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Item: MSC Meraviglia
Rating: 4.6
Author: carpediemcat5

MSC Meraviglia Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

carpediemcat5

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 19

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

Verified Review

8 Night Florida & Bahamas (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 13, 2023

Ship: MSC Meraviglia

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12228

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

An overall very enjoyable trip. Cabin, bars and overall layout of the ship was well thought out and I would sail with MSC again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Embarkation was a little chaotic but not awful. Disembarkation was awful with the terminal staff repeatedly yelling at everyone to move forward when there was no space to do so.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The main dining room was nice; however, out table was basically out on the edge near the main entrance. We enjoyed the buffet for most meals. The drinks were excellent. Staff was attentive.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Pools were very nice but overcrowded. On the last windy day we were able to get in the Horizon pool.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The Entertainment was excellent. The cruise director, Matias, and activities director Graham worked very hard along with the staff performers. The piano players in the Sky Lounge were a nice treat.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our servers Joseph Balisi and Akash Verma were nice hosts in the main dining room. Our cabin attendent, Budiana, was extremely nice and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Favorite areas: Sky Lounge, Champagne bar and the irish style pub (Brass Anchor).

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We really loved the space. They do lock the fridge at noon the day before departure which I was not happy with. I'd rather they just not put anything for sale in there.

Ports of call

Brooklyn, New York

3 out of 5

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

2 out of 5

Very unpleasant. They whip you through like cattle screaming at everyone the whole way. We were told to keep moving to areas where there was no space to move. Need more organization.