This was our first ever cruise and having read some awful reviews about MSC Armonia, I was dreading this but the price was just too tempting. Besides I had booked directly with MSC and the sales agent was really helpful and prompt in his response. I shot him at least 50 emails before and after booking and he replied promptly each and every time.

Now on to the cruise...We had opted for the fly n cruise option. MSC executives were waiting outside Venice airport and we spotted them easily. We were asked to wait in a waiting area which was just outside the airport terminal. After about 10 mins or so we were all asked to walk to the bus accompanied by few executives. They sat us in the bus and explained to us the embarkation procedure. The transfer to the cruise terminal is about 20 min bus ride. On arriving there, they walked us through and we were told to leave our luggage and check in. Again check in was simple and quick and embarkation started in about 20 min. We wanted to visit Venice and there were people to explain to us how to get there and places to see.

The ship was neat and clean. I was told it is fairly small. However it was our first cruise and I did not have anything to compare with so I cannot comment on that. Ours was an inside room; it was a bit on the small side but then we hardly spent any time in the room. It was a bit dated but neat and clean. The only thing I did not like about it was that shower area is a bit small and no matter how small you are, you cannot prevent the shower curtain from sticking to you. Apart from that, no complains. Read more