we didn't do how we normally cruise

Item: MSC Meraviglia
Rating: 3.6
Author: CruisedudeNY65

MSC Meraviglia Cruise Review

CruisedudeNY65

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 68

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

8 Night Florida & Bahamas (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 10, 2023

Ship: MSC Meraviglia

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 16014

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Did the yacht club and a great value compared to other lines. The perks are awesome and we took advantage of a lot of them. We didn't did any shows. Didn't really explore the ship. We stayed mainly in the yacht club and didn't do much outside of it. We relaxed and took advantage of the yacht club areas. On and off the ship quick. Stocked fridge with beer we asked for. Soda, bottled water, chips all included plus a bottle of our choice of liquor. Enjoyed it so much we booked the same cabin for next year. price was about what a club balcony on ncl would be with more space and perks.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Hectic with traffic

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Didn't really do any

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

More space than a avg sized cabin. Queen bed. I would prefer a king. Decent sofa for 2. Nice size tv and bigger shower. Bigger than avg sized balcony with 2 chairs and small table

Ship tip

First time msc and first time yacht club and would definitely recommend it.

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Ports of call

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Beautiful. Water was great to go into. Enjoyed the lighthouse light show

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Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Was pleasantly surprised at the renovated port. Wasn't completed yet but it's a nice improvement and look forward to seeing it when completed. We just walked around the port

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Miami, Florida

3 out of 5

Unfortunately was melt your soul hot and humid. Took a cab to south beach and walked around the art deco area

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Brooklyn, New York

3 out of 5

To me it's the terminal and not a port of call

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Again, traffic makes it hectic trying to get a cab.

7 Comments

Skooby 1 year ago

@cruisedudeny65 Thank you for answering my question. I was just curious 🤔. Makes lots of sense due to your location. I don't live in the USA so I travel wherever. I did this recent cruise to maintain diamond status only. Happy cruising.

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CruisedudeNY65 1 year ago

Skooby, I live and choose to cruise from the nyc area. I don't have the worry of where I'm gonna park or if my luggage is over weight as well as if I have a flight delay. Yes, there are many great cruises around the world and maybe some day I will go on 1, so the cruises from my area that are round trip are either Bahamas, Bermuda, New England and Canada or the Caribbean so I go on the same cruises to cruise. Not because I haven't been to a particular place. I have 3 ports near me and the convenience of it outweighs flying all over the world to go on a cruise. To each their own and many fly to my area for a cruise.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your experience.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 1 year ago

Appreciate the yacht club information

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise experience.

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Skooby 1 year ago

Good you were in the the Yacht Club! But my question for you and even the previous cruiser who left a recent review on this board. How can you guys repeatedly do the same cruise to the Bahamas time and time again? There's just so many other worthwhile destinations around the world. I don't get it, probably because I hate every port on that route 😀 with the exception of Bermuda. If I "had' to go I would only get off when it hit Bermuda regardless if I was in the yacht club or not.

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Other reviews of this sailing

This cruise line needs to their staff in order. The service was awful to say the least. The food was salty, warm juice was served with no ice. The lunch and breakfast settings were terrible. I received coffee with cream that curdled.

Fantastic Cruise

Meraviglia the Best!