My wife and I just returned from cruising on the MSC seashore and found your information to be very accurate. It is a beautiful ship and for the price a great value. There are still some things for MSC to learn about American cruisers but overall I was very happy with most of the cruise. I would definitely go with MSC again.
We just disembarked from MSC seashore on January 19… We had a wonderful cabin steward who introduced himself immediately… And immediately we asked for washcloths and they were provided every single day… we love a hard mattress so for us we slept like babies.... totally agree about the pillows… I asked our cabin steward for another pillow which solved my problem immediately and he accommodated me that very same day ... we were also aware that it is MSC's policy not to provide bar soap which I happen to use in the shower and tissues so we brought our own .... sorry to hear you had that drain issue… Sounds awful… totally agree about the shower being tight… It was doable but a bigger shower would've been so nice !!! Appreciated no shower curtain that's for sure !! We prefer only having our cabin serviced once a day so we asked him to service our cabin in the morning… He was one of the best cabin stewards that we've ever had… We chose to only eat at specialty dining for dinner since it was just a four night cruise and we found the meals to be delicious… HOLA was the most fun in our opinion but they all tasted delicious Totally agree with you about the elevators… Didn't care for them at all First thing we do when we do eat in the main dining room on any cruise line is check out our table assignment… We always request a table for two and if that request isn't met we seek out the maître and ask for a change and have always been accommodated.... also the only time you get anytime dining on MSC is if you choose the AUERA experience . if you have Bella or Fantastica experience you must choose either first or second seating.. we do wish there was the option for all experiences to be able to choose anytime dining… We totally loved the private island and I know what you mean about the cart drivers going fast but I know that all of them were there to keep the island maintained and they were just doing their job… I didn't find any of them to be rude… it would've been ideal if they had their own road to to travel to travel on but they didn't so I guess we just needed to share the space… I never felt like I was going to be run over but I do agree that they go pretty fast Appreciate your honest opinion… I hope your next MSC cruise is wonderful… What ship will you be on… We will be back on the MSC seashore in September 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! That is so helpful to know. We actually just got off the MSC Magnifica today, and it was a much better experience. We even had washcloths! 😁🛳️
That’s great to know! It sounds like your sister felt the same way we did about the cruise. I’m so glad she had fun! Are you going to try it soon? 🛳️❤️
I hope so, too! Have a great cruise! Actually, we are on the MSC Magnifica now, and the crew has been just awesome! Maybe we just had bad luck on the Seashore. 😎🛳️
Thank you for a very thorough and honest video. I have a better picture of MSC cruises now. I was REALLY hesitant to go on one but I think I would like it as the likes are important to me and the dislikes I can deal with. Enjoy your next cruise!
Glad it was helpful, Katie! We feel the same. The likes are way more important to us than the dislikes. 🤗 Thus the reason we are sailing on MSC Magnifica on Monday! I’ll let you know how we like that one as well. 💕
Hello to Weinke World Adventures. Prior to taking our 1st MSC cruise, I watched a LOT of UA-cam video's about what to expect on MSC. To our surprise, our experience on the Seashore ship in October and November 2023, far exceeded our expectations. Also, I want to say that I like your style of presentation as you are not hyper and blaring at us, but rather calm, slow and methodical, like a mature grown-up. Yes, the bed mattresses were too hard for my preference and my back was not happy with that hard mattress. My husband thought it was fine. It is all subjective and a personal preference. Respectfully I would like to disagree with you on a few points: 1. The "Smart" elevators were fine and worked well. It was a PLEASURE that once on the elevator, it didn't stop at every darned floor because somebody on that floor has pressed the button but had already boarded another elevator. There was never any problem with pressing the button for the elevator and then assigned elevator would arrive as said. 2. True The MSC App didn't work well from home, but it worked perfectly well when we were on the ship. The Menu for the day and about 4 days ahead, IS on the app and it was GREAT to be able to read the menu on the app prior to going to a dining room and knowing what we want to order before going to the MDR, or tomorrow or the next day and the next day and so on. 3. Our Cabin Steward was absolutely perfect, engaged and not only helpful but overly helpful. We don't even like a cabin steward coming into our room once a day or every 2nd day, so we told the Cabin Steward to not come into our room more than once every 3rd day or so. Cabin Stewards work hard enough and we do not like to be treated like we are Masters and they are our slave. 4. Like you, we too asked for early seating at the MDR. When we boarded, we found out that we were given a late seating in the MDR. We went to the person in charge of the MDR, and within a minute he had our seating changed to the early dining. 5. For their protection in case a management type from MSC is reading this, I won't say who or where or what position the two staff members were, but they were so friendly and comfortable with us that we became personal friends. We exchanged e-mail addresses and we keep in contact with them months after we disembarked. Absolutely the crew is friendly but like all people, some people are not as eager to fawn over a customer because we never know what else is going on in their life, which leads me to the next point. 6. Staff Friendliness: The MSC staff was absolutely perfect! We have been on other cruise lines, which we also like, but one of the dislikes of other cruise lines and likes of MSC, is that on other cruise lines they are nearly fawning over us. We strongly dislike that fawning over, whether it be to get an extra tip or that we mention their name on the Feedback Cards so that they can get a promotion, or worst of all, we abhor the idea that we need to be treated like royalty or divas or like they are our slaves there to serve us. Yes, there are staff to provide us a service but not to fawn over us. 7. You mentioned it, but what was absolutely gross to us, was the excessive allowance of space given to smokers, and there is a LOT of smokers on MSC. Our balcony room was on the 14th deck, Starboard side. The whole length of the promenade on the Starboard side is Smoking friendly. We could always smell cigarette smoke wafting up while on our balcony, while the ship was in mid ocean and going 18 knots, with an outside wind. We could NEVER walk on the outdoor walk-way on the Starboard side of the ship because it was filled with too many smokers and smoke. Not only were the smokers allowed to smoke on the whole length of the Starboard side on the outdoor deck, but really they smoked anywhere on the whole of the ship, on the outdoor decks, wither it be at the pools or the bar on Deck 16. In the end, it seemed that the only place that the smokers didn't smoke - and the only place where we weren't coughing from cigarette smoke being everywhere else, was on the Port side of the outdoor deck. 8. Muster Drills May Save Your LIfe! When you do the T.V. Muster drills, you might not know what to do in times of a REAL EMERGENCY. Yes, the MSC Muster Drill is more old fashioned than the modern way of watching the TV, but when it was over I was thankful that I had to walk down the the 12 flights of stairs and to actually go to "the" Muster Site where I would have to go if there was a real emergency AND to watch the information on the TV AND to phone it in that I watched it. In the end, I felt that and that everybody else was better trained to know what to do if we had to face a real emergency, which is after all, not just about saving my own life, but about also being able to save the life of somebody else or that somebody else may have to save our life. Never ever take the easy way out of ANY Emergency Training, as some day (hopefully never) somebody else who *paid attention* might save be saving your life, or that you save somebody else's life. Likewise, listen up and pay attention to the safety training, EVERY time you are on a plane. At the time of the Muster Drill, I was really miffed that I "had" to walk down from our 14th floor cabin to the 8th Floor Muser Point. I don't have good knees so walking stairs isn't easy for me, in fact, slow and painful. On a completely unrelated issue, after this cruise on the Seashore, I wanted to learn more about what happened, what went wrong and what was the reason that the people died on the "Costa Concordia" ship when it hit a rock so close to shore - couldn't the people have just swam to shore the short distance? What horrified me - the thing of nightmares is that in at least 2 different elevator cars, several people died *inside* the elevator cars! I think that of the 32 people who died, "10" people died inside elevator cars. I stand to be corrected on this number. That thought was so upsetting that I couldn't bear to read anymore. But, with as much as I read, I was VERY GRATEFUL that the MSC Seashore made me walk down those 12 flights of stairs to get it into my brain to NEVER underestimate the situation and to NEVER think that taking an elevator car is OK or that my sore knees and slow walking up or down stairs gives me a *pass* to take the elevator car, and that I am capable and that I could make it down the 12 flights of stairs in case of an emergency. Of anything that we do or learn, we MUST have it locked into our brain to know what to do and what not to do in case of an emergency 9. As for being rushed, we never felt that anymore than any other cruise line or ship. Number 7, the excessive allowance for smokers was our worst complaint about the MSC company. I am sorry that the drain in your shower got plugged up, as no business ever wants that to happen on their premises. Issues happen, even in our own homes. I am sorry that happened to you. Prior to taking our 1st MSC ship cruise, by all what we had read and watched, we didn't expect much, in fact we were expecting it to be full of rude staff, boring food and not much more than a cargo ship. Very quickly we were pleasantly surprised at how good the Seashore ship, the staff and the food was. Thank you.
Hi Ruth! Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experiences and thoughts about your cruise on the MSC Seashore! That is very helpful to know how your experience differed from ours, and also what you agreed on. I’m sure this will help other sailors who read this! I will say that we loved our cruise on the Seashore, and also our recent cruise on the MSC Magnifica. We did have a quite different experience there (we are working on the Vlogs now), so it might all be relative as to who your room steward ends up being, the staff you interact with, as well as acclimating to the ways of MSC. 😊 We will definitely be sailing on MSC again! 🛳️ Thanks for taking the time to write your review!
Good Morning to @@weinkeworldadventures Thank you very much for taking my feedback with the sincerity that I intended. That shows what noble people that you are. As an example about something that we our Cabin Steward told us that in ports, the staff likes to go off the ship to eat either Chinese food or at Burger King or McDonalds, as the ships chefs don't cook any South Asian food. That is too bad as on the other ships that we have been on, the staff told us that they always have access to south Asian food in their mess halls. People like trying foreign foods but in the end, everybody feels best when they can eat their own comfort food. One day at a port stop, I had the time and as I was walking back to the ship I passed by a Burger King. I stopped at the Burger King to buy our Cabin Steward a double or triple patty burger. When I arrived back to our room on the ship, I quickly found our cabin steward as he was always working in our area, and handed him the bag of burger. He was very happy but then he insisted that he had to share that burger with his assistant. That wasn't my intention but that told me everything about the type of person that he is, where he wouldn't take any full credit for anything and shared his victory with his assistant, whom I later met and yes, he too was a kind man who was always asking us what more we wanted, like "Madam, do you want more towels? Madam, can we take your garbage out? Madam, do you want your sheets changed?" and so on. What I didn't say in my original posting is that I agreed with you on everything about the "Pro" or positive of the Seashore, which you correctly identified 10 out of many "Pros" that there was to the ship. Again, I really like your style of presentation where your "Rapid Fire" is calm and methodical, and not all hyped up. You present like adults, nice adults. Thank you very much. .... I just subscribed to your channel.
thank you for your review. I'm getting ready to get back on the ship in a couple months. I have cruised Msc before along with all others. Your remarks are pretty spot on. A couple of potential solutions moving forward for you, yes the room stewards are trying to provide you your privacy-- that's why they're not visible. that is a cultural thing. Simply leave a note for them the first day requesting extra wash cloths and any other needs you might have-- extra glasses etc. You can also ask them to switch out your pillows. regarding the dining room, simply go talk to the maître d' and they can move your table. Ive found that all the cruise lines are extremely accommodating if you'll just let your requests or your disappointments be known. They're eager to find solutions for you.
Thanks for your advice, Angie! That’s very helpful. We just sailed on the MSC Magnifica two weeks ago, and knew better what to expect, and ask for. We even had washcloths! 😂 I hope you enjoy your upcoming cruise on the Seashore!
Any tips for a first time cruiser on this ship? I will be solo. Where are the best places to eat; at a table or at a bar? Are any speciality places included or are they all an up-charge? Best pool?
Thank you so much, it’s our pleasure! I hope you have a wonderful cruise in April! I don’t think we will be there, but sure wish we were. We are sailing on the MSC Magnifica today out of Miami. 😎🛳️
I saw elsewhere that you have to request washcloths from the steward. And I certainly would have been on that room phone calling to have them clean up that water mess! Thank you for posting all this information. Hoping MSC can get their act together about some common issues before I sail in November
We are on the Magnifica now, and have washcloths!!! ❤️ Great room steward too. Maybe a ship by ship thing? We were actually getting off the next morning, or we would’ve definitely called about the water issue. But we did leave a new note for the room steward to let him know what was going on. After this cruise on the Magnifica, we can say we really truly love MSC! Vlogs will be coming. 😎🛳️❤️
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Carnival as a point of reference, and resentment of Yacht Club. Explains everything. Thanks for sharing.
That’s great! We liked the Magnifica as well. A different experience from the Seashore, but they were both great cruises! I have a feeling you are going to love MSC!
thank you for taking the time to do this report... we are on this ship in April... couple of questions...what experience did you book? did you talk to head waiter about changing table? did you get tissues and hand towels from room attendant? did you receive any offer to upgrade your room? how far in advance did you book?
Hi there, Greg! You are very welcome. 🤗 We booked our cruise just about a month before we went, so it was kind of a last-minute thing. We did receive an offer to bid on an upgrade, but opted not to do it as we already had a balcony. We decided not to book any shore excursions, as we’ve been to Nassau before, and just wanted to see the new port there… and there was plenty to do on the Ocean Cay island for us without an excursion. 😎 We definitely could have talked to the headwater or maître D about switching tables, but felt that would be awkward if we ran into the people that we had been seated with originally- they were very nice people by the way. It was just that we would’ve preferred a table for two. And we had planned to ask our room steward for the tissues or washcloths if we saw him again, but never did. It was just strange that they were never placed in the room originally, or at any point that he came back to make up the room. I also forgot to mention that there was no top sheet on the bed. Maybe this is a European thing? I hope you have a wonderful cruise in April, and thanks for checking out our channel! 🛳️❤️
Good video, We're on the Seashore next month, have been on MSC once (Divina) & yes the European line is a bit different & we agree with alot of your likes. We love the entertainment, pastries,baked goods, PIZZA & best coffee at sea. For us the overalls value & we're going 7 nights, inside cabin @ $329 PP is a deal for what you get so we try to to open minded as best as we can. Happy cruising. 😃
Thanks so much, and I so agree with you! It’s amazing that the prices are so reasonable. I’m hoping they won’t try to catch up with the other American markets. Thanks for sharing your opinions about your cruise on the Divina! I hope you have an amazing time on the Seashore as well. 🛳️😎
Liked and subscribed! Great video! We were on the Seaside back in September and I did a video comparing MSC and Carnival and a lot of the same points came up in my video. Overall, we enjoyed MSC, but they definitely have things they could learn from the other cruise lines. We're going on the Seashore in June, so we're going to watch your ship tour as well.
Thanks for the sub! I’m glad you resonated with a lot of what we said in the video. We will check out your channel as well! That’s great that you did a comparison, video, great idea! We just went on a Royal Caribbean cruise, and couldn’t help but compare in our minds to what we experienced on MSC. We are definitely sailing on MSC again as well! We certainly have a lot more likes than dislikes. I hope you have a great cruise in June! 😎
I really appreciate your honest assessments! Sounds like it's a good thing that the pizza was so tasty, since the other dining options weren't the best. I'm interested to hear how your upcoming MSC cruise compares to this one. I hope you have smooth sailing!
You are very welcome, Cindy! The pizza was really good. Actually, a lot of the items on the buffet we felt were good. Their pasta was amazing too! Freshly made Italian every day. But the options on where to dine were very limited. We will keep you posted on what the Magnifica is like! I’m excited to see the differences too. Take care! 😎🙏
Embarking in 32 days! Already knew about the tissues. Did you ever track down your host for washcloths? I've noticed RCL getting stingy with those and towels too lately. I've head good things about Hola! on the Meraviglia, we might try it one night. But we are just doing a 3 night to try MSC out. Hoping embaraktion at the terminal goes as smoothly as our last RCL (Allure) did in November. We were onboard at 11am after parking at 10:30!
Wow, 32 days will fly by! We never did track down our room steward to get washcloths. I suppose we could have called the hospitality number or something and gotten them. But we weren’t even sure they had any? 😂 It was the first time we had ever not seen them in a stateroom. There was also no top sheet on the bed, which could have been a European thing. I hope your embarkation goes well also! Does that ship sail out of New York? That’s a really quick embarkation that you had on the Allure! 😊
Thanks so much, Darlene! We are getting excited for it as well. 😃 Wow, well, I suppose Winter had to come at some point! ❄️ I hope you are enjoying the snow, and not having too much cold along with it. 💕
Thank you for the review, we will be sailing on this ship at the end of March. We have sailed on other MSC cruise ships. We normally cruise in the YC or the Aurea experience levels. However the last cruise we were on the MSC Magnifica with the Fantastica level. We were seated at an 8 top table it was rather awkward. We went to the dining room manager and changed it for us to have a table for two for the rest of the cruise. My experience with MSC I have noticed the service is more formal and not that chatty that is fine with us. They are hardworking and have other people they have to attend to. The service reminds me of going into Quebec. Never had standoffish or rude service. Direct and short yes. Maybe you'll have a better experience on the next ship.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences! It is good to know that you were able to switch tables easily by talking to the dining room manager. We are sailing on the Magnifica on Monday with the Fantastica level also. We plan to have a series of vlogs coming on that soon, so we will let everyone know how we like it. How did you like the Magnifica?
We did a 3 night cruise.The ship is an older ship but well taken care of. It had a nice feel to it. The cabin was an aft balcony , it was great. The bathroom was clean and a bit dated. Our cabin Stewart was wonderful . He did morning service and evening turn down ( also ended up with a rare towel animal) . We ate all but one meal in the main dining room. ( We are not buffet people). However we did enjoy the seating outside the buffet. When arriving to Ocean Cay we got to see the tug boat in action. It was rather exciting. After that my acid reflux decided to kill the rest of vacation. With that said, we didn't step into Ocean Cay on this trip.
Oh, that’s a bummer. It must’ve been pretty disappointing to not feel well and not to be able to go into Ocean Cay. It sounds like you had a pretty good cruise overall. We are excited to give it a try!
Great video! I sail tomorrow on a b2b. One thing i will be doing is NOT using the app. It's frustrating and i also don't like using my phone at all when i cruise anyway so it will be easy
Thanks so much! I hope you have an amazing back-to-back cruise! That’s probably a good idea about not using the app. Unplugging from our cell phones occasionally can be really relaxing! Take care. 😎🛳️
We were in the 5th Avenue restaurant for dining and there were a lot of tables for 2 people. The Muster drill was a chaotic mess. I agree about the early disembarkation, not necessary. We always got to see our steward. If she was not around we asked another steward who was more than willing to help. The entertainment was great, Ocean Cay very enjoyable, with food and drink available. Some bartenders would not serve you unless you had a tip in your hand. Overall, its sister ship the Seaside is the same. I would sail with MSC but try a third ship.
Great video! This is the second vlog to mention about not having washcloths. 😅 We will definitely pack our own loofahs. So excited to try MSC for the first time next month. 🎉
Great idea to bring loofahs! I’m so glad the video was helpful. I hope you have an amazing cruise next month! 😎🛳️ We are sailing on the MSC Magnifica on Monday, so will have vlogs coming on that as well.
I'm embarking on the Seashore tomorrow. I guess I'll throw a washcloth into my handbag and try to track down the steward for more. If I bring my own then I have to wash my own. I'm originally from New England, so I might not notice if staff is standoffish! 🤣
Hi Kathleen! I hope you have a fantastic cruise on the Seashore tomorrow !!! 😎🛳️ That is funny regarding you being from New England. 😂 maybe I’m a little more picky as I used to be “Minnesota Nice?” 🤪 Now living in Florida. It’s a good idea to bring a washcloth or a loofah or something. We are going to try again on Monday with our next crew cruise on MSC on the Magnifica. I’m going to ask for some washcloths this time and see what happens. Take care!
@@tammyclark5380 that’s awesome to know, Tammy! Thanks for sharing. We will definitely be asking on our next cruise. I was kind of surprised they don’t just put them in there like most cruise lines do? But that’s good to know they at least do have them on the ship. 🛳️
We just returned from a 14 day cruise on this ship. Pros for the ship: waiters in dining room gave excellent service but sometimes our food was cold or barely warm. Entertainments was excellent ,especially the productions numbers....costumes, dancing, singing, best I have seen on ships. However, we found as seniors, 70+, there was not enough activities for us to do on sea days. The communication was poor. We couldn’t download the app on our phones so were confused the first few days, until our room steward got us the daily paper. If you are young, traveling with a family or love to drink, (bars everywhere)this is the ship for you. The elevator system was frustrating. Debarkation was a nightmare. We were held up and almost missed our bus to Orlando airport. We tried MSC but will never sail with them again. That is our opinion...
You definitely have some interesting and valid points. I think the yacht club would really turn me off. I could see a dining area a club area and even a small private deck area but 3 decks seems way to much.
Thanks. That was our thinking too, Carol. It just seemed like too much of the top deck real estate was taken so that we couldn’t enjoy the views (without glass), or even see the lighthouse on the island from up above. But we made do. It was still a great cruise! 😊
@@Vic-lk1zq certainly, they do deserve what they are paying for! We just prefer ships that are more old-school, where everyone is treated the same, and there aren’t any areas off-limits. Many of the smaller ships still have that. 😎
Thank you so much for your informative videos. Your insight is very helpful and much appreciated. We have a question about the water. This will be our first time with MSC and surprised that we can not bring our own case of water. Were people allowed to at least bring a couple of personal bottles of water? And I noticed on two of your videos a bottle of Acqua Panna. Did you have Drink Package or did you buy the water by the bottle - if by the bottle how much was it per bottle? If you had the Drink package, was it worth it?
Hi Sharon! I’m glad you are finding our videos helpful as you prepare for your Seashore cruise. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to bring water or any sort of beverage onto an MSC ship. However, you can bring an empty water bottle if you would like to fill that in the buffet area. We found the water just fine to drink from the buffet, and also in the dining room. It is treated and filtered. We did receive two of the large Aqua Panna sparkling water bottles with dinner in the dining room each night, and we think that is because we had the Fantastica level “experience”. We kept the bottles and refilled them to keep in the cabin. We did not have the drink package, and we were glad we didn’t get it, as we did not feel we drank enough to make it worthwhile. You can also buy bottles of water individually from any bar, but I’m not sure of the price. We definitely did miss having our own bottled water in the cabin, though! We drink a lot of water normally, so it was a little more challenging to have to get water from the buffet. Although, technically, you could drink it right from the bathroom faucet, as it’s the same water. 😊 I hope you have a wonderful cruise! 🛳️
Thanks for sharing, James! I’m glad you liked it. We’ve watched a couple videos about the Yacht Club, and it does look amazing! We will have to look for some deals. 😎🛳️
The main outdoor Long Island Pool has no shade at all, unfortunately. The indoor pool (with a retractable roof) is called the Jungle Pool, and that has a lot of shade. We loved that pool! The Infinity Pool off the back of the ship also has no shade. If you want to get a better idea of what the pools are like, you can watch our tour video. 🤗 Here’s the link: ua-cam.com/video/DcwlQuHZudw/v-deo.html
Apparently MDC has adapted more to the American Market. Add ons are common. For a budget, value for money, it appears to be good. It would help if we knew what kind of cruisers you are. You mentioned Carnival. That IMHO sets the bar pretty low. Cruising dining was assigned to big tables before COVID. Tables for two were a luxury. It’s a matter of volume and space.
Hi there Lorena, and thanks for sharing your thoughts. It is true that MSC is making adjustments for the American market. Now that we have sailed on another MSC cruise, we can say that we saw a lot of positive changes. We actually have two more MSC cruises on the books for a year from now! So, although we believe there are things they can improve on, we are overall very happy with the cruise line! We have actually sailed on several other cruise lines, including Disney, Norwegian, Princess, Carnival, Norwegian, and recently Royal Caribbean. No matter what cruise line we sail on, there are always things that we see that could probably be improved upon, and that is why we do these videos. 😎 The reason we brought up the dining room situation is because we wanted others to be aware that they need to request a table for two in advance if they want one, as that is not something that they can just expect. Having become accustomed to anytime dining, which is not available on MSC unless you are in Aurea class, (My Choice) a table for two in the main dining room is not just something that one can get with a last minute notice. 🛳️
Ugh! I’m scheduled to go on a cruise in a couple weeks on the MSC Seashore but now that I’ve seen your video, I’m not looking forward to it. Is MSC British? Well I did get a good deal but I have a feeling it’ll be my first and last time cruising with MSC based on what you explained.
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that. I think you will still have a good time, and probably more than we did since you know a lot of the ins and outs now. It’s actually an Italian line. But they do have people working on the ship from all over the world. The cruise Director is actually great, I would just give it a try. 😎🛳️
@@weinkeworldadventures Hi! I actually did have a wonderful time. The pizza was out of this world and the shows were fantastic. It was only 3 days to the Bahamas but for price? Well worth it! I should add that there were things I didn’t like about the cruise though, pretty much everything you mentioned in your video and a few other things. For the price and length, it was worth it but I don’t think I’d go on another longer cruise with MSC. I’m glad I saw your video before going because it prepared me. Otherwise I probably would have been pretty shocked at the difference.
😮 after hearing all these complaints we are definitely sticking with Holland America. We have been on Holland America eight times and have never had any of these complaints happen.
That’s good to know! It sounds like we are going to have to give Holland America a try soon! Although there is no perfect cruise, there certainly were things on the Seashore that could have been improved. 🛳️
Oh, I hope you have a great time on your cruise! Yes, they still prefer to have the paper documents, so I would definitely print a copy of your embarkation form and the health form for each passenger. Just use the app as a back up. 😎🛳️
My mother and I are booked on this ship for this coming May and are a bit nervous as neither of us have ever sailed MSC. Were there many scooters on board as my Mother has to use one and the big challenge is going to be my guide dog. We are so comfortable with sailing on Carnival that this will be a real challenge for us. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi there! I’m sure you and your mother will have a great cruise! I would definitely check with MSC soon to check on the scooter issue and also for your guide dog. I know there is a form that both of you will probably have to fill out, and probably should do that soon. I will put the link here: www.msccruises.com/int/-/media/global-contents/special-needs-form/special-needs-form_eng.pdf
Here’s some other information from their website that may be helpful: www.msccruises.com/int/manage-booking/special-needs#:~:text=Wheelchairs%20are%20available%20on%20board,their%20own%20equipment%20with%20them.
We couldn't use our room during the daytime for 5 days. The workers were working on the balcony and needed excess through our room. At the end of the cruise, we stood in line for over 2 hours. Listening to the announcements in several languages was bad. Some of the shows on the main stage were sometimes in foreign languages. Need I continue. Many people on the ship said the same things, ONE-AND-DONE with MSC.@@weinkeworldadventures
Wow, that sounds horrible! I can see why you don’t want to go back to MSC anytime soon. Especially the situation with your balcony! I hope they compensated you something since you couldn’t use it during the day! That’s just awful.
Hi there! The Seashore does have a very large atrium, but it’s not quite the same mall type look as Royal Caribbean has. If you’d like to see more, you could check out our tour video: ua-cam.com/video/DcwlQuHZudw/v-deo.html
We are pretty social people, and love meeting new people. However, we assumed we were getting a table for two, and so did the other couple. It was a little surprising. They were obviously celebrating a special occasion, and wanted to be alone. So that’s why it was so awkward. 😬
Was this the 1/5-1/7 cruise? If so, it was the worst cruise I have ever been on. I am booked on the 1/18-1/21 cruise and I’m worried it’s going to be the same. I’m hoping it was just a tired crew from the holidays.
Hi there! No, actually, we were on the Seashore December 3rd through the 7th. I’m so sorry to hear that you had a really bad cruise! Was it mainly the crew that made it so awful? I sure hope you have a better cruise this next time! 🛳️ We are sailing out of Miami on Monday on the Magnifica. I’m hoping it’s a better crew on that ship.
They have a nice screen out there, but on our Seashore cruise, there was only one movie shown, according to the agendas that we have. That was on the final night, and was the Polar Express movie, which is a Christmas movie. However, it was so windy and cold, I’m doubtful anybody watched it. It could be that the reason they don’t have very many movies out there is because they also use the Long Island Pool area for Sail Away, the Tropical Night Party and the White Party.
😮I am lookin to book in Jan or feb but I have seen multiple "the worst ship ever" comments and videos. But you seem to love it. Why do you think people hate it?
thanks for checking out our channel! That is a really good question! I can’t understand why they seem to hate certain aspects of MSC either. I’ve seen some of the same types of videos. It seems to me that many people have certain expectations, perhaps from prior experiences, and when those expectations aren’t met they perceive everything as “bad.” People just don’t like change. MSC is different in some respects, but not bad by any means. Now that we have gone on two MSC cruises, I can see and appreciate the differences more. We will definitely be sailing on MSC again! I would give it a try, if I were you! 🛳️😎
Im very grateful for your review as I have booked a cruise on the seashore in the near future. I dont want you to be upset with anything that im going to say. I realize that every individual is going to have and is entitled to their own opinion when it comes to their experience. I have watched a lot of reviews on MSC and their cruises and feel as if I need to leave this here. The following are a few things that I feel people should know. These things were not all specifically mentioned in this review. Cruise lines are a business with a lot of moving parts and personnel. These are human beings who are dealing with a foreign shipping company and their rules and regulations. These people are also away from their homes and lpved ones for a job, not a vacation. There are also companies that are still dealing with "Covid" however, they feel the need to. This leads to understaffing, and im sure quite a few of these people are overworked. Please allow them to do their jobs without being overly friendly. I understand that they work in the tourist or hospitality industry. But, give these people a break. The second thing I would like to mention is the food. These ships can and often carry some 5000 odd passengers from various nationalities. They only way to please the vast majority of people, from this amount of countries is to make the food on the bland side. I would also like to mention the performances given at the different stages etc. This company can not be expected to bring something that every single soul on board is going to enjoy. Open your minds and just take it in. If you dont care for crowds, don't go on a cruise. If you dont want to deal with snot nosed tourist workers, don't go on a cruise. Im done with my rant. Great content!! I will be watching more of it.
Thanks for sharing your opinions, Joe! I agree with a lot of what you have written, actually. I’m sure the crew are very stressed being away from home and learning their jobs, sometimes having to work long shifts, which are understaffed. However, a smile can go along way, and good customer service is something that should be a valued no matter what the nationality. We have experienced great customer service on other cruises, and I’m sure they have some of the same stressful issues. As for the food, shows, etc., I hope you have watched our other videos? We actually had a great cruise, and were very happy with these areas. I’m guessing you got some of these comments from other videos you have watched from other content creators. There’s sure a lot of opinions out there, and we were actually shocked that many of those opinions were pretty harsh. We loved the food and the shows! So, just wanted to put that out there. Thanks again for checking out our channel! 😎🛳️
Sure! It was 11297. We actually loved the location, as it was so close to the aft glass elevators. If it weren’t for those few hiccups, it would’ve been great. 😎
There are definitely cultural differences for sure. I think in general the way the staff is trained also may be different, as they are going by primarily European cultural standards. 🧐
We did not see any men wearing shorts in the main dining room, and according to the MSC website, they are not allowed in the main dining room in the evening. Now, if you are having breakfast or lunch in one of the main dining rooms, shorts would be allowed. 😎🛳️
It’s interesting, as MSC doesn’t say anything regarding tennis shoes in their rules. I know Ron wore them a couple times in the dining rooms. I probably wouldn’t do it on a formal night, but I think you could get by with it other nights. They are pretty informal! 🤗
I feel when you pay a fair to be on a cruise ship. The whole ship should be open to wherever you want to go too many special uncharged places that they close off is such a bummer
Our sentiments exactly. We prefer ships where we can go anywhere we want, although they are becoming fewer and far between. The older smaller ships seemed to have the best access to all areas. 😎💕
How can people complain about a ship like the Seashore when the price point for many people is unbelievable when compared to other cruise lines. A large population of the Seashore are first time cruisers with kids (who go free under 12) when they go on the Seashore are willing to put up with the inconveniences associated with a large ship (since they cannot afford other cruise lines). If you are unwilling to live with the disikes posted here then go Yacht club and you will get a premium small ship experience. You cannot have both and not pay for an upscale experience (such as Yacht Club). And the comment about the Yacht club having the best views on the ship remember that people are paying for that premium experience. Seashore delivers for general population and Yacht club cruisers. Make a choice which experience you want .
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, John. It sounds like you had a wonderful time on the Seashore? You are right that it is a very low price point cruise for those that want to sail cheaply, at least at this point. And the yacht club experience, I’m sure, is wonderful for those who want to spend the money. We really enjoyed our cruise on her, and plan to sail on her again next March. Happy cruising! 🛳️😎
I’m sorry to say, but no… I did not see any gluten-free pizza, unfortunately. I also did a Google search, and it seems other people asked for it, but could not get it. 😕
I’m a little confused. Your like was getting your room cleaned twice a day but your dislike pertaining to your stateroom is you didn’t see your cabin Stewart to ask for washcloths. That’s so strange to have your cabin cleaned twice a day for your cruise length and not see your steward in order to ask for washcloths and tissue.
Some people are too polite and are afraid to speak up and ask that could be a reason. They didn't want to bother the staff. While others will not ask and then do a TikTok and complain about the service. I don't think WWA had intentions the last example.
@@dgaither3838 I definitely don’t think they were complaining. It’s bizarre all by itself not to include wash cloths in the bathroom. I just can’t imagine not asking for a washcloth or leaving a note for my steward since I would need one. Thanks for your thoughts on this.
We were a little confused by it all too! He did come in twice a day, which was awesome to have towels replenished, and the agenda for the next day and such. However, we never saw him! Just that first day when we had to hunt him down to ask about the muster drill. Since we didn’t have a top sheet, either, we started to wonder if maybe Europeans didn’t use washcloths…. Or Kleenex. And actually we were embarrassed to ask. 😂 We thought if he had forgotten the first day, he would certainly put them in the second day, but that never happened. We don’t like to complain either, so we just let it all go.
Thank you. Yes, we aren’t ones to complain and I always try to see the positives in everything, but it was puzzling why he never brought the washcloths. We just chose to let it go. Now I have heard others say that they did not receive washcloths either, so apparently it was not just us. Not a big deal, but something that we thought everyone should be aware of.
I actually made do with the bath towel instead of using the washcloth, so it wasn’t that big of a deal at the time. We were too busy out having fun and making videos! But I felt it was important enough to mention in our video in case other people have the same issue.
Being standoffish, rude or practicing dangerous behavior would ruin my cruise. I don’t need “friends” but common courtesy and niceties. We do require safety and respect. I had almost decided to try MSC. More research.
I do think MSC is working on trying to educate their staff to be a little bit more hospitable, social, and friendly. We recently went on the MSC Magnifica, and had a much better experience! I will say that the safety issues were on the Ocean Cay island, mainly with the staff that were driving shuttles and golf carts around. That is just something to be aware of. They do need better training on that, for sure! But in general, I would say that the staff are getting better at not being so standoffish. In fact, our recent waiter was amazing! 🤩 I would give MSC a try. We really did have good cruises on both ships that we went on. There are just things that could be improved upon, like on any cruise.
Hi Deborah, We did not complain about all of the 10 things, but we did let them know on a few things that we were very unhappy with, such as the way that the muster drill was handled. I do believe they watch some of these videos though on UA-cam, so hopefully the word will get through to them and they will try to improve some things. 😊 In terms of medical issues, I would get in contact with MSC before you leave, or your travel agent to make sure that they are aware of your needs. You may be able to get on early in the morning before others. We got on late in the day, and had no problem as there was very little waiting. But I would definitely check with MSC in your situation. I think they even have a form you can fill out in regards to any medical needs, and they will try to help you. ❤️🛳️
Oh no, sorry about that! We did really enjoy the cruise overall. We’re taking another MSC cruise on Monday on the Magnifica. It will be interesting to see if we experience the same things there. Stay tuned! 😎🛳️
Your complaint about the dinner service is not out of ordinary. This happens on all ships. I was with my family of 7 and we had others at our table. That is how it is done on all the ships. As for the crew this is a European company. Europeans do not provide the same type of service as in America. They are more reserved they don’t keep coming to your table or engage in small talk as that is a result of the tipping culture. Also no tissues in any European bathrooms they use the TP.
My wife and I just returned from cruising on the MSC seashore and found your information to be very accurate. It is a beautiful ship and for the price a great value. There are still some things for MSC to learn about American cruisers but overall I was very happy with most of the cruise. I would definitely go with MSC again.
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing your experiences, Dennis, and I’m glad you had a good cruise. 😊🛳️
thanks for this review, very detailed and helpful!
You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful! 😎🛳️
We just disembarked from MSC seashore on January 19… We had a wonderful cabin steward who introduced himself immediately… And immediately we asked for washcloths and they were provided every single day… we love a hard mattress so for us we slept like babies.... totally agree about the pillows… I asked our cabin steward for another pillow which solved my problem immediately and he accommodated me that very same day ... we were also aware that it is MSC's policy not to provide bar soap which I happen to use in the shower and tissues so we brought our own .... sorry to hear you had that drain issue… Sounds awful… totally agree about the shower being tight… It was doable but a bigger shower would've been so nice !!! Appreciated no shower curtain that's for sure !! We prefer only having our cabin serviced once a day so we asked him to service our cabin in the morning… He was one of the best cabin stewards that we've ever had…
We chose to only eat at specialty dining for dinner since it was just a four night cruise and we found the meals to be delicious… HOLA was the most fun in our opinion but they all tasted delicious
Totally agree with you about the elevators… Didn't care for them at all
First thing we do when we do eat in the main dining room on any cruise line is check out our table assignment… We always request a table for two and if that request isn't met we seek out the maître and ask for a change and have always been accommodated.... also the only time you get anytime dining on MSC is if you choose the AUERA experience . if you have Bella or Fantastica experience you must choose either first or second seating.. we do wish there was the option for all experiences to be able to choose anytime dining…
We totally loved the private island and I know what you mean about the cart drivers going fast but I know that all of them were there to keep the island maintained and they were just doing their job… I didn't find any of them to be rude… it would've been ideal if they had their own road to to travel to travel on but they didn't so I guess we just needed to share the space… I never felt like I was going to be run over but I do agree that they go pretty fast
Appreciate your honest opinion… I hope your next MSC cruise is wonderful… What ship will you be on… We will be back on the MSC seashore in September 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! That is so helpful to know. We actually just got off the MSC Magnifica today, and it was a much better experience. We even had washcloths! 😁🛳️
My sister just got off this ship and she, a long-time cruiser, loved it. She also thought the shows were awesome!
That’s great to know! It sounds like your sister felt the same way we did about the cruise. I’m so glad she had fun! Are you going to try it soon? 🛳️❤️
Yep! My three sisters and myself are booked for a four nighter in September!!
That’s awesome! I hope you have an amazing time! 🛳️😎
Thanks for the info. We will be sailing on this ship in 5 days. I hope the crew is friendlier than when you sailed.
I hope so, too! Have a great cruise! Actually, we are on the MSC Magnifica now, and the crew has been just awesome! Maybe we just had bad luck on the Seashore. 😎🛳️
Thank you for a very thorough and honest video. I have a better picture of MSC cruises now. I was REALLY hesitant to go on one but I think I would like it as the likes are important to me and the dislikes I can deal with. Enjoy your next cruise!
Glad it was helpful, Katie! We feel the same. The likes are way more important to us than the dislikes. 🤗 Thus the reason we are sailing on MSC Magnifica on Monday! I’ll let you know how we like that one as well. 💕
Hello to Weinke World Adventures. Prior to taking our 1st MSC cruise, I watched a LOT of UA-cam video's about what to expect on MSC.
To our surprise, our experience on the Seashore ship in October and November 2023, far exceeded our expectations.
Also, I want to say that I like your style of presentation as you are not hyper and blaring at us, but rather calm, slow and methodical, like a mature grown-up.
Yes, the bed mattresses were too hard for my preference and my back was not happy with that hard mattress. My husband thought it was fine.
It is all subjective and a personal preference.
Respectfully I would like to disagree with you on a few points:
1. The "Smart" elevators were fine and worked well.
It was a PLEASURE that once on the elevator, it didn't stop at every darned floor because somebody on that floor has pressed the button but had already boarded another elevator.
There was never any problem with pressing the button for the elevator and then assigned elevator would arrive as said.
2. True The MSC App didn't work well from home, but it worked perfectly well when we were on the ship.
The Menu for the day and about 4 days ahead, IS on the app and it was GREAT to be able to read the menu on the app prior to going to a dining room
and knowing what we want to order before going to the MDR, or tomorrow or the next day and the next day and so on.
3. Our Cabin Steward was absolutely perfect, engaged and not only helpful but overly helpful.
We don't even like a cabin steward coming into our room once a day or every 2nd day, so we told the Cabin Steward to not come into our room more than once every 3rd day or so.
Cabin Stewards work hard enough and we do not like to be treated like we are Masters and they are our slave.
4. Like you, we too asked for early seating at the MDR. When we boarded, we found out that we were given a late seating in the MDR.
We went to the person in charge of the MDR, and within a minute he had our seating changed to the early dining.
5. For their protection in case a management type from MSC is reading this, I won't say who or where or what position the two staff members were, but they were so friendly and comfortable with us that we became personal friends. We exchanged e-mail addresses and we keep in contact with them months after we disembarked. Absolutely the crew is friendly but like all people, some people are not as eager to fawn over a customer because we never know what else is going on in their life, which leads me to the next point.
6. Staff Friendliness: The MSC staff was absolutely perfect! We have been on other cruise lines, which we also like, but one of the dislikes of other cruise lines and likes of MSC, is that on other cruise lines they are nearly fawning over us. We strongly dislike that fawning over, whether it be to get an extra tip or that we mention their name on the Feedback Cards so that they can get a promotion, or worst of all, we abhor the idea that we need to be treated like royalty or divas or like they are our slaves there to serve us.
Yes, there are staff to provide us a service but not to fawn over us.
7. You mentioned it, but what was absolutely gross to us, was the excessive allowance of space given to smokers, and there is a LOT of smokers on MSC. Our balcony room was on the 14th deck, Starboard side. The whole length of the promenade on the Starboard side is Smoking friendly. We could always smell cigarette smoke wafting up while on our balcony, while the ship was in mid ocean and going 18 knots, with an outside wind. We could NEVER walk on the outdoor walk-way on the Starboard side of the ship because it was filled with too many smokers and smoke. Not only were the smokers allowed to smoke on the whole length of the Starboard side on the outdoor deck, but really they smoked anywhere on the whole of the ship, on the outdoor decks, wither it be at the pools or the bar on Deck 16. In the end, it seemed that the only place that the smokers didn't smoke - and the only place where we weren't coughing from cigarette smoke being everywhere else, was on the Port side of the outdoor deck.
8. Muster Drills May Save Your LIfe! When you do the T.V. Muster drills, you might not know what to do in times of a REAL EMERGENCY.
Yes, the MSC Muster Drill is more old fashioned than the modern way of watching the TV, but when it was over I was thankful that I had to walk down the the 12 flights of stairs and to actually go to "the" Muster Site where I would have to go if there was a real emergency AND to watch the information on the TV AND to phone it in that I watched it.
In the end, I felt that and that everybody else was better trained to know what to do if we had to face a real emergency, which is after all, not just about saving my own life,
but about also being able to save the life of somebody else or that somebody else may have to save our life.
Never ever take the easy way out of ANY Emergency Training, as some day (hopefully never) somebody else who *paid attention* might save be saving your life,
or that you save somebody else's life. Likewise, listen up and pay attention to the safety training, EVERY time you are on a plane.
At the time of the Muster Drill, I was really miffed that I "had" to walk down from our 14th floor cabin to the 8th Floor Muser Point. I don't have good knees so walking stairs isn't easy for me, in fact, slow and painful. On a completely unrelated issue, after this cruise on the Seashore, I wanted to learn more about what happened, what went wrong and what was the reason that the people died on the "Costa Concordia" ship when it hit a rock so close to shore - couldn't the people have just swam to shore the short distance?
What horrified me - the thing of nightmares is that in at least 2 different elevator cars, several people died *inside* the elevator cars!
I think that of the 32 people who died, "10" people died inside elevator cars. I stand to be corrected on this number.
That thought was so upsetting that I couldn't bear to read anymore.
But, with as much as I read, I was VERY GRATEFUL that the MSC Seashore made me walk down those 12 flights of stairs to get it into my brain to NEVER underestimate the situation and to NEVER think that taking an elevator car is OK or that my sore knees and slow walking up or down stairs gives me a *pass* to take the elevator car, and that I am capable and that I could make it down the 12 flights of stairs in case of an emergency.
Of anything that we do or learn, we MUST have it locked into our brain to know what to do and what not to do in case of an emergency
9. As for being rushed, we never felt that anymore than any other cruise line or ship.
Number 7, the excessive allowance for smokers was our worst complaint about the MSC company.
I am sorry that the drain in your shower got plugged up, as no business ever wants that to happen on their premises.
Issues happen, even in our own homes. I am sorry that happened to you.
Prior to taking our 1st MSC ship cruise, by all what we had read and watched, we didn't expect much, in fact we were expecting it to be full of rude staff, boring food and not much more than a cargo ship. Very quickly we were pleasantly surprised at how good the Seashore ship, the staff and the food was.
Thank you.
Hi Ruth! Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experiences and thoughts about your cruise on the MSC Seashore! That is very helpful to know how your experience differed from ours, and also what you agreed on. I’m sure this will help other sailors who read this! I will say that we loved our cruise on the Seashore, and also our recent cruise on the MSC Magnifica. We did have a quite different experience there (we are working on the Vlogs now), so it might all be relative as to who your room steward ends up being, the staff you interact with, as well as acclimating to the ways of MSC. 😊
We will definitely be sailing on MSC again! 🛳️
Thanks for taking the time to write your review!
Good Morning to @@weinkeworldadventures Thank you very much for taking my feedback with the sincerity that I intended. That shows what noble people that you are.
As an example about something that we our Cabin Steward told us that in ports, the staff likes to go off the ship to eat either Chinese food or at Burger King or McDonalds, as the ships chefs don't cook any South Asian food. That is too bad as on the other ships that we have been on, the staff told us that they always have access to south Asian food in their mess halls. People like trying foreign foods but in the end, everybody feels best when they can eat their own comfort food.
One day at a port stop, I had the time and as I was walking back to the ship I passed by a Burger King.
I stopped at the Burger King to buy our Cabin Steward a double or triple patty burger. When I arrived back to our room on the ship, I quickly found our cabin steward as he was always working in our area, and handed him the bag of burger. He was very happy but then he insisted that he had to share that burger with his assistant.
That wasn't my intention but that told me everything about the type of person that he is, where he wouldn't take any full credit for anything and shared his victory with his assistant, whom I later met and yes, he too was a kind man who was always asking us what more we wanted, like "Madam, do you want more towels? Madam, can we take your garbage out? Madam, do you want your sheets changed?" and so on.
What I didn't say in my original posting is that I agreed with you on everything about the "Pro" or positive of the Seashore, which you correctly identified 10 out of many "Pros" that there was to the ship.
Again, I really like your style of presentation where your "Rapid Fire" is calm and methodical, and not all hyped up. You present like adults, nice adults.
Thank you very much. .... I just subscribed to your channel.
Thank you so much for subscribing! We are on a cruise right now, but I will get back to you more later!
We just got off the Seashore last Sunday and agree with all your points. We had an excellent experience and look forward to cruising with them again❤
thank you for your review. I'm getting ready to get back on the ship in a couple months. I have cruised Msc before along with all others. Your remarks are pretty spot on.
A couple of potential solutions moving forward for you, yes the room stewards are trying to provide you your privacy-- that's why they're not visible. that is a cultural thing. Simply leave a note for them the first day requesting extra wash cloths and any other needs you might have-- extra glasses etc. You can also ask them to switch out your pillows.
regarding the dining room, simply go talk to the maître d' and they can move your table. Ive found that all the cruise lines are extremely accommodating if you'll just let your requests or your disappointments be known. They're eager to find solutions for you.
Thanks for your advice, Angie! That’s very helpful. We just sailed on the MSC Magnifica two weeks ago, and knew better what to expect, and ask for. We even had washcloths! 😂 I hope you enjoy your upcoming cruise on the Seashore!
Any tips for a first time cruiser on this ship? I will be solo. Where are the best places to eat; at a table or at a bar? Are any speciality places included or are they all an up-charge? Best pool?
Hello, I love your Channel and You two Charm me 100%. I’m Sailing on The Seashore in April.. Hope to see you two on The Ship!
Thank you so much, it’s our pleasure! I hope you have a wonderful cruise in April! I don’t think we will be there, but sure wish we were. We are sailing on the MSC Magnifica today out of Miami. 😎🛳️
@@weinkeworldadventures I can’t wait for your Videos.. You have become My Favorites!
Oh, thank you so much!!! 🤗😂
I saw elsewhere that you have to request washcloths from the steward. And I certainly would have been on that room phone calling to have them clean up that water mess! Thank you for posting all this information. Hoping MSC can get their act together about some common issues before I sail in November
We are on the Magnifica now, and have washcloths!!! ❤️ Great room steward too. Maybe a ship by ship thing? We were actually getting off the next morning, or we would’ve definitely called about the water issue. But we did leave a new note for the room steward to let him know what was going on.
After this cruise on the Magnifica, we can say we really truly love MSC! Vlogs will be coming. 😎🛳️❤️
Carnival as a point of reference, and resentment of Yacht Club. Explains everything. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! I suppose it’s good that there are enough choices for everyone, in the cruise industry today. 😎
We are looking forward to our 1st MSC Cruise on Seashore in June.
Wow, that should be so much fun! I hope you have a fantastic cruise! 😎🛳️
us too. our son sailed on Magnifica recently and loved it so we decided to give MSC a try
That’s great! We liked the Magnifica as well. A different experience from the Seashore, but they were both great cruises! I have a feeling you are going to love MSC!
Us too.
thank you for taking the time to do this report... we are on this ship in April... couple of questions...what experience did you book? did you talk to head waiter about changing table? did you get tissues and hand towels from room attendant? did you receive any offer to upgrade your room? how far in advance did you book?
Hi there, Greg! You are very welcome. 🤗
We booked our cruise just about a month before we went, so it was kind of a last-minute thing. We did receive an offer to bid on an upgrade, but opted not to do it as we already had a balcony.
We decided not to book any shore excursions, as we’ve been to Nassau before, and just wanted to see the new port there… and there was plenty to do on the Ocean Cay island for us without an excursion. 😎
We definitely could have talked to the headwater or maître D about switching tables, but felt that would be awkward if we ran into the people that we had been seated with originally- they were very nice people by the way. It was just that we would’ve preferred a table for two.
And we had planned to ask our room steward for the tissues or washcloths if we saw him again, but never did. It was just strange that they were never placed in the room originally, or at any point that he came back to make up the room. I also forgot to mention that there was no top sheet on the bed. Maybe this is a European thing?
I hope you have a wonderful cruise in April, and thanks for checking out our channel! 🛳️❤️
Oh, and we had the Fantastica experience 😊🛳️
Good video, We're on the Seashore next month, have been on MSC once (Divina) & yes the European line is a bit different & we agree with alot of your likes. We love the entertainment, pastries,baked goods, PIZZA & best coffee at sea. For us the overalls value & we're going 7 nights, inside cabin @ $329 PP is a deal for what you get so we try to to open minded as best as we can. Happy cruising. 😃
Thanks so much, and I so agree with you! It’s amazing that the prices are so reasonable. I’m hoping they won’t try to catch up with the other American markets. Thanks for sharing your opinions about your cruise on the Divina! I hope you have an amazing time on the Seashore as well. 🛳️😎
Liked and subscribed! Great video! We were on the Seaside back in September and I did a video comparing MSC and Carnival and a lot of the same points came up in my video. Overall, we enjoyed MSC, but they definitely have things they could learn from the other cruise lines. We're going on the Seashore in June, so we're going to watch your ship tour as well.
Thanks for the sub! I’m glad you resonated with a lot of what we said in the video. We will check out your channel as well! That’s great that you did a comparison, video, great idea! We just went on a Royal Caribbean cruise, and couldn’t help but compare in our minds to what we experienced on MSC. We are definitely sailing on MSC again as well! We certainly have a lot more likes than dislikes. I hope you have a great cruise in June! 😎
Thanks for this! Cruising MSC for the first time in 2 months, this was a great video.
Thanks so much, and I’m glad the video was helpful! I hope you have an awesome cruise! 😎🛳️
Thanks for the review. It is very informative. MSC is on my list of potential cruise line to sail.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for checking on our channel! Wherever you sail, I hope you have a great cruise! 😎🛳️
Great review of the cruise which my husband and I will be on in June, first time sailing MSC.
Thank you so much, Sally! I hope you and your husband have a wonderful cruise. Let us know how you like MSC! 🛳️❤️
I really appreciate your honest assessments! Sounds like it's a good thing that the pizza was so tasty, since the other dining options weren't the best. I'm interested to hear how your upcoming MSC cruise compares to this one. I hope you have smooth sailing!
You are very welcome, Cindy! The pizza was really good. Actually, a lot of the items on the buffet we felt were good. Their pasta was amazing too! Freshly made Italian every day. But the options on where to dine were very limited. We will keep you posted on what the Magnifica is like! I’m excited to see the differences too. Take care! 😎🙏
Embarking in 32 days! Already knew about the tissues. Did you ever track down your host for washcloths? I've noticed RCL getting stingy with those and towels too lately. I've head good things about Hola! on the Meraviglia, we might try it one night. But we are just doing a 3 night to try MSC out. Hoping embaraktion at the terminal goes as smoothly as our last RCL (Allure) did in November. We were onboard at 11am after parking at 10:30!
Wow, 32 days will fly by! We never did track down our room steward to get washcloths. I suppose we could have called the hospitality number or something and gotten them. But we weren’t even sure they had any? 😂
It was the first time we had ever not seen them in a stateroom. There was also no top sheet on the bed, which could have been a European thing. I hope your embarkation goes well also! Does that ship sail out of New York? That’s a really quick embarkation that you had on the Allure! 😊
I like how the husband agrees with the wife pretty much at the end of her every sentence. THAT, is the kind of husband I aspire to be :-)
😂 he is a pretty agreeable guy!
Looking forward to seeing your next cruise adventure! Oh, we now have lots of snow! 💛
Thanks so much, Darlene! We are getting excited for it as well. 😃
Wow, well, I suppose Winter had to come at some point! ❄️ I hope you are enjoying the snow, and not having too much cold along with it. 💕
Thank's!!
You're welcome! 😎🛳️
Yes just call guest services for a mattress pad, and was cloths, and top sheets. I also ask for table to be changed especially dining time.
That’s a good idea too about the mattress pad! Thanks for sharing. ❤️
I love MSC🎉❤
We are starting to really love MSC as well! Now that we went on another MSC cruise, we are noticing more and more positives.
@@weinkeworldadventures That's awesome! I did three last year. It got better and better each time. 😁
Thank you for the review, we will be sailing on this ship at the end of March. We have sailed on other MSC cruise ships. We normally cruise in the YC or the Aurea experience levels. However the last cruise we were on the MSC Magnifica with the Fantastica level. We were seated at an 8 top table it was rather awkward. We went to the dining room manager and changed it for us to have a table for two for the rest of the cruise.
My experience with MSC I have noticed the service is more formal and not that chatty that is fine with us. They are hardworking and have other people they have to attend to. The service reminds me of going into Quebec.
Never had standoffish or rude service. Direct and short yes.
Maybe you'll have a better experience on the next ship.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences! It is good to know that you were able to switch tables easily by talking to the dining room manager. We are sailing on the Magnifica on Monday with the Fantastica level also. We plan to have a series of vlogs coming on that soon, so we will let everyone know how we like it. How did you like the Magnifica?
We did a 3 night cruise.The ship is an older ship but well taken care of. It had a nice feel to it.
The cabin was an aft balcony , it was great. The bathroom was clean and a bit dated. Our cabin Stewart was wonderful . He did morning service and evening turn down ( also ended up with a rare towel animal) .
We ate all but one meal in the main dining room. ( We are not buffet people). However we did enjoy the seating outside the buffet.
When arriving to Ocean Cay we got to see the tug boat in action. It was rather exciting.
After that my acid reflux decided to kill the rest of vacation. With that said, we didn't step into Ocean Cay on this trip.
Oh, that’s a bummer. It must’ve been pretty disappointing to not feel well and not to be able to go into Ocean Cay. It sounds like you had a pretty good cruise overall. We are excited to give it a try!
Thanks for the heads up!👍
You are very welcome, and thanks for checking out our channel! 😎🛳️
Great video! I sail tomorrow on a b2b. One thing i will be doing is NOT using the app. It's frustrating and i also don't like using my phone at all when i cruise anyway so it will be easy
Thanks so much! I hope you have an amazing back-to-back cruise! That’s probably a good idea about not using the app. Unplugging from our cell phones occasionally can be really relaxing! Take care. 😎🛳️
We were in the 5th Avenue restaurant for dining and there were a lot of tables for 2 people. The Muster drill was a chaotic mess. I agree about the early disembarkation, not necessary. We always got to see our steward. If she was not around we asked another steward who was more than willing to help. The entertainment was great, Ocean Cay very enjoyable, with food and drink available. Some bartenders would not serve you unless you had a tip in your hand. Overall, its sister ship the Seaside is the same. I would sail with MSC but try a third ship.
Good to know! Thanks so much for sharing your impressions and opinions. 😎🛳️
Agree 100% with App
They certainly could use some improvements on the app! Hopefully soon. 😎🛳️
Great video! This is the second vlog to mention about not having washcloths. 😅 We will definitely pack our own loofahs. So excited to try MSC for the first time next month. 🎉
Great idea to bring loofahs! I’m so glad the video was helpful. I hope you have an amazing cruise next month! 😎🛳️
We are sailing on the MSC Magnifica on Monday, so will have vlogs coming on that as well.
I'm embarking on the Seashore tomorrow. I guess I'll throw a washcloth into my handbag and try to track down the steward for more. If I bring my own then I have to wash my own. I'm originally from New England, so I might not notice if staff is standoffish! 🤣
Hi Kathleen!
I hope you have a fantastic cruise on the Seashore tomorrow !!! 😎🛳️
That is funny regarding you being from New England. 😂 maybe I’m a little more picky as I used to be “Minnesota Nice?” 🤪 Now living in Florida.
It’s a good idea to bring a washcloth or a loofah or something. We are going to try again on Monday with our next crew cruise on MSC on the Magnifica. I’m going to ask for some washcloths this time and see what happens. Take care!
I asked for washcloths the first day and the steward always made sure to include them each day.
@@tammyclark5380 that’s awesome to know, Tammy! Thanks for sharing. We will definitely be asking on our next cruise. I was kind of surprised they don’t just put them in there like most cruise lines do? But that’s good to know they at least do have them on the ship. 🛳️
We just returned from a 14 day cruise on this ship. Pros for the ship: waiters in dining room gave excellent service but sometimes our food was cold or barely warm. Entertainments was excellent ,especially the productions numbers....costumes, dancing, singing, best I have seen on ships. However, we found as seniors, 70+, there was not enough activities for us to do on sea days. The communication was poor. We couldn’t download the app on our phones so were confused the first few days, until our room steward got us the daily paper. If you are young, traveling with a family or love to drink, (bars everywhere)this is the ship for you. The elevator system was frustrating. Debarkation was a nightmare. We were held up and almost missed our bus to Orlando airport. We tried MSC but will never sail with them again. That is our opinion...
Thanks so much for sharing your impressions about your cruise, Diane! That is helpful to know your experiences. We can agree on many areas! 🛳️
You definitely have some interesting and valid points. I think the yacht club would really turn me off. I could see a dining area a club area and even a small private deck area but 3 decks seems way to much.
Thanks. That was our thinking too, Carol. It just seemed like too much of the top deck real estate was taken so that we couldn’t enjoy the views (without glass), or even see the lighthouse on the island from up above. But we made do. It was still a great cruise! 😊
I LOVE the Yacht Club - worth every penny!
Yes, Yacht Club guests paid 3 or 4 times more for their cruise. Give them their due.
@@sawlt7123 that’s good to know! 😎
@@Vic-lk1zq certainly, they do deserve what they are paying for! We just prefer ships that are more old-school, where everyone is treated the same, and there aren’t any areas off-limits. Many of the smaller ships still have that. 😎
Thank you so much for your informative videos. Your insight is very helpful and much appreciated. We have a question about the water. This will be our first time with MSC and surprised that we can not bring our own case of water. Were people allowed to at least bring a couple of personal bottles of water? And I noticed on two of your videos a bottle of Acqua Panna. Did you have Drink Package or did you buy the water by the bottle - if by the bottle how much was it per bottle? If you had the Drink package, was it worth it?
Hi Sharon! I’m glad you are finding our videos helpful as you prepare for your Seashore cruise. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to bring water or any sort of beverage onto an MSC ship. However, you can bring an empty water bottle if you would like to fill that in the buffet area. We found the water just fine to drink from the buffet, and also in the dining room. It is treated and filtered. We did receive two of the large Aqua Panna sparkling water bottles with dinner in the dining room each night, and we think that is because we had the Fantastica level “experience”. We kept the bottles and refilled them to keep in the cabin. We did not have the drink package, and we were glad we didn’t get it, as we did not feel we drank enough to make it worthwhile. You can also buy bottles of water individually from any bar, but I’m not sure of the price.
We definitely did miss having our own bottled water in the cabin, though! We drink a lot of water normally, so it was a little more challenging to have to get water from the buffet. Although, technically, you could drink it right from the bathroom faucet, as it’s the same water. 😊 I hope you have a wonderful cruise! 🛳️
Try the Yacht Club, it is a great experience and we can'r cruise any other way.
Thanks for sharing, James! I’m glad you liked it. We’ve watched a couple videos about the Yacht Club, and it does look amazing! We will have to look for some deals. 😎🛳️
Do they have shade around swimming pools? Pls
The main outdoor Long Island Pool has no shade at all, unfortunately. The indoor pool (with a retractable roof) is called the Jungle Pool, and that has a lot of shade. We loved that pool! The Infinity Pool off the back of the ship also has no shade. If you want to get a better idea of what the pools are like, you can watch our tour video. 🤗 Here’s the link:
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@@weinkeworldadventures thank you
You are very welcome! 😎
Apparently MDC has adapted more to the American Market.
Add ons are common. For a budget, value for money, it appears to be good.
It would help if we knew what kind of cruisers you are. You mentioned Carnival. That IMHO sets the bar pretty low.
Cruising dining was assigned to big tables before COVID. Tables for two were a luxury. It’s a matter of volume and space.
Hi there Lorena, and thanks for sharing your thoughts. It is true that MSC is making adjustments for the American market. Now that we have sailed on another MSC cruise, we can say that we saw a lot of positive changes. We actually have two more MSC cruises on the books for a year from now! So, although we believe there are things they can improve on, we are overall very happy with the cruise line!
We have actually sailed on several other cruise lines, including Disney, Norwegian, Princess, Carnival, Norwegian, and recently Royal Caribbean. No matter what cruise line we sail on, there are always things that we see that could probably be improved upon, and that is why we do these videos. 😎
The reason we brought up the dining room situation is because we wanted others to be aware that they need to request a table for two in advance if they want one, as that is not something that they can just expect. Having become accustomed to anytime dining, which is not available on MSC unless you are in Aurea class, (My Choice) a table for two in the main dining room is not just something that one can get with a last minute notice. 🛳️
Ugh! I’m scheduled to go on a cruise in a couple weeks on the MSC Seashore but now that I’ve seen your video, I’m not looking forward to it. Is MSC British? Well I did get a good deal but I have a feeling it’ll be my first and last time cruising with MSC based on what you explained.
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that. I think you will still have a good time, and probably more than we did since you know a lot of the ins and outs now. It’s actually an Italian line. But they do have people working on the ship from all over the world. The cruise Director is actually great, I would just give it a try. 😎🛳️
I bet you will have a great time! There is NO perfect cruise line and if you find one it will likely be three times the price
We have been on at least 3 MSC Cruises and there wasn't anything bad enough to keep me from going again. Have fun!
Hello there! I’m just curious. How did your cruise on MSC go? I hope you had a good time. 😎
@@weinkeworldadventures Hi! I actually did have a wonderful time. The pizza was out of this world and the shows were fantastic. It was only 3 days to the Bahamas but for price? Well worth it! I should add that there were things I didn’t like about the cruise though, pretty much everything you mentioned in your video and a few other things. For the price and length, it was worth it but I don’t think I’d go on another longer cruise with MSC. I’m glad I saw your video before going because it prepared me. Otherwise I probably would have been pretty shocked at the difference.
😮 after hearing all these complaints we are definitely sticking with Holland America. We have been on Holland America eight times and have never had any of these complaints happen.
That’s good to know! It sounds like we are going to have to give Holland America a try soon! Although there is no perfect cruise, there certainly were things on the Seashore that could have been improved. 🛳️
I am cruising on the Seashore in a few days. Do they still require papas documents at check in or is the boarding pass on the app sufficient?
Oh, I hope you have a great time on your cruise! Yes, they still prefer to have the paper documents, so I would definitely print a copy of your embarkation form and the health form for each passenger. Just use the app as a back up. 😎🛳️
My mother and I are booked on this ship for this coming May and are a bit nervous as neither of us have ever sailed MSC. Were there many scooters on board as my Mother has to use one and the big challenge is going to be my guide dog. We are so comfortable with sailing on Carnival that this will be a real challenge for us. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi there! I’m sure you and your mother will have a great cruise! I would definitely check with MSC soon to check on the scooter issue and also for your guide dog. I know there is a form that both of you will probably have to fill out, and probably should do that soon. I will put the link here: www.msccruises.com/int/-/media/global-contents/special-needs-form/special-needs-form_eng.pdf
Here’s some other information from their website that may be helpful:
www.msccruises.com/int/manage-booking/special-needs#:~:text=Wheelchairs%20are%20available%20on%20board,their%20own%20equipment%20with%20them.
We did see many other people in either scooters or wheelchairs on the cruise! 😍 I hope you have an amazing cruise! 🛳️
We are a one and done with MSC.
Sounds like your cruise was pretty bad. 😕Which ship did you sail on?
We couldn't use our room during the daytime for 5 days. The workers were working on the balcony and needed excess through our room. At the end of the cruise, we stood in line for over 2 hours. Listening to the announcements in several languages was bad. Some of the shows on the main stage were sometimes in foreign languages. Need I continue. Many people on the ship said the same things, ONE-AND-DONE with MSC.@@weinkeworldadventures
Wow, that sounds horrible! I can see why you don’t want to go back to MSC anytime soon. Especially the situation with your balcony! I hope they compensated you something since you couldn’t use it during the day! That’s just awful.
Does it have the mall look like Royal Caribbean
Hi there! The Seashore does have a very large atrium, but it’s not quite the same mall type look as Royal Caribbean has. If you’d like to see more, you could check out our tour video:
ua-cam.com/video/DcwlQuHZudw/v-deo.html
Good video. What would it be awkward to sit next to some other couple? I don’t get it
We are pretty social people, and love meeting new people. However, we assumed we were getting a table for two, and so did the other couple. It was a little surprising. They were obviously celebrating a special occasion, and wanted to be alone. So that’s why it was so awkward. 😬
Was this the 1/5-1/7 cruise? If so, it was the worst cruise I have ever been on.
I am booked on the 1/18-1/21 cruise and I’m worried it’s going to be the same. I’m hoping it was just a tired crew from the holidays.
Hi there! No, actually, we were on the Seashore December 3rd through the 7th.
I’m so sorry to hear that you had a really bad cruise! Was it mainly the crew that made it so awful? I sure hope you have a better cruise this next time! 🛳️
We are sailing out of Miami on Monday on the Magnifica. I’m hoping it’s a better crew on that ship.
Is there storage under the bed
Yes, there is some empty storage space under the bed. We were able to put our suitcases under there and get them out-of-the-way. 😊🛳️
Do they show movies under the stars on msc ?
They have a nice screen out there, but on our Seashore cruise, there was only one movie shown, according to the agendas that we have. That was on the final night, and was the Polar Express movie, which is a Christmas movie. However, it was so windy and cold, I’m doubtful anybody watched it.
It could be that the reason they don’t have very many movies out there is because they also use the Long Island Pool area for Sail Away, the Tropical Night Party and the White Party.
😮I am lookin to book in Jan or feb but I have seen multiple "the worst ship ever" comments and videos. But you seem to love it. Why do you think people hate it?
thanks for checking out our channel! That is a really good question! I can’t understand why they seem to hate certain aspects of MSC either. I’ve seen some of the same types of videos. It seems to me that many people have certain expectations, perhaps from prior experiences, and when those expectations aren’t met they perceive everything as “bad.” People just don’t like change. MSC is different in some respects, but not bad by any means. Now that we have gone on two MSC cruises, I can see and appreciate the differences more. We will definitely be sailing on MSC again! I would give it a try, if I were you! 🛳️😎
Im very grateful for your review as I have booked a cruise on the seashore in the near future. I dont want you to be upset with anything that im going to say. I realize that every individual is going to have and is entitled to their own opinion when it comes to their experience. I have watched a lot of reviews on MSC and their cruises and feel as if I need to leave this here. The following are a few things that I feel people should know. These things were not all specifically mentioned in this review. Cruise lines are a business with a lot of moving parts and personnel. These are human beings who are dealing with a foreign shipping company and their rules and regulations. These people are also away from their homes and lpved ones for a job, not a vacation. There are also companies that are still dealing with "Covid" however, they feel the need to. This leads to understaffing, and im sure quite a few of these people are overworked. Please allow them to do their jobs without being overly friendly. I understand that they work in the tourist or hospitality industry. But, give these people a break. The second thing I would like to mention is the food. These ships can and often carry some 5000 odd passengers from various nationalities. They only way to please the vast majority of people, from this amount of countries is to make the food on the bland side. I would also like to mention the performances given at the different stages etc. This company can not be expected to bring something that every single soul on board is going to enjoy. Open your minds and just take it in. If you dont care for crowds, don't go on a cruise. If you dont want to deal with snot nosed tourist workers, don't go on a cruise. Im done with my rant. Great content!! I will be watching more of it.
Thanks for sharing your opinions, Joe! I agree with a lot of what you have written, actually. I’m sure the crew are very stressed being away from home and learning their jobs, sometimes having to work long shifts, which are understaffed. However, a smile can go along way, and good customer service is something that should be a valued no matter what the nationality. We have experienced great customer service on other cruises, and I’m sure they have some of the same stressful issues.
As for the food, shows, etc., I hope you have watched our other videos? We actually had a great cruise, and were very happy with these areas. I’m guessing you got some of these comments from other videos you have watched from other content creators. There’s sure a lot of opinions out there, and we were actually shocked that many of those opinions were pretty harsh. We loved the food and the shows! So, just wanted to put that out there. Thanks again for checking out our channel! 😎🛳️
By the way, have a great cruise! 🤗
Can I ask what cabin you were in? so we can have a heads up if we get that cabin.
Sure! It was 11297. We actually loved the location, as it was so close to the aft glass elevators. If it weren’t for those few hiccups, it would’ve been great. 😎
We tried for excursions a month ahead and they were already sold
That's too bad! Which excursion were you hoping to get, and what did you do instead? I hope you were still able to enjoy your cruise!
I think the crew being rude is a cultural thing. I think that's why most of the other companies hire Asian people.
There are definitely cultural differences for sure. I think in general the way the staff is trained also may be different, as they are going by primarily European cultural standards. 🧐
Did men wear shorts in the main dining room?
We did not see any men wearing shorts in the main dining room, and according to the MSC website, they are not allowed in the main dining room in the evening. Now, if you are having breakfast or lunch in one of the main dining rooms, shorts would be allowed.
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@@weinkeworldadventures Can you get by with tennis shoes in the main dining room or need to be more formal?
It’s interesting, as MSC doesn’t say anything regarding tennis shoes in their rules. I know Ron wore them a couple times in the dining rooms. I probably wouldn’t do it on a formal night, but I think you could get by with it other nights. They are pretty informal! 🤗
I feel when you pay a fair to be on a cruise ship. The whole ship should be open to wherever you want to go too many special uncharged places that they close off is such a bummer
Our sentiments exactly. We prefer ships where we can go anywhere we want, although they are becoming fewer and far between. The older smaller ships seemed to have the best access to all areas. 😎💕
How can people complain about a ship like the Seashore when the price point for many people is unbelievable when compared to other cruise lines. A large population of the Seashore are first time cruisers with kids (who go free under 12) when they go on the Seashore are willing to put up with the inconveniences associated with a large ship (since they cannot afford other cruise lines). If you are unwilling to live with the disikes posted here then go Yacht club and you will get a premium small ship experience. You cannot have both and not pay for an upscale experience (such as Yacht Club). And the comment about the Yacht club having the best views on the ship remember that people are paying for that premium experience. Seashore delivers for general population and Yacht club cruisers. Make a choice which experience you want .
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, John. It sounds like you had a wonderful time on the Seashore? You are right that it is a very low price point cruise for those that want to sail cheaply, at least at this point. And the yacht club experience, I’m sure, is wonderful for those who want to spend the money. We really enjoyed our cruise on her, and plan to sail on her again next March. Happy cruising! 🛳️😎
Does anyone know if msc has gluten free pizza?
I’m sorry to say, but no… I did not see any gluten-free pizza, unfortunately. I also did a Google search, and it seems other people asked for it, but could not get it. 😕
I’m a little confused. Your like was getting your room cleaned twice a day but your dislike pertaining to your stateroom is you didn’t see your cabin Stewart to ask for washcloths. That’s so strange to have your cabin cleaned twice a day for your cruise length and not see your steward in order to ask for washcloths and tissue.
Some people are too polite and are afraid to speak up and ask that could be a reason. They didn't want to bother the staff. While others will not ask and then do a TikTok and complain about the service. I don't think WWA had intentions the last example.
@@dgaither3838 I definitely don’t think they were complaining. It’s bizarre all by itself not to include wash cloths in the bathroom. I just can’t imagine not asking for a washcloth or leaving a note for my steward since I would need one. Thanks for your thoughts on this.
We were a little confused by it all too! He did come in twice a day, which was awesome to have towels replenished, and the agenda for the next day and such. However, we never saw him! Just that first day when we had to hunt him down to ask about the muster drill.
Since we didn’t have a top sheet, either, we started to wonder if maybe Europeans didn’t use washcloths…. Or Kleenex. And actually we were embarrassed to ask. 😂
We thought if he had forgotten the first day, he would certainly put them in the second day, but that never happened. We don’t like to complain either, so we just let it all go.
Thank you. Yes, we aren’t ones to complain and I always try to see the positives in everything, but it was puzzling why he never brought the washcloths. We just chose to let it go. Now I have heard others say that they did not receive washcloths either, so apparently it was not just us. Not a big deal, but something that we thought everyone should be aware of.
I actually made do with the bath towel instead of using the washcloth, so it wasn’t that big of a deal at the time. We were too busy out having fun and making videos! But I felt it was important enough to mention in our video in case other people have the same issue.
Being standoffish, rude or practicing dangerous behavior would ruin my cruise. I don’t need “friends” but common courtesy and niceties.
We do require safety and respect.
I had almost decided to try MSC. More research.
I do think MSC is working on trying to educate their staff to be a little bit more hospitable, social, and friendly. We recently went on the MSC Magnifica, and had a much better experience! I will say that the safety issues were on the Ocean Cay island, mainly with the staff that were driving shuttles and golf carts around. That is just something to be aware of. They do need better training on that, for sure! But in general, I would say that the staff are getting better at not being so standoffish. In fact, our recent waiter was amazing! 🤩
I would give MSC a try. We really did have good cruises on both ships that we went on. There are just things that could be improved upon, like on any cruise.
Did you complain about these 10 things . I have medical issues will I be able to tolerate waiting to get on ship ?
Hi Deborah,
We did not complain about all of the 10 things, but we did let them know on a few things that we were very unhappy with, such as the way that the muster drill was handled. I do believe they watch some of these videos though on UA-cam, so hopefully the word will get through to them and they will try to improve some things. 😊
In terms of medical issues, I would get in contact with MSC before you leave, or your travel agent to make sure that they are aware of your needs. You may be able to get on early in the morning before others. We got on late in the day, and had no problem as there was very little waiting. But I would definitely check with MSC in your situation. I think they even have a form you can fill out in regards to any medical needs, and they will try to help you. ❤️🛳️
You’re confirming my reasons to never try MSC 😂
Oh no, sorry about that! We did really enjoy the cruise overall. We’re taking another MSC cruise on Monday on the Magnifica. It will be interesting to see if we experience the same things there. Stay tuned! 😎🛳️
Your complaint about the dinner service is not out of ordinary. This happens on all ships. I was with my family of 7 and we had others at our table. That is how it is done on all the ships. As for the crew this is a European company. Europeans do not provide the same type of service as in America. They are more reserved they don’t keep coming to your table or engage in small talk as that is a result of the tipping culture. Also no tissues in any European bathrooms they use the TP.
Thanks for sharing your opinions and experiences. 🛳️
Frustrating, rude seems to be the key words. Will not be sailing MSC.
It was a little different, but not a dealbreaker for us. We actually have two more cruises planned on MSC coming up. 🛳️