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Item: MSC Meraviglia
Rating: 5
Author: DianneOrwig

MSC Meraviglia Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

DianneOrwig

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 125

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 03, 2022

Ship: MSC Meraviglia

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 14116

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

After 20+ cruises, MSC has quickly become our favorite line. The ships and crew are top-notch and the value can't be beat. Compared to our second favorite cruise line, Celebrity, we get the same service, ship, and itinerary (with very few exceptions) for almost 1/2 the cost. That's a win-win in my book!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Embarkation was smooth and easy. Even with the re-testing at port, we were on the ship in under 30 minutes.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was fantastic. We ate at Hola! twice we enjoyed it so much. Please be sure to say "Hi" to Caesar when you go there. He was fantastic. Sushi was also excellent and service was spectacular throughout the ship.

Hola! Tacos & Cantina

5 out of 5

We ate at Hola! twice we enjoyed it so much. Please be sure to say "Hi" to Caesar when you go there. He was fantastic.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We watched more than participated (from the Sky Lounge the view of the pool deck is perfect!) The crew did such an amazing job with the White Party and other events, especially considering the low capacity (there were 980 on this sailing!) it is not an easy task to keep a small crowd pumped up and dancing, but they did it very well!

Entertainment

We did not watch any shows. Just chilled out, toured the beautiful ship, and stuck to the Sky Lounge (so relaxing and fun crew there) and the Horizon Bar.

Children's Programs

No children on our sailing, but we passed this area going to Horizon Bar and they staff was always friendly and engaging.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our favorite treats came from the Sky Lounge (our absolutely favorite place on the ship, only second to the Horizon Bar.) Be sure to order your drinks from Isaiah at Horizon. BEST bartender on Meriviglia. Anthony in the Sky Lounge was also excellent. I could write a book.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

The Meraviglia has jumped to the top of my list of most beautiful ships I have sailed out of 20+ cruises. You just have to experience it to believe it. From the huge digital panel in the Galleria that changes every hour, to the Cinderella Swarovski crystal staircases, it's just the most gorgeous ship on the ocean!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

This cabin was in the most perfect spot - close to both the Panoramic elevator and 10 steps from the main bank of elevators. One deck up and you are minutes away from the buffet, Sky Lounge, Atmosphere pool and bar, and Horizon bar is not much farther. JUST perfect and very quiet considering it is just under a common area...14116 is under an area that is rarely used so it is very quiet.

Ship tip

Do a "pub crawl" when you first board. We took the time to walk deck by deck, forward to aft, and along the way found our favorite bartender and quiet spot to chill. This made it so much easier to navigate and learn the ship. Do it at the beginning of every cruise and you will know your way around the ship almost instantly!

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas Did not visit port

We stayed on the ship at this port.

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Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

5 out of 5

The island is really coming around. Flowers are blooming, staff was friendly and helpful and the Wave Runner excursion still appears to be the most popular and fun excursion on the island. Well try that next time around!

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Very organized, fast and easy. With the new face recognition you don't even have to have your passport out and ready. Love that!

Traveler Photos

We also enjoyed the hot chocolate at Jean Phillips. Absolutely must have some!

Our favorite hang out on the ship, the beautiful Sky Lounge. Great view and amazing drinks and tapas!

Huge digital panel in the Galleria Deck 6 and 7

8 Comments

Rondamania 2 years ago

Thanks for the review. I feel the same way about MSC Meraviglia. I enjoy Celebrity and appreciate their promotion of more women to captain and other high positions. MSC dazzles the senses and is a true bargain for solo travelers who appreciate quality. Hope you have many more enjoyable MSC cruises.

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izrgreen 2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thank you for the update

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PiratesWorld 2 years ago

Thanks for the info

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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CruzeFan 2 years ago

Thanks for the review. I was on Meraviglia last month and agree with your comments. The nicest ship I have been on in 20 cruises. Great food, service and entertainment. Cost was much less than other lines. I’m not sure why many give it bad reviews.

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cruising2004 2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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