Just returned from a fantastic family holiday on the MSC Armonia. The itinerary was outstanding, the highlights being the arrival and departure from Kotor, departure from Venice and Santorini and Mykanos in one very long day. Embarkation was perfect. We were met by a MSC rep immediately when we cleared passport control, and on the bus within 15 minutes. We arrived at the port terminal at about 11am with embarkation not due to start until 2pm, but they let everyone on anyway with very little waiting so we were on deck enjoying lunch before noon.

The drinks package is excellent value with a wide variety to choose from. White and red wine included is decent table wine, and the sparkling wine was very good. At mealtimes they would give us a bottle of wine rather than serve us by the glass which is sometimes the case on other cruise lines.

Food in the buffet was excellent and varied with plenty of room to sit at most times, with fresh pizza available at all times and fresh pasta being cooked to order on deck at times. Food in the restaurant was very good also with a great choice of interesting fish dishes which is my favourite. Read more