I used to rave about MSC and thought it was a great cruise line. I had some great cruises on them in 2021 and 2022. I was going to try to doublle up my 3 day cruise and make a 7 day but the cruise ship was coming from a transatlantic cruise. I thought it was odd that they were porting and going straight back out you would think the ship would need a day for maintenance, a thorough cleaning, and ...
We decided to give MSC a try despite the mixed reviews because the price was so good. It wasnt perfect but given the price, issues were minor. It is great deal. We paid for Aurea level and I feel it was worth it.
The room was outdated and the porcelin in the toilet was scratched. But the suite was large, and storage was ample. It was also clean. The pillows that came with the bed were ...
Embarkation and Muster Drill
Embarking on the MSC Magnífica from Miami on December 11, 2023, marked the beginning of a cruise that unfolded with both highlights and nuances. The unique muster drill, requiring room dialing before reaching the muster station, presented an interesting departure from conventional safety briefings but left room for improvement in terms of clarity and ...
I would avoid booking with MSC at ALL costs. To start, the food was barely edible. Everything was either over cooked, undercooked, or bland. Everything is served room temperature even in the restaurants. Bartenders couldn’t care less about who came first and they like to ignore you. The customer service was absolutely atrocious. The vodka shooter in my room had been refilled with water. Upon ...
This was our first cruise and had our hopes high with all my friends and family talking about their experiences in other cruises like Carnival or Royal Caribbean. Our first day started with unsatisfactory food options. The group we were traveling with had people who are vegetarian and few who do not eat pork or beef. The only option we had we had was roast chicken throughout the trip. Our seated ...
Typically we choose cruises of at least 7 nights, but we were able to get such a great deal on this 4 night cruise that we decided to go
We were in an ocean view cabin. The cabin was typical in size and provided the standard amenities. Bed was comfortable and the shower was reasonably sized. Porthole window whole not as fun as a balcony did provide some light and little bit of a ...
This was my very first Transatlantic cruise. I booked it early because the low price was too great to miss out on. Then I started reading the reviews coming out during summer and was worried I would have a bad experience. It seems the cruiseline was reading them also. Most of the staff on our sailing had only been working on the ship for 2 months or less, which means they fired all the old ...
I will start off we booked our transfers with MSC. The price and service was well work it.
Arrival at the cruise port to boarding the ship was in under 15 minutes. That was impressive.
We had the buffet once on the ship which was okay. Did notice some guest were pushy and rude. Most of our meal we ate in the main dining room. We had a dedicated server who was very attentive.
Our cabin was ...
Positives:
Beautifully appointed ship, lots of glass and mirrors and kept very clean. Roy and Zimi at deck 5 bar were great......very attentive and pleasant, go out of their way to serve! Abdul at the Ruby bar is exceptional.....so kind and attentive! The cruise director is friendly and sociable, took the time to talk with us several times during the cruise, and was careful to keep things rated ...
This was my 4th time on an MSC ship and this was so far the worst experience that we had. Not sure why the itinerary didn't include Nassau we only went to their private Island.
Here are the pros: The ship and room were clean and the entertainment crew from the shows did a great job.
Here are the cons: The room was very small. The ship was beyond crowded. Only one specialty restaurant that ...