MSC Cruise Reviews for First-Time Cruisers to Italy
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Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
bmesser
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
I've cruised with Crystal, Princess, Norwegian, and Holland America, and without a doubt, my experience with MSC is the worst. Although the fare was lower than expected, transatlantic from Barcelona to Barbados, the "nickel and dime" experience on board, coupled with frequent billing errors, poorly organized shore tours, and poorly managed buffet staff, made the experience unforgettably poor. I ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2022
Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
roamingrhino
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this cruise because as a retired couple it seemed like a new adventure to get back to the US. Embarcation took 1 hour and 10 minutes. The ship is a cross between Las Vegas and Star Trek. Lots of mirrors, glass and flash. The buffet food (we only went there 5 times) was very good and well-presented. The main dining rooms were elegant and service was great most of the time. MSC ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2022
Cabin Type: Balcony Aurea
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
Ziggydoddle
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s
We booked 2 nights in Barcelona pre the cruise and then a 7 night cruise. The ports of call were Barcelona, Cannes, Genoa, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Palma De Mallorca & Barcelona.
The ship surprised us and we would book MSC again but a couple of things need to improve.
The Buffet selection was very good, The pizza was fantastic and we were very pleased with the drinks package selection. ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2022
Cabin Type: Deluxe Balcony
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
mzvicky70
10+ Cruises • Age 50s
My husband and I chose this cruise because of the Ports of call. We really wanted to sail through the Italian and French Riviera to see Nice, Portofino, Cinque Terre. We had never sailed MSC before and wanted to try it. The ship is beautiful! The staff were wonderful! Entertainment was some of the best we have seen on a ship! Combined, my husband and I have been on over 20 cruise ships. ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2022
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
EllaDuChien
10+ Cruises • Age 50s
We chose this cruise for the ports and to try a new line. MSC has the status match program which also helped. This cruise was from Genoa, Italy to Kiel, Germany with stops at Marseille, Barcelona, Cadiz, Lisbon, Vigo, and Southampton.
Embarkation: This was a disaster. I am not sure if Genoa was not equipped to handle this many passengers, or if they were just not prepared to turn over the ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2019
Cabin Type: Fantastica Outside Stateroom
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
rosyc
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
This was my 6th cruise, very first with MSC. I have cruised with Carnival and Celebrity. This ship was so disorganized. Every person you asked had a different answer. The rooms were not cleaned well. The food was TERRIBLE. Not fresh. They sent up wrong breakfasts and one day, no breakfast at all. 3/4 of the staff were rude. The dining room was awful. The first night our table of 4, we ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2019
Cabin Type: Aurea Balcony Stateroom
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
Elric
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s
I should point out that this was my first cruise although my wife has been on several, including another MSC cruise. We scheduled this cruise about a year in advance and purchased the cheapest cabin available. We figured we would be on excursions everyday and didn't plan to spend much time in the cabin so no need to get a fancy one.
We flew from the US to Barcelona two days before the cruise ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2019
Cabin Type: Bella Inside Stateroom
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
Rjrja20
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
First , I tried to contact MSC customer support prior to the cruise. Two emails and two phone call back requests and NO response! Ship was beautiful but food was mediocre at best. Staff was sad looking, not friendly and not helpful. They just stood around looking like sad sacks. When I had an issue and went to the front desk I was met with:someone will respond. No one ever did. Funny, after I got ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2019
Cabin Type: Bella Inside Stateroom
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
lyudmyla_camp
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s
We chose this cruise ship because of the ports mostly. We were most interested in sightseeing, but got more than we expected. We used cruise shuttles and Hop-off/Hop-on busses arranged by the cruise, for reasonable price. We did not use any excursions, explored on our own and found it to be very efficient.
On the ship, the entertainment was outstanding. We planned to book a Cirque du Soleil ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2019
Traveled with children
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
GOIN2C
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
Sailed with husband,daughter and 2 friends.
This was our 55th cruise. 6th cruise line, returned from 04/04/2019 sailing on MSC .meraveglia
The ship is lovely, staff was wonderful, especially Jonathan, my room steward. ( Balcony Stateroom #13150, Aurea experience), was kept perfect at all times. Jonathan was kind, courteous and one of the best I’ve ever had.
The room needs more ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2019
Cabin Type: Aurea Balcony Stateroom
Traveled with disabled person
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