Overall 10/10. Nothing that would turn me away from MSC or the Magnifica based on this sailing. Great weekend getaway and wonderful crew. Wish all of them were going to be onboard in April. The massage was to die for!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Quick and easy! No line for our 11:30 arrival, we were on the ship and at the buffet by 11:45
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Food was good. There were a few things that I felt needed a little more spice or could've been warmer (specifically the burger at Ocean Cay) but as always my go to "treat", the pizza, was the best!
The carne asada on Caribbean night I had high expectations for having had it in yacht club at Ocean Cay previously, I was thrilled that it was actually even better.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Pleasantly surprised with how nice every single crew member was. I don't know if I've been on any cruise line/cruise (31) that I can say this prior to now. You could see the fun that they all have with one another and it definitely passes on to the passengers for a more enjoyable experience.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Reminded me a lot of Divina. Never saw a mess of food/drinks left on tables in the buffet area or by the pool. Hallways seemed to be cleared quickly of plates that passengers put out. Our cabin was always clean and refreshed. Having the twice a day service still is wonderful compared to other cruise lines.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Clean, great location, large balcony
Ship tip
Every cruise line is different, all have their quirks. Treat the crew with respect, acknowledge their work and if something doesn't live up to your expectations POLITELY let someone know. Great "older" ship. Looking forward to sailing her again in April.
My first time experiencing the island not in yacht club. My only complaint is the food wasn't warm...at all. Drinks were good. Shops are fun to check out on a rainy and cloudy day.
Last visit here (that I got off the ship) was 4 years ago to the day. Shocked at how much it has cleaned up but more shocked at how crazy expensive it has gotten. If you are making any purchases, always negotiate!
We walked off. From the time of the announcement (we left our cabin) till the time we were clearing customs may have been 5 minutes at most. The was the quickest and easiest disembarkation I've ever experienced.
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