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Legend of the Seas passenger reflects on Western Mediterranean sailing

The traveler cited a port-heavy itinerary, limited cabin use and transportation differences after disembarking in Barcelona.

The longtime mariner concluded his career with an eight-day Crystal Serenity sailing from Marseilles to Civitavecchia.

Marc Shoffman has highlighted 13 vessels expected to begin sailing next year, alongside updates from major ocean and river cruise lines.

A recently recorded onboard channel guide includes multilingual safety programming, entertainment networks and several ESPN services.