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MSC Meraviglia Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

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Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

Verified Review

3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 02, 2023

Ship: MSC Meraviglia

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11253

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Bars - HORRIBLE. Every bar that was open would have a 20 minute wait. Bars during the entertainment (ie Trivias) were ALWAYS closed down - this doesn't make one bit of sense except MSC is trying to save money on drinks!!! Paying for shows - RIDICULOUS, this is a crock of crap! That is why we go on a cruiseship - to have entertainment and things to do at our fingertips! And our 3 night cruise was over 900 with the drink pkg! EXPENSIVE for what we got! Luckily having family there - we had a good time. We all though the food was pretty darn good! We won't pay for the extra restaurants. Also, it wasn't clear what bars accepted the drink plus pkg. Finally, 3 couples all family scheduled dinner for 6:15 and they did not seat us all together. They did work it out but at a different time - but this is also a lack of organization by MSC and .

Embarkation

4 out of 5

lines but moved fairly quickly. Within about 30-40 minutes we had a room key.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Buffets excellent, main courses very delicious. French onion soup was horrible - this should be the easiest dish on the menu.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

No organization. Trivia was crowded, not enough seating and no competition. It was like reading off 12 questions and then answering them after. Not fun at all. Also name that tune - bad.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

1 show free. If you wanted others - you had to pay. COVID is OVER, stop trying to get reimbursed for being closed down at the expense of customers!!!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Service and staff likely overworked but very accomodating.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

VERY CLEAN SHIP! This was really well done!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Great bed, room always tidy by cleaning team - thank you!!