The room attendant was very attentive and great to talk to. I did not enjoy the food at the buffet. I appreciated the availability of the buffet hours but the food did not have much flavor and seemed to be geared more towards American food.

Item: MSC Magnifica
Rating: 3.4
Author: hama7824

MSC Magnifica Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

hama7824

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 20, 2023

Ship: MSC Magnifica

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11214

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

Overall, I was not as satisfied as I thought I would be with it being my first cruise. I will look for other higher class MSC cruises in the future but hesitant to rebook at the moment. I appreciate all the hard work from the employees. I wish the food tastes better and the top deck was nicer.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Embarkation was very smooth and efficient.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The one time we attended the specialty restaurants, it seemed like the same food as the buffet.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

I used the fitness center and I loved that the ship had a sauna.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

I didn't take any children.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The servers were all great and the hosts and bartenders. They were all attentive and hard working.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

I liked the room set up but was not a fan of the top deck on the ship. Room was clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

The size wasn't bad. But if you are sharing a room with a woman, then it may be a little tight space.

Ship tip

Carry a fanny pack. Make sure to watch a sunrise. It is a different experience than the sunset.

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

2 out of 5

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

2 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Extremely smooth disembarkation

5 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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koulikani 11 months ago

As someone who has cruised on multiple cruise lines, each of them has their good and bad qualities. In my experience, the short 3/4 day cruises aren't as "enjoyable" because of the quick turnovers. The food never seems as good and the crowds are definitely different (a lot to do with pricing and people not having time for longer). After my 1st MSC in 2018, I said I'd never cruise MSC again. Since December 2022, I've been on 4 MSC and have another 3 booked. Also did 2 RCL this year and felt that they had changed a lot since pre-Covid. They all have their "waves" of good and bad. Don't be afraid to try another ship or cruise line. Thank you for your review!

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Gwbigdog 11 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 11 months ago

Hopefully your next cruise will be better. Maybe try a different cruise line.

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cruising2004 11 months ago

Sorry you did not have the best first cruise experience. Hope your next cruise will be more to your liking.

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Other reviews of this sailing

Not good at all, would never recommend MSC or travel on this cruise line again