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Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Island Princess Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Reviews

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The Island Princess docked in Cartagena, Columbia on 1-8-23
View forward from the Horizon Court dining room located at the front of the ship on deck 14.
At the end of one of our production shows. These are some talented people and the shows were very well orchestrated. Always got standing ovations.
On the first night, I dined solo in the Bordeaux Dining room. Very classy service, terrific food, and a varied menu.
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Worst Cruise Ever

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diggersuper
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise for the destinations more specifically Israel and Ephesus. I had incorrectly assumed that due to no sailings during co-vid and that the ship had been in for refurb that it would be refreshed. This sadly was not the case. They installed their medallion system and removed the aft adult pool, hotter and bar area to make room for more cabins. The ship looked and felt tired, the ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Balcony


I thought it was a great cruise, but port intensive.

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laughing husky
10+ Cruises • Age 2020s

I am in my mid 70's and my husband is in his late 60's. We have both been to Europe several times, and I have been to all of these places except Corsica and Mykonos....and as it turned out, Santorini. We took an upsell for a full suite which we thought was a good chance to try out a suite and as it was a special cruise we decided to go for it.. We were in L723...one of those feared aft suites ...
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Sail Date: October 2015

Cabin Type: Vista Suite with Balcony


Cruise from Rome to Venice

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drewpat
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Very nice late season cruise in the Med. The ship was very nice and a good atmosphere on board. All the staff were excellent from the Cabin Steward and Waiters and the entertainment team all very friendly and pleasant. Both Embarkation and Disembarkation were the best I have known, and very quick. We had a mini-suite which gives you a bit of extra space, but made little use of the balcony, ...
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Sail Date: October 2015

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


Port Intensive Itinerary, Island Princess a Bit Chopped Up

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diplomats
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We were a group of eight cruise age people, meaning seniors, ranging from 72 to 75, one in wheelchair and one mobility challenged using a walker. The draw of this cruise was the itinerary, which turned out to be more challenging than anticipated, and the Turkish ports of Istanbul and Kusadasi, as well as Naples, Italy. Starting with the negatives, it all started when we checked in and found ...
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Sail Date: October 2015

Traveled with disabled person


Our 1st Princess Cruise - Best yet!

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WildRedHed
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My age 61, travelling with my 62 year old partner, my 90 year old Dad and my 33 year old son, who has learning difficulties. This was our 16th cruise, but first with Princess, so I was excited to experience a different cruise line, and was not disappointed. The port itinerary was not new to us as we did the same route last year with NCL. Unfortunately October can be lovely and warm, or chilly ...
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Sail Date: October 2015

Traveled with disabled person


Last Med cruise of the season

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silvertreveller
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We originally booked one of the new stern cabins, but after reading some of the early reviews decided to move. We booked B615 on Baha deck and had no trouble with the engine vibration(s). Embarkation: went smoothly - until we received our luggage - it was soaking wet. It was raining that afternoon in Venice and luggage was left uncovered on the quayside ! To be fair Passenger Services provided ...
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Sail Date: October 2015

Cabin Type: Balcony


3rd Princess Cruise, and Our last!

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rentlady
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

Princess changed our port days and times, which in Istanbul, turkey on their highest holy day of the year. Naturally, this found business closed and limited available shore excursions. No explanations given to passengers on why this was done. We felt the shore excursion office was awful! Rude staff, misdirections given . In turkey on our shore excursion booked thru princess, I was one of ...
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Sail Date: September 2015

Cabin Type: Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


Excellent First Cruise

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Steve Fox
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

We chose this cruise for the itinerary. It was our first cruise so had nothing to compare it to and no idea what to expect from Princess. Overall, we were impressed and will definitely cruise again. Majority of the passengers were Brits and Americans but also lots of Australians and Canadians. Most we spoke to seemed to think Princess were one of the better cruise companies. The food and ...
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Sail Date: September 2015

Cabin Type: Interior


First Cruise

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merwench
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

We decided to do a cruise of the med for our 25th Wedding Anniversary and to be honest we were both not really looking forward to it as didn't know what to expect as used to relaxing on holiday and this was a port heavy cruise. We stayed in Barcelona for 2 night before embarkation, with arranged taxi from the airport and the hotel and on disembarkation which was really efficient. The Hotel was ...
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Sail Date: September 2015

Cabin Type: Oceanview


Grand Mediterranean; Island Princess, Barcelona to Venice

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BucketList57
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

My wife and I have been on four cruises prior to this one (three with Royal Caribbean and one with Princess). We chose this cruise on the Island Princess for the itinerary (Barcelona, Toulon, Florence, Rome, Naples, Mykonos, Istanbul, Kusadasi, Athens, and Venice). We wanted to get a feel for various parts of southern Europe. I have traveled extensively through Europe but my wife had never been. ...
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Sail Date: August 2015

Cabin Type: Balcony


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