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MSC Grandiosa Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

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Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5
MSC Grandiosa

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 15, 2024

Ship: MSC Grandiosa

Cabin number: GUA

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 5 days ago

Review summary

This trip was a much anticipated experience for us and for some, it was the trip of a lifetime. Some members had never cruised before while others had not travelled internationally. Overall, the cruise experience was good. The food was surprisingly good. There were a LOT of people on the cruise, especially in the buffet dining areas. The cruiseline app had lots of errors and communication to passengers on the ship was less than desirable.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
It was the easiest, most efficient embarkation that I've ever experienced. It only took 10 minutes to complete it and board the ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Overall the food was very good, especially in the main dining rooms and specialty restaurants. We purchased the 4 specialty dining package and enjoyed each. The food at the buffet was good, but the crowds of people were horrendous.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
The onboard activities were ok. We attended a magic show and played bingo. However, most of the time, we entertained ourselves within our group.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
The performers were entertaining, but nothing spectacular.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Most of the service that we received was exemplary.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The Grandiosa is definitely the most beautiful ship that we have sailed on.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Our balcony cabin was surprisingly roomy with plenty of storage.

Ship tip

Don't expect much from the wifi service. There were issues with it throughout the trip.

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5
Barcelona was beautiful. The people were very friendly and the food was outstanding.

La Goulette (Tunis & Carthage), Tunisia

3 out of 5
Lots of great architecture and history. However the merchants were overly aggressive.

Palermo, Sicily

4 out of 5
Our excursion/tour only allowed for us to browse and shop for 30 minutes. We should have ventured out on our own to enjoy more of the city.

Naples, Italy

3 out of 5
Really laid-back and relaxed environment.

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy Did not visit port

It was pouring rain on this day and we decided to stay onboard the ship.

Marseille (Provence), France

5 out of 5
Lots of sights (and hills!). People were friendly and the food was really good.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
The disembarkation was very easy and only took about 20 minutes, included claiming bags.
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