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MSC Bellissima Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 8
Helpful Votes: 75

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
MSC Bellissima

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 06, 2019

Ship: MSC Bellissima

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Was our first cruise with MSC, possibly last. We found RCI to be much more on a personal level, their staff are full of fun and the food choice is plentiful.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very quick and friendly

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
First time with MSC, food not varied enough. Poor selection compared to RCI :(

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Had fun with a pre-cruise bought fun pass playing bowls, F1 simulator etc

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Only show we saw was cirque de soleil, again booked pre-cruise, was excellent! Performers were amazing as was the atmosphere in the carousel lounge :)

Children's Programs

No children with us

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Most staff we encountered were quite rude and not smiley at all, especially in the buffet :(

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Absolutely stunning ship, superclean! Always cleaning going on...

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Great size for two of us, very comfortable, great sleep. Always kept clean

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5
Spent a couple of nights here pre-cruise. Went to Parc Guell and La Sagrada Familia, fab!

Marseille (Provence), France

4 out of 5
Did MSC excursion to Notre Dam de la Garde church.

Genoa, Italy

5 out of 5
Did MSC boat trip to Portofino which is stunning!

Naples, Italy

5 out of 5
Didn't do an excursion here as we've been a few times before. Previously went to Pompeii and climbed Vesuvius

Messina, Sicily

5 out of 5
Did MSC excursion to Taormina which we enjoyed.

Valletta, Malta

5 out of 5
No excursion here, just wandered off ship into middle of town.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Took our own cases off as we had an early airport transfer, easy transition
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