MSC Marseille Cruise Reviews

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MSC was not for us (but it could be for you)

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC World Europa

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afreudgirl
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

Disclaimers: First, I believe there is a cruise line for everyone. Second, I have cruised the Mediterranean before (June 2023). Third, I typically sail on Holland America. I simply did not enjoy this cruise experience. There were multiple things I did not like but understand they may just be annoyances to me. There were a few standouts of things that were really good. The Good: 1. The ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


I do not recommend MSC when comparing to other big cruise lines

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Seaview

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fredoo
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

Just returned from a 7-night Mediterranean cruise (started from Marseille, FRANCE) - 2 adults/2 young kids Pros: - Ship is modern and well designed - Deluxe Balcony room was a positive surprise and we enjoyed the room a lot (size and shape) - Kids Waterpark was impressive. - Experience at seafood/fish specialty restaurant Ocean Cay was very good - Breakfast and lunch in main ...
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Sail Date: August 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Balcony

Traveled with children


Nice Ship, but Dreadful Cruise Company

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Seaview

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Pacific Specific
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We booked a cruise through Avoya Travel on the "MSC Seaside", departing Marseille on June 3rd, 2022. On our arrival in Marseille on June 1st, Avoya Travel emailed me to inform us that our cruise had been cancelled! We had to decide within a few hours whether to accept a booking on another cruise, with a different itinerary on the "MSC Seaview", departing a day later, or take a full refund. We ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Balcony


Reports not Factual

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Grandiosa

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flabroker01
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

I am a very seasoned cruiser with 94 cruises behind me. We booked this cruise five days before sailing as we were supposed to be on the Crystal Debussy that was cancelled because of the Netherlands closing down. So not wanting to stay home for another holiday season we went on the Grandiosa. We boarded in Marseille which is not a very accommodating port for moving your luggage. There are no ...
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Sail Date: December 2021

Traveled with disabled person


Poor guest communication, no one knew the answer

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Grandiosa

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roubok
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

Like many people have mentioned about MSC ships - BEAUTIFUL SHIP, POOR EXPERIENCE. Let's start with the Pro: - very clean - excellent gym equipment - great stage/entertainment, top notch. - great design now the Cons: - no one knows the true answer to your questions. Wondering how your meal package works? Well you'll learn it through trial and error, just make sure you ask ...
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Sail Date: February 2020

Cabin Type: Bella Inside Stateroom


Crammed in like cattle!

Review for a Trans-Ocean Cruise on MSC Bellissima

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DianeLizzy
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

My husband and I chose this cruise as it covered the Med, Suez, Petra and Ports in the Middle East. We arrived in Barcelona for check in which took 3 hours as there were so many people boarding and not enough staff to check us all in. The cabin was nice, double bed, sofa bed and balcony. The staff in the sit down restaurant were from Bali and all very nice people and very good at their ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom


Too much advertising, always discounts, great offers, shops...

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Poesia

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Pipo64
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

A friend of mine said that MSC offers good trips through Europa. So we booked a expensive cruise with almoust all the packages needed. We were surprised, that a lot of drinks are not included in our package. We consumed a nice bottle of wine every night for dinner - of course not included in the price. Every day the made a advertisment about percentages for shoping, best offers for massage, ...
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Sail Date: September 2019


Quantity over quality

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Bellissima

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Jayneontheocean
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

Pros: Cleanliness and space of cabin was good. Equipment at the gym is good. Cons: Food: The (paid for in advance but constantly stated as ‘complimentary’) restaurants and buffet all served low quality food. After a few days the limited variety became very boring. The restaurants had the appearance of quality but really it was the same low quality food from the buffet but done ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom


Slipping standards

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Fantasia

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gordygord
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Previously used MSC about 7 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Treated with respect and pleasant dining all through the day. This cruise eas so different, majority of staff unsmiling and grudgingly helpful when unable to avoid assistance. Started badly with us (70 yrs of age) having to lug our luggage from the port entrance to our cabin, plenty of staff just watching pretending that they ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Poor service and organisation

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Bellissima

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Russ Cruiser
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

If you’re looking for a bit of luxury, some good quality service, friendly staff, great entertainment and decent value for money, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU. The entertainment is a bunch of people singing, changing outfits and dancing, EVERY NIGHT. The Market Place cafe is chaos 20 hours per day. Absolute mayhem. The staff and cruisers have very little to non existent manors. Pushing, ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Bella Balcony Stateroom


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