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Princess Cruise Lines Kiff Paddon
The ship was first class - a floating hotel - but despite being full it never really seemed overcrowded. The exception to that statement would be unless you wanted a sun lounger in a prime position on a "sea" day, with everyone aboard. That said, there were always plenty of loungers in other locations. The itinerary - Venice, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi, Istanbul, Mykanos, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome), Livorno, Marseilles, Barcelona - was varied and interesting. A word of warning. Don't expect the ship to dock in the centre of town. With few exceptions most ports are gritty and a few miles away from the town centers. To get over this problem Princess Cruises ran non-stop shuttle coaches or boats all day in every port. We took a few of the dozens of tours
available - Athens from Piraeus, the ancient city of Ephesus from Kusadasi and
Herculaneum from Naples. These were all well run and good value. You can also
do-it-yourself. We had a day in Istanbul just by using the shuttle buses and the
maps provided. You could take a trip in every port but I think that would leave
you exhausted. This is a holiday, after all. The ship was very clean, and they also
insisted on your own cleanliness as well. You could not get on the ship or enter
a restaurant or dining area without being asked to clean your hands with a
special disinfectant. Will we cruise again - we've already
booked for next year! Ask a Question About Princess Cruise Lines
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