In spite of the Coronavirus threat, it was incredible!

MSC Meraviglia Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 83

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
MSC Meraviglia

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 08, 2020

Ship: MSC Meraviglia

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 16019

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

This was an outstanding cruise and our 7th week in Yacht Club. The food is outstanding, the lounge is incredible and the warmth from the service people exceptional. We do not have a complaint at all.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Being in the Yacht Club, made the experience excellent.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We only visited the buffet once, and went directly to the pizza which was delicious. We arrived prior to it opening to guarantee fresh and newly made pizza. It did not disappoint and the sauce was excellent, the crust thin and crisp, making for a delicious pizza.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
We stayed in the Yacht club so we limited our activities because of the Coronavirus situation. At our pool area we were able to distance our selves from guests, and still experience the beautiful area with excellent bar service and treats. The food in this area was outstanding! Enjoying freshly made pasta, salad bar, and delicious choices such as lamb chops!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
We did go to the shows ever night and had our personal favorites. It was wonderful not to have to arrive 45 minutes before showtime to get a seat as other cruise lines, and having 3 shows per night and needing reservation was the perfect combination to a great experience. The Cruise Director (the American from Utah) was the best I have ever seen. His sense of humor was terrific. The dancers were outstanding, you could feel their enthusiasm in every show.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
We have always experienced great service on all cruise lines, but the exceptional service in the Yacht Club, is why we keep coming back. What ever we asked for we received, but we are not demanding at all, so honestly we are easy to please.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
This is a gorgeous ship!! We always felt the ship’s cleanliness was perfect, and did not feel the threat of spreading the Coronavirus.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Perfect! King size bed, with lots of room to walk around. Large wall mounted tv, good amount of storage, excellent bathroom with walk in shower with over sized shower head and hand spray nozzle as well. The only small area was the closet and slightly annoying you had to close the doors in order to walk by that area.

Ship tip

Take the advantage of the speciality dining package. $138.00 per person for 4 restaurants. Experience the Yacht Club!

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5
Did not do excursions. The parking is not directly opposite from the ship, but not unusually far.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5
Took a taxi to Hell. The people very friendly. Did find some beautiful hand carved items.

George Town, Grand Cayman

4 out of 5
Did not do an excursion. Walked around, very clean.

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5
No excursions. We have been to the Carribean over 20 times- and so now we just enjoy the atmosphere. Found some unique items to buy.

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Best private island! Again in yacht I. Club a whole different experience. The restaurant/bar on the beach was outstanding. Great meals, lobster roll, skirt steak and flan!!

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico Did not visit port

Not on itinerary

Belize City, Belize Did not visit port

Not on itinerary

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras Did not visit port

Not on itinerary

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Perfect- off quickly with lots of posters available. Breezed thru customs
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2 Comments

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

So glad you enjoyed.

eagletwo    4 years ago

We were in the Yacht Club during this time. Great experience! Would book YC again. Great service, food value.

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