Having sailed with Princess, Celebrity and P and O, i am aware of how different cruise lines approach excursions and port transfers for wheelchair users. MSC rank in that respect amongst the worst. It is so disappointing as so far only P and O have taken this seriously. I knew that none of the excursions were wheelchair accessible before we went, but was very annoyed to find that none of the port transfers had accessible vehicles. I was able to find local transport that was accessible and fortunately with a powered chair I was able to get to bus stops a distance away.

Some of the much vaunted activities such as the zip line and waterslides were also up steps and therefore not possible, i had so been looking forward to them. I did use the F1 simulator which was great fun although difficult to get in and out. The bowling lanes were not accessible either when they could so easily have been.

One pool was very well done with ramps and hoist and the pool staff were brilliant, no tiresone booking or paperwork as some other cruise lines. Read more