Sandi07054 Posted September 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted September 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) 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 Edited September 19, 2016 by All-ready2cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare electro Posted September 19, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 19, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi07054 Posted September 24, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Hi Just looking for information on what you did in Genoa. Should we do an excursion, hop on hop off bus?? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted September 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 24, 2016 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. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi07054 Posted September 24, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Thank ypu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Cruz2015 Posted September 24, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I'll be on this ship and itinerary in March, so please report back on the highlights of your cruise.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 25, 2016 HiJust 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi07054 Posted September 25, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Thanks easy boy Yes I will definitely do a review of my cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanaboy Posted September 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 28, 2016 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:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safkool Posted September 30, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Ill be on the exact itinerary on 27 march. Cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fifthavenue Posted September 30, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 30, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted September 30, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2016 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:)We have stayed in many Barcelona hotels pre cruise and so here's a selection:- 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Lavender Posted November 20, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 20, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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