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Coleen from Pleasanton, CA, USA Sailing date: Jul 2007Pros: The crew members and destinations. I can't decide! While the cruise director was fantastic, we never saw him other than on his tv show or on stage. The excursions were well organized. The service of crewmembers was much better than average. The length of the cruise was perfect! Overall, this was a very fabulous vacation for traveling with three teenaged children. Dining/Food
Stateroom QualityDecent size and storage.
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Entertainment & Activities
Entertainment: Only on Celebrity have we been impressed with a performer. It was a lower level talent than we are accustomed to as we are theater goers. Children's Programs
 
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Istanbul, TurkeyLeast favorite port.
This was our least favortie port. We did the Hagia Sophia, Topaki Palace and Blue Mosque. Too many people and you can't hear guides. Dining at Topaki Palace was horrible. Grand Bazaar was bothersome. We were not impressed overall.
Don't Miss: The sites are beautiful. Izmir, TurkeyMary's House and Ephesus.
Going to Mary's house was an incredible opportunity. We wished it wasn't as packed with people, but that was understandable. It was so nice to have this visual. Ephesus cannot be missed. There's still so much there uncovered. The history is incredible and it is preserved so you truly feel what it was like to walk the streets.
Don't Miss: Mary's House/Ephesus. Naples, ItalyA lot to do in Naples.
We took the Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri excursion. It was 10 hours. It was long and hard and worth it because it was the only way to see a bit of everything. It was tough doing this excursion the first day as we were still dealing with the time change. But worth it, nonetheless.
Don't Miss: Pompeii. Rhodes, GreeceDon't plan excursion.
This stop is easily done on your own. We got lost and were still back on the ship early. There's shopping, but it's bazaar style. We don't like to haggle, so we walked through. Next time, we head to the beaches.
Don't Miss: Walk of the Walls. 16 out of 20 people found this review helpful.
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  The service was excellent, although the by
Linda from New York City Sailing date: May 2007Pros: The wait staff. Excellent. Would so do it again. Entertainment & Activities
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Dubrovnik, CroatiaWonderful
Our second favorite port. Beautiful people, culture and very friendly. Amazing water and views.
Don't Miss: The old city walls and the little alleyways filled with wonderful, mysterious little shops. Naples, ItalyVery good.
Naples itself is ugly, for the most part. We opted to go to Pompei which was wonderful, interesting.
Don't Miss: Capri and Sorrento(I had been there before), and Pompei if you like history. Messina, SicilyTaormina was fantastic -- beautiful -- and our favorite spot.
Mt. Etna was erupting -- totally cool. We loved this port.
Don't Miss: Finding out of the way places to eat; the canoli's; the wine; enjoying the people. Venice, ItalyWould skip Venice next time.
Had two rainy days. Big problem was rudeness of ticket sellers for water transfers back to ship. Carnival should have representative at docking area in Venice to direct passengers back to ship.
Don't Miss: The scenery entering the various islands near Venice, and the churches. 8 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Great service by all the staff, great en by
Teresa from Hong Kong Sailing date: May 2007Pros: Great service. I would highly recommand this cruise to all my friends, great choice for honeymoon. Entertainment & Activities
Entertainment: Very good shows. 5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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What a great ship! by
Tracy from Redding, CA Sailing date: May 2007Pros: The staff. More than other cruises we have been on, they were friendly and helpful. We always found something to do, from shopping, exercising, playing ping pong or shuffleboard to galley tours and a wine and food pairing seminar. The cabins were nicely decorated, and spacious. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had a great family vacation. Entertainment & ActivitiesActivities: The gym was large, and had a variety of equipment available. We used it daily.
Entertainment: Some was good, some was disappointing. 51 out of 64 people found this review helpful.
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