MrCodieJoe
Second Mate
Oklahoma City, OK
Joined 07/2016
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Cruises10
Reviews158
Helpful VotesSimple boy that enjoys listening to music, watching movies, traveling, and experiencing new adventures!
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Past cruises
October 2023 - 11 Night Canada & New England (New York Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
May 2023 - 7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
May 2023: MSC Meraviglia
Enjoyed a relaxing cruise onboard the MSC Meraviglia.
April 2023 - 7 nights on MSC Seascape
December 2022 - 1 nights on MSC Seascape
September 2022 - 7 Night Alaskas Glorious Glaciers (Seattle Roundtrip) Cruise on Quantum of the Seas
Alaska 2022: Quantum of the Seas
Overall enjoyed our cruise. However, we will choose another cruise line next time we decide to go to Alaska.
June 2022 - 7 nights on MSC Seashore
Great Cruise, Improvements in Brand
Overall a safe and enjoyable vacation experience.
March 2022 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Seashore
Beautiful Ship. Amazing Crew.
We throughly enjoyed our vacation! There were a few issues, logistically speaking, but we didn’t allow it to ruin our vacation.
November 2021 - 2 Night Miami Cruise on MSC Seashore
August 2021 - 4 nights on MSC Meraviglia
November 2019 - 3 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
October 2019 - 10 Night Canada & New England (New York Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
February 2019 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Seaside
May 2018 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Seaside
MSC Seaside: May 2018
MSC Cruises is our preferred cruise line but even our team experiences bad experiences. However, we allow time to reflect on those experiences to see if it genuinely effected us as travelers. We've been on many cruises with experience in all major brands - if you're looking for a new adventure and something safe and enjoyable we recommend MSC Cruises.
September 2017 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Divina
This was my third sailing on the Divina. I’m truly going to miss it when it leaves. Besides a few issues like overall food quality and staff motivation/levels we had a great cruise. Still giving it a 5 Star because this cruise line definitely deserved it. Thank you again MSC. Cannot wait for Seaside in 2018!
June 2017 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Divina
Recently returned from the Divina on the June 3 sailing. Again, I had an absolute blast and I was so happy to be back with the brand. Nothing beats the elegance of MSC ships and it's superb customer service experience. The staff did an amazing job on organizing the large groups and tender experience was quick and flawless. My friends that I recommend take the cruise throughly enjoyed their experience and will be cruising with MSC again in the near future. I scheduled a gift exchange with fellow cruisers and it was fun to do and I look forward to doing this again on my September sailing. The only cons I had and I've brought to the attention of the staff onboard and through survey was the public bathrooms needed more attention and there needs to be more trash cans around the ship. Food has greatly improved since last year! Thank you MSC & see you in September!
March 2017 - 3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Epic
Probably the most disappointing cruise I've been on. It was a gorgeous ship and had many things to do but the entire layout of the ship lacks organization in my opinion. The staff for the cabins were very attentive but the bar staff seemed to lack this. I also was not a fan of the studio experience. You can hear everything in the hallway and the studio lounge is a pointless experience when the bar is only open for two hours a day. Would I cruise Norwegian again? Yes, just probably not this ship. Do I recommend this ship for a first time cruiser? No.
September 2016 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Liberty of the Seas
Originally reviewed this ship last year during my experience but it was deleted when the app was updated. This ship is beautiful and I loved the promenade. It gave you the feeling of "stretching your legs" and still being on a ship. The food was enjoyable. Had issues with them losing my cruise card at check in and false information on how to get the sticker for beverage package. However, I blew it off and didn't let it effect me. I'd recommend this ship to friends/family. Thanks Royal!
June 2016 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Divina
Originally reviewed this ship in June of last year but with the update it wiped my ratings. I absolutely love this ship. The staff were so accommodating and made the trip even more enjoyable. We met many new people and are looking to travel with them again this June in the Divina. The ship is clean, elegant, and never felt crowded.
July 2008 - July 27, 2008 Cruise on Celebration (RETIRED)
MSC Seaside
Sail date: May 26, 2018
MSC Cruises is our preferred cruise line but even our team experiences bad experiences. However, we allow time to reflect on those experiences to see if it genuinely effected us as travelers. We've been on many cruises with experience in all major brands - if you're looking for a new adventure and something safe and enjoyable we recommend MSC Cruises.
MSC Seashore
Sail date: March 05, 2022
We throughly enjoyed our vacation! There were a few issues, logistically speaking, but we didn’t allow it to ruin our vacation.
MSC Meraviglia
Sail date: May 28, 2023
MSC Seashore
Sail date: June 04, 2022
Great Cruise, Improvements in Brand
Overall a safe and enjoyable vacation experience.
Quantum of the Seas
Sail date: September 19, 2022
Alaska 2022: Quantum of the Seas
Overall enjoyed our cruise. However, we will choose another cruise line next time we decide to go to Alaska.
MSC Divina
Sail date: June 18, 2016
Originally reviewed this ship in June of last year but with the update it wiped my ratings. I absolutely love this ship. The staff were so accommodating and made the trip even more enjoyable. We met many new people and are looking to travel with them again this June in the Divina. The ship is clean, elegant, and never felt crowded.
Norwegian Epic
Sail date: March 08, 2017
Probably the most disappointing cruise I've been on. It was a gorgeous ship and had many things to do but the entire layout of the ship lacks organization in my opinion. The staff for the cabins were very attentive but the bar staff seemed to lack this. I also was not a fan of the studio experience. You can hear everything in the hallway and the studio lounge is a pointless experience when the bar is only open for two hours a day. Would I cruise Norwegian again? Yes, just probably not this ship. Do I recommend this ship for a first time cruiser? No.
Liberty of the Seas
Sail date: September 25, 2016
Originally reviewed this ship last year during my experience but it was deleted when the app was updated. This ship is beautiful and I loved the promenade. It gave you the feeling of "stretching your legs" and still being on a ship. The food was enjoyable. Had issues with them losing my cruise card at check in and false information on how to get the sticker for beverage package. However, I blew it off and didn't let it effect me. I'd recommend this ship to friends/family. Thanks Royal!
MSC Divina
Sail date: September 30, 2017
This was my third sailing on the Divina. I’m truly going to miss it when it leaves. Besides a few issues like overall food quality and staff motivation/levels we had a great cruise. Still giving it a 5 Star because this cruise line definitely deserved it. Thank you again MSC. Cannot wait for Seaside in 2018!
MSC Divina
Sail date: June 03, 2017
Recently returned from the Divina on the June 3 sailing. Again, I had an absolute blast and I was so happy to be back with the brand. Nothing beats the elegance of MSC ships and it's superb customer service experience. The staff did an amazing job on organizing the large groups and tender experience was quick and flawless. My friends that I recommend take the cruise throughly enjoyed their experience and will be cruising with MSC again in the near future. I scheduled a gift exchange with fellow cruisers and it was fun to do and I look forward to doing this again on my September sailing. The only cons I had and I've brought to the attention of the staff onboard and through survey was the public bathrooms needed more attention and there needs to be more trash cans around the ship. Food has greatly improved since last year! Thank you MSC & see you in September!
Cruise tips
Enjoyed our stop at Port Canaveral. Enjoyed a shuttle service offered by MSC to Disney World. Only was able to spend 3-4 hours actually at the park. Not necessarily MSC’s fault because I booked the cruise but I would of liked to see additional time spent here OR swap this port with one at Bermuda.
MSC Meraviglia
Make sure to book your dining package and spa reservations once you get on board. Just because you booked these packages prior to boarding doesn’t mean you have a reserved time. Visit the areas as soon as possible for best chance on getting the times you prefer.
The port is in a odd place and dumps you in a residential area. The city center is about a 30 minute walk and on various walking surfaces. I’d recommend booking a shuttle or taxi through the ship or independently. The city is beautiful and a unique destination. We enjoyed walking around and doing some shopping and dining. Our only complaint is we didn’t have a long visit here. Only 5 hours.
Juneau was absolutely amazing (even in the pouring rain) but we wish we had a longer or overnight visit here. There is so much to see and do. We enjoyed our whale watching excursion booked through Viator.
Thoroughly enjoyed our extra time in Seattle before boarding. Enjoyed a Argos Harbor Cruise, Seattle Space Needle, MOPOP Museum, Seattle Zoo and handful of bars and restaurants.
Quantum of the Seas
Be prepared for changes - shore excursions and/or itinerary changes. Royal Caribbean was a logistical nightmare for someone that likes to plan ahead.
Best of Cayman Excursion was fun and relaxing. We were taken to multiple stops along the way such as the Rum Store, Governor’s Residence, Town of Hell and more. Clean transportation and driver was friendly. Unfortunately, the only negative experience we had was too many excursions at one time trying to visit each stop made it hard to enjoy fully. Felt rushed sometimes.
River Tubing Safari Excursion was very enjoyable! Water and scenic area was beautiful! No complaints!
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas
Beautiful as always. No complaints. Enjoyed our amazing cabana.
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Was nervous about this port but I actually loved it! The new port is beautiful.
MSC Seashore
Be open minded. This isn’t your typical American cruise line. It’s culturally diverse.
Island still had some damage from the hurricane but they have recovered very quickly! We enjoyed our excursion on Golden Eagle Catamaran and highly recommend this excursion when you're here. Water was very "foggy" still from sand being blown around from the storm but overall still great excursion!
No complaints! Love Puerto Rico.
MSC Seaside
Don't believe the negative feedback you see from reviews. The reviews are a poor representation of MSC Cruises and I'd recommend anyone to experience this brand. Are people rude? Depends if you're open minded to other cultures. What American's might consider rude is "normal" life in their culture. Lastly, if you like to cruise with only American's then stay with Carnival but if you like to learn about many cultures within 7 days then I'd highly recommend MSC.
Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas
The island is a decent place to enjoy some sun and stretch your legs from the ship. The first thing you see coming around the bend on the tender is shipping containers and crew back areas. The whole look could be corrected with some trees/shrubs. Many people on the tender were discussing this. Once you "land" at the port you're greeted by friendly faces and a clean entry way. You could tell it was an older island from its design and entire layout. The buffet was probably the BEST meal I had during my cruise. It had a wide variety and thoroughly enjoyed it. They need additional liquor buildings because the only one we saw was swamped and had long lines all day. My review isn't to scare anyone away from the island but to give an honest opinion. My opinion. I'd recommend people to experience this island.
Jeep & Snorkel Excursions was not what we expected and almost walked away from the excursion. If you’re group isn’t in 4 you will most likely be split up. Our group was which wasn’t mentioned in the description. So our experience wasn’t what we expected. The food was the best part of the excursion. Visited a lighthouse, beach and swamp area. The description said beginners snorkel but that was far from the truth. When we brought these up to the excursions team onboard they were surprised by our comments. Immediately made notes and said they would address these concerns. I personally would steer clear from this excursion. Not worth it.
Still not my favorite port but their getting better since the port experience has improved. We enjoyed some local shops and such without the annoying taxi and tour operators once you step off the ship. Plus the new shade structures on the pier were great!
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