The activities on the cruise provided a variety - there was a theater show you could attend, a white party one night, a beach party, and the lighthouse show on their private island in Ocean Cay which was fun, and several bars on board you could choose from.
The restaurants was alright - the steakhouse was my favorite, followed by the Hibachi style restaurant but requires a reservation. The ...
Isn't it a shame that a ship this beautiful, with a staff that is clearly dedicated to excellence, is forced to operate under circumstances that reflect so poorly and unfairly on them? Our embarkation went smoothly with a 14:30 appointment but reports I heard from earlier passengers was that it was a madhouse for them. MSC seems to be the Southwest Airlines of the cruise industry when it comes to ...
We cruised on the beautiful Meraviglia in Feb 2022 on a 7-night western Caribbean cruise in a balcony cabin in the Fantastica Experience. It was great. So close to restart, it only had 400+ cruisers onboard. We booked again this year and thought we'd try the Aurea Experience which gives priority boarding and unlimited access to the thermal area as the two main perks that were attractive to us. ...
The MSC Meraviglia is creates a grand impression as you board into the main promenade of Deck 6 - with a giant LED screen running down the length of the common areas.
I found orientating myself on this ship took a little longer than usual with two main elevator/stair banks, however generally speaking I did not find myself waiting too long for the elevators, and extra stairs in the main areas ...
The first time on any cruise line is always filled with cautious optimism, and this was no different. It is exciting to see how each company does things differently, and all the surprises you might get on a new ship. With great resources like Cruise Critic, it is easy to pick and plan the perfect cruise, so I went in with a wealth of knowledge at least.
The ship itself is beautiful. The layout, ...
I am an experienced cruiser (on multiple lines including all mainstream lines), and sailed on this cruise as part of a group sailing. I was pleasantly surprised by the ship. She is very clean, and service is good to great throughout. Boarding seemed to be slow for most passengers, with very long lines, which is somewhat inexplicable given how long the ship has been sailing from Port Canaveral. ...
This is a late review. Long overdue but also important This was our 6th MSC Cruise. We travelled with two other couples as we always do and thoroughly enjoyed our time. We found the food to be fine in the buffet with lots of options. We all felt that the evening meals were excellent and staff were great. Truly the service that we received during our evening dining was excellent. Our waiters were ...
I recently had the pleasure of cruising on the MSC Meraviglia and I must say, it was an amazing experience! The service on the ship was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to make sure every guest was comfortable and satisfied with their time on board. The highlight of the trip was definitely the delicious gelato. Every time I had a scoop, it was the perfect treat to beat the heat.
The ...
This is my first cruise experience - coming in with no expectations.
Although in the back of my mind, I've always felt that being on a cruise has its limitations as my initial thoughts are "great, I'm stuck on a ship with limited mobility - I miss land". Mindful that I get sea-sick / motion sickness (don't forget your medication!).
But that initial thought and feeling quickly eradicated and ...
I was recently on a quick 4-day group cruise onboard the MSC Meraviglia and I had a great overall experience. There were plenty of different activities to keep you busy throughout the day, and lots of dining and entertainment options at night.
In terms of dining, I had the opportunity to experience two speciality restaurants, the Butcher's Cut Steakhouse and Kaito Teppanyaki Restaurant & Sushi ...