Diana
Itinerary: Eastern
Mediterranean - Venice, Bari, Greek Isles, Dubrovnik
Sailing Date: September 6th, 2009
Age: 49
Occupation: Teacher
Number of Cruises: 1
The Musica is a beautiful and
huge ship, however, there were times when I needed more
space.
The outdoor pool area was
always overtaken by passengers who were crammed onto
deckchairs so closely placed that there wasn't room to move
between. Luckily we had a balcony in our cabin and preferred
to sit there. The pool water was far too cold to go in
anyway. The cabin was large enough for 2 people and it along
with the bathroom was lovely. The staff kept our room very
clean and stocked. They were also very personable.
Meal times were a bit hectic
as hundreds eagerly converged on the restaurants. There was
plenty of staff, however they seemed disinterested in you
and their jobs. The food was ok, edible and in sufficient
quantities.
The quality of food at the
lunch and breakfast buffet could have been of a better
standard, but also edible. The best restaurant we ate at was
the Japanese restaurant which we paid for. The staff
were friendly, hospitable and the food was excellent.
The ship
did a great job at organizing passengers to disembark at
ports. Logistically this was a great challenge but they did
it well. The entertainment was very good and diverse. I
thought the casino was an opportunity to get away from
kids, however many Italian parents ignored the signs
prohibiting entry to under 18 year olds. The staff did
nothing to police this rule either. I was amazed to see
numerous kids aged under 12 playing poker machines under the
supervision of ship staff. Overall I enjoyed the trip but
would prefer a boat with a more diverse mixture of
nationalities of passengers and fewer passengers.
