MSC Splendida Review

4.5 / 5.0
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Another great MSC cruise!

Review for the Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Splendida
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jtspecial
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Dec 2016
Cabin: Balcony Stateroom

Just returned from our 5th MSC cruise yesterday on Splendida and once again great value for money, excellent customer service, very good food and stunning spotless ship. Such contrast to the very disappointing cruise we took with P&O in November for which I have done a separate review.

I have taken 15 cruises overall over 9 years with 6 cruise lines and MSC is my first choice line now for it's overall value for money. The ships are stunning and the service has got better and better over the last few years. The staff are friendly, efficient and hard working. The drinks package is amazing value, best on the market and the food is of a very high standard although I recognise that it's not to everyone's liking but with 6 courses there is always something most would like with options for steak and speciality dining also. The buffet choice is also very good as is the freshly baked pizza and delicious ice cream and coffee's

We have done this itinerary twice now so I will be looking to give them a try in the Caribbean or from the UK next. The entertainment isn't always great but that is my only real criticism of this line although there is usually a decent show or two each cruise but its just not that important to me

Cabin Review

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin B1

Well designed and spacious with shower over bath. Lifeboats visible but not in direct line of sight so not really obstructing view at all. Plenty of storage for two adults

Port Reviews

Marseille

Boarded at Marseille after getting taxi from airport. Boarding fast and efficient

Palermo (Sicily)

Try the Hop on Hop off bus or a trip to Cefalu

Malta (Valletta)

really enjoyed this tour and also Valletta later in the day

Barcelona

Have previously used the City Sightseeing Bus which is great but just walked around and went for Tapas. Don't pay for the cruise run bus as there is a public bus just next to ship which is so much cheaper

Genoa

Hop on hop off bus was a good way to see the city

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