Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise Reviews

Fantastic new ship great food amazing on board activities.great staff never felt to busy enjoyed the ice show

Generally a very pleasant first ever cruise. Due to the cleanliness and ambience of the ship and excellent service from all staff I would cruise again with MSC.

I. Miss.It. Total post cruise depression right now.

I would do this cruise every year if I could afford it! The food, staff and entertainment was a "10". This is a must, if you want to see Europe in an affordable fashion. It all started with our wonderful travel consultant, Connor Cross. He left no stone unturned. Connor Cross | Travel Consultant/World Travel Holdings | (617) 424-7990 (ext. 38426) | ccross@wth.com I joined my parents late and he worked so hard to get me on their "sold out" cruise. We just experienced a TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

We had an amazing experience for our first cruise and will definitely do another one. Very impressed by all the on board activities, restaurants and the friendly attitudes of the staff!

The itinerary was quite exhausting. We would have enjoyed an extra sea day before disembarking just to relax a bit. We loved most of the ports but Cagliari wasn't the greatest. We were a group of four cruising together and did the previous cruise to the Canaries just before this one and actually enjoyed that itinerary more. The ship itself cannot be faulted in any way and the staff members are an asset to NCL. We'll definitely be back on a NCL cruise in the future!

This cruise was a small experiment, a first time cruise with our 2yo son. The first night we had much wind and rain, but we all hat no problems with the waves.

The best and an awesome cruise ever, won't forget the entertainment crew we met in this cruise,travelled a lot , cruise twice a year but how the crew treated passengers like their own family, inside and outside the ship. They're awesome people. Activities was a blast!!!

We had the most wonderful experience by going on this ship! We have through the years been on MANY overseas trips but this was by far the most exciting and rewarding. We would love to go on another cruise next year God willing!

Loved the cruise - wish for more variety in buffet of deck 10 but enjoyed the restaurant when we had time for it. Coffee was not always available! Add iced tea to menu! Shows were great and the staff was always polite and helpful.

Great experience, different from a traditional Caribbean cruise nevertheless just as enjoyable once you make the adjustment for culture and climate. The downside to this cruise was that we experienced a lot of cold and rainy weather. This is not a complaint, as a matter of fact expected, late winter, almost spring. Normally would't have cruised but this was a birthday cruise.

Um pouco mais de junk food e macarrão a bolonhesa, mais tempo nos melhores lugares permitindo assim que o hóspede fique mais tempo aproveitando as atividades do navio. cameras de segurança filmando as atividdes adolescentes e das crianças para que os pais e responsaveis pudessem acompanhar de dentro da cabine.

Viking hasn't been in the ocean cruise business for very long, and clearly has some issues to work out. While their ship is very nice, unfortunately some of the chosen ports of call cheapen the brand. But it is our experience with customer service that has sealed for us that we will not travel with Viking again.

nice ship , love the Egde bar, main restaurants are very good also the crew, Cabin is not okay

While we were pleasantly surprised with our dining experience and some special superstars within the staff, by the end of our cruise we did not feel that this cruise was superior to the ones offered on other lines. Our suite was the biggest disappointment with all of the troubles with the jacuzzi and sewage backflow which was unexpected on a newer ship and upgraded cabin. Overall, we felt that MSC was trying to cram as many people as it could onto a large ship to maximize profits. Many of the activities on board are scheduled while the ship is docked and excursions underway. Rushing the staff during dinner in order to catch an evening show ruined the dining experience, and if the show is sub-par, is a crummy way to end the day. The excursion choices at each port need to be expanded and improved. We saw a lot more unique places on foot that were not available in any of the packages.

It was a great experience. We love it! Everything was very well organised.

With 15 cruises under my belt, I think I have formed a sufficient opinion to know that I like it and not a cruise. It's the third time I'm sailing with MSC Cruises. MSC Fantasia in 2011, MSC Preziosa in 2013 and this one that concerns us in 2017 in MSC Meraviglia. The ship is beautiful. It has the characteristic elegance of MSC Cruises ships. However, there are some aspects that I do not quite understand where so many millions of dollars have been spent. However I do not explain how with so much space per cabin they dedicate only 90 cm x 90 cm approximately to the toilet access dispenser where it is not possible to keep one door open without disturbing the other.  In the same way, the MSC Áurea Spa, with about 1,100 m2, dedicates a Pool of bubbles of just 5 m x 3 m approximately and a depth of 50 centimeters !. It is impossible to extend the legs if another passenger comes in front. Disappointing.

Much against our judgement we were swayed to try a competitor to Regent Seven Sea Cruises. For us sadly it wasn’t the best decision. What has become apparent is that most cruise lines do the least that they can get away with. Whilst Regent do the most that they possibly can do for their clients. As soon as you book with Regent, they take total charge of your booking. Regent, take all the pain out of booking and travelling. Not only that but their guests receive a lovely leather iPad holder containing all the travelling documents and leather baggage tags as well as being fully briefed on the itinerary, excursions, dining arrangements, Culinary Arts Kitchen Classes, Distinctive Gourmet Tours – you name it. Checking - in is a joy. No lengthy queues! You are streamlined and before you know it you are on board being greeted with a glass of champagne with a superb lunch either at The Pool Grill or the excellent La Veranda. Probably in our opinion the best and consistent Buffet on the open seas. This is a Restaurant not a Café! The suites on board are carefully thought out and the attention to detail is amazing. Sheer luxurious quality and service. Dinning on Regent is an absolute pleasure. The choice is phenomenal with consistent value with its multitude of dining delights. Easy to book through the Concierge Desk with none of this supplement charging or wait listing attitude. Or if you are not in the mood, order Room Service. You can have a gourmet dinner served course-by-course, delivered to the suite to whatever you fancy. And be lazy and watch one of 200+ movies. A factor very much appreciated on Regent is the quality of the Food and Beverage. Excellent wines and spirits served throughout the ship. If it is not there the staff will get it for you. And of course to accompany the selection and type of cuisine. The entertainment and events on board are outstanding. Be it in the theatre, lounge bar or the Casino, guests are never disappointed. The standard of excursions presented by Regent is the highest we have experienced. Well put together and knowledgably presented tours and with none of this pack the buses approach. Always plenty of space on every excursion. On board activity is plentiful with an incomparable Spa and Fitness centre. There is always something going on that guests want to participate in. What really makes Regent head and shoulders above other Cruise Lines is their tremendous staff. From a cleaner to the Captain everyone has a marvellous attitude which inspire the guests on board. There is a spring in their step of sheer enthusiasm, charm and politeness. Secondly, their professionalism and service is second to none. Every staff enjoys their job and it is infectious. That is why we have booked three further cruises with Regent in the next fifteen months.

It was our first cruise and it was great. The boat was clean and well organised. The staff was friendly and mostly speak english despite the comments I've read earlier. We took Brindiamo drink package and I suggest it as well to save some money and enjoy your cruise. The weather was also great and we really enjoyed and relaxed.

All-in-all, we had a great time. Not perfect and could have been a lot better. Bad: MSC App and internet. Never worked, but I was charged a pretty heft sum for a few days. The APP never worked with personal agenda and did not even come up unless you were connected to the internet which rarely worked. I asked for refun and was never told if I would be refunded. The Good: the ship, room (except for no outlets at bed), the ports were amazing. BAD: Rude people everywhere - be prepared to push your way through when gettign of an elevator or in line at the market place buffet.