MSC Seaside Review
Pros, cons and tips for our 1st MSC cruise, worst of 9 sea cruises we have taken
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Today we disembarked from the MSC Seaside cruise to Western Caribbean, originally planned to be Eastern Caribbean. Overall it was the most frustrating and unpleasant of the 9 sea cruises we have taken so far, but I will try to be specific about good parts, bad parts, and things to watch for.
The best part for me, by far, was the ship excursion to Kohunlich. We have already visited many other Mayan sites, in the company of world-class archeologists, but our tour guide, Edna, whose home town is along the bus route we took, told us many interesting things we did not know yet. This experience, and a new look at the ocean from the 19th floor, were the two spiritually meaningful parts of the cruise, without which R&R would be the only justification.
The ship itself was the next best part. It is shiny, new, big and beautiful, more than any of the others we have traveled on.
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Nassau
Took a walk to the road where some churches and a rum distillery are located. A worthwhile exercise, and we saw some new aspects of Nassau, though we have been there often enough before.
Ocho Rios
Local tour company, using "Juta Tours" small van. Driver took us to falls and botanical garden. See main review.
Grand Cayman (Georgetown)
Excursion was cancelled. Took local on the spot tour, glad we had dollars cash handy, and then walked to local marine park. See main review.