Worst cruise experience

Item: MSC Meraviglia
Rating: 3.4
Author: jojo1224

MSC Meraviglia Cruise Review

jojo1224

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 44

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5

5 Night Bermuda (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 27, 2023

Ship: MSC Meraviglia

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 11220

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

Over run with one very large group of rude,obnoxious passengers who yelled at each other across the ship, in the buffet, in the shows and in all venues. They had to be told to be quiet in the shows because their talking was so disruptive and disrespectful of the performers and other passengers. They pushed into lines and into elevators without letting others in or out. They overtook the buffet and took mounds of food, all the utensils and mugs, sat in the buffet area for hours playing cards and Mah Joong. No teabags after breakfast, others said these people took handfuls of teabags and put them in their bags along with the mugs and incredible amounts of fruit. Very few places on board were without this group yelling across the room. If you could find a quieter spot, the cruise was a lot more enjoyable. I liked my solo cabin, it was comfortable for one and had enough space. I wish there was an outlet nearer to the bed, and I would book it again. I don’t spend a lot of time in the cabin on any cruise. The bathroom was the same as in all my previous MSC cabins. It was clean and the general areas of the ship were clean, except the buffet which had hordes of people. The food was only okay, absolutely no variety on the buffet and in need of seasoning. I enjoyed the entertainment and the activities.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Traveler Photos

9 Comments

JustSmile 5 months ago

Sounds like the same rude passenger from your cruise were also on the cruise I took. Obnoxious people elbowing you to cut in line and camping on the buffet tables for hours leaving you with nowhere to sit for your meal.

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misstnsac 10 months ago

Everyone that cruises is cut from a different cloth, so if you don’t understand people in general, you will not have a good time.😢I refuse to let others ruin my cruises.🚢☺️There is always something to enjoy, if you look for it. Just as there is always something to complain about, if you look for it!🤔 As far as the food, I was thankful that I was always able to find something to eat. Just booked another MSC cruise!!🚢

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CruizinRican717 11 months ago

I’m sorry that an unruly crowd ruined your cruise experience but none of that was the cruise lines fault. Maybe the title of your review should be changed? I love MSC AND MERAVIGLIA! I actually have 2 more cruises booked w them, MAGNIFICA AND SEA SHORE! Can’t wait as I leave in 55 days!

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willwork4cruz 11 months ago

I’ve seen that group of fruit hoarders. Yes they can be rude and somewhat bizarre by our standards. I’m sure a group of us in their cultural setting would display some offensive mannerisms also.

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Skooby 11 months ago

Thanks for the review and feedback. The time I sailed this ship back to back ,was the same group disrupting every area of the ship. They even moved my belongings off a table and took my chair, where I went over and gain control over it again. They were only on the first half of the journey.As far as no outlet besides the bed, I had the same type room and used a simple extension cord to plug up my phone and my fan.

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javawoody 11 months ago

It’s sad to see that a small group of people can be so disrespectful.

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RetiredRay 11 months ago

Reminds me of a certain New York City ethnic group we had on one Hawaii cruise.

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cruising2004 11 months ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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Gwbigdog 11 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us

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