Celestyal Olympia Review

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Wonderful experience with a most hospitable and friendly service staff

Review for the Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Celestyal Olympia
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Amrish
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Apr 2019

We were a large group on our golden jubilee reunion tour (all alumni of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India - class of 1969) who after a 11 day tour of the Greek mainland decided to round it up with the 4 nights cruise of the Greek Islands and Ephesus.

Knowing that the ship, although refurbished not too long ago, was old had made us a bit apprehensive. However, the moment we boarded, we found everything spick and span and "all ship shape". The cabins were pleasant and spotlessly clean. The entire guest contact staff was extremely pleasant, friendly and efficient.

Food choice was generally good although some strict vegetarians did face a few problems but then the service staff solved this by serving us specially prepared Indian meals at the restaurant on Deck 4. We truly felt like royalty, getting to eat not only the general buffet (or a la carte) meal but the additional superbly prepared Indian cuisine as well. I must make special mention of Mr Roy, Head Waiter, Mr Fenimo, steward, who took all of us under his wing and really looked after and pampered us; and of course, young Mr Yohan, who was amazing - like a magician he would smilingly present some good Indian delicacy for us to savour and make us feel truly at home. While the ship has multiple restaurants, we chose, except on barbecue night, to always dine at the Deck 4 Aegean Restaurant and get pampered!

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Cabin outside window cabin

Comfortable, clean, compact, - the only negative was that the cabin walls were too thin and we could hear all discussions between guests in the adjacent cabins. Housekeeping was excellent and every time we went out, our cabin was cleaned, and the bed made up.

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