MSC Seashore Cruise Reviews - Questions and Answers
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Q: What happens if you arrive before your embarkation time? On our one and only cruise, we had the first embarkation time slot and were one of the first to arrive but still waited 2 hours before they started to board the boat. This time, we were given the last boarding time of 3-4p but wanted to try to board around 1-2.
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A: You'll enjoy your trip for that much longer
Answered by NinoLagiganti on June 9, 2024
A: you can arrive earlier an it will be fine.
Answered by outtaplace on June 10, 2024
A: It looks like a hot-air balloon with a huge LED screen behind it that changes to show famous sites, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Grand Canyon.passengers can climb in the balloon basket, and it appears they are actually floating over th... ose beautiful sites. It's a beautiful Pic spot for sure.See More
Answered by yvettecruz02 on May 3, 2024
A: I assume you're talking about their private island. If so, no. It's a marine reserve, so pretty much all just natural beauty without gimmicks.
Answered by cmressler on May 3, 2024
Q: how are the beds? are they hard or are they comfortable. My back dorsn't do well on hard beds like RCL has.
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A: well to me the bed was soft very comfy that depends on each one
Answered by Razor78 on April 9, 2024
A: we were in Yacht Club and had a pillow top mattress. extremely comfortable.
Answered by ElaineDenny on April 9, 2024
A: by the time the day is over I could have slept on a bed of nails lol
Answered by dataseeley on April 9, 2024
Q: What suggestions does anyone have for disembarking if you’re not in a hurry to get off the ship. Can you linger anywhere comfortably to avoid joining a long line?
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A: the buffet is the area to wait you eat breakfast and waitalso if it is outdoor the better you can see the last view before leaving the ship
Answered by Razor78 on February 23, 2024
A: You can also go to the Main Dining Room for a sit-down breakfast. They have you leave big luggage at the entrance to the restaurant. Take your smaller stuff in with you, like backpacks / purses. It’s a last leisurely meal, and it will take at least... an hour, so you’ll be in comfy chairs or bench seating in a quieter, more relaxed environment.See More
Answered by NeedToVacation on February 23, 2024
A: For cruises where we have late flights back or no final excursion we just hang in the buffet until they toss us off. All the cruise lines we’ve been on (including MSC) serve breakfast there during disembarkation and we usually wander off the ship at... 9:30 or 10:00.See More
Answered by TheVegasSphere on February 23, 2024
A: Ship has to be cleared by 8. They have to turn it around and cleaned for new cruisers. That’s a lot of work to get done before people start filing back in. Maybe if u ask. Don’t hurt to ask. 💜🛳️
Answered by karen070 on February 26, 2024
Q: Are the outlets for US connections? In the packing list suggestions it says to bring an electrical adapter- is this necessary?
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A: Yes they have both us an European plugin! They also have wireless charging in the rooms as well.
Answered by KrystalCruise on February 22, 2024
Q: I see there is a complimentary hour at the Thermal Area for Gold Voyager Club members. Is this easy to do and worth it? Also see a Welcome Back Party and a “gift” offered. I got the Gold designation from their loyalty match so would appreciate any hints as a MSC first timer.
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A: We didn't get a gift last time but I was told by others you have to ask at guest services. We enjoyed the 1 hour spa. I would do it on one of your port days so it's less crowded.
Answered by NikkiPierman on February 19, 2024
A: The welcome back party is nice and they usually have snacks and free champagne! I always have to go to the Desk for my free gift except once it was left in our room on the last night. The spa is awesome!
Answered by Dappel on February 19, 2024
A: yes the Spa is worth it, but is more worth if purchase the Thermal pass for the Entire Cruise, also yes the welcome party I receive snacks and Champagne and some Drinksthe gift or I mean the Msc Pin you have to get it in Guest Services
Answered by Razor78 on February 20, 2024
A: This is more of a question than an answer. I am gold, but my husband is not. Does he get too experienced that one hour with me for free in the thermal area or just me?
Answered by motita on May 5, 2024
A: Nope. Just remember to match to your highest status. Airline, cruise line, hotel, it all works, but you can only match once per lifetime. Unlike most things MSC, their control of that seems to work correctly and it’s enforced. You also have to sa... il with them every 3 years or you lose all your status.See More
Answered by TheVegasSphere on February 19, 2024
A: YOU can also use your airline loyalty or hotel loyalty for the match. IT doesn't have to be a cruise line....
Answered by XtraviX on February 18, 2024
A: Nope. As long as you have cruised once on another cruise line you can status match to classic level and save 5% on booking. they match hotel status as well.
Answered by TravelwithLarry on February 18, 2024
A: Yes, you can prepay gratuities. You can also add a credit card when you check in online for charges onboard so you don't have to go to a kiosk onboard. We did both last time and all went smoothly.
Answered by queenie504 on February 17, 2024
A: No prepaying in the US. They’ll charge your room every day (or actually it seems every few days kind of randomly) for gratuities. MSC is its own weird thing.
Answered by TheVegasSphere on February 15, 2024
A: I called MSC and had them include the gratuities. They call them hotel service charges. We did the same thing for our Seaside cruise last May.
Answered by Rickacar on February 16, 2024
A: your ta can add them or call msc to add them. you can prepay.
Answered by TravelwithLarry on February 17, 2024
A: well the 2 time I Sailed with them they charged me the gratuities on-board account in the 2nd day mostly sea days
Answered by Razor78 on February 17, 2024
A: Yes, you can absolutely prepay them if you wish. if you used a travel advisor they can quickly and easily do this for you. If you booked direct, simply call.
Answered by RobinTA on February 18, 2024
Q: First time in this ship and I would like to know if have a theme night and how many elegant nights have in this ship. Thanks
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A: they have like 2 formal nights but one of them is the captain one, the have white night and 80's Night also, glow party
Answered by Razor78 on February 13, 2024
A: when we were there in Nov, it was 2 captain night and a Hawaiian night and a 70s night.
Answered by Paris87541 on February 13, 2024
A: The ship’s plan works on ocean cay. But if you take it off airplane mode it will work but just know what you’re phone plan is pertaining to international calls as it’s the Bahamas
Answered by bonvoyage68 on February 8, 2024
A: there no cell service in Well no the most tier brand jus local and the charged hundreds or thousands if you disable Airplane Mode, but if you buy a WI fi package you can use it onboard their private island
Answered by Razor78 on February 8, 2024
A: MSC wifi works on the island. Can't imagine there's any cell service though.
Answered by cmressler on February 8, 2024
Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about the 18 murders in Nassau during the month of January and was wondering if we should stay on the ship when we’re in Nassau.
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A: Twenty-three people have been killed in Chicago alone so far in 2024. There were 348 in Houston in 2023. Seattle in 2023 - 73. Stay in the tourist areas which are guarded and away from the gang areas and don’t do anything ridiculous, and it’s a no... n-issue. Just like every city in the US.See More
Answered by TheVegasSphere on February 2, 2024
A: well you can go out of port but like always be cautious and alerted
Answered by Razor78 on February 2, 2024
A: Smaller populations. Been more robberies and assaults. All kinds I’m cruising there in April 2 times. Not taking the chance. They have warned Americans.
Answered by karen070 on February 3, 2024
Q: Hi all…still looking for copies of menus from the specialty restaurants on the MSC Seashore. Thanks in advance.
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Q: I keep getting emails to pre buy the specialty dining packages. Is it really 40% less to buy these packages before we board? How much would it cost if we decided to go to a specialty restaurant once we were on board?
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A: Dining packages allow you to pick from a subset of the entire menu. For example in Butchers Cut you select an app main and dessert. if bought on board it's about $60 pp. There are also a la carte items if you prefer. I suggest looking at recent menus... .See More
Answered by MatchGame72 on January 23, 2024
A: If you buy it in on-board it will be more expensive, i recommend buying online pre boarding
Answered by Razor78 on January 22, 2024
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