We have cruised on numerous occasions with various cruise companies so this time we thought that we would try MSC. The ship was very elegant, by far the nicest vessel we have ever cruised on.

However, the amazing experience stopped there, the food was absolutely dreadful !. It was either over salted or had the life cooked out of it. Any meat served were pitiful and baked or fried beyond recognition .

The entertainment was extremely Amateur at times to an embarrassing Stannard. Combined with the food this made the evenings drag. The limited dining times made the ship feel like it had 2 "rush hours" with lots of people and congestion in the main areas. Fortunately the rooms were lovely as there was nothing to stay up for. Read more