MSC Poesia Cruise Reviews for Gay & Lesbian to Europe - Western Mediterranean

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Fantastic first cruise experience, shame about the food and transfers
"We had choosen a balcony cabin on the port side and thought it very nice and comfortable (and had a lovely steward named Benny), but it also had a "serial vaper" in the cabin next to us, rendering it impossible to stay on our own balcony, due to all the smoke that even vrept into our cabin day and night.Portions were fine in size, but during the entire cruise we forgot to order side vegetables, due to us being so distracted by the hustle and bustle of the whole dining experience...."Read More
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The Spirit Airlines of the Sea

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on MSC Poesia

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MGM-Cruisers
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

Pros are supposed to go before cons, so I will put the positives first, but please don’t miss the negatives later in this review, because although there were a few redeeming qualities, make no mistake, I would never sail with MSC again. First positive, all the staff below the managerial level deserve to be commended for being true, if not powerless, delights. We had many wonderful interactions ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Please never book MSC

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on MSC Poesia

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Jules10192
2-5 Cruises • Age 20s

If I could give no stars I would. I joined a world cruise with MSC and have had nothing but frustration and grievances. If you are a parent I highly suggest considering another cruise line. A child was assaulted by an adult passenger and when the parents filed a complaint after bringing him to the medical center, nothing was done but a warning. The baby pool on the cruise was under maintenance ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

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How is this cruise line still in business?!

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on MSC Poesia

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Zhena
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My husband and I embarked on this cruise, despite a radically changed itinerary, because MSC refused our request for a refund. However, our experience was so awful that we disembarked on day 20 of 85 in Walvis Bay, Namibia, and flew home from there. Better to forfeit the unused cruise fare than to continue to subject ourselves to the cruise line’s utter disdain for passengers and 65 more days of ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Never again

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Incredibly disillusioned
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this world cruise excited to visit some of our bucket list destinations. While visiting Egypt became impossible due to conflict in the region we were still thrilled we would be going to Rhodes. But not to be. More than half the cruise has been made up of sea days with substandard destinations. Food has bern appalling with regular absence of fresh fruit, salad and now no coffee available ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Premium Balcony


WORSE WORLD CRUISE EVER- MSC IS THE WORST CRUISE COMPANY

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on MSC Poesia

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Jen Gribben
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We are currently on this terrible cruise Over 500 people on board have signed a petition protesting the way MSC are treating us. 1. So many sea days Change of itinerary increasing itinerary to an extra 20 sea days, less port times, and no compensation for these changes or refunds of tax and port fees. As compared to other cruise companies such as Cunard, princess, costa etc who have ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Buyer beware

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Poesia

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The-Sea-Life-For-Me
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

MSC said the ship was refurbished in 2023 and they must be talking about the exterior of the ship. The public stairs lot dated with the teal and chocolate motif. The cabins are either navy or bordello red. The furniture in the cabin is worn, sun bleached and dated, think 90’s. Dining options are limited. There is the main dining room offering a selection of reoccurring average to say the best ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


MSC Can't Compare to Other Cruise Lines

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Upper2Decker
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

The 2024 World Cruise was supposed to be the crowning jewel of my travel career (so far!)! This cruise has been a disaster. This World Cruise has many itinerary changes due to the events surrounding the Red Sea that affected so many other voyages. But, where others succeeded in passenger care, MSC failed miserably. They refused to give any refund due to the itinerary change. They instead ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Premium Balcony

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Worst Cruise Ever

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Poesia

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Rockstar7
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

I have cruised on various cruise lines so far including NCL, Celebrity, Carnival etc. This has been the worst from all aspects, except the staff. The food had literally no Vegetarian options. The shows were substandard. No coffee creamer’s. The quality of soap below par. Not even warm milk for coffee the first 2 days. I would not recommend this cruise line by any means. Please save your money and ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Premium Balcony


Just OK

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on MSC Poesia

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Fire2149
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

While the ship offered a wonderful itinerary overall the cruise itself was just ok. 14 days out of Barcelona hitting 10 counties was a wonderful draw for us. Boarding was seamless and quick and we basically were able to walk right on and directly to our room. Food was just ok, nothing to rave about but you didn't go hungry. Entertainment was below average, I have seen better at a high school ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Awesome itinerary for a quite reasonable price

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on MSC Poesia

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Cees
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We did a 119 night World Cruise, don't know why the menu here in CC says its only 50 nights. MSC delivers a lot of bang for your buck, though not everything was perfect. But the itinerary and the dining were awesome, although strangely the famous Kaito-sushi restaurant was closed during the whole trip. The staff was excellent, I wish shore hotels would have staff as nice and attentive. The ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


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