good cruise for beginners

Item: MSC Meraviglia
Rating: 3.9
Author: raydogg123189

MSC Meraviglia Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

raydogg123189

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

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7 Night Florida & Bahamas (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 03, 2024

Ship: MSC Meraviglia

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 13356

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 month ago

Review summary

if you're a frequent cruiser, msc probably isn't for you. good overall bargain for the price but no comparison to any of the other lines minus carnival

Embarkation

2 out of 5

long lines loaded with kids

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

food and drink was good, buffet loaded with kids

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

if you're a frequent cruiser, msc probably isn't for you. good overall bargain for the price but no comparison to any of the other lines minus carnival

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Ports of call

Brooklyn, New York Did not visit port

I'm a frequent cruiser and don't get off at repeat ports

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Port Canaveral, Florida Did not visit port

I'm a frequent cruiser and don't get off at repeat ports

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Nassau, Bahamas Did not visit port

I'm a frequent cruiser and don't get off at repeat ports

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Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas Did not visit port

I'm a frequent cruiser and don't get off at repeat ports

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Disembarkation

2 out of 5

long lines loaded with kids

7 Comments

gdbarletta 1 month ago

We are very frequent cruisers, about 20. We have been in all types of cabin categories except inside and on many different ships. With that said last April, we went on the Meraviglia to Bermuda . We did stay in the Yacht Club. It was the BEST cruise experience ever!! We are going again in February in the YC. Everything was exceptional. You are pampered beyond belief. The year prior, we were on NLC Joy in a 2 bedroom Haven. It was nice, but you don't see your butler unless you call. The mini bar & bottle waters are not included. On MSC, you get all of those plus a bottle of premium liquor to use in your room!! Granted, if you are traveling with small children NCL, Royal, Carnival have more for them to do .

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ryro 1 month ago

We had a fabulous time on MSC - first time….had to scramble as our original cruise (other line) was cancelled 1 week prior to sailing! Will definitely be back 👍

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Gwbigdog 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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TheBigSalad 1 month ago

Thank you, for your review. Unfortunately, the first week in November in New Jersey is some sort of teachers in-service week, so parents take their kids on cruises and other vacations. It beats the cost of summer cruises and the price is lower than during the summer and holidays. I made that mistake a few years ago on the NCL Joy out of New York.

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cpd407 1 month ago

We are not in favor of a lot of kids on board, but it's one of the things you deal with on MSC, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean. We do enjoy MSC and will continue to cruise with them if the port schedule and the ship are appealing. Thanks for your review

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Bambinos 1 month ago

Ocean Cay a repeat port 🤔

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TheVegasSphere 1 month ago

You’re a frequent cruiser who dings MSC for having kinds on board. Ok. Back to Holland America with you.

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