Embarkation day on the Norwegian Pearl, sailing Athens to Venice with A few things we’d tell a

Embarkation day on the Norwegian Pearl, sailing Athens to Venice with A few things we’d tell a friend before their first cruise out of Piraeus. The port is about 45 minutes from central Athens depending on traffic, and we’d give yourself more time than you think you need. Boarding took us longer than expected, so keep anything you’ll want that first afternoon in a carry-on. Your checked luggage can take a few hours to reach the room, and you don’t want to spend the sail away waiting on a swimsuit. We booked a partial view cabin and would do it again. If you’re someone who’s out exploring from morning until late, the room is for sleeping and the savings go further at the next port. The Pearl is a smaller ship, which we ended up loving. You learn your way around by the second day and it never feels like a crowd. Comment CRUISE and I’ll send you the packing list we used for this sailing. ———————————————- mediterranean cruise norwegian cruiseline norwegian pearl athens greece cruise tips first cruise athens to venice couples travel cruise travel port of piraeus