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MSC Musica Cruise Review to River Cruises - Egypt/Africa

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 52

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
MSC Musica

South Africa from Durban

Sail date: March 15, 2019

Ship: MSC Musica

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This was my first cruise ever and I honestly had no idea what to expect! Well I can say that the entire experience was fantastic, from the quickness of boarding to the food to the staff! Absolutely everything was superb. I had the nicest housekeeping man looking after our cabin, which I shared with my gran. He was friendly and informative and I am so glad to have had someone as nice as him around! I got lost multiple times on board and found a map of the entire ship as I was leaving but honestly it was actually kind of fun getting lost because I got to discover different areas of the ship that I might not have gone to ordinarily. The food was something else, if I had the stomach space I would have gone back for second and third helpings! I highly recommend trying everything because you can and because it's too good to not try! I only got to see one show and on my last night but wow, what a show it was!!! The dancing and aerobatic performances were incredible! They had us laughing, amazed and in the end we were absolutely in awe! I would highly recommend seeing a show every night! During the excursion we took a little boat off to the second island for seafood and this did not disappoint! We stuffed our faces with prawns and other seafood and then washed it down with R n' R's before heading back to the first island to float in the beautifully flat swimming pool like ocean and shopping and then back on the boat. I am sad to be home but so glad to have experienced as much as I could in the 3 days I was aboard! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and easy, not much of a wait at all!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The food was something else, if I had the stomach space I would have gone back for second and third helpings! I highly recommend trying everything because you can and because it's too good to not try!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
I didn't get to try all the on board experiences but for the ones I did get to try I thoroughly enjoyed myself!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
I only got to see one show and on my last night but wow, what a show it was!!! The dancing and aerobatic performances were incredible! They had us laughing, amazed and in the end we were absolutely in awe! I would highly recommend seeing a show every night!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Absolutely everything was superb. I had the nicest housekeeping man looking after our cabin, which I shared with my gran. He was friendly and informative and I am so glad to have had someone as nice as him around! I'm so glad to have had Rajiv look after us!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
I did get a little lost but I found a map of the ship which made everything so simple to find! Overall the design is good and the cleanliness is superb!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Our cabin was kept so clean with the ever efficient Rajiv! The beds were so comfortable and I absolutely loved coming back to such a clean room with fresh towels! I am sad to be home but so glad to have experienced as much as I could in the 3 days I was aboard! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone!

Ship tip

Grab a map from the reception area, try everything, go to the second island for seafood, tip staff. Have a cocktail and relax, you're on holiday and everything is perfect!

Ports of call

Durban, South Africa

4 out of 5

Portuguese Island

5 out of 5
During the excursion we took a little boat off to the second island for seafood and this did not disappoint! We stuffed our faces with prawns and other seafood and then washed it down with R n' R's before heading back to the first island to float in the beautifully flat swimming pool like ocean and shopping and then back on the boat.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
So quick and easy!
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2 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

BeeKimball    5 years ago

Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Welcome to cruising addiction!! 😊