I booked this cruise 3 days before the virus hysteria started. I chose it because it was very cheap (about 40 euro person/day) with an Ok itinerary. It turned out to be probably the best and definitely the most ...

Sail Date February 2020

Senior Single

16 Reviews Written

82 Helpful Votes

A beautiful ship with great staff.

MSC Splendida

Middle East

My friend and I booked this cruise last year while on MSC Seaside. I had been to most of the Far East ports, but my travel friend, Judy, had not seen them. We flew from Tampa to Toronto and on to Dubai enjoying ...

Sail Date March 2019

In need of Sun

3 Reviews Written

19 Helpful Votes

Go on this cruise for the right reasons and you will be really pleased

MSC Lirica

Middle East

Go on this cruise for the ports, not for the cruise ship experience. This should not be anyone’s first cruise. This is a cruise for adventurous, experienced cruisers. Let me explain what I mean. This is not ...

Sail Date November 2018

Texas089

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Not great cruise.

Vision of the Seas

Middle East

I chose this cruise for its itinerary. Checking in and embarkation was excellent, however the first area I visited was the pool and I was disappointed as it looks tatty and the sunbeds are horrible. Never seen any ...

Sail Date March 2017

Mad RCI fan

15 Reviews Written

65 Helpful Votes

Return to the Gulf

Vision of the Seas

Middle East

After a terrible experience at the port I could not wait to get on to Vision of the Seas. I should explain that at this point that Royal have no involvement with the port authorities. When Mangesh our Concierge and ...

Sail Date February 2017

Mynameissue

4 Reviews Written

15 Helpful Votes

Thompson at its best

Marella Celebration

Middle East

Very good cruise, love that Thompson are very organised and have excellent staff, from Airways to Cruise. Everything was as planned. Description of ports and itinerary was clear. Celebration is an oldish ship but ...

Sail Date February 2017

mrfunguy

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Celebrity cruise line is joke

Celebrity Constellation

Middle East

We choose this cruise to see India. The ship is very tied and rusting , worn carpet , wooden seats in the dinning room with joints coming apart. The crew do try very hard and give u 110% in effort. The ...

Sail Date January 2017

fly the flag

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Excellent holiday, fair value and comfort given that there were 3,500 on board

MSC Fantasia

Middle East

we shared a mid ship cabin with balcony which was very comfortable , having a balcony was a big plus because the pool areas were always overcrowded with parents and their kids. the ship was spotless, the food was ...

Sail Date December 2016

Mad RCI fan

15 Reviews Written

65 Helpful Votes

Arabian Adventure

Vision of the Seas

Middle East

I had an overnight flight to Dubai I found out later that a lot of people on the flight were taking the cruise. I arrived at the airport picked up the case and after clearing customs were met out side in Arrivals by ...

Sail Date December 2016

decolady20

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Christmas in the Emirates on the Costa NeoRiviera

Costa neoRiviera

Middle East

Firstly, my first time flying with Emirates, but guaranteed it won’t be my last. I got a requested upgrade to fly out Business Class at what looked to be a heavily discounted price. What an experience- it’s the ...

Sail Date December 2014

Getting

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

QM2. February 2013

Queen Mary 2 (QM2)

Middle East

We decided to take this trip as we had previously enjoyed cruising on Thompson cruises and fancied going 'upmarket.' We were really looking forward to experiencing the QM2 The organisation before the trip was good ...

Sail Date February 2013

falcon10156

2 Reviews Written

Ancient Splendors - Absolutely Amazing!!

Prinsendam

Middle East

DINING:The food was absolutely amazing. Due to the itinerary of this trip, I could not eat some meals in the dining room as I had early sitting. We had a table of 8 fixed early and our table companions were ...

Sail Date September 2010

BeefyLean

1 Review Written

Your Cruise RA

Viking Ra

Middle East

We choose this awesome river cruise because it’s fun and adventurous to travel with Viking! The food and public rooms are a great feature to the learning about cultures and experiences. This is recommended ...

Sail Date February 2019