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MSC Bellissima Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 8
Helpful Votes: 86

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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2 Comments

RP82     1 month ago

The buffet food is usually what people complain about in their reviews, and with good reason too. The buffet can be extremely limited in selection. I'm seriously considering if I decide to cruise again with MSC is to try the Yacht club. Anyway I'm glad it wasn't a totally disappointing cruise. Thank you for your review.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.