MSC Orchestra Review

Intensive itinerary and interesting port of calls

Review for the Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Orchestra
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Sail Date: Oct 2016
Cabin: Interior Stateroom

SHIP is slightly outdated. The Italian dark red and dark green color scheme looks a little tiring to me, but it might be just personal taste. I like more RCL navy blue scheme. Pool was extremely small, full of kids with no manner jumping around. I wish they could make a adult only pool out of the 2 pools on board. NO indoor pool.

CABIN- Bathroom has yellow shower curtain etc... You don't feel it's a luxury cruise (it's not, anyway) but everything works fine for its function. Shower was hot and water pressure was very good. Room small but everything equipped. Electricity plug is very international friendly, there are USA shape 110V plugs, and also EU +UK 220V plugs.

There is Hairdryer in the room, like 1000W kind. It's okay for my long hair.

Cabin Review

Interior Stateroom

CABIN- Bathroom has yellow shower curtain etc... You don't feel it's a luxury cruise (it's not, anyway) but everything works fine for its function. Shower was hot and water pressure was very good. Room small but everything equipped. Electricity plug is very international friendly, there are USA shape 110V plugs, and also EU +UK 220V plugs.

There is Hairdryer in the room, like 1000W kind. It's okay for my long hair.

Port Reviews

Kotor

very unique town, the walk up to the hill was tiring but really good!

Venice

Venice is damn expensive around October, must be because of busy cruise departing. I was counting 6 cruise ships are leaving on the same day!

Beautiful city but touristy. Be aware of strangers force to carry your luggage for you for money, near Pizzare Roma and even inside St. Lucia train station. They just grab your luggage and go!

Bari

Bari is boring. just another Italian town with not so many big stories.

Santorini

Such a beautiful island. We actually choose this cruise only because it's one of the few one cruise to Santorini. And it really worth it!!

Katakolon (Olympia)

It's fun to take a bus ride to see the oldest Olympia site. You really get a Greek feeling. Shops in Katakolon and Olympia are cheaper than other Greek cities!

Athens (Piraeus)

Athen had it's story. But now it looks sad. City looks poor and many shops are closed. tickets to the main attractions are crazy price- like 20 euro... EU students are free though.

Corfu

beautiful view of the fortress.

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