Ocean Village shows you a whole new World (Ocean Village Crusies)

Member Name: mejulie999

Product:	Ocean Village Crusies
Date:	30/07/09 (51 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Leaves you wanting more

Disadvantages: It had to end

Sailing the seas on a cruise holiday was one thing on my wish list, but i knew i would never go on this type of holiday unless they let me just be me and wear what i wanted (within reason). I always viewed crusing as a middle to upper class holiday, full of stuffed shirts and overbearing waiters waiting for tips on shiny silver trays.

Hearing that Ocean Village was 'for people who don't do cruising', and with the help of an offer of £829 each for a weeks stay in Alcudia, followed by a weeks med cruise, the offer was one not to be missed.

Although we opted to stay in Alcudia for the first week, we also had the choice of other resorts in Majorca. Our hotel was right on the beach and was half board. We had a clean, spacious room with a balcony big enough to ice skate on (if there was ice in Majorca!). The food was of good quality and we had some great days out, and some wonderful days by the beach.

The cruise on Ocean Village was the highlight of our holiday. We were picked up from the hotel and our cases loaded on to the coach and that was the last we saw of them until we got to our room on the ship, were they were waiting outside our cabin.

Seeing the ship awaiting us in Palma, made my stomach go into knots of pure excitement at what was laying ahead. When we boarded, we were made so welcome and found our cabin (free upgrade to outside cabin) was much more spacious than we imagined. The bed was large, comfortable and there was more than ample wardrobe space. A large dressing table with seat and a huge porthole, gave a very good first impression.

We decided to venture onto the decks to discover the wonders that Ocean Village had to offer. On deck, we were greeted by a lovely barbecue of burgers, steak, jacket potatoes and salad and offered a glass of Sangria which was much needed. We discovered a spacious pool and jacuzzi and a great on deck bar with the most helpful staff you will ever care to meet.

On the same deck was a fabulous 24 hour restaurant which served food of many countries. The choice was magnificient and was good quality, served in clean and comfortable surroundings. There was also a similar restaurant at the other end of the ship. James Martin has a restaurant on the ship which is chargeable but the other restaurants are free, free, free all day and night.

The entertainment was top class. An evening, on deck show, featuring acrobats, trapeze artists and a myriad of laser lighting was amazing. Knowing you are out in the middle of the Ocean, watching this stupendous show was awesome. There were many bars, a cinema, night club, casino, theatre, gymnasium and so much more.

We visited Rome, Tunisia, Palma, Cannes, Monaco & Monte Carlo, Ibiza and Barcelona on our cruise and i never wanted the experience to end. Although the excursions can be a little costly, you can stay on board if you wish as there is plenty to do.

All in all this was a 5 star cruise for 2 star money and if you want to see more of the world then go for it because it is worth every penny and more. Oh and you dont use any money on board. All drinks and anything else you buy is added to your room bill at the end of the cruise. They also supply a daily cruise paper to your cabin each day to let you know what is happening. I take my hat off to Ocean Village for giving me memories i will never forget. The best holiday ever by far. Thanks Ocean Village. See you soon again i hope.

Summary: Holiday i will never forget, Wonderful.