This is a review of the MSC Opera.

ABOUT US - We have taken about 20 cruises since 9/11 on Princess, NCL, Carnival, Celebrity, and Holland America. This is our first MSC cruise. Our interests are dancing, exercise, entertainment, beach access snorkeling, and, of course, food. We are not interested in gambling, buying drinks ( we carry our own on board), and shore excursions (preferring to take local transportation such as buses and cabs).

THE CRUISE LINE - If you are tired of standard American style Caribbean cruises and would like something completely different try MSC. US and Canadians represent only about 50% of the cruisers while Europeans made up the other half and the ship is definitely geared towards the Europeans. Announcements are in four languages which can be irritating. Note that since most Europeans do not tip or tip much less than Americans, tipping is not necessary. The staff is mostly Italian and very enthusiastic. Read more