Crete has a couple of different ports where cruise ships dock. The Navigator called on Chania, but it would be a short day as our all aboard was at 2:30 pm. While the beach was high on out to do list, we woke to cloudy and cool weather. What’s a girl to do faced with… Continue reading ‘Cruising the Mediterranean and the Port of Crete, Greece’
Kusadasi was the port I was most looking forward to, mostly because I wanted to see the ancient city of Ephesus and some of the surrounding sites. I have to say, it was one of the most magnificent places I have ever visited. The ship offered many different excursions to Ephesus, with minimal walking, others… Continue reading ‘Cruising the Mediterranean and the Port of Kusadasi, Turkey’
Athens….the birthplace of democracy and home to some of the wisest men of ancient times. A city watched over by the ancient gods, Athena, Zeus, Poseidon to name a few, and where their memory is preserved. It is no wonder that in modern day people from all over the world look forward to visiting this… Continue reading ‘Cruising the Mediterranean and the Port of Athens’
I’m always pleased with the entertainment and activities aboard a Royal Caribbean ship and this cruise is no exception. The ice show is called Ice Dancin’ and is spectacular! Gosh, I feel like I’m always saying that about the ice show but it’s true! The music was really good and the skating…well, if you’ve ever… Continue reading ‘Cruising the Mediterranean, At Sea’
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean. When looking at a map of Italy, it is located off the toe of the Italian “boot”. The Navigator docked at the port of Messina on the island of Sicily. There are many options as to what you can do in port, some at no additional cost.… Continue reading ‘Cruising the Mediterranean and the port of Messina, Italy’
We were in no big rush to be the first onboard so made a quick journey out on this last morning in Rome to pick up a pair of shoes admired in a window late last night . And since we were passing a gelato place, I figured why not. There are so many flavors… Continue reading ‘All Aboard Navigator of the Seas’
We’re here! We arrived in Rome on schedule and our driver was waiting to whisk us off to the hotel. The place we chose, Hotel Nazionale was centrally located, just a short walk from the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. The rooms were lovely, the staff friendly and the included breakfast was both convenient and delicious.… Continue reading ‘Cruising to the Mediterranean; Arriving in Rome’
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I’m bound for Rome and a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. I invite you to join me for the week, (pending a decent internet connection) as we tour Rome, Athens, Messina, Crete, Ephesus, and of course, check out all that the Navigator has to offer.
Beginning the winter of 2012 through early 2013 Celebrity Cruise Line will begin cruising through Asia.