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Disappointed

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on MSC Seaview

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Fullabeans38
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have travelled on repositioning cruises before 32 in total many on MSC but this is our first one on MSC Seascape. The ship itself is beautiful good State Rooms , crew looking after State Rooms efficient and helpful. However the food is well below the standard we would normally expect. My husband said so much of the food served reminded him of the food available in the British Army when he did ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


The good and the bad

Review for a South America Cruise on MSC Musica

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Titepants21
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Just arrived in Buenos Aires on the MSC Musica this morning after an 8 day cruise with 3 stops in Brazil and one stop in Uruguay. This was our 7th MSC cruise and 16th cruise overall. EMBARKATION: Embarkation was pretty good. We were Aurea so had priority check in. The only problem with that is there was no priority line anywhere at any stage. We had to bring our negative Covid test, passport ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Balcony Aurea

Traveled with children


Not for Europeans

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on MSC Seaview

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Adreamboy
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Unfortunately when we booked this cruise we were unaware that the passenger profile were primarily very conservative Brazilians, and as a gay couple felt very uncomfortable. Also all the entertainment was more focused on Brazil - which is ok if it was good, but it wasn't The cruise with all the extras cost us 1OK and we wish we had just flown to Rio direct The food on the cruise was also ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Balcony


Shore visits

Review for a South America Cruise on MSC Musica

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sharkirc
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

our main reason for undertaking the cruise was to visit the Portuguese Island, unfortunately because of the weather we were not able to. Embarkation/Disembarkation reasonably smooth Ship - very good Cabin - Reasonable, bit small , bedding not good Dining - dinner service very good (table 625 -Mahendra and Vicky) variety/choice of foods not very good. Breakfast/Lunch not adequate ...
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Sail Date: February 2020

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Worst cruise I have been on!

Review for a South America Cruise on MSC Musica

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islabbert
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

The boat is beautiful and the facilities good, but the catering was of the lowest standard I have even seen on any cruise. The buffet was a disaster. The cocktail were watered down and the service was poor in the deck bars. The Savannah Bar was the best bar on the boat and I enjoyed it. The casino service was non existent. As a Silver Member I was extremely disappointed in the fruit basket ...
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Sail Date: February 2020

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom


Not bad and not good either: it's mediocre.

Review for a South America Cruise on MSC Sinfonia

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nchapira
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Imagine a ship with a weird design, everything is turned inward, the window views of some bars are blocked by equipment and always close the blinds of all windows at night. To see the sea you have to go to the pool deck and face the wind and mud. On the 6th floor deck there are side aisles, but there are no chairs to sit and read a book. Imagine that the service has no standard, indicating the ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom


Chaotic but enjoyable

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on MSC Fantasia

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hobsoncymru
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I don't normally post reviews but in the case of MSC I found other people's opinions useful so thought I'd add my brief thoughts on MSC Fantasia. We booked mainly because of an attractive itinerary that included a land tour to Machu Picchu with a price that was too good to miss. We joined at Barcelona with the itinerary including Malaga, Madeira, Tenerife, San Salvador de Bahia, Ilehus, Ilha ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom


Interesting cruise

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on MSC Fantasia

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ancomichielsen
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

the destination in combination with the price. Our travel agent organised connecting flightswith KLM so everything looks good. The ship is very nice, the crew friendly and the food is good The main problem is: TOO MANY PEOPLE it cost appr. 3 hours for embarkation waiting and stand in a line. Waiting and stand in a line for almost everything as: breakfast, shore excursionslunch in the ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


The worst cruise ever

Review for a South America Cruise on MSC Orchestra

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Beatrizg
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

It was our second time with MSC. The first one was with MSC Fantasy and was very good. To start, embarkation lasted three hours, very stressful. We had to buy soap at the first port we arrived because the soap dispenser did not work. The menu at buffet and restaurants did not have many options, specially if you do not want to eat meat. They take a lot of time to refill food and coffee, when ...
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Sail Date: April 2019


Beautiful ship but activities and food need a major overhaul

Review for a South America Cruise on MSC Seaview

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aeothoin
6-10 Cruises • Age 30s

We have sailed mostly with RCL previously and was looking forward to sailing with a different cruise liner. This was our first time sailing with MSC. Embarkation process was alright. We embarked from Salvador (Cruise started in Santos, Brazil a couple of days before we embarked) and therefore they only had 2 staff at the check in desk which probably took longer than it should have. As soon ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Bella Balcony Stateroom


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