Mixed Review; Some parts great; a few, not so much.
MSC Armonia Cruise Review to Caribbean
Cuba, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Cuba
Sail date: January 01, 2019
Ship: MSC Armonia
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: 8168
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 5 years ago
Review summary
Ship is very well-run, very clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Food is good and the stage shows are outstanding. The ship is heavily Latin-influenced, though, in its music and deck entertainment. I don't blame them, as probably 80% of the passengers are this, and they are just playing to the majority; if you enjoy this music, etc; then you are fine. If you are from the US, just be aware that you are very much in the minority here. Treat this cruise like a visit to a foreign country and you will be fine! By that I mean that the ports ARE all foreign countries, of course, but when you get back on board, it is usually like you are "Back in the States". Here, that is not the case. Bon Voyage!Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Starlight Disco
A couple of nights he played some old disco music and that was great. Loved the Silent Night also -- terrific concept!
Moulin Rouge Piano Bar
Excellent pianist and he never takes a break!
Marco Polo Restaurant
Wait staff nice and friendly and food selections good!
La Brasserie Cafeteria
Food selection and quality excellent. Frequent breakdown of drink machines, though.
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
La Fenice Theatre
Performers were top-notch and obviously well-choreographed. Lots of talent here!
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
About 80-85% of the passengers do not speak, or speak very little, English. Socially, you feel like a bit of an outcast. Certainly not the fault of anyone on the ship - -they are all very nice - - but culturally, it is very different than being on a Carnival/Royal/Norwegian ship.