buddy1755 Posted May 24, 2015 #151 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Is this a cruise that you would consider taking a 13 year old on or would they get bored/tired? I suppose it's depends on the child but was wondering you're thoughts. Just completed this cruise, May 7 to 19, 2015. It can be a very busy cruise, ours was, we booked tours with RIL and we were overwhelmed with the History and art we saw. It would greatly depend on the child, on the ship they have a parent free zone, a sort of room in the front of the ship, i only saw it from the outside on our walks and noticed one kid in it reading. I only notices a couple teenagers on the ship, but it was due to the time of year, there are video games on board, but it might get expensive as they are a couple Euros to play. They have a pool on the back of the ship but this is for little kids. I think they are bringing in another ship to make this run, I believe it is the Epic, this ship might have better suited for teens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj cruisin Posted June 7, 2015 #152 Share Posted June 7, 2015 "After the Gondola ride we stopped at a glass shop and bought some more souvenirs, we also had a delicious meal of brochette, lobster tail and pasta along with the local beer and wine." Tmackel, best trip review and pictures I have ever read and seen! You did a great job of portraying this cruise. Thank-you for sharing. Your pictures are awesome. What camera did you use? We should know as we did this cruise in August of 2013. We liked this cruise so much we decided to go again in August 2015! We can't wait. We feel a once in a lifetime event which we are doing again. The only disappointment we had was dining in Venice. We had two evenings out and were not excited about either restaurant. Do you happen to remember the name of the restaurant in Venice you liked? We would like to check it out on our upcoming trip. Thank-you John & Victoria:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailfirst Posted June 19, 2015 #153 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thank you for your review. Yesterday was my b-day and was very much surprised with a card telling me to call our TA and book a cruise to Europe. We were in Europe 2 years ago did 7 countries but haven't been to the Med. I was getting a little nervous not sure even if I wanted to try another Europe cruise. I loved our other one so much I was afraid I would be disappointed. I found this review late last night and had to wait until today to read it. Now I am excited you really brought it to life for me. Thanks again . Jo:):) We are home it was fantastic 16days I only wish we could have done a back to back. Your review helped alot. Had all our private tours booked,8 people vans great better price do not like the big buses. Met some nice people great weather,really good tours. We had a great guide in the Vatican would use a guide again if we went back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1966 Posted June 20, 2015 #154 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Thanks for the review and great pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted June 20, 2015 #155 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Thanks for your excellent review with photos. It brought back memories or our Med cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutchinj Posted August 2, 2015 #156 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Absolutely the best review I have ever read on CC. Your descriptions were so personable and the excellent photos made me feel like being there. Such a treat to read and I know will be a big help to us when we take the reverse of this cruise (Venice to Barcelona), 18 - 30 Sep 2016. Our first trip to Europe so we're pulling out all the stops! After saving money and frequent flier miles for years, we finally have enough to make our dream "bucket list" trip a reality. Fly to Rome, spend 2 nights there, then train to Venice for 3 nights, board the Spirit for 12 fabulous days, then one night in Barcelona before flying home. Looks to me like mid-late September weather was just about perfect in the Mediterranean for your cruise. I was considering changing our cruise dates to 30 Sep - 12 Oct but worried weather might be wetter and colder. Thoughts? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmackel Posted August 3, 2015 Author #157 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Weather in Oct will be great. Your going to have a AWESOME time! Enjoy every minute of it, because the time goes by way to fast. Oh, one more thing, have FUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphire2810 Posted August 3, 2015 #158 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Weather in Oct will be great. Your going to have a AWESOME time! Enjoy every minute of it, because the time goes by way to fast. Oh, one more thing, have FUN! Hi I have been reading your review from your cruise and can't wait for my cruise September 18, you gave such a great review I felt I was traveling with you. I booked the same hotel. Did you need avisa on any of the countries you visitex. Thanks Margie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobras44 Posted August 3, 2015 #159 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hi, I booked a cruise with 2 friends on norwegian spirit sept 30th to oct 12th, and we received a promotion for the two first guest «Ultimate brevage package» and I wanted to know if we are obliged to buy the package ($55/day) for the third guest or if Norwegian let us have only 2/3 guest with the package in the cabin ? thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmackel Posted August 4, 2015 Author #160 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Good question cobras44, we didn't buy the ultimate drinking package, we spent all our drinking time off the ship. :) I would check with NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmackel Posted August 4, 2015 Author #161 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Hi I have been reading your review from your cruise and can't wait for my cruise September 18, you gave such a great review I felt I was traveling with you. I booked the same hotel. Did you need avisa on any of the countries you visitex. Thanks Margie No you do not need any visa's on this trip. Have a great time! Edited August 4, 2015 by tmackel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted August 4, 2015 #162 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi, I booked a cruise with 2 friends on norwegian spirit sept 30th to oct 12th, and we received a promotion for the two first guest «Ultimate brevage package» and I wanted to know if we are obliged to buy the package ($55/day) for the third guest or if Norwegian let us have only 2/3 guest with the package in the cabin ? thank you! No, you don't have to buy it for the third person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobras44 Posted August 4, 2015 #163 Share Posted August 4, 2015 ok thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmackel Posted September 10, 2015 Author #164 Share Posted September 10, 2015 One year ago from today we started this wonderful cruise. For all you lucky people that are going this weekend ENJOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphire2810 Posted September 10, 2015 #165 Share Posted September 10, 2015 One year ago from today we started this wonderful cruise. For all you lucky people that are going this weekend ENJOY! Thank you so much for great review, gave lots of great information. I will be leaving to Barcelona on 9/16/15 staying at Acta Atrium Palace. Really looking forward to this great trip. Will post pics. But I'm sure you have most of them already Thanks Again, Margie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7leagueboots Posted September 10, 2015 #166 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Enjoyed the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veechee Posted September 11, 2015 #167 Share Posted September 11, 2015 One year ago from today we started this wonderful cruise. For all you lucky people that are going this weekend ENJOY! Thank you so much for your amazingly detailed review! We are doing the same cruise one month from now and I think I'm even more excited now after travelling vicariously with you, very helpful tips too. Much gratitude from fellow Minnesotans, Vicki & Tim :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmackel Posted September 11, 2015 Author #168 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thank you so much for your amazingly detailed review! We are doing the same cruise one month from now and I think I'm even more excited now after travelling vicariously with you, very helpful tips too. Much gratitude from fellow Minnesotans, Vicki & Tim :-) Your going to have a great time, relax and enjoy it, the time goes by way to fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailfirst Posted September 11, 2015 #169 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Great cruise did it in May ready to do it again I really wish we had done a back to back.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisekmc Posted March 10, 2016 #170 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Your going to have a great time, relax and enjoy it, the time goes by way to fast. It's now March, 2016 and we are still reading your review! We are going on the same cruise the end of May. Sadly they removed the ports in Turkey for the time being and replaced them with Dubrovnik, Croatia and Kotor, Monrenegro. I'm excited to be going to those ports though. I've been to Kusadasi/Ephesus, but was looking forward to Istanbul. Another time... I want to thank you for the great review. If I understood correctly, you don't have to use the PM in Venice? I'm so excited now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elementstorm Posted March 18, 2016 #171 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) Your trip report was fantastic! My husband and I are doing this same tour in September of this year. I have a couple of questions for you. 1. How did you get your tours arranged with Rome in Limo? I have checked out our roll call, and it is not very active yet. How close to your cruise were you before you booked these tours with other people? First you can set-up your tours through this website, it very easy. We started setting up all our tours in Feb. All of the tours I booked were filled by March using our roll call. The first website is for setting up your tours and for people to join your tour group. https://www.romeinlimotoursharing.com/ 2. I also am questioning how it works to use your cell phone internationally. Did you mainly try and use wifi? We did not use our cell phones, we bought a international phone for $20 on-line and got a US and international phone number. We used our IPad when in port for email. Great photos! I was wondering how you went about getting the cellphone? I'm from Canada and I've never seen disposable phones for 20$! Sounds like a great idea! : Great pictures BTW! I am wondering how you went about getting the international phone. I'm from Canada and I've never seen a disposable phone for that price! Sounds like a great idea! Do you also know if it's possible to just get an international sim card of some sort if it's only something US citizens can purchase? Edited March 18, 2016 by Elementstorm Wrong quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmackel Posted March 18, 2016 Author #172 Share Posted March 18, 2016 We got the phone on-line, but I can't remember who or where. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmackel Posted March 18, 2016 Author #173 Share Posted March 18, 2016 It's now March, 2016 and we are still reading your review! We are going on the same cruise the end of May. Sadly they removed the ports in Turkey for the time being and replaced them with Dubrovnik, Croatia and Kotor, Monrenegro. I'm excited to be going to those ports though. I've been to Kusadasi/Ephesus, but was looking forward to Istanbul. Another time... I want to thank you for the great review. If I understood correctly, you don't have to use the PM in Venice? I'm so excited now!!! The people mover is very easy to use, we used it to get to our hotel. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj cruisin Posted August 31, 2016 #174 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Have thoroughly enjoyed your review and pictures. We did the "Grand Mediterranean" twice in 2013 and 2015 both times from Barcelona and both times in August. We just returned from "The Baltics" aboard the Norwegian Star. Wonderful trip! Was trying to book the Spirit again for next August 2017. Sadly Norwegian has discontinued "Grand Mediterranean" itinerary. Good times aboard the Spirit and that particular itinerary. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailfirst Posted August 31, 2016 #175 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Have thoroughly enjoyed your review and pictures. We did the "Grand Mediterranean" twice in 2013 and 2015 both times from Barcelona and both times in August. We just returned from "The Baltics" aboard the Norwegian Star. Wonderful trip! Was trying to book the Spirit again for next August 2017. Sadly Norwegian has discontinued "Grand Mediterranean" itinerary. Good times aboard the Spirit and that particular itinerary. Sent from my iPhone using Forums We did this true last year wanted to do a repeat next year sad to hear they discontinued it was best vacation ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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