Royal Caribbean vs MSC: 7 Fundamental Differences

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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • If you have cruised with Royal Caribbean or MSC Cruises you may be wondering how they compare. I have cruised with both cruise lines and have noticed fundamental differences in almost every element of the cruise experience. During this video we will talk about the differences in itineraries offered, onboard experience, food, service, price and more.
    When talking in the video about Royal Caribbean the points mentioned are also relevant to almost all US and UK cruise lines. If you have cruised with Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival or any other US or UK cruise line this video will be relevant to you. When talking about MSC most of the points mentioned are also relevant for Costa Cruises.
    MSC vs Costa Video: bit.ly/2G2pqcM
    If you would like to learn more make sure you check out this post. The post has 10 differences and talks about things not mentioned in this video.
    10 Differences Between MSC and Royal Caribbean blog post: bit.ly/2ZdHsTI
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 420

  • @two_toned_rooster
    @two_toned_rooster 3 роки тому +118

    “The portions are probably what you should be eating and are much healthier than what you’ll find on an American cruise”, if gaining a pound every day isn’t a cruising tradition then idk what is 😂

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  3 роки тому +13

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @EntropyGuardian
      @EntropyGuardian 2 роки тому +5

      I tell my wife it isn't all you want to eat, it is all you can eat. Literally all your physical body can eat. 😍

    • @two_toned_rooster
      @two_toned_rooster 2 роки тому +4

      @@EntropyGuardian it’s not a policy it’s a challenge

    • @adrianpocea2287
      @adrianpocea2287 2 роки тому

      You call " healthy" cold, underwhelming food? And that arrives late on the top of everything? Guys, you have so much hate for America that you cannot even admit the obvious, that American cruise lines and customer service are like 5 leagues above the Italian( European) ones

    • @julizeny6506
      @julizeny6506 Рік тому +2

      Who goes to a cruise to eat healthy ? Lol

  • @billorafferty839
    @billorafferty839 3 роки тому +72

    Emma, I have been watching your reviews for a few days and just watched the video from last year when you discussed the people that criticize you, sometimes harshly. You provide valuable input and appear to do so with a specific intent to be helpful. To those that would be mean or unkind, let them be. You will continue to be successful as they move on to criticize others. Life is short for that foolishness and I believe what you have to offer is great. Continue to party on; screw the clowns who have nothing positive to add.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  3 роки тому +9

      Thanks so much Bill, appreciate you! 😀👍🏼

    • @casemanscnulz6128
      @casemanscnulz6128 2 роки тому +4

      I second Bills comment.👍

  • @marynezierene668
    @marynezierene668 3 роки тому +22

    Hello Emma! ☺️Thank You for commending Philippines Crew/Staff for speaking in English.😍 ❤️☺️ I am a Seafarer from Philippines. Thank you for choosing MSC🛳️💙 also. ☺️ Keep Safe! CIAO! 🤗

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Mary! I'm always very very impressed. Thanks for all that you do ❤️

    • @christianmirza1188
      @christianmirza1188 3 роки тому

      This is so nice, good luck to you!!

  • @peterjaro6804
    @peterjaro6804 2 роки тому +15

    There were a lot of interresting comments from you in this video. I was worried the first time I was cruising with MSC because of the bad food reviews all over UA-cam and the Net, but you are absolutely correct. If you expect US portion sizes or UK fish&chips, you will be disapointed, but the food I have had the two times I have been on MSC has been really really good. Sure, if you are after Gordon Ramsey kind of food, you will be disapointed, but the ONLY food issue I had while on MSC was a kind of cheese cake that was dry... I mentioned it to the crew and got another that was perfect... that can happen on a Royal Carribean Cruise too... and the first MSC cruise I did cost me £458 INCL tip, water and hot drinks for an inside cabin (for single use) from Southampton to the Med for 8 days, and flight back (without flight it would have been £84 cheaper) from Genua Italy. That was so cheap I don't know how they made ANY money out of me (eating like an elephant) but I was happy!

  • @ingridk9542
    @ingridk9542 4 роки тому +55

    Great, thanks! My knowledge about MSC cruises just went from zero to 100% 😀

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому +5

      What a brilliant comment! Thank you 😊👌

    • @WhitleyFamily1
      @WhitleyFamily1 4 роки тому +6

      My husband and I went on a 11 night MSC cruise in January out of Miami. We loved it, great food, great entertainment. I had no complaints. It was relaxing, the ship was beautiful and very clean.

    • @gisselmi142
      @gisselmi142 3 роки тому

      @@EmmaCruises yes, yes I do agreed I didn't know much of MSC. Mainly because we don't have them here... They were saying that thell sent a ship or two but because the corona...all went to nothing...will see what happen...God willing things will get better.

    • @zippyjetbernstein
      @zippyjetbernstein 3 роки тому +3

      Emma, each video you make is upping my likeability factor of MSC! I hope you can do a specific MSC vs. Carnival. All my 10 cruises have been on Carnival. One thing you have to say with Carnival its a microsim of the world/USA in miniature. You can go from WalMart to Harrods and everywhere inbetween!
      I'm curious how were/are deserts on MSC? With Carnival there's always soft serve ice cream and pizza 24/7. Buffets have constricted hours. I'm a night owl.
      How are the MSC Spas? On Carnival if you pony up for the Cloud Nine Spa, your passengers tend to be health conscious and wordly. Maybe excluding me. LOL.
      Another pleasant suprise...that MSC doesn't have bar service entheater. On Carnival it can be a pain in the tush wben you are trying to watch the entertainment and you have waiters/servers cutting in and out of aisles with flashlights. It seems we Americans always have to have something in our mouths at all times!
      And Emma, hows the smoking situation on MSC. On Carnival its no smoking (I like) everywhere but the Casino. The casino is smoke inhalation time.
      Simon

  • @cafsixtieslover
    @cafsixtieslover 4 роки тому +36

    With MSC it depends on where you cruise from. When we cruised from Genoa it was a very Italian experience. We did a cruise from Southampton with them the following year and it was very British experience, there were tea trays in the cabin and everything was in English.

  • @louisianalady7105
    @louisianalady7105 2 роки тому +18

    I absolutely loved the MSC Opera cruise of Italy and Greece. At the time of the cruise, we passed through the Lagoon and the Giudecca Canal of Venice. The food was delicious. The staff was very personable, friendly, and helpful. It was beautiful!

    • @mattianardelli2296
      @mattianardelli2296 Рік тому

      Well you wouldn’t be able to pass through Venice anymore as the Giudecca canal and San Basilio harbor have been finally permanently forbidden for cruise ship by local authorities. You you completely bypass Venice by sailing in the middle of the lagoon and docking at Fusina, which was a commercial port on which they built a new cruise terminal

  • @palomam.9302
    @palomam.9302 4 роки тому +5

    I appreciate this comparison video. I am now thinking of changing my vacation, the best of both worlds.

  • @peterlanders3900
    @peterlanders3900 4 роки тому +11

    Haven't been on RCI yet but have been on Celebrity & NCL. I found the 1 cruise we had with MSC (Seaside) was fantastic. Loved the differences, compared to regular English cruises. My wife & I found the food brilliant. We are both vegetarian, so maybe that is why. The shows were different with more acrobatics & the like, with occasional singing. I do like a variety if Entertainment, which MSC were a little lacking in the main theatre at night, but still highly enjoyed each performance. I would happily keep sailing with MSC, just loved it

  • @philbrown1832
    @philbrown1832 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Useful, fair and factual. I have cruised with both RCI and MSC and would agree with many of these points. Thanks for posting this.

  • @mr.pac.4614
    @mr.pac.4614 Рік тому +4

    Me and my partner have just come back on a Med cruise on MSC Virtuosa and we had a great time. The ship wow, the staff, lunch & dinner dining 10/10, buffet quite simple incl pizza & pastas. Entertainment nothing like RCI. But we got a bargain with 14 nights, upgraded to balcony and incl premium drinks package so couldn’t refuse. Would sail with MSC again.

  • @michelleandersonacc8230
    @michelleandersonacc8230 4 роки тому +9

    Fantastic video. Thank you so much. We are Royal Caribbean cruisers and are considering MSC just to try something different. We love your videos.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! I hope this video has been helpful. I love trying new cruise lines and I'm sure you will too 😁❤️

  • @AddyandTerry
    @AddyandTerry 3 роки тому +6

    we LOVE msc! we have sailed on almost every ship they have in the US but first sailed the Meraviglia on a Mediterranean cruise. Loved it. Still need to cruise more on Royal Caribbean but we enjoyed them too.

  • @30AndAWakeUp
    @30AndAWakeUp 4 роки тому +4

    Just found your channel. Fellow travel vlogger taking my first solo cruise on MSC (21 days). Thanks for the comparison - really good to know. I've only ever done 2 cruises - one with Princess and one with NCL.

  • @tamiam484
    @tamiam484 3 роки тому +6

    I’ve cruised MSC, Carnival, and Norwegian. MSC and Nowegian were by far my favorites, especially if you can swing the Haven in Norwegian. I am with you on MSC and enjoying all the languages, It feels much more like traveling then.

  • @mildredtolbert9671
    @mildredtolbert9671 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the informative video. I’ve been on multiple RCCL Princess NCL and Holland America cruises. I also took a two week tour of Italy and absolutely loved it. Pizza and pasta every day!!! I’ve been debating about going on the new MSC Grandiosa this January. After watching your video I think I’m ready for a different cruise experience and plan to book. No more debating, I’m booking !!!

  • @catbriggs8362
    @catbriggs8362 Рік тому +2

    Yes, the soda... My friend's father owned a restaurant. I saw an industry magazine at her house that talked about ice. It's a "trade secret" that ice is used extravagantly to save money. So, good tip!

  • @ShailyHakimian
    @ShailyHakimian 2 місяці тому

    I think this will help my bae get excited for an MSC. He lovesss languages and it sounds like there are tons on board. He can test out all his skills. I love that we can basically hop on and hop on when ever. Sounds amazzzzing. This was still relevant even years later. Your cruise partner in the states has been super helpful.

  • @jimmytjomsland6132
    @jimmytjomsland6132 2 роки тому

    Thanks Emma, You always present a logical and fun overview of cruises!! Well Done Lass!! Love Your approach and sense of fair play!!

  • @AnotherMartinez
    @AnotherMartinez 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video! We are going on our first cruise for Xmas with MSC.

  • @JohnnyFuturePast
    @JohnnyFuturePast 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful assessment Emma! I love MSC but I will say I do love both! 💙

  • @jeffreysadventuresyoutube
    @jeffreysadventuresyoutube 4 роки тому

    Hi Emma, I'm a Regular on cruiser Carnival & RCCL Cruises for many years (1986 Jubilee) & Viking serenade (1992). Thank you for being so honest about how much to love to taking a cruise, and what it's worth doing so. I will always follow you and your adventures... Jeffrey's Cruises VLOGGER! Keep Vlogging!! You Rock!!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      Hey Jeffery! Thanks for your lovely comment 😊❤️

  • @k.j.1137
    @k.j.1137 4 роки тому +1

    Interesting video!I took a cruise with MSC in the Greek islands and a few other stops in 2014 and it was phenomenal! The boat (MSC Fantasia) was spectacular, the crew was so nice and helpful and the shows were differents every night. I remember a pirate theme wich was really impressive with a lot of stunts and during the gala night, they actually invited an opera singer who embarked on the boat just for the night. Such good memories and beautiful cities to visit:)

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      So glad you enjoyed it! 🥰♥️

  • @thomaskorporaal4106
    @thomaskorporaal4106 4 роки тому +6

    I am loving the videos and you are totally right about MSC! We love MSC but next year we are in the US, so we also going to try RCL Navigator of the Seas.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      Exciting! I'm sure you'll have a great time. Thanks for your comment 😍❤️

  • @postaldee68
    @postaldee68 3 роки тому +4

    Like you, I'm also a picky eater. I love that I can try new things on cruises and i try to get out of my comfort zone. I've only regretted one thing but i finished it because I also want to be a good traveler. But if you try something and don't like it the waiters are happy to bring you something else.

  • @daynacjones
    @daynacjones Рік тому +3

    On our MSC cruise in the Bahamas our waiters made paper flowers for the kids and got to know us more than any other cruise lines. I think it may depend on the number of guests on board. There were so few of us, we called it the ghost ship! This was just after the shutdown so we may have a different experience this October we’re going on the seaside.

  • @gisselmi142
    @gisselmi142 3 роки тому +1

    Emma, I like to thank you and congratulate you because your videos are very clear... And stray to the point.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @Cue881
    @Cue881 Рік тому

    Another excellent video. Keep up the good work! I really enjoy your videos, they really help out!

  • @ronaldboonstra4834
    @ronaldboonstra4834 2 роки тому +2

    Just did a Costa couple months ago and a MSC cruise just two weeks ago. Loved it! After being many,many times with RCL and Princess we can honestly say that they got our attention. August we do RCL from Ravenna, that one in comparisson to the others is pretty expensive. Nevertheless we love RCL. Next year we booked MSC Yachtclub on there new Seascape out of Miami,and we will do a Costa later on. They all have there differences, but we really do enjoy them all 🙂 Keeps the variety in!

  • @varun17592
    @varun17592 Рік тому +1

    Hi Emma, i am a crew member from Mauritius, works on cruise ships.. well i would like to tell u i really appreciates you when you explain about cruising.. keep posting videos it Will definitely help peoples before going onboard.. 😘🙂🙂

  • @cassandrasobehrad3975
    @cassandrasobehrad3975 4 роки тому +58

    MSC in America is completely different you get on and off the same port. MSC is making changes to the way they do things for their Caribbean cruises.

    • @palimpalim5291
      @palimpalim5291 4 роки тому +10

      That is not the main reason. MSC has the core markets in Europe. It just does not make sense to have a Spanish of a French guest travel to Italy to get on the ship when it calls right on their doorstep.
      But you are right, the ships serving on the US market are a little "americanized". They also feature self service soda machines.

    • @tally1604
      @tally1604 3 роки тому

      @@palimpalim5291 and unlimited refills, I am sure. ;)

    • @aaryank9268
      @aaryank9268 2 роки тому

      So tru but I think they don't do that just cuz not a lot of people will get on the ship at some small island like Antigua

  • @fionarosscollins3744
    @fionarosscollins3744 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. Spot on with the entertainment explanation on msc, we watched a show on the meraviglia where the guy was smoking on stage as part of the show 🤷‍♀️😂

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      It's such a hard one to explain 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for your comment!
      Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already 😊❤️

  • @RBUDD16
    @RBUDD16 4 роки тому +8

    I’ve been on Carnival twice and took my first RC. And, I loved RC so much better than Carnival. I booked my cruise for next year while on the cruise. Granduer of the seas, this year & Harmony of the seas, next year.

  • @stevetoussaint5749
    @stevetoussaint5749 Рік тому

    Awesome video!!! I was so stressed about booking a Mediterranean cruise with MSC (being an RCL cruiser) but your video was so informative and cleared things up for me. Thanks!!!

  • @richardnone5644
    @richardnone5644 4 роки тому +5

    i have been on 2 MSC armonia and Seaside both fantastic i have also been o RCL and NCL and Carnival 20 cruises

  • @marymorrish5868
    @marymorrish5868 3 роки тому

    We did a Mediterranean cruise with MSC in 2015. It was our first cruise and we LOVED it. You are.right about the languages and I too love listening. I just booked another Med cruise for 2022 with MSC. I am going with my grandson. We cannot wait. Going to do some other travels while there. Heading to Paris after cruise to do Euro disney.for a few days.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  3 роки тому

      Sounds good! 😁🥳 Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @lucontin
    @lucontin 4 роки тому +2

    Good video. I did with my family 3 cruises in Royal, 5 cruises in MSC, 1 cruse with Costa and 1 cruise with Iberostar Grand Amazon. So many differences, but this is the interesting thing, experiment the different cultures and styles. Now we will do 2 cruises on Celebrity.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому +1

      YES! I love all of the differences. You have a great attitude. Thanks for your comments 😁👍🏼

  • @margaretdownie4407
    @margaretdownie4407 4 роки тому +2

    Just booked to go on MSC Lirica in October for 17nts, going from Venice to Dubai. Really looking forward to it 💕

    • @tamiam484
      @tamiam484 3 роки тому

      That sounds amazing!

  • @sircharlesmormont9300
    @sircharlesmormont9300 Рік тому +3

    My most recent cruise (only my second) left from an American port, but everything was in both English and Spanish. That was completely as expected for us because we left from Puerto Rico. We also used to live in LA, where dual language signage and announcements were quite common (the buses that I took to work, for example, were dual language). Occasionally, we'd meet other passengers who didn't speak English, but then I just switched to my terrible Spanish. I can manage a few pleasantries, at least.

  • @anibalbullon1768
    @anibalbullon1768 4 роки тому

    Thank you! All what I needed to hear to make my choice.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому +1

      Glad I could be of help 😁❤️

  • @TanyainTx
    @TanyainTx 4 роки тому +3

    I enjoyed playing Bingo on MSC because they call the numbers in multiple languages. It was fun learning how to say the numbers in different languages. Plus, I won!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому +1

      Haha! I never thought of that. Genius 😁👌

    • @brentea65
      @brentea65 3 роки тому

      Would have been like the scoring on Evrovision Song Contest 😀

  • @hectorsevilla5964
    @hectorsevilla5964 3 роки тому

    Emma I hope you are doing well.
    Very nice explanation about MSC. Well done.

  • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
    @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 4 роки тому +2

    Great explanation of the differences! 😁

  • @matthewwindisch9449
    @matthewwindisch9449 4 роки тому +4

    Love the Aqua shows on Oasis class RCCL....🌴🛳🌞

  • @susie9893
    @susie9893 3 роки тому +4

    You've really put my mind at ease regarding MSC. I also have read a lot of bad reviews about this line (and most of the reviews I read didn't really make sense to me, all complaints about the ship amenities blah blah blah whereas I'm all about itineraries).
    I'm really attracted to some of the MSC itineraries in the middle east (I'm all for cruising in parts of the world where it's either too expensive to do it on land, too dangerous or perhaps a bit of both) so it's good to hear that this line isn't as bad as many make it out to be.
    AND I love the idea of being able to hop on and off where it's most convenient to you. All cruises should be like this imo (but I'm not a cruiser and to me it's ultimately a means to an end - the cruise ISN'T the destination, the places are)

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  3 роки тому +1

      Yes! Sounds like you have the best attitude 😀❤️

    • @susie9893
      @susie9893 3 роки тому

      The ONLY thing (from what you've said) that concerns me about MSC cruises is kids all over the place? Didn't really see any on your walk thru. Is it really that bad??

  • @reddingmalik
    @reddingmalik 4 роки тому +4

    Hi Emma! Your video is so informative. I’ll be sailing out on the MSC divina in January. I have traveled on royal which too me is just the overall best cruise line thus why the prices are always significantly higher. Second would be Norwegian Cruise line. I just think the staff really went above and beyond. I always enjoyed how each station in the buffet represented a different country. And my least favorite would be carnival. Definitely a budget friendly party cruise line, however the food did make me and my partner sick. The only reason I choose to do MSC this time is because they had an excellent eastern Caribbean package. My goal with cruises is to pay more attention to ports of call and excursions and have as little sea days as possible. I’m completely aware that the entertainment on MSC Will be lackluster as best. I plan on bringing movies and cards and board games to occupy any time aboard. However I really do hope the food is somewhat enjoyable. Anywho I really enjoyed watching your video!

    • @sm0key42
      @sm0key42 3 роки тому +1

      I cruised with msc 3 times and in a few months im going on my 4th cruise with MSC, the Divina is one of MSC's largest ships, hope you've had fun on the ship as i watched a few videos on it and it looks awesome! I am embarking the MSC Seaside in a few months.

  • @TFDdaz911
    @TFDdaz911 4 роки тому +1

    Very good video, I just got off MSC Seaside on March 14, 2020 (mater of fact last day of cruising it was shut down due to the virus) they do have self service soda machine on that ship but you were spot on on comparing the different cruise lines.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      That's good! A newish thing I think. 😍🥳

    • @TFDdaz911
      @TFDdaz911 4 роки тому

      @@EmmaCruises Yes and they had self service wine machines, both the soda and wine machine you had to place your card into the machine. But while we were on the ship for two weeks the wine vending machine were OOS. Again good job keep the info coming.

  • @zaabihassan
    @zaabihassan 4 роки тому

    Great tips loved it thanks
    I have been on costa cruise and u r right on every point
    Also would like to point that the sound is loud and clear, great job

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      Hey Hassan! Glad to hear it. I've worked out my new microphone now so it should be good from now on.
      Thanks for agreeing! I did enjoy my Costa cruise but it's very different isn't it? Haha.

    • @zaabihassan
      @zaabihassan 4 роки тому

      My first cruise was costa and second was NCL
      I preferred costa in many things but the food was excellent on the NCL

  • @juliewilson3237
    @juliewilson3237 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video Emma , very useful and informative . Ps just realised how much your hairs grown 😳🤣 Looking good !!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Julie! Yep! It's almost been a year 😮❤️

  • @maxout7306
    @maxout7306 3 роки тому

    Another worthwhile upload!

  • @irishfergal
    @irishfergal Рік тому

    Great Britishism: Tannoy. The multi linguistic announcements remind me of watching the Eurovision Song Contest ! They make me happy! This is a really wonderful and beautifully crafted video. It's truly an art we're watching/listening to,

  • @bronniepaterson4694
    @bronniepaterson4694 4 роки тому +2

    Great to have a input on other cruise lines....especially the difference in prices for the cruise companies..👍
    Price is a big factor for us too...our next cruise will not be with a British/ American cruise company just because of the how much more you can get for your money with the “ other” cruise lines....
    Great video.....

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much! Yep, I loveeee a bargain and think I enjoy it more knowing that its cheap 😂😂

  • @briansamuels1932
    @briansamuels1932 3 роки тому

    Absolutely spot on with all comments.. Apart from I am a MSC Fan!!

  • @richards.4116
    @richards.4116 2 роки тому

    Well stated. Looking to experience MSC in 19 days from Miami. First cruise since December 2019 😊 Thanks for your insights and tips.

  • @rauchelrhoden909
    @rauchelrhoden909 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you sooooo much for sharing. You made booking my next cruise. These differences are things that our travel agent never told us and never did. I have been cruising for more than 20 years

  • @TackyFlamingo
    @TackyFlamingo 2 роки тому

    5:38 that was *exactly* me after I saw Hairspray on Symphony of the Seas lol. Saw it the next night, then checked to see when it will be near me

  • @davidburgess429
    @davidburgess429 4 роки тому

    Gday Emma my wife Sue and I are Aussies and saw only yesterday a recommendation re your site - just watched this and loved it...….you explain things fantastically....we have only sailed RCI and whilst living in OZ have never done a cruise from Australia instead choosing to fly overseas and cruise...…...this video is particularly interesting in that we have booked an MSC out of Civitavecchia in October on the MSC Virtuoso (still being built - fingers crossed it will be finished lol)….and then jumping on RCI Civitavecchia to Miami......your vlog has given us confidence re MSC that we will be enjoying ourselves on MSC - thanks for the great video. You have another 2 fans ..

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      Hello David and Sue! Thank you so so much for your kind comments. That sounds like an incredible adventure!! I hope you have the most amazing time. 🥳🥰

  • @hadrianrobles4279
    @hadrianrobles4279 Місяць тому

    Emma - you very much have become my go-to person when it comes to anything Cruise related PIP PIP to you. I find myself feeling a bit uneasy about my finances at this time, but ravishing all the time is your reporting to me as well as us - Many Sunrisings to you!

  • @wilbrogonsalves5999
    @wilbrogonsalves5999 2 роки тому

    You are amazing Emma, Love to see your videos.

  • @marioboland8211
    @marioboland8211 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Emma, I always love your video's. Very informative and you give your honest opinion and comparrison. Everytime I take a cruise line that I haven't sailed on before I always check if you have done a review or anything.
    Keep up your video's I think they are very helpfull!

  • @markmall7142
    @markmall7142 4 роки тому

    Thsnks , clear and concise.

  • @jerylares1566
    @jerylares1566 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. Just returned from a 7 Day Western Med cruise on the Oasis of the Sears and experienced a lot of the differences you mentioned in the video. Especially the confusion on the additional muster drill and passengers getting off and on at different ports. Thanks for the information.

  • @carablake4368
    @carablake4368 Рік тому

    So thourough. Thank you for what you do! ❤

  • @yesikarodriguez1700
    @yesikarodriguez1700 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video! I’ve been on several MSC cruises and their cruises are by far the most luxurious and beautiful cruises. The food is scrumptious and the rooms are pretty big and the beds are super comfortable! The staff has always been very friendly and they work very hard to keep the cruises clean and beautiful. The entertainment is amazing (I think they have the best shows at sea). But by far my favorite thing about cruising with MSC is their private island! What a gorgeous island!!! I highly recommend MSC 👏🏼
    I cruises with Royal ones (2020 right before the pandemic) and we enjoyed it very much as well! The room was nice and food was delicious! Their private island was fun and beautiful as well! The cruise included a lot of activities and the staff was friendly!! I enjoyed the music and entertainment throughout the cruise as well.
    MSC is my #1 fave but Royal comes at a very close 2nd!

  • @lyttlestarboard6108
    @lyttlestarboard6108 4 роки тому +1

    excellent vlog! thanks

  • @rumbleyd
    @rumbleyd Рік тому

    Great video Emma. I can cruise either MSC or Royal.. And I prefer MSC to Carnival for sure.

  • @bradbartlett2663
    @bradbartlett2663 Рік тому

    Good video , thank you.

  • @MsRoielyn
    @MsRoielyn 2 роки тому

    We are planning to catch a cruise on Sicily, and excited to meet the Filipino crews, since I was once a crew member of a cruiseliner in the 90’s.

  • @AleksandarMitrevski
    @AleksandarMitrevski 4 роки тому

    Very realistic comparation.

  • @sumitaggarwal5464
    @sumitaggarwal5464 4 роки тому

    Very well explained, keep it up

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      Thank you! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already, lots more to come 😊❤️

  • @charlottewalker3504
    @charlottewalker3504 4 роки тому +3

    They have a few, litterally 2/3 self service soda machines in the drinks section in the buffet! We were on Seaside in December and they had a self service drinks area along with red and white wine dispensers! They are hidden though, I only found it because I was looking for a plate!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      Haha! I think that's only on seaside and maybe Seaview? Definitely isn't on Meraviglia or the older ships... 😁❤️

  • @thomasmark692
    @thomasmark692 4 роки тому

    Nice a very genuine feedback

  • @iloveanimals1662
    @iloveanimals1662 3 роки тому +1

    Thankyou Emma ☺️👌🏻👏🏻

  • @earlblevins1284
    @earlblevins1284 3 роки тому

    Emma, you may be my favorite youtube cruise commentator.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Earl! ❤️

  • @AxelQC
    @AxelQC 3 роки тому +1

    We took an RC cruise out of Venice, and they did the announcements in English and Spanish.

  • @5amisntlate
    @5amisntlate 2 роки тому

    I remember cruising on a msc cruise when I was 13. They had up to 7 or 8 courses for dinner and one night I managed all but one of them. Still kinda proud of myself lol.

  • @alicanatli8618
    @alicanatli8618 3 роки тому

    I totally agree with you regarding language always different make feel you are in abroad.!!

  • @elgatolounge3345
    @elgatolounge3345 4 роки тому

    Good review video

  • @TheFra2ier
    @TheFra2ier 4 роки тому +6

    Great informative blog, I've heard a lot of negative things about MSC and I believe you get what you pay for. I'm not a big fan of pasta and pizza for a cruise, if it served real Mediterranean fare that would be amazing (I love seafood, olives and fresh greens).

    • @angelofacipieri
      @angelofacipieri 3 роки тому +2

      Pasta and pizza are real italian food

    • @locutusdborg126
      @locutusdborg126 3 роки тому +4

      @@angelofacipieri I think Mama is used to American Italian food.

  • @lesliereynolds1754
    @lesliereynolds1754 3 роки тому +3

    Much easier to learn another language if you’re living in Europe. I always pick up as much as I can when I visit another country, I also speak as slow or as simple as I can when I’m waiting on a foreigner. I will also write it down as I can understand another language so I think there is a chance they might understand it written and I find that they usually do. They always thank me several times as they are walking away.

  • @alanjenko555
    @alanjenko555 4 роки тому +2

    OMG THE BAR IN THE THEATRE THING... I got given out to and my wine taken out of my hand by a member of the entertainment team when I walked into the theatre with my glass of wine on the Lirica... I was so confused hahaha. I just took the wine back and opted not to watch the show, but it was confusing because I didn't realise you cannot drink in there.

    • @cecilialeitet2794
      @cecilialeitet2794 3 роки тому

      When we sailed the Seaside on a Caribbean cruise, there was no bar in the theater, but we were allowed to bring drinks in, and ususally bought them in the casino bar just outside.

  • @HungryGuyStories
    @HungryGuyStories 4 роки тому +1

    That sounds great! It sounds like you can use MSC as a ferry transport if you want...

  • @ronpop843
    @ronpop843 3 роки тому +13

    I have been on both and for the money I get a lot more on msc

  • @catherineb6561
    @catherineb6561 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the comparison. I was wondering because I have met a few people who have sailed MSC and did not like them.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      Hey! I think most people who don't like MSC didn't know these things but booked anyway ha ha... Thanks for your comment 😊❤️

    • @catherineb6561
      @catherineb6561 4 роки тому

      @@EmmaCruises Yes, I believe that is the case. Thanks for the great videos.👍✨

  • @mandkallen
    @mandkallen 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this vid as we are doing the UK sailing on MSC in June I guess it will be more british as only uk people will be on it but looking forward to it.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  3 роки тому +1

      Yep! Very British. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @juliobrenes7242
    @juliobrenes7242 4 роки тому +2

    My wife & I just watched your video because we are taking our 1st MSC cruise this October on the Meraviglia from NY to Quebec and back to NY as it repositions from Europe to Miami. It’s a new cruise line for us, going to a unique destination, on a very different ship, with a one time itinerary in the middle of the reposition, so it caught our attention. Your comparisons between MSC and RCL were very helpful, although it seems based on Mediterranean type of cruising. Not sure what we’ll find here since I understand this particular ship and it’s operations were deliberately more aligned with it’s ultimate American home port (Miami), but I’m sure much of what you pointed out may apply. We’re curious to see if they make any changes during the transatlantic journey, since once it arrives in NY, the rest of its sailings will be from the US. Regardless, we’re looking forward to this, our 20th+ cruise adventure. On the lighter side, my wife & I almost fell out of our chairs when you said the BEST show you’ve ever seen at sea was “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”on Norwegian. I agree wholeheartedly!!! THE BEST SHOW EVER by far. We saw it on the Epic or the Escape. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see it a second time because my wife didn’t plan that until it’s final performance on our sailing, but it was GREAT. Extremely funny and very entertaining. Happy to hear you thought so as well. We look forward to following your videos.

    • @jasonRhawt
      @jasonRhawt 4 роки тому

      How was the food on meragilivia

  • @AndreWar93
    @AndreWar93 Рік тому +1

    Hi emma im italian and i liked so much this video, very interesting …
    I want tell only one thing of the no bar on theatre, i think is a cultural fact often in itali is forbidden eat during the act go on … and specially in italy the bar is a fun place for talking laugh and a place like this into the theater can disturb the audience… is just my opinion ….

  • @fuzfoz
    @fuzfoz 4 роки тому +1

    Food in the MDR on MSC is often served cold. Even after complaining they give you more cold food. They do not have enough staff

  • @richardnone5644
    @richardnone5644 4 роки тому +7

    i have been on all those companies many times just finished my 19 cruise on MSC Seaside had a fantastic cruise everyone in the USA gets on and off at the original embarkation port if you get on in miami you get off in miami

  • @DandDClark
    @DandDClark Рік тому +2

    Emma, we have cruised RCI and have always had the announcements in AT LEAST 3 languages. Maybe it was just the cruises that we were on. Just an observation. Otherwise interesting differences noted! Makes me want to try MSC!

  • @kimbelford9932
    @kimbelford9932 2 роки тому +2

    I am emerald class with Royal Carribean and since i have taken close to 8 oasis class cruises where the food and entertainment is amazing its hard for me to compromise that for some of the other cruise lines because I have high expectations

    • @wendytabon3029
      @wendytabon3029 Рік тому

      Same here RC is my favorite li e Diamond Plus but will be o MSC next August

  • @wjutjck1
    @wjutjck1 2 роки тому +1

    I've only ever been on a MSC Cruise Ship. We had people on our ship from the US as well as probably all of Europe. It was a bit crazy listening to announcements in 5 -7 different languages. We were on a Caribbean Cruise, and as far as I know. Everyone got on in Miami, and got off in Miami at the end of cruise. You couldn't board or disembark along the way.

  • @normanbeaufond6798
    @normanbeaufond6798 Рік тому

    Maravillosos tus comentarios muy interesantes e internacionales. Gracias

  • @ChrisFrameOfficial
    @ChrisFrameOfficial 4 роки тому +5

    6,400 views in 3 days! Go Emma!!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you!! Happy with that 😁✌️

  • @jeanettecarpenter4437
    @jeanettecarpenter4437 3 роки тому

    I love to cruise and i cant wait to be back on board but i dont think MSC is the one for me but thank you for all the information.

  • @lecaohaiduc
    @lecaohaiduc 3 роки тому +2

    We took the Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami with MSC. We have cruised with Carnival and Royal Caribbean, and the food on the MSC cruise was a let down. In general we felt like it reminded us of Old Country buffet. Of course it was better and had more variety, but we felt we had much better food with the other cruise lines. The price of MSC cruise just couldn't be beat, and they had to cut expense somewhere. I would pay another hundred dollars per person for better food.

  • @joannamcdee9061
    @joannamcdee9061 Рік тому

    Excellent presentation! I wish there was a bit of info for the specialty needs of the handicapped, but you can’t cover everything: I can also ask my agent. Keep up the excellent work Hon. Happy ‘23...

  • @colinrush6389
    @colinrush6389 4 роки тому

    We recently took our first MSC cruise on the Preziosa. The ship was magnificent-they certainly love their Swarovski! It was very sociable, and we made friends with three other British couples (and a German couple, as well). We Brits all agreed that it was all too different from what we were used to. (The Germans were just concerned with the price and that they couldn't understand the announcements-even in German!) MSC didn't do anything really badly, there was just a little too much that was different from the likes of P&O, Princess, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, etc. You've covered most of it in the video, but there were a few other things that none of us liked (repetitive shows, no on-board films, very limited TV, for example). Unfortunately, this means that none of us would consider sailing with them again. Which is a shame.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 роки тому

      Hey Colin! It is a shame but it's so much better that you know that now! 😎♥️

  • @tally1604
    @tally1604 3 роки тому

    My favorite entertainment - hands down - has been on the meraviglia. They had the cirque du soleil give performances. Out of this world. No musical would ever come close.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @bobsales9697
    @bobsales9697 3 роки тому +1

    We found that MSC cruises were understaffed on the ship , you had to queue to get into the buffet as not big enough for the amount of passengers to sit down as our ship had been cut and shut on a refit extending the size but not the restaurant’s.