This was our honeymoon and we were extremely let down. The people on the ship were not the friendliness, the food was nothing special, the entertainment was pretty boring, and there weren't too many amenities to keep you busy on the ship. The staff was very unorganized and seemed to get very overwhelmed. I personally have been on many cruises and this was definitely my least favorite. I would not recommend.
Embarkation
3 out of 5
Not terrible. But chaotic and not very organized.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
2 out of 5
Nothing to boast about. The dining rooms had extensive lines every night and there was no organization nor guidance. The food was nothing great. The bars were only selectively open so it was always a long wait for any type of drink. We only spent the extra money on Holas Tacos and that wasn't great either. We thought we'd be impressed with at least some of the food since my agent that booked the stay said the food was fantastic...but no..we were very let down.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
The pool was always over-packed. There was never room for a chair if you didn't get there right in the morning and reserve one. I personally don't use a fitness center on vacation so I can't touch on that.
Entertainment
3 out of 5
The shows were pretty cool. The entertainment throughout the rest of the ship was pretty boring.
Service and Staff
3 out of 5
Our room steward was lovely. The waiters were mostly kind and helpful but there were some that definitely were overwhelmed and you could tell.
Ship Quality
4 out of 5
They did a great job keeping the ship clean.
Cabin / Stateroom
3 out of 5
Size and comfort were pretty good.
Ship tip
Research the ship before you go on it! I don't recommend it.
Nothing too special about this port. The local vendors were very pushy wanting you to utilize their services. We went ziplining but it wasn't as cool as we thought it'd be.
There was no organization for the disembarkation. People were pushing, butting the lines, and being rude while trying to get to Borders & Customs. There was one woman trying to make a single file line but would let certain people (other than disabled or strollers) skip the line. Or she would push people into the side of people who had been waiting for a while. It was very frustrating.
Thanks for your review. I think cabin 12162 is their Fantastica experience and for a honeymoon, the agent should have recommended Aurea or even Yacht Club experience. I know you said never again, but I recommend one of those for you because dining is different, pool access (thermal spa) is also different. Different = better ðŸ¤
Congrats on your wedding, sorry you were disappointed in your honeymoon. Cruising’s still getting back to ‘normal’ if such a thing exists. @Sandeen719 we just had our delayed honeymoon last month on NCL Escape and it was fantastic, enjoy yours when it comes!
Congratulations on your marriage and honeymoon. In my personal opinion and experience nothing can take away from your honeymoon, even so-so cruise. You've just got married and are traveling together with your new spouse, just enjoy.
People either love or hate MSC. I’ve had great experiences on the Meraviglia and Divina this year and am looking forward to 20 days on Seashore next October.
Congratulations on your wedding! My husband and I got married October 2021 and are going on our honeymoon in December. Hopefully we will have a good experience! I am so sorry yours didn't turn out according to plan :(
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