Back on the ship, we arrived in Barcelona and were taken aback by this busy city compared to some of the previous stops. The interior of Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia, also …
Port of Call – Cannes, France & Ajaccio, Corsica
Arriving in Cannes in the French Riviera, most recognized for its annual film festival that started in the early 1930s. The Mariner of the Seas could not dock directly so water taxis transferred all the …
Port of Call – Genoa & Portofino
Arriving in Genoa at 7am. I was surprised how nimble the cruise ship can be manoeuvring into the narrow harbour for docking. The old city of Genoa is on the World Heritage List (UNESCO) and …
Rome & Mariner of the Seas
Continuing on our brief stay in Rome. We woke up nice and early to tour around the main attractions. The Roman Forum with some buildings dating back to 8th century BC. That is 2800 years …