Agree, but with some careful planning(and some luck) most can be avoided. Chose the right cruise line, stateroom, & avoid peak periods. Manage expectations, you pay MSC price - don't expect Celebrity level anything.
All good points! I especially agree with the bland food. I know with sometimes over 5k passengers to cook for they can't have too much spices and seasonings but I mean hit it with a bit more of. Salt & Pepper at least. 😅
i went on my 1st cruise in August, Canada on NCL. I am in LOVE with cruising! after years of Road trips. Drive HOURS, get out drag suitcase into whatever place we're staying for that night. Eat whatever's open. Check out > drive > see a few sites> eat somewhere> drive more> eat more> see a bit> drive more> check in at dark> eat more> sleep and repeat until you're home. Worry that you're going the wrong way, worry that you missed your turn, that the hotel gave away your reservation, that the price changed, that there's a problem with the room that night, worry about other people driving, and is there a rest stop soon, is there a gas station soon, are there accidents up ahead? with cruising there's none of that and I love that I can day drink and no one says a thing. I love that I can choose a show or trivia or laying around or a dance class or wandering around aimlessly just cuz. I haven't done the ABC circuit yet , so I don't know if I'd be bored or if I'd look to sit on the ship and enjoy the pool while others are on land shopping. I really think you have to manage expectations, but I've been to a lot of places all over the USA that have charged $30 for a burger that was worth (maybe) $3. I've stayed in blue door motels with one eye open and prayed i didn't come home with bugs of one kind or another. I can't tell you how disappointing some attractions have been, because it's really subjective and what I don't like-you might. I CAN tell you that the few nit picky things I didn't like about cruising probably could have been solved if my husband was a bit more "bold" (he held me back) and reading the daily announcement flyer (freestyle?) probably would have helped with keeping up with the ship's goings on. A little bit of planning and lot of understanding and you'll have a fabulous time.
Fair points; and well laid out. My wife and I have only been on a few cruises, but never to the Caribbean (never intend to). I've focused more on places which we'd never ordinarily be likely to visit (Scandinavia, Eastern Med, Japan). Also, we've felt like upgrading to a premium cruise line like HAL or Cunard will tend to reduce, but surely not eliminate, some of the general nuisances which pop up with large groups of vacationers.
just got off my first MSC because of you guys... will cuise agian for the pure value. However, I perfer spending up for Royal who actually can make more drinks than a mojito and a marg.... Food was also sub royal imo but a high note was the deserts were some of the best I had at sea. Not a single representative old fashioned was had sadly. Luckily I like mojitos but eventually they get to sweet after a couple days.
Absolutely agree that MSC is a great value, the drinks are definitely lacking though 😆 we were so tired of sugary drinks on our last MSC cruise would love for them to up their bar game.
Always appreciate your videos, you are always able to bring out some points that Give me things to look for on a cruise, and also to avoid.
I’m so glad the video was helpful!
Agree, but with some careful planning(and some luck) most can be avoided. Chose the right cruise line, stateroom, & avoid peak periods. Manage expectations, you pay MSC price - don't expect Celebrity level anything.
Yup it’s all about setting your expectations appropriately
All good points! I especially agree with the bland food. I know with sometimes over 5k passengers to cook for they can't have too much spices and seasonings but I mean hit it with a bit more of. Salt & Pepper at least. 😅
Yes! Just some salt and pepper would be lovely!
hi deb from tasmania australia :) ive just sunscribed to your channel, nice to be onboard :) great video, i really enjoyed it
Thanks so much!
i went on my 1st cruise in August, Canada on NCL. I am in LOVE with cruising! after years of Road trips. Drive HOURS, get out drag suitcase into whatever place we're staying for that night. Eat whatever's open. Check out > drive > see a few sites> eat somewhere> drive more> eat more> see a bit> drive more> check in at dark> eat more> sleep and repeat until you're home. Worry that you're going the wrong way, worry that you missed your turn, that the hotel gave away your reservation, that the price changed, that there's a problem with the room that night, worry about other people driving, and is there a rest stop soon, is there a gas station soon, are there accidents up ahead? with cruising there's none of that and I love that I can day drink and no one says a thing. I love that I can choose a show or trivia or laying around or a dance class or wandering around aimlessly just cuz. I haven't done the ABC circuit yet , so I don't know if I'd be bored or if I'd look to sit on the ship and enjoy the pool while others are on land shopping. I really think you have to manage expectations, but I've been to a lot of places all over the USA that have charged $30 for a burger that was worth (maybe) $3. I've stayed in blue door motels with one eye open and prayed i didn't come home with bugs of one kind or another. I can't tell you how disappointing some attractions have been, because it's really subjective and what I don't like-you might. I CAN tell you that the few nit picky things I didn't like about cruising probably could have been solved if my husband was a bit more "bold" (he held me back) and reading the daily announcement flyer (freestyle?) probably would have helped with keeping up with the ship's goings on. A little bit of planning and lot of understanding and you'll have a fabulous time.
I agree that cruising is definitely a great way to relax and take a break from the stress of planning and driving!
Fair points; and well laid out. My wife and I have only been on a few cruises, but never to the Caribbean (never intend to). I've focused more on places which we'd never ordinarily be likely to visit (Scandinavia, Eastern Med, Japan). Also, we've felt like upgrading to a premium cruise line like HAL or Cunard will tend to reduce, but surely not eliminate, some of the general nuisances which pop up with large groups of vacationers.
It is so nice to hear from someone who enjoys cruising to destinations outside of the Caribbean!
just got off my first MSC because of you guys... will cuise agian for the pure value. However, I perfer spending up for Royal who actually can make more drinks than a mojito and a marg....
Food was also sub royal imo but a high note was the deserts were some of the best I had at sea. Not a single representative old fashioned was had sadly. Luckily I like mojitos but eventually they get to sweet after a couple days.
Absolutely agree that MSC is a great value, the drinks are definitely lacking though 😆 we were so tired of sugary drinks on our last MSC cruise would love for them to up their bar game.