1st time on MSC, wonderful!

Item: MSC Magnifica
Rating: 4.4
Author: dsorel

MSC Magnifica Cruise Review

dsorel

Contributor Level: First Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 13

Helpful Votes: 170

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

3 Night Florida & The Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 29, 2024

Ship: MSC Magnifica

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 10007

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 7 months ago

Review summary

After reading some negativ comments about MSC, I was a bit worry. Honnestly, MSC did a very good job! Ships was clean, staff were great, the shows were great and I really like the food. I found their food beeing more healthy than on other north american based cruise lines. They prepare some little food dishes which were quite good too. I'll do another MSC cruise or sure.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

I got to the port by 11am and by 11:10 am I was onboard! Fastest boarding ever!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

I really like the fact that the non alcoolic beverage package included specialty coffee, fresh juices, big bottles of water that we can bring on to our cabin. Worth the price. Even regular coffee was good! MDR food was better than expected and good same for the buffet. Lots of healthy options.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Not into trivia or bingo. Gym was good and the spa looks great!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

3 different big shows in the theatre on a 3 day cruise. Well done MSC! I really enjoyed the circus show.Don't miss it! Also, Legends of the Rock was also good. The musicians in different venues were also very talented. Don't miss the sound and lights show on Ocean Cay at sunset.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Excellent staff and ready to help.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

On all 20 different ships I've been on, this one had to more lounges and bars. 13 bars and lounges if I remember. The lounges are also huge! Never seen such big lounges. So lots of space for everyone. Never felt cramped. A bit dissapointed with the casino, kind of small. But, I did win😃. Very big buffet. Less crowded towards the back...Great pool deck. Ship was always clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

At the very back of deck 13, there is an outdoor patio if you want to sit and eat your buffet food.

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Ports of call

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

5 out of 5

This is the BEST private island I've been! (I've been to coco cay, great styrrup and halfmoon cay).For those who love swimming, the beach closest to the ship dock is beautiful and you have free umbrellas and chairs! But the very best one was the lagoon beach located 10 min walk to the ship. The water was pristine and wow! This is also where the outdoor buffet is located. Also, don't miss the lighthouse bar next to the ship.Great views and your beverage package works there. Finally, most people didn't know but there is a sound and light show at around sunset! Dont'miss it!

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Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

I was scheduled for a 8:50 am departure, got in line a few minutes before and I was off in less then 10 min.

Traveler Photos

Cabin 10007 here. For the price paid, this interior cabin was great and quiet! Loved it.

Start of sound and light show, Ocean Cay

15 Comments

outtoseapatty 7 months ago

Glad you enjoyed the cruise! We Love MSC .. going on Magnifica in November! So I'm glad fir good reviews!

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SRAlbritton 7 months ago

Went on the Divina (14 days) in 2020, enjoyed it. Will be going for 3 days on the Magnifica in June. Thans for the feedback, glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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cpd407 7 months ago

I agree we have been on 2 MSC cruises in the past 8 months and leaving on another in 16 days.. MSC does do a really good job. For a weekend cruise we spent 700.00 for a balcony room. For 3 nights hotel stay, food and entertainment you can't get that no where ease. But anyways, so glad you enjoyed your cruise.. Thanks for sharing!!!

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Gwbigdog 7 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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AuntPinkie 7 months ago

Appreciate your feedback. Congratulations on your casino win. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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ZATHROS 7 months ago

Thanks for sharing.

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karlgrgurich 7 months ago

So glad you had a great time

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Skooby 7 months ago

Wow! Nice of you to report back. Thanks for the photos too.

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javawoody 7 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise

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javawoody 7 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise

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bndfromaz 7 months ago

So glad you enjoyed your cruise. Thank you for all the information.

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lsbs 7 months ago

Glad that you enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.

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HeavySeas 7 months ago

Awesome.....thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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cruising2004 7 months ago

Thank you for your detailed review. So glad you had a wonderful time!

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Lounray 7 months ago

Thanks for sharing.

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