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The creators provide a comprehensive review of a seven night Greek Isles cruise aboard the Disney Dream, covering destinations such as Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete. They highlight several positive aspects, including the hospitality of the Greek people, the stunning architecture, and the high quality of local food and shopping. The reviewers note that many destinations offer excellent beach clubs, which can make expensive ship excursions unnecessary. However, they warn travelers about several challenges, such as the prevalence of tender ports that require early planning, difficult terrain with slippery marble surfaces, and limited accessibility for those with mobility issues. They also advise travelers to carry cash in Euros, avoid tap water, and prepare for intense heat and humidity. The review concludes by addressing the significant issue of extreme crowds in popular areas. To mitigate this, the creators suggest visiting sites very early in the morning, hiring private guides to find off the beaten track locations, or traveling during the shoulder seasons of May or September to avoid the peak summer rush.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Dream
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Disney Dream
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom CivitavecchiaFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the people in Greece are some of the most friendly people that we have encountered in all of our Europe travels

the food is just incredible the Euros the lamb the vegetables we truly ate our way through this amazing country

our ugly of Greek Isle cruises is the crowds the Crowds Are Wild

we highly recommend that you visit places very early in the morning

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get the first tender off the ship to avoid crowds
Hire a private tour guide for off-the-beaten-path experiences
Use the bathroom before getting off the ship in ports
Bring cash in Euros as many places are cash-only
Visit during May or September to avoid peak crowds

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Tendering logisticsPlan to wake up early and get tender tickets as soon as possible
Crowds in popular destinationsVisit early in the morning or hire a private tour guide for less crowded spots
Heat and humidityBe prepared for very hot conditions, especially on marble surfaces that retain heat

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the good, bad, and ugly aspects of a Greek Isles cruise?
QHow can travelers avoid crowds in popular Greek islands?
QWhat should first-timers know about tendering and accessibility?

Topics Covered

Cruise Vacation1½ Sad BaconCruise Line2½ Happy BaconCruise Ship2½ Happy BaconCruise Tips3 Happy BaconPort Destination2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Chania, Crete2½ Happy Bacon
Civitavecchia
Mykonos1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Windmills tour (200 Euros)
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