In reading the following please keep in mind that some of what I report is subjective, simply my opinion. If I say something tastes good, that doesn't mean that you would find the item equally tasty. If I report that something is entertaining, you may or may not agree. That said, here's my opinion of our cruise on the MSC Orchestra and her crew.

Embarkation: A breeze. We parked in the garage across from the ship and we were aboard 15 minutes after we entered the terminal. Once aboard we went up to the "Welcome Aboard" buffet on deck 13. No surprises here. The offerings were about what we have experienced on other cruises.

Public rooms: Since we got aboard early, I was able to roam about the ship's public rooms while they were almost empty. They were very attractive and inviting. The ship's theater was large and well designed. The dining rooms were on the small side (by modern standards), but very comfortable. Read more