"We chose CMV for the itinerary that started in Singapore and ended in London 46 days later. The ship was a total delight - small but with many stylish lounges, a walk-around promenade deck, two sunny pools, and..."Read More
Captain Remo led a professional, efficient and friendly crew - at all levels. I am not afraid to be critical and have been accused of doing this too often throughout my liife HOWEVER, I cannot be critical of my first cruise experience - and it was with RCI under Captain Remo's command.What is it about - critical of the food? The food was fantastic with continuous choice of formal, informal, buffet ...
My wife and I have been cruising for about ten years now and and the past used (and loved) our experiences with HAL, Celebrity, Princess and Azamara. When the agency we used promoted a 30 day b-t-b cruise starting in Singapore and winding up in Rome with stops in such exotic places as Sri Lanka, India, U>A>E, Muscat and Egypt we couldn't resist singing up. It was our first with RCCL.
We had ...
In Singapore we joined a Queen Elizabeth world cruise, booking a Princess Grille cabin for a 35 day cruise to Southampton. This is the second top tier in their 'class system' aboard, so we expected top class service having paid over $40,000 for the privilege.
We have previously enjoyed a similar cruise onboard Queen Victoria, where the food, staff, service, ambience and cabin we could not ...
This was sold to us as a luxury cruise. It was far from this.
The checking-in procedure at Singapore was pathetically inefficient and confused. We had done the on-line pre-boarding thing, yet had to wait in the same line as those who had not, making huge long waits, standing in the extreme heat - very difficult for the many elderly and infirm passengers.
Being used to cruising with Royal ...
This will only be a short review as I've already posted a long one last year on the Costa Allegra.
This long repositioning cruise to Italy was our third on the Allegra in 12 months, so we knew what to expect as far as the ship is concerned. Obviously we love it, or wouldn't sail three times. My ravings about it enticed a couple of our friends to join us in Mumbai for the second leg of the ...
We are both retired. I was a Regonal Manager for a multi-natioal company and my wife worked for a Insurance company.We have been on 3 cruises 1 on the Costa Classica. We flew from Manchester with Air France. We Departed at 19.45 to Paris CdG arrived 22.15. Departed at 23.30 for Singapore. Arrived at 18.05. (we booked with Virgin Cruises)the service was very poor and the plane was dirty and shaby. ...
Although we have been on over 30 cruises of 1 week or more, we did not know what to expect with Azamara. They had just changed to Azamara Club Cruises offering included gratuties, wine with lunch and supper, included soft drinks, bottled water, shuttle service for ports, etc.
CHECK IN was fast, smooth and easy. Staff were on hand to ensure all went well and signage was good. We arrived too early ...
We booked this cruise as it was billed as a "luxury cruise", small ship and intimate atmosphere, with open dining nd visiting several asian and middle east countries.We were inviced with an additional US$ 12.25 per person per day (!!) for their "Excellent service" provided by superb staff on board. No additional tips/gratuities need be paid, we were told. Upon questioning why this mandatory extra ...
It may sound like a clichE but we really did not want to leave the Azamara Quest after 24 days onboard. We have never had such a wonderful, relaxing holiday and home seemed a world away.
Let me start with some information to put the cruise and this review into perspective. I am 54 and my husband 64. This was our fourth cruise and we have previously sailed on Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity ...
Price and itinery lead to this cruise. It was a mistake. Too many surly bar staff who were unable to smile. Same for reception staff who were actually rude at times. The attitude on the ship was "you will do what we say and if you don't like it, too bad" It was a case of, "We will ask the questions". Open hostility at times. Senior crew were inexperienced and kept telling us that they had to get ...
