Great Cruise on a smaller ship

Item: MSC Armonia
Rating: 4.7
Author: DeaconJim

MSC Armonia Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

DeaconJim

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 41

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 20, 2020

Ship: MSC Armonia

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 9219

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

The wife and I are frequent cruisers having been on 25 previous ships in both the Carribian and in Europe. I was concerned before the cruise that the smaller, older ship might not live up to our expectations. This Armonia Cruise was excellent. Of course the staff was the reason. Dinning in the Marco Pollo and the Turf & Surf was delightful. It is a friendly cruise. The cabins were adequate but the Cabin Steward was the best. I highly recommend this Western Cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

I am handicapped; the help made the Embarkation easy and quick

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

There were many best experiences, but I guess I would name the Marco Polo the most enjoyable.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Buffet was often crowded but food was worth the extra time

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Loved the dancers and the singing

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Cabin service was excellent. Steward Reggie made this cruise enjoyable

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Older ship, but was clean and over all experience very good

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Having cruised 25 past cruises on various ship, this was very equal to the best

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Most were repeat visits, but enjoyable

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George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

Visit the Mayan ruins, recommend this excursion.

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Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Evening parade and light show fun.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Not my favorite, but the staff help was great

4 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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SoGlad2Cruise 4 years ago

MrMrsE, no they won't allow beverages of any kind to be brought on board, sorry.

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MrMrsE 4 years ago

We are sailing in the Armonia in the 24th. We have never cruise with MSC. Can you tell me if we are allowed to bring our own bottled water, sodas and wine on board? Would love to know any other tips you may have. Thanks in advance.

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mrsTAM 4 years ago

The Armonia is one of our favorite ships! Glad you enjoyed her too!

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Other reviews of this sailing

Had a wonderful time. Entertainment crew was excellent. Food was not great but ok. Room was spacious compared to others. Loved the smaller ship.

7 nights on msc Armonia

Western Cruise