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Size does matter

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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BizzyBea17
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We booked this 14 day cruise to Canada, America and Iceland in 2018 and the price was fantastic. The ship is beautiful - no expense spared with regard to decor and furnishings etc. BUT it's too big and cold (no atmosphere). There is a huge problem with embarking and disembarking - long queues. In Halifax (Canada) only one gangway served approximately 4,000 passengers and we had to wait ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Bella Inside Stateroom


Flatters to Deceive

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Jao1953
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was my first and probably last MSC cruise. It's a pity because the ship itself has some good points and the ports of call were fantastic. We picked the ship up in Southampton along with what it turns out a lot of new crew who took a couple of days to come to terms with things. Staff were very polite and willing to assist if possible. We had a balcony cabin which was kept spotless ...
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Sail Date: September 2019


Never again

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Lor26
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Chose this cruise foe its for its travel itinery. ship far to big , only onboard awe factor is the main auditorium, spectcular light show and there it ends, MSC health and safety to passengers is lacking. Major incident - Meraviglia Lounge at lunchtime, entertainment crew decided the days lunchtime entertainment would be kicking a football on the dance floor where guests were sitting , drinking ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom


Excellent All Around

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Harmony of the Seas

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echapkis
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This was the innagural cruise for the Harmony of the Seas from Southampton England to Barcelona Spain. We have been on the Oasis of the Seas so there was a familiarity with the ship. The Harmony was nothing less than amazing all around. We had no issues whatsoever. Service was top notch all around. Our cabin steward was awesome as was our MDR waiter and beverage waitress. We really loved the ...
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Sail Date: May 2016

Cabin Type: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


Good experience

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Harmony of the Seas

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Delboy17
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

I had wanted to try an Oasis class ship for some time and this was a perfect opportunity as it was departing from my local port.I would normally avoid brand new ships,until the teething problems are sorted out,but this was a one off as it is unlikely that Harmony will return to Southampton. The boarding process was the fastest and easiest I have ever experienced,as soon as we got out of the ...
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Sail Date: May 2016

Cabin Type: Junior Suite with Balcony


Harmony and Its Fabulous Staff and Entertainment Team

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Harmony of the Seas

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amanda1110
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Boarding was excellent. Great service, staff were amazing. Really great shows and entertainment. Lots to do for children. The only thing I would recommend is a ocean view balcony as not a really nice bar were you can sit and watch the sea go by. Most things on this ship are internal. The ship was kept very clean. The cabins are really nice with lots of storage, the safe is small. American and ...
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Sail Date: May 2016

Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom

Traveled with children

Traveled with disabled person


Holiday of a Lifetime!!

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Harmony of the Seas

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vici.ramsay@yahoo.co.uk
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

Family of 10 with age range of 9 adults being - 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 51, 60 and a child aged 6. This was a family trip for our dads 60th Birthday. Cabin: superior ocean view stateroom - very spacious with lots of storage space for all your clothes and bits and bobs, nice dressing table and full length mirror in the room. Shower good size with plenty room for all toiletries etc. ...
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Sail Date: May 2016

Cabin Type: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Traveled with children


FANTASTIC

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

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Mbowers337
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

After reading the reviews the day we set sail I was a tad worried!please let me re ashore all of you guys thinking of booking BOOK.we are on day 3 and have travelled on 3 other Royal Caribbean ships and must say this is by the best Quality with a capital Q an amazing experience thanks royal Caribbean .dining plan excellent no waiting food excellent entertainment fantastic pool heated a big bonus ...
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Sail Date: May 2016

Cabin Type: Boardwalk View Stateroom with Balcony

Traveled with children


Harmonised for her Maiden Voyage

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Harmony of the Seas

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Single Cruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

I originally booked the maiden cruise from Southampton to Barcelona long before they added the two 3 and 4 night preview cruises which I will review separately. The contrast to the 3 and 4nt cruises was amazing, with most of the contractors disembarked and 99% of things operational those just joining were all asking the same question, what could have been wrong? Ironically of the two weeks ...
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Sail Date: May 2016



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