MSC Southampton Cruise Reviews

Chose cruise as Southampton based and 7 days which is all I can be away at the moment. Looked like it would be good with numerous bars, restaurants etc. The ship is new and huge. Too big for the logistics of getting people on and off (especially in La Rochelle where the queue for return shuttles practically blocked the town) and too big for a decent service level in the bars. Staff generally ...

Wanted to try this ship with the curved LED roof in the atrium and never tried MSC before so good opportunity to kill two birds etc. First the good points; A very large ship plenty of bars and lovely atrium with shops etc and above mentioned LED roof panel, which is probably the most impressive feature of the ship. There is a large circular stage venue at the rear of the ship that has ...

Although there was a lot to like about the cruise we took (7 days France and Northern Spain from Southampton), the farcial level of staffing dragged the score right down. The Good: Cabin still feels new, clean, and always refreshed by our steward Food in the restaurants very good, although felt a bit rushed as they were fitting in 3 x 2 hour sittings Great entertainment Port ...

The ship has far too many people (probably spoilt on the Azamara previously) Too many people and not enough staff to provide a service without having to wait 20-30 minutes for a drink Not enough seating during peak or busy times (glad we could go and sit on our balcony) travelled as a mother, daughter 52 & 78 years of age, lots of walking to different areas to find a seat to just to sit ...

First impressions- Decided to take plunge on board MSC Virtuosa. Did an MSC cruise many years ago and said never again so this was a test as we had just done Sky Princess which was lovely. Embarked fine. As you can imagine getting 6000 people on board takes time but surprisingly we were done in no time. First impression the boat is stunning. Cabin very nice. Boat very clean in fact spotless. ...

Review Embarkation in Southampton was very smooth. We arrived at the port just before 10am. From parking to 6walking into the beautiful Galleria Virtuosa was around 30 minutes. Cabin - we were in cabin which had an oversized angled balcony. Our stateroom was very clean and relatively spacious. The cabin steward was really friendly and kept the room immaculate. I'd specifically chosen the ...

We bought this as a first attempt at a relaxing holiday that doesn't require us to deal with the chaos of flying to a sunny all inclusive. I have no cruise experience to balance my opinions so I thought I would simply lay them out as I found them. 1. Drinks packages are only needed if you want to drink cocktails 24/7. At £20 for a bottle of wine, I shouldn't have bothered with getting one. DO ...

Read reviews was very skeptical ! It’s not the poor hard working crew , or the magnificent ship , it’s the poor company policy mindset and greedy money grabbing management encouraging overcrowding and greedy sales …….we chose the premium dinks package and free wi fi , large family suite deck 10 . 96 + cruises over 15 years we know our cruises , wanted to give it a Try ! We are young at heart ...

We are Gold and silver members with MSC. Embarkation was fairly easy although trying to be prepared beforehand doesn’t really work as MSC electronic systems are poor. We have been on the Virtuosa twice so knew our way around. Waited in a queue for 45 minutes at guest services to be told they were aware of gluten free status. No gold cards available so got a silver card printed for my ...

I chose it for the itinerary. The negative UK reviews had me scared but I have learned about British moaners on this cruise. I am glad I took this cruise. The ship is immaculate. Most of the staff are happy and work very hard to make your trip wonderful. The junior ocean view cabin was clean, modern and the window the largest I have ever had on a cruise ship. The Minueto dining room was bright ...