Rome (Civitavecchia) First-Time Cruisers Cruise Reviews

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Beautiful and new ship

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Pcallaway
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This ship was amazing and beautiful. Tastefully decorated, extremely clean and very nice cabins. But, the food was the downside. This was my first cruise with MSC. We've cruised many times on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Celebrity and Princess. The food on MSC was no comparison to these other lines. It was a disppointment in the main dining room and buffet. As spactacular as this ship is, ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Aurea Balcony Stateroom

Traveled with children


Not a great experience

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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ngamark
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise for the itinerary but were sadly disappointed with the overall service experience. Service was non-existent from the staff. The do not greet you or welcome you at all. The F&B experience was terrible. We purchased the Tryptic dining package, but you don't get the full menu from the restaurants. They give you the choice of a few items only. We also had the drink package, ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Aurea Balcony Stateroom


Great Ship and service, the food ...... got me sick

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Jazzman888
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

Location and time frame is great! The service is friendly most of the time. However, compared to the food I had on the US base cruise ships, MSC is not on the same level. The specialty restaurants are OK, I spent the last three nights eating at the dinner buffet instead of the main dining room because the food sucks. Not steak, extra cost 29.99 for Lobster Tail... I got food poisoned by ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom


My last cruise line choice

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Mary123456789
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Just got back from cruise in Rome beautiful ship cabins good size restaurant waiters cabin staff excellent I don’t know how they put up with so many rude customers. Food in Buffett lukewarm was told to ask for freshly made if I wanted it hot . Ridiculous this is how health issues start also no regard for health standard where was the hand sanitizer that all other cruise ships insist you use when ...
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Sail Date: January 2019

Cabin Type: Fantastica Inside Stateroom


Pretty ship that charges for everything

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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shayv01
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

A little about us: my husband & I are 45-50 yrs old. We have cruised a total of 34 cruises on RCCL, Celebrity, Princess, Norwegian (2) & Carnival (2). This was our 4th European cruise but our 1st MSC cruise. The ship is very pretty. The dome area in the center of the ship is a real feature. I hope MSC utilizes it in many other ways.The Stairs are beautiful. The dining rooms could have more ...
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Sail Date: January 2019

Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom


First time cruise, great international flair

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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astrodoc3
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

I went on this cruise with my husband and my parents who are in their late (age 67 and 69). None of us had ever been on a cruise before and we only had minimal travel to Europe in the past. We chose this cruise for the itinerary and location. I have to admit after I booked the cruise, I read some reviews about this ship and was a little nervous, but my fears were completely alleviated by my ...
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Sail Date: January 2019

Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom


MSC Meraviglia vs Costa Luminosa Comparative Review - Cruising Cowded

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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ClaytonLuke
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

My partner and I, along with our 14 yo daughter (New Zealanders) recently spent a month (Dec 2018) in Europe including two cruises, one on the Costa Luminosa (out of Venice) and the other on the MSC Meraviglia (out of Rome). The following are my thoughts on comparing the two: Foremost I would like to say that we had a fantastic time on both cruises and staging a cruise for 2-5 thousand people ...
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Sail Date: January 2019

Cabin Type: Bella Balcony Stateroom

Traveled with children


An awesome cruise on a awesome ship!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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shirlzta
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

I don't get all the negativity surrounding this ship? I guess some people are never satisfied. Anyway, this was my very first cruise ship experience, and in my opinion, worth it indead. Very good first impression. Although a little pricey for the whole 7 days on board, all went relatively smooth. The food: - Great food, excellent in fact - Unlimeted buffet for the whole journey ...
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Sail Date: January 2019


Major experience with minor disappointments.

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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eraedcn
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

The 5 plus and minus with this cruise. Plus. World class evening entertainment - The main company consist of 6 singers, 11 dancers and 5 musicians (alternate nights). They offer 6 great shows of 40 minutes, popular broadway musicals, history of Rock, flamenco dance, Italian songs and a modern day themed. The shows are world class with great choreography, costumes and musics. Mobile ...
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Sail Date: December 2018

Cabin Type: Aurea Balcony Stateroom


Is the Yacht Club worth it? A resounding, "YES!"

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on MSC Meraviglia

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Milily
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Being an avid cruiser and a loyal RCI customer (Royal, Celebrity, Azamara), I was getting curious about the MSC's new Yacht Club product. Everything I was reading indicated this was the standard of cruising my husband, in particular, would enjoy. He's not that keen on ocean cruising, particularly if it involves older ships, tired itineraries, average food and constant nickel-and-diming (i.e. the ...
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Sail Date: December 2018

Cabin Type: Yacht Club Deluxe Suite


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