Very disappointing. It was not worth the money spent or points used. Embarkation was horrible. It took 3 hours just to get on board and that was with the Aurea Package. Insulting stares and being yelled at by staff as if we did not belong.

Item: MSC Meraviglia
Rating: 2.4
Author: vickijmoye

MSC Meraviglia Cruise Review to Caribbean

vickijmoye

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

2.4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 02, 2020

Ship: MSC Meraviglia

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 14031

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

This was supposed to be a celebration of my 50th birthday. Besides being with my significant other, the cruise was a epic fail.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Horrible. Too long of a process and didn't even get a lanyard.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Dining room was fine. Food was so-so. Nothing to write home to mom about for sure. Not even the fine dining. Waitress was very rude.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Nothing special

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Very confusing

Children's Programs

no children came with us

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

mostly rude, but there were a few who did not look at us or treat us as if we were out of place. Staff in the spa (2) was observed digging in their nose and just wiping the residue on their clothing. And not washing their hands afterwards.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Ship is beautiful. Layout is awesome.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

It was okay. Nothing special. Same as a regular balcony room on Carnival Ocean View

Ship tip

Please learn to appreciate the customers regardless of their race.

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Always enjoy Miami. I love the culture.

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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

1 out of 5

The package purchased was not what was expected at all. We were dropped of at the beach and told to call a taxi to return to the port.

Thumbs Up 0

Belize City, Belize

2 out of 5

Would have enjoyed the Mayan tour. But we were rushed the whole time.

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Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5

No excursion. Just enjoyed the activity at the port

Thumbs Up 0

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Did not get off the ship

Thumbs Up 1

Disembarkation

1 out of 5

Disorganized however it did not take 3 hours

7 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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bethanyrenea 4 years ago

Ps, Karen, in all my experiences, the staff treat you how you EXACTLY treat them.. maybe your problem with then was you!

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bethanyrenea 4 years ago

Based on your review, not ther kind of person I like to sail with, anyways. Complaining about things no one can control. I've been on 4 with MSC but I'm not too big for my britches thing everyone owes me something just because I'm aurea (we've taken 4 aurea cruises with msc). Stick with your cheap carnival cruise line from now on & you'll fit in just fine. Ps, I'm an American but don't feel entitled so I super enjoy all my cruises. They are what you make of them. It's up to you, karen.

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TheVegasSphere 4 years ago

I strongly suggest you never cruise again, Karen.

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Cruiserike0322 4 years ago

So sorry for your disappointment

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CruzeFan 4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it!

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cruisereckoning 4 years ago

Thanks for the review, have never sailed on MSC.

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