Still trying to process the last 6 nights in the Yacht Club

MSC Meraviglia Cruise Review to Bermuda

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5
MSC Meraviglia

14 Night Bermuda Canada & New England (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 13, 2023

Ship: MSC Meraviglia

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 16008

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

This is gonna be difficult, I am a periodic cruiser, maybe 10-12 cruises over 30 years+. Everything from 4-5 days to 14 days all over the Atlantic. Really really was looking forward to the Yacht Club experience this time around, hoping to recapture the magic of cruising in the 80’s. Well all I can say is that the YC is a nice way to hide from the chaos of a somewhat frustrating run cruise line. We were expecting a wonderful leisurely 6 day cruise to Bermuda to complete a long awaited genealogy trip documenting a family member planted there. Instead we spent 6 days going in circles through crappy weather stopping at some southerly ports that have absolutely no interest to us especially in rainy weather. We only just had boarded when everything went completely sideways, no Bermuda no advance notice, lousy weather which didn’t help either of us from a comfort standpoint, just 6 miserable days with sea sickness, absolutely no appetite, couldn’t tell you much about the food cause we both were too uncomfortable from the rough seas to eat or really go anywhere or do anything! So like I said I haven’t even able to process the last week very well, I feel compelled to let the ownership know something but I can’t even organize my thoughts regarding what the last week has been like. We are just happy to be home right now and will update regarding my attempt to see the managements position.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
The cruise line knows how to get YC folks off the docks

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
It’s a no brainer staying in the yacht club if you like to be left alone and generally like a little space.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Appropriate for a large inside, extremely well kept and neat. The Yacht Club concept apparently isn’t applied evenly throughout the yacht club, not saying the frontline workers aren’t trying, it just seems the enthusiasm varies greatly regarding the various mid level positions.

Ship tip

Check your itinerary BEFORE you board, you may be able to save yourself from a huge disappointment.

Ports of call

Brooklyn, New York

2 out of 5
Seriously, Brooklynn isn’t know for its seaport!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Again, the YC knows how to get you in and out quickly if not a bit hastily, problem is you still have to deal with the folks that just don’t understand decent public behavior.
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