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MSC Magnifica Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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MSC Magnifica

3 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 03, 2024

Ship: MSC Magnifica

Cabin number: 9003

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 14 days ago

Review summary

MSC is best in the business in not gouging single travelers with an egregious solo supplement. I still think it's terrible that there is any, but at least MSC distinguishes in this area by not charging double.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Wow, what a breeze. Walked in, checked in, walked onto the boat. Less than fifteen minutes. And my room was ready.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
The buffet is awesome. Especially the 'ethnic' and 'daily specials' areas. Everyone comments on the pizza. It's good. Pastas are very good, great sauces. Cheese bread is incredible. Everything is so clean. Sit-down complimentary dining room is not worth the time. The service is astoundingly slow. An hour and a half for appetizer and entree. I didn't even stay for a dessert. I didn't try the specialty dining option.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Hot tubs were hot. Pool was clean. Deck chairs aplenty.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Best cruise director in the business

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone on MSC is always smiling and helpful and happy.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Don't know why cabin number is self-populated, but it's also wrong.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5
Embarkation, Disembarkation.

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5
Such a great city to walk around in for the day. Hemingway House, lighthouse, beaches, shops, restaurants. Key Lime Pie!

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5
What a pit. Horrible town. Just a tourist trap of crappy souvenir shops. Cruise ships will never stop coming here, becuase of it's perfect distance from Miami/FLL, but it's not even worth getting off the ship. Stay and enjoy ship amenities while others discover how bad it really is.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
MSC has expedited disembark if you carry your own luggage and are pre-paide on credit card. You basically walk off the ship in minutes. Amazing.
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