Rome (Civitavecchia) to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Reviews

We chose this cruise because it gave us the opportunity to try a Club Continent Suite at a very reasonable cost. We made a great decision. Although we were put off by the negative reviews that we had read on this site, we are happy to say that the Onward is a beautiful, well staffed and well run ship. Our cruise couldn't have been better. Our suite was clean, bright, and well appointed. The ...

Our Most Challenging Cruise and Trip to Date: 22 days from Rome to Israel In November 2019, we had been on a wonderful B2B cruise in the western and eastern Mediterranean on the MSC Grandiosa and the NCL Spirit. We were excited to return to Israel to see more sites and experience history and culture, so we booked the NCL Epic from Nov 3-15, 2022. This 2022 cruise was far more challenging than ...

We booked this as a back to back with the Transatlantic 13 day to Ft. Lauderdale beginning Oct. 31st. The ship was immaculate and the balcony cabin was very pleasant. The layout really utilizes the amount of space and feels larger than the details would indicate. Separate closets were a nice touch and other storage was more than we needed for our two 50 lb. of clothing per bag. Several of ...

This was our first Celebrity cruise experience. We took this cruise with my parents and grandparents, primarily choosing this itinerary because of its stop in Israel (and because of the Apex!) We were excited to explore this new and innovative ship. It was definitely one of the most beautiful ships in which we have sailed and it had some unique features (i.e. The Magic Carpet!) We were lucky to ...

We chose this cruise because of the 3 days it would spend visiting Israel. In regards to the entertainment on the ship, we felt it was not good. They need a better choreographer for their dance shows! The Club shows were not worth going to. The Theatre shows were an improvement - the Tree of Life was very good. The Retreat Lounge was a great place to relax, have a snack or drink, and enjoy ...

Just off the Escape and a wonderful cruise. The ship was spotless. It became a game to try to see something dirty, torn, or in disrepair. Nothing. Lovely, friendly staff. We had an aft cabin and would choose that again. Deck was very large: two loungers, two straight chairs, and a small table. Deck 12. Beautiful to look out on the the propeller wash as we sailed. Best of all you had view of three ...

Looking to see Italy, Croatia,Greece so this itinerary was perfect. We enjoyed a few days pre sailing in Rome to get acclimated. The timing weather wise was perfect. The ports were all worthwhile although a fair amount of travel time once docked. The staff from Noel and Raul in the dining room to Nelson and Jennet serving wine, were all exceptional! The Martini Bar guys kept the energy up ...

We have taken many Celebrity cruises. I was looking for a cruise without many sea days and being end of season where I really wanted to go wasn’t available London Scotland Ireland so I guess I finally just went with this which wasn’t smart on my part! Been to Rome several times but this time it was so crowded wasn’t enjoyable.If you don’t have reservations for sights you can forget it!Everywhere ...

This was my 31st cruise, the 7th on Celebrity. The 12 day trip on the Apex, RT from Rome, making stops in Greece, Turkey, Israel and Cyprus was one of my best cruise experiences. The Apex is a beautiful ship of classic design. There are some unique features like Eden and the Magic Carpet. We were about 2000 onboard with a capacity of 3000. This enabled us to get a seat in the restaurant or ...

Upfront, I'm not posting to boast about my dozen cruises this year... or my usual suite accommodations... nor do I have any hidden agendas that others seem to list "between the lines." This is merely my perspective in comparing Celebrity today with the Celebrity I previously loved 3 years ago. Some, most, or all who differ with my assessment will probably want to use the ramifications of COVID ...