Splendida - need help

Hello

Was wondering if anyone has done the 7 night cruise from Rome. Including

Barcelona Malta Marsielle Genoa Palermo

Looking for port advice on December 2016 cruise

This is my first cruise to Europe with my adult daughter

Thank you

Here's a good place to start unless you've already been to the Ports of Call forum.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=603

I am booked on this cruise from genoa b2b Dec 18th and 25th.

I've been to Genoa, Rome and Barcelona before, the other ports are new to me.

What kinda of info are you looking for?

Lois

Hi

Just looking for information on what you did in Genoa. Should we do an excursion, hop on hop off bus??

Thank you

Be prepared for bad/wet weather in Genoa. You could need a warm windbreaker there! I've done the HOHO and also walked the promenade as far as the aquarium which I enjoy. Though I haven't actually visited the aquarium itself, I believe it's worth a visit.

For Barcelona, if you want to see La Familia Sagrada, it's recommended you pre-purchase tickets as there are very long queues. While it may be off-season, Barcelona is still a popular city for Europeans to visit then, too!

I was only in Palermo once and that was with my mobility challenged parents so we didn't get to see much.

I've only had Valletta as a port stop once and the weather was so bad we didn't bother getting off the ship. We've bad weather here in Ireland most of the time and really don't want to deal with it when we're on vacation so we stay onboard and enjoy having the ship to ourselves. Having said that, the Med is just a short flight away for us, unlike your situation, where it's a major trip and you want to see everything while you can.

Hope you enjoy your cruise on one of my favourite ships. :)

Thank ypu

I'll be on this ship and itinerary in March, so please report back on the highlights of your cruise.:D

Hi

Just looking for information on what you did in Genoa. Should we do an excursion, hop on hop off bus??

Thank you

We just did the HOHO bus in Genoa. It was very easy to navigate the area. Just follow the tourists and you will find the nice sites. The downside was stores were closed being a Sunday when we were there.

Thanks easy boy

Yes I will definitely do a review of my cruise

I will start my 7 days MED cruise out of Barcelona. I will arrive a day before my cruise depart. I want to stay in a hotel within 5 miles of the port area. Does anyone has a suggestion for hotels in this area? Thanks:)

Ill be on the exact itinerary on 27 march. Cant wait

I will start my 7 days MED cruise out of Barcelona. I will arrive a day before my cruise depart. I want to stay in a hotel within 5 miles of the port area. Does anyone has a suggestion for hotels in this area? Thanks:)

The port is not too far from the end of Las Ramblas, the main street of Barcelona. Have a look for hotels in this area

I will start my 7 days MED cruise out of Barcelona. I will arrive a day before my cruise depart. I want to stay in a hotel within 5 miles of the port area. Does anyone has a suggestion for hotels in this area? Thanks:)

Hotel Jazz

W Barcelona

Crowne Plaza

Hesperia Tower

Villa Emilia

B Hotel

Gaudi Hotel

Just worth noting that many hotels in Barcelona have a 2 night minimum stay and so some may not be available for your stay.

Barcelona is also a very popular destination for short city breaks so I would recommend making a reservation as soon as possible as hotels get booked up quickly.

Hotel Jazz is very good. The hotel is located near to the plaza de catalunya or if its anymore help, the hotel is near Hard Rock Cafe. It's a great location. You can pre book a local taxi to pick you up from the hotel lobby, and it's only about a 10 minute ride to the port.