Great time. Full ship.

MSC Meraviglia Cruise Review

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
MSC Meraviglia

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 19, 2023

Ship: MSC Meraviglia

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Extremely understaffed, if it’s a full ship, expect some wait time at the bar. Fellow cruisers understand this, and we look out for one another. If you’re at the bar and someone has been standing there before you, just let the staff know if they try to serve you first. Kindness goes a long way. The entertainment staff was so much fun, but the paid shows was very underwhelming. I left after 15 minutes. Maybe it just wasn’t my cup of tea, but felt very much like a high school production. Don’t skip the adults only pool on deck 16 which has a lot less traffic and a bar as well. Please do yourself a favor a try the pizza.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very quick embarkation. Got there at exactly 10:00am, even though my boarding time wasn’t until 2:00pm. I was able to check in and wait for the next boarding group. I was on the ship by 11:30am, room ready by 2:00pm

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
I never stepped into the main dining, I either did specialty dining or buffet. The buffet is going to serve the same thing every day but there is so much to choose from you’ll absolutely find something. The pizza is the best pizza at sea. Please do specialty dining. Worth every penny

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Make your reservations early for specialty dining, excursions, bowling, etc. As soon as you get on the ship. Pre book everything for a discount.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

5 out of 5

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Champagne Bar Food Butcher's Cut - Lamb Chops make it surf Yacht Club - Main dining Strawberry cheesecake Yacht Club Mixer - Caviar Yacht Club desert Smallest interior. Treat yourself. Don't do it. Meant for children.
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5 Comments

willwork4cruz    1 year ago

Thank you for the review. Great advice on being polite and waiting your turn. I want to try the pizza again on MSC. I didn't much like it. Too tomato tasting. Maybe it's changed.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

Mmjay    1 year ago

I have never sailed on MSC. Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Thanks for your review.

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