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Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
roamingrhino
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this cruise because as a retired couple it seemed like a new adventure to get back to the US. Embarcation took 1 hour and 10 minutes. The ship is a cross between Las Vegas and Star Trek. Lots of mirrors, glass and flash. The buffet food (we only went there 5 times) was very good and well-presented. The main dining rooms were elegant and service was great most of the time. MSC ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2022
Cabin Type: Balcony Aurea
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Harmony of the Seas
Esther-Belgium
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s
Finally it is cruising time again!
And you could feel that vibe all over the ship :-)
In advance, we had to deal with a lot of paperwork (PLF for Spain, covid safe ticket, PLF for Italy, embarkation ticket, health quastionnaire, QR-code for covid test before boarding...) It was kind of stressfull.
When we arrived at the terminal, we had to show our embarkation ticket at least 5 times at ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2021
Cabin Type: Interior
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
lyudmyla_camp
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s
We chose this cruise ship because of the ports mostly. We were most interested in sightseeing, but got more than we expected. We used cruise shuttles and Hop-off/Hop-on busses arranged by the cruise, for reasonable price. We did not use any excursions, explored on our own and found it to be very efficient.
On the ship, the entertainment was outstanding. We planned to book a Cirque du Soleil ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2019
Traveled with children
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
M0Msigns2019
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s
We booked this cruise a year in advance with an inside guarantee quad cabin. We were given a free upgrade to an outside cabin with a porthole #5078. Room was well laid out, enough room for us and 2 teenagers. The couch lifted to form a bunk bed. Shower was larger then other cruises. We had mid dining 730 and ate every night in the dining room. Because we are from the states, msc included free ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2019
Cabin Type: Bella Outside Stateroom
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
azaffiro
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
This is a long review. It has a lot of info that I wish I knew before we went.
We are a family of 4 from Ohio. This is our 5th cruise, first time on MSC. My wife and I (43 & 45) and our two girls (11 & 9) have sailed on Princess, Celebrity and NCL. This was probably the best cruise we have ever been on. We sailed on the MSC Meraviglia from Barcelona, Spain on 3/21/2019. We opted to stay ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2019
Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom
Traveled with children
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
harps7
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s
After reading many reviews after booking nearly 12 months prior, it was with concern that I arrived dockside to begin my cruise. Wow was I wrong, one word sums up the greeting and embarkation, 1st Class quality.But, and it is a big but, I have to confess I booked the Yacht Club experience. But and another big but, our experience was not limited to this area, in fact we spent most of our time ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2019
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
Iowa cruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
I have taken more than 50 cruises on nine different cruise lines, but this was my first cruise with MSC, and the new Meraviglia was a very pleasant surprise. It is an absolutely gorgeous ship with a very polite and helpful crew. I had seen all the western Mediterranean ports on our itinerary before, but they are some of my favorites. I will give you ideas on what to expect on your cruise and ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2019
Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
Sandypaws21
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
For anyone considering MSC I thought I'd share my thoughts on my recent cruise. DH & I travelled from Dublin to Barcelona on 17th January to celebrate DH's 60th birthday. This was only our 2nd ever cruise, the first one being 3 years ago for our 20th anniversary on Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas on an Eastern Med and Greek Island 10-day tour, which we thoroughly enjoyed.
We booked ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2019
Cabin Type: Bella Balcony Stateroom
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
astrodoc3
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s
I went on this cruise with my husband and my parents who are in their late (age 67 and 69). None of us had ever been on a cruise before and we only had minimal travel to Europe in the past. We chose this cruise for the itinerary and location. I have to admit after I booked the cruise, I read some reviews about this ship and was a little nervous, but my fears were completely alleviated by my ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2019
Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
shirlzta
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s
I don't get all the negativity surrounding this ship? I guess some people are never satisfied. Anyway, this was my very first cruise ship experience, and in my opinion, worth it indead. Very good first impression. Although a little pricey for the whole 7 days on board, all went relatively smooth.
The food:
- Great food, excellent in fact
- Unlimeted buffet for the whole journey ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2019
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