I have just returned from what was my "Maiden Voyage" on board the Adventures of the Seas cruise ship in the Mediterranean. We had booked in a group so it worked out approximately E1200 for 2 adults and two children. Return flights to and from Malaga, Spain add extra E500. We paid extra for transfers to save delays and queues extra 20 euro per head. Well worth it. The ship was fantastic 14 stories, casinos, bars, cinema, adult only pool, huge communal deck/pool area, 5 jaccuzzis I'll enclose a link so you can check it out. http://bookings.royalcaribbean.co.uk/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itinerary.do?hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&cruiseType=CO&state=&packageCode=AD07M154&date= We sailed overnight to Valencia, spent several hours taking in the sights kids loved it. Spent the following day sailing to Cittevecia, Italy 100km from Rome. Bartered with a local taxi driver to take 8 adults and two teens and baby and buggy into Rome for the day they started at 400 euro and we bargained a deal for 240euro return. The drivers spoke very little english but he had enough about him to know where we needed to go. He dropped u at the Vatican doors and came back two hours later, then to Spanish steps, Trevi fountain, Colleseum, Venician square, then we arranged to eat at a little family restausrant, then he brought us the the top of Rome to have an overview of the city. absolutely spectacular. and returned us to our ship with an hour to spare. Next day Livorno, we got advice from a local tourist information to get the no.1 bus to the train station (10mins) and then one train stop (20min) to Pisa. Walked for about 2km to the wonderful sight that is Pisa. Kids where tired of sightseeing so we didnt go on to Florence and decided to stay in Livorno and shop in the markets for trinkets. Next day sailed to Ajaccio, Corsica, I took the tour bus (90mins at 10euro), well worth it for the picturesque views while herself and the kids shopped in the beautiful markets and took a few hours on the spotless beaches, and ice blue seas. Ajaccio is beautiful but expensive but there was no cost on transfers or travel as the ship docks in the harbour 15mins walk to the center of the town. Spent the night and following day sailing back to Malaga. The Staff on board are all excellent and well trained in customer service, no request goes unanswered and if it can be done it will be done (sometimes at your expense) The food is constant and the variety is overwhelming at times. The drink is purchased via and onboard credit system which you can monitor on your tv each night to keep track of your spend. The entertainment is not always free but take advantage of what is free. 2 nights of the seven night cruise are formal dress so be prepared. I will definitely be going on a cruise again and it was a fantastic experience. I cannot rate it five stars because of the hidden extras like casino, excursions and so forth but it has prepared me well for the next cruise I take which wont be too long now........and definitely with Royal Caribbean. Big shout out to Rachel in entertainment, Bruce our Cabin man, and Lisa at reception all added to making our holiday a very memorable one. http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/our-ships/voyager-class/adventure-of-the-seas/#tab-16-4612 read more

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