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Beautiful experience

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Margeot
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this particular cruise as we wanted to sell across the Atlantic after a European vacation. First and foremost the ship is absolutely beautiful! In addition to being beautiful, it was spotless! Staff are constantly cleaning! We were fortunate to be on this particular cruise that left from Portugal across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. There were about 1100 guests and over 1300 staff. We ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Balcony Aurea


We would book again if the price was right

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Ziggydoddle
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

We booked 2 nights in Barcelona pre the cruise and then a 7 night cruise. The ports of call were Barcelona, Cannes, Genoa, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Palma De Mallorca & Barcelona. The ship surprised us and we would book MSC again but a couple of things need to improve. The Buffet selection was very good, The pizza was fantastic and we were very pleased with the drinks package selection. ...
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Sail Date: September 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Balcony


Beautiful ship, wonderful ports.

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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mzvicky70
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

My husband and I chose this cruise because of the Ports of call. We really wanted to sail through the Italian and French Riviera to see Nice, Portofino, Cinque Terre. We had never sailed MSC before and wanted to try it. The ship is beautiful! The staff were wonderful! Entertainment was some of the best we have seen on a ship! Combined, my husband and I have been on over 20 cruise ships. ...
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Sail Date: May 2022


First Oasis Class Experience

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Harmony of the Seas

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Brucemcdou
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We booked this transatlantic cruise in the depths of the pandemic to have something to look forward to - we never imagined that we'd still be wondering right up until the last minute whether it would go or not. Along with being our very first time on an Oasis class ship, our experience was certainly different due to the very small number of pax on board: approximately 1300 on a ship designed to ...
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Sail Date: October 2021

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


Amazing ship but not quite the suite spot

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Harmony of the Seas

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drpatronise
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

I booked this cruise mid-pandemic on a whim and got a great deal. As a Brit, it really came down to the wire as to whether we would be allowed onboard due to Italy not allowing UK residents to enter, luckily the rules changed on 1st September so we could finally start to get excited about our first cruise in 2 years! Some of the pre-cruise communications were confusing but it’s a constantly ...
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Sail Date: September 2021

Cabin Type: Grand Suite with Balcony


First Time on MSC...Not sure I'll do it again

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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EllaDuChien
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We chose this cruise for the ports and to try a new line. MSC has the status match program which also helped. This cruise was from Genoa, Italy to Kiel, Germany with stops at Marseille, Barcelona, Cadiz, Lisbon, Vigo, and Southampton. Embarkation: This was a disaster. I am not sure if Genoa was not equipped to handle this many passengers, or if they were just not prepared to turn over the ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Fantastica Outside Stateroom


Had a Good Time

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Elric
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

I should point out that this was my first cruise although my wife has been on several, including another MSC cruise. We scheduled this cruise about a year in advance and purchased the cheapest cabin available. We figured we would be on excursions everyday and didn't plan to spend much time in the cabin so no need to get a fancy one. We flew from the US to Barcelona two days before the cruise ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Bella Inside Stateroom


An amazing 60th Birthday present

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Joules59
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

This was my second cruise but my partners first. We arrived at Barcelona airport late due to a flight delay at Gatwick so our transfer to the ship had long gone. We were told to get a taxi at a cost of 39.00 euro's which was credited to our account by the ship. Embarkation was smooth as we were ushered into a huge marque where our documents were checked and we were given our personal cards (like ...
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Sail Date: March 2019


WOWed by our first MSC experience!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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CelebrationFamily
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Last summer we were planning spring break 2019 and found a great deal on AA Rewards tickets to Barcelona. We'd been to Spain, but not Barcelona. During our research, we came upon MSC and their 7 night Med cruises. We've sailed with RCCL, HAL, Celebrity and our beloved DCL many times, but had barely even heard of MSC. The price, timing and itinerary were right, but boy oh boy, the reviews were ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Aurea Duplex Suite

Traveled with children


Overall pretty good

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Jtu
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Was the largest cruise boat we have booked on, but nevertheless ran like clockwork with few long waits compared to Princess when it comes to getting on and off. Purchased cruises were excellent and as advertised. MSC for Me, the app wasn’t much good, as you cannot message your fellow traveller, many things priced as extra such as F1 and flight simulator, teppanakki restaurant difficult?impossible ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom


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