Not what I expected

MSC Fantasia Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 18

Overall rating:

2.5 out of 5
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MSC Fantasia

Mediterranean from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Sail date: May 07, 2024

Ship: MSC Fantasia

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9165

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 months ago

Review summary

The cruise lines no longer give tissues in rooms nor do they have wash cloths for shower. ALSO no where does it state to go on land in ports that YOU have to pay for the bus to take you into a town, you have no choice its charged to your room unless you don't go. Also every port more people are added and some leave, I have never heard of this before.The staff was not friendly, could be due to the fact no one really speaks english. Some of the bartenders don't know how to make some drinks which are very popular in the states. I may be spoiled by the way cruise lines run in the states,but I don't think I would ever take another Med cruise again. The ports you also visit are not what you would think or expect, so to me that was a big dissapointment.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Children's Programs

I have no children

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
It was a typical balcony stateroom.

Ship tip

Be prepared to pay for transportation to ports.

Ports of call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

3 out of 5

GENOA (PORTOFINO), ITALY

2 out of 5

Marseille (Provence), France

2 out of 5

Tarragona, Spain

2 out of 5

Valencia, Spain

2 out of 5

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

2 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
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9 Comments

OldHoncho     4 months ago

I'm amazed at the low port ratings. This person should have gone to the Caribbean and spent time at Senior Frogs or its equivalent.

Dumfy75     5 months ago

Our cruises in the Med have been wonderful, shame you couldn’t find anything on or off the ship to enjoy.

javawoody     5 months ago

Appreciate the post

IzzyW     5 months ago

Please just stay in the US

HeavySeas     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

cruising2004     5 months ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

Gwbigdog     5 months ago

Oops 😬 sorry thanks

outtaplace     5 months ago

Amazing, you go to europe for a europian cruise on a italian cruiseline but want it to be like it is in america. Just blows my mind

Skooby     5 months ago

This is normal for MSC. It's an Italian cruise line. Wash cloths aren't a thing in Europe. Think about it....do you want to use a rag that someone had up their bum and wipe your face with it?🤢 You can ask for tissues. Most of their ships have them in storage. Yes, stick with the USA if you like USA cruise lines.