How refreshing your video was. A lot of people whine about MSC. I have been cruising since the 70s and I’ve been on too many cruises to count. And MSC has always been great.
We just did our first cruise last month with MSC on the world europa, it was brilliant! All your tips hit the nail on the head, thankfully we did everything you’ve mentioned. The only thing we didn’t like was how busy the ship was, nothing can prepare you for it if you haven’t cruised before! Another top tip, if you have the premium extra package, you still get charged for using the minibar in your cabin, and if you order beers from room service, which is really cheeky! So go down to the bar and order a few beers to go!
I think it would be a really great idea if you posted the daily plans like the daily activity from morning to night at MSC offers so your clientele who watch your videos and see everything that's offered from morning to night what do you think
Thanks for the tips... Quick Question, How do you know what theme parties to pack for? Is there a way to find out what's the program look like before your cruise? Taking a weekend cruise to Ocean cay soon and wanted to make sure we pack what we need. Thanks again
Great question. Not super easily. The best way is to try and join a Facebook group of a similar sailing before yours and they will let you know or Google the daily event for dates leading up to yours.
Any word if MSC is ever going to expand out to the West Coast/Alaska? (I live in San Diego so being able to drive to the port is SO beneficial, even IF it’s Long Beach/San Pedro)
Hello 👋 , watching all the videos about the SEASCAPE .., we are sailing on May 21 , for my parents 50th anniversary!! You mentioned wrist bands .. but where do you get them ? Or do have you have to purchase them ? Before hand ? On the ship ? Thanks !
Thanks for watching. Hope you have a blast. If you are in the yacht club you get them for free. If not you can purchase them on seascape when you embark. They are 19.99. Nice and fun but not worth 20 bucks in my opinion.
@@ByteSizeCruises thanks for answering!! I was planning to get 6 of them for our group .. 😳but at 20$ each , they all will go with cards 🤣 A personal question, for Me , When I am on vacation , I tend not don’t wear long pants , formal attire, sport jacket , etc … (vacation mode) I always bring swim shorts , dress shorts , exercise clothes,a pair of jeans , v neck shirts , button down shirts , shirts with collars , workout sneakers , crocs , and maybe some shoes .. I usually tend to avoid dressing up or going to places where I have to dress up to just eat .. how will I do ? Is it ok on this cruise ?
Tip 6 food. Differs from my first and last msc cruise. It was cheap nadty and very average. The only red meat we saw was offerred as a upgrade and they hassled us for two nights. Ohvthere was carvery meat but it was terible. Fat and gristle. Nothing fancy. Basic and it was all ordinary..
Thanks for your video! You recommended pre- booking everything but also to book specialty dining on the ship. Would you say that pre booking a dining package is not needed until you get on board?
I would def buy the dining package ahead of time. That will def be more money on the ship and then just book the actual days and times day 1. Once you see when all the shows are etc
Another helpful one thank you!🙏🏽 I didn’t know if I should book excursions with MSC or a private company (I was worried about going private-how would I know who’s legit, etc ). Good to know I can just book with the cruise
Keep in mind that if you book with a company other than the cruise line that there ship w WILL NOT WAIT for you if you are delayed getting back to the port. If too book through cruise line there’s no chance of being left behind.
Booked through cruise ship for excursions. Ship had to wait for our group to get back even though we were very late. Brought crew with us back to ship.
No cruise line operates excursions. All are other providers. Usually same excursion can be booked on wharf and you join same buses as the cruise oeople who pay twice as much. Tye story tyey wait is a lie to get you to book. Just ensure you are back!!
@@paulgerrard9227 true that they do not operate the excursions. They sell outside vendors but they do wait for you if you book through the line. This is the only way they can track where passengers are and they absolutely will wait if you are running late. If there is a major issue or some tragedy they will arrange transport as well. I have seen it first hand and with clients several times sadly. But you are correct. You can book independently for much cheaper and just get your butt back to the ship On time
From what I could tell on the app; they suggested going to the specialty dining restaurant you wish to reserve at the day of embarkation and reserve with a staff member there.
John, so whats up with the tipping? Is it mandatory or do you tip as you go? If mandatory can you pay it upfront? Can you pay it with your on-board credit? Also, do you have to have credit card registered or can you just use cash? Nothing is really clear and our cruise is coming up. Thanks
There are daily gratuities that come up on your account daily. You can certainly pay them upfront or go to guest services and ask if you can just tip yourself and they will remove them. You can absolutely use cash as well. You cannot use on board credit for gratuities.
I have a question. Did you travel only with 8kg luggage or 23 kilos? We are flying from Germany to Miami and stay there for 4 nights. Is it possible to get inside the ship with the big luggage? I know they scan your luggage while boarding and in the big luggage there are more liquid stuff like shampoo etc.. did you see guests travel with the big luggage too?
I have the Easy plus package it come with the free drinks and free Wi-Fi does that include in Sex on the beach ? Does that include alcohol drinks like henny shots
@@ByteSizeCruises thank you because I have the easy plus package 🙏 and okay so the sex on the beach is included in the Easy Plus Package oh ok that’s cool . That’s my favorite drink that’s why I had asked and I don’t have to pay out of pocket? Now if I want Hennessy shots I would have to upgrade to the Premium Package
@@johnysiamoore7563 you don’t have to upgrade. The package covers drinks or shots up to x dollars. If it’s more they would just charge you the difference. So if it covers up to 10 and it’s 12. It would be 2 bucks
@@ByteSizeCruises That is actually not true. If you order a drink that is above your package max say $10 but you order a $15 drink you will be charged $15. I’ve heard this on multiple videos and read it as well. Was surprised to learn this, after having sailed on NCL and using their drink package.
I am on Seascape right now and although it’s not stated anywhere I met some ppl that brought a 12pk of sodas. Bring a reusable water bottle and refill at the buffet.
I don't get the Americans with their bad reviwes. I know hearing different languages suddenly brings realization that... well...other languages do exist. I don't get the whining about the food - the food is mostly Medditerranian/Italian (duh, this is an Italian company!) and Europeans are just fine with it. And yes, they also serve hamburgers for the Americans, lol. If you don't like MSC, go to the shitty Carnival and enjoy it all you can! No one is forcing you to "survive" on a beautiful ship!
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How refreshing your video was. A lot of people whine about MSC. I have been cruising since the 70s and I’ve been on too many cruises to count. And MSC has always been great.
thanks so much!
I popped my crusing cherry on the MSC Divina and booked my 2nd MSC cruise less than a week after. I don't see why MSC gets hate I had a blast.
Agreed!!
We just did our first cruise last month with MSC on the world europa, it was brilliant! All your tips hit the nail on the head, thankfully we did everything you’ve mentioned. The only thing we didn’t like was how busy the ship was, nothing can prepare you for it if you haven’t cruised before! Another top tip, if you have the premium extra package, you still get charged for using the minibar in your cabin, and if you order beers from room service, which is really cheeky! So go down to the bar and order a few beers to go!
Thx so much. And great tip on the mini bar
I think it would be a really great idea if you posted the daily plans like the daily activity from morning to night at MSC offers so your clientele who watch your videos and see everything that's offered from morning to night what do you think
We can absolutely do that
Thanks for the tips... Quick Question, How do you know what theme parties to pack for? Is there a way to find out what's the program look like before your cruise? Taking a weekend cruise to Ocean cay soon and wanted to make sure we pack what we need. Thanks again
Great question. Not super easily. The best way is to try and join a Facebook group of a similar sailing before yours and they will let you know or Google the daily event for dates leading up to yours.
@@ByteSizeCruises I haven't had much luck but thanks for the prompt reply. It's appreciated.
I bring my own snorkel mask for ocean cay. Turtles, fish, conch. Amazing. Pizza to die for.
Great tip!!
Same for me anytime I cruise
Me too! But I also bring an inflatable small tube and I blow it up at the beach.
Any word if MSC is ever going to expand out to the West Coast/Alaska? (I live in San Diego so being able to drive to the port is SO beneficial, even IF it’s Long Beach/San Pedro)
Nothing definitive but it has to be a matter of time. They have 8 new ships coming in the next five years with MSC and their newer luxury brand.
thanks for all the msc videos i go in 2 days and you’ve been very helpful 🫶🏾
Of course. Hope you have a blast. Let us know how it goes
Hello 👋 , watching all the videos about the SEASCAPE .., we are sailing on May 21 , for my parents 50th anniversary!!
You mentioned wrist bands .. but where do you get them ? Or do have you have to purchase them ? Before hand ? On the ship ? Thanks !
Thanks for watching. Hope you have a blast. If you are in the yacht club you get them for free. If not you can purchase them on seascape when you embark. They are 19.99. Nice and fun but not worth 20 bucks in my opinion.
@@ByteSizeCruises thanks for answering!! I was planning to get 6 of them for our group .. 😳but at 20$ each , they all will go with cards 🤣
A personal question, for Me ,
When I am on vacation , I tend not don’t wear long pants , formal attire, sport jacket , etc … (vacation mode)
I always bring swim shorts , dress shorts , exercise clothes,a pair of jeans , v neck shirts , button down shirts , shirts with collars , workout sneakers , crocs , and maybe some shoes ..
I usually tend to avoid dressing up or going to places where I have to dress up to just eat ..
how will I do ? Is it ok on this cruise ?
@@joeochoa4030 of course. On the dress you will be fine. I had jeans and button down shirt each night for dinner and was totally fine.
Tip 6 food. Differs from my first and last msc cruise. It was cheap nadty and very average. The only red meat we saw was offerred as a upgrade and they hassled us for two nights. Ohvthere was carvery meat but it was terible. Fat and gristle. Nothing fancy. Basic and it was all ordinary..
I’ve heard all the stories. We have now done seascape. Meraviglia and world Europa and all have been great. Hopefully they fixed the issues.
Thanks for your video! You recommended pre- booking everything but also to book specialty dining on the ship. Would you say that pre booking a dining package is not needed until you get on board?
I would def buy the dining package ahead of time. That will def be more money on the ship and then just book the actual days and times day 1. Once you see when all the shows are etc
Hi, great video. We are on Seascape next week and wanted to ask if you can break larger US bills in the Kiosks you mentioned? Mainly for tips. Thanks
Hi. Thx!! You cannot but the casino cashier can.
Ships are largely cashless.
Another helpful one thank you!🙏🏽 I didn’t know if I should book excursions with MSC or a private company (I was worried about going private-how would I know who’s legit, etc ). Good to know I can just book with the cruise
Definitely recommend the cruise line. Viator and resort4aday are really good too
Keep in mind that if you book with a company other than the cruise line that there ship w
WILL NOT WAIT for you if you are delayed getting back to the port. If too book through cruise line there’s no chance of being left behind.
Booked through cruise ship for excursions. Ship had to wait for our group to get back even though we were very late. Brought crew with us back to ship.
No cruise line operates excursions. All are other providers. Usually same excursion can be booked on wharf and you join same buses as the cruise oeople who pay twice as much. Tye story tyey wait is a lie to get you to book. Just ensure you are back!!
@@paulgerrard9227 true that they do not operate the excursions. They sell outside vendors but they do wait for you if you book through the line. This is the only way they can track where passengers are and they absolutely will wait if you are running late. If there is a major issue or some tragedy they will arrange transport as well. I have seen it first hand and with clients several times sadly. But you are correct. You can book independently for much cheaper and just get your butt back to the ship
On time
Are you able to purchase drinks without a drink package? I'm a one drink a day, MAYBE kind of traveler
Absolutely. You can purchase drinks a la carte at any bar or restaurant
Our cruise is in July and there is no way to pre-purchase specialty dining on the app or website. So frustrating.
Ugh. Really. What ship.
@@ByteSizeCruises Seascape. Actually going in June. 79 days out
@@jonc3903 weird. I’ll look into it
From what I could tell on the app; they suggested going to the specialty dining restaurant you wish to reserve at the day of embarkation and reserve with a staff member there.
@@Periodotxteas you can reserve any specialty dining at ocean cay in the promenade. They are there all day every day
John, so whats up with the tipping? Is it mandatory or do you tip as you go? If mandatory can you pay it upfront? Can you pay it with your on-board credit?
Also, do you have to have credit card registered or can you just use cash? Nothing is really clear and our cruise is coming up. Thanks
There are daily gratuities that come up on your account daily. You can certainly pay them upfront or go to guest services and ask if you can just tip yourself and they will remove them. You can absolutely use cash as well. You cannot use on board credit for gratuities.
@@ByteSizeCruises Thanks John....
Any way you can move your mic down?
Check out some newer videos. Done!
What about gratuities are they paid before and after the cruise and how do i know how much i paying ahead of time ?
you can prepay gratuities if you like or they will just pop up daily on your account. They are standard, not variable
@@ByteSizeCruises thank you
I have a question.
Did you travel only with 8kg luggage or 23 kilos? We are flying from Germany to Miami and stay there for 4 nights. Is it possible to get inside the ship with the big luggage? I know they scan your luggage while boarding and in the big luggage there are more liquid stuff like shampoo etc.. did you see guests travel with the big luggage too?
I usually only have small luggage but large luggage is totally fine and you can put them under the bed etc. plenty of room for it.
I have the Easy plus package it come with the free drinks and free Wi-Fi does that include in Sex on the beach ? Does that include alcohol drinks like henny shots
Sex on the beach def. Hennessy might be a dollar or two extra since it’s premium
@@ByteSizeCruises thank you because I have the easy plus package 🙏 and okay so the sex on the beach is included in the Easy Plus Package oh ok that’s cool . That’s my favorite drink that’s why I had asked and I don’t have to pay out of pocket? Now if I want Hennessy shots I would have to upgrade to the Premium Package
@@johnysiamoore7563 you don’t have to upgrade. The package covers drinks or shots up to x dollars. If it’s more they would just charge you the difference. So if it covers up to 10 and it’s 12. It would be 2 bucks
@@ByteSizeCruises thank you for explaining
@@ByteSizeCruises That is actually not true. If you order a drink that is above your package max say $10 but you order a $15 drink you will be charged $15. I’ve heard this on multiple videos and read it as well. Was surprised to learn this, after having sailed on NCL and using their drink package.
I love MSC!
Yay. We had such a great time
Thank you!!
Thanks for watching!!!
Can you bring water onboard?
Unfortunately you cannot
I am on Seascape right now and although it’s not stated anywhere I met some ppl that brought a 12pk of sodas. Bring a reusable water bottle and refill at the buffet.
Reusable bottle with filter for excursions. No problem bringing on ship.
Water is available onboard
Their Caribbean itineraries leave a lot to be desired, especially the Eastern.
Yep. All depends on what you like. I feel that way about the Bahamas but some people still love it
I do not care for Bahamas so we stay on ship or find an all inclusive beach resort
I don't get the Americans with their bad reviwes. I know hearing different languages suddenly brings realization that... well...other languages do exist. I don't get the whining about the food - the food is mostly Medditerranian/Italian (duh, this is an Italian company!) and Europeans are just fine with it. And yes, they also serve hamburgers for the Americans, lol. If you don't like MSC, go to the shitty Carnival and enjoy it all you can! No one is forcing you to "survive" on a beautiful ship!
Thanks for the info. But tip #1 for filming UA-cam videos... Don't cover your mouth with the microphone.
Of course. Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip