2 Reviews Written

6 Helpful Votes

OK cruise, terrible entertainment

Crown Princess

Europe - All

Cruised with Princess a few years ago and it was brilliant, so was looking forward to a trip round the Med seeing some new sights. Embarkation went ok, cabin ok, food, drinks, service and trips all ok. The only ...

Sail Date June 2018

carolgalloway

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Fair Experience - Below Standard for Silversea

Silver Wind

We chose Silversea because we wanted to enjoy a luxury cruise and visit beautiful ports in Greece and Italy. We have traveled Silversea in the past and have been very pleased by the experience. However, this ...

Sail Date May 2018

TravellerWorldwide

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Perfect small ship size, but ship needs renovation and shore excursions rushed

Aegean Odyssey