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MSC Musica Cruise Review

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 72

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
MSC Musica

7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Venice Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 14, 2019

Ship: MSC Musica

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

The choice to cruise in early Septembre is perfect for us, it is quieter (without the children) and more pleasant for the milder temperatures in these hot countries. The ship was one of our favorite ships.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Perfect. We were picked up directly at Venice airport, with a transfer to the port. Very good organization.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The menus in our evening restaurant were varied and delicious. The buffet was easily accessible, at any time of the day. The bars were also very pleasant (we benefited from the drinks package).

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
We did not participate in many activities on the ship. However, we used the deckchairs, which were plentiful. Some were in quit place, which was nice.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
We saw several shows. The shows are of good quality.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
We got on well with the restaurant staff in particular. Our room was always well cleaned, twice a day. The staff is discreet and available to us.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The boat was beautiful, and always very clean in our room and the common areas.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We had a very large cabin with a balcony. The bedding was nice.

Ship tip

- take a cabin with balcony - take the last service at the evening restaurant.

Ports of call

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

5 out of 5
It is advisable to take the excursion to go to the Acropolis. It is strongly recommended to get there as early as possible in the day. It is also recommended to taste the typical iced coffee of Greece!

Mykonos, Greece

5 out of 5
It is a beautiful island, with beautiful villages and windmills. Beware of scams in bars.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

5 out of 5
Magnificent fortified city with a multitude of shops (especially about Got!). It is advisable to take the funicular to have a breathtaking view of the city. It is also advisable to go around the ramparts of the city.

Sarande, Albania

5 out of 5
One-of-a-kind destination, a small post-war town that is rebuilding and striving to attract tourists with kindness to help them discover the riches of their country. We took the excursion to see the fort and the Blue Eye.

Brindisi, Italy

2 out of 5
No particular interest in this port of call, we just took a walk.

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

5 out of 5
We took a wonderful excursion to visit the ancient site of Olympia.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Fast and well organized.
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4 Comments

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your parents cruise with us.

javawoody    1 year ago

Appreciate the 2019 review

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Nice itinerary. Appreciate your pre-Covid review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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