MSC Seashore Cruise Reviews - Reviews

New ship with Good shows, food, Aqua Park and water slides.

We chose to sail with MSC after sailing with them their inaugural year and loving it. This time around, we were left severely disappointed. I understand things would be different after covid, and this review keeps that in mind. The embarkation took around three hours, and the other party that sailed with us took even longer. This was due to redundant covid “safety” procedures, which include long crowded lines, with people within inches of each other to show proof of Covid test, fill out questionnaires, show the questionnaires, take rapid tests, show proof of rapid test, etc. The main concern was the staff. They did not know where anything in the ship was located. Most of the staff seemed frustrated. The few crew members who were friendly were also frustrated with the inconsistencies. Too many guests appeared disappointed and dissatisfied with the service. When we booked the cruise, we were careful to read about all the covid procedures in place and even asked specific questions to make sure we followed all the rules. We were told that our 2 year old would not have to wear a mask. We needed to know this because he does not keep a mask on and does not communicate well enough yet to understand that he needs to keep it on. This was an important question for us so when they assured us he wouldn’t have to, we booked. On the first night, we attended the 730p show with all the children and it was good. On the second night, the attendant literally physically blocked my wife from entering while carrying my 2 year old because he did not have a mask. He said he was required to wear one to enter. He was not required to wear one anywhere else on the ship, or when he was actually inside to see the show, but he was was required to wear one simply while entering. We went to the front desk where we met another frustrated manager. He showed a paper saying that guests must wear masks. I explained that the mandate was not being enforced on newborns, and he responded by pointing out the obvious that my child was not a newborn. My point was to ask at what age were they enforcing and requiring guests to wear a mask. He could not answer and simply kept pointing to the paper saying “it doesn’t mention age” but he also said that small babies would not have to. How can a person in a managers position not have an answer? Many people waiting in line were clearly annoyed with the things happening on board. After getting absolutely no answer, I went back to the show, used another entrance point, and were let in without a problem, without a mask on my child. Inconsistent. Prior to booking we were also told that we would only be able to visit the destination if we booked an excursion, so we did. We were careful to read all the requirements to make sure our children were able to participate. While on board, we got a note saying that our children did not meet the age requirements for the excursions. So we have to wait in long lines again to speak to the excursion staff, who acknowledged that the website failed to mention any age requirements. They were apologetic, but also said “it’s not our fault.” Well, whose fault is it then? Certainly not ours. There were countless families going through the same problem, since MSC was offering a “kids sail free” promotion and there were numerous children on board and booked for excursions. They were finally able to lift the age restrictions, after hours of speaking with staff and waiting for response, creating stress and really taking away from the vacation experience. The excursions themselves were great, I must say, and I am glad my children were able to experience them. Overall, the ship was understaffed. MSC set up their crew members to fail, by not providing them with the adequate training to be able to service their guests properly while maintaining a safe sailing experience.

It was a one night free bee sailing for invited guests Everything was free, so please think about that when reading my review. I loved it so much, I'm on MSC Davina 9/25. And I'm on the naming ceremony sailing of MSC Seascape in NYC in December!

The $25 off offered by RCI was not honored by MSC. Therefore no discount published on the website was received

Overall the itienary was great. The ship itself was absolutely gorgeous and she is well designed. Cabins are great. However, MSC as a cruise line is definetly a budget one, and the crew tried to condition you into buying anything they threw at you.

It's just a normal Carribean cruise with a the normal stops

Our first time on MSC and I will definitely book another cruise !

This was 19th cruise and will book this ship again!

Price was right but didn't expect additional booking fee. Also, would be nice to be able to use points for cruise.

Trivia was great. Sometimes crowded but if you ask people will let you sit with them. It is hard sometimes to understand the questions with the accents but we also laughed about it a lot.

I was pleasantly surprised that this Cruise Line seemed much more elegant and upscale then I would have expected for the price and expected based on other reviews. The food was in line with much higher end cruise lines that I have been on like Holland America and the service was just as good as other upscale Cruise Lines I've been on as well, although the specialty dining options were nothing special. The pricing was very reasonable throughout the ship though and they drink packages were very reasonable when bought ahead of time as well. The cabins were nice and well maintained but the bed was uncomfortable compared to some other Cruise Lines I've been on. It was passable though for a Cruise 7 days or less. The entertainment was ahead or a mess. I enjoyed the Casual entertainment and parties more than the main Production shows for sure. This is not a ship to go on for entertainment options but the facilities themselves were nice and enjoyable if that is not a huge issue for you. I would recommend this cruise line to anybody that is on a budget and would like to try a more elegant alternative to Carnival without paying Royal Caribbean or premium Cruise Line prices.

The short four night cruise was enjoyable. Most definitely will take a cruise in late August or early September.

Wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable introduction to the MSC Yacht Club. Great little 4 day getaway for our 45th wedding anniversary!

One of the best cruises we have been on. It was a 'popup' price so good time to test. First time on MSC and won't be the last. We are platinum NCL and have been disappointed lately. MSC knocked it out of the park.

MSC Seashore Review: MSC was a blast! While we had a few things to learn since there are some things that differ from the other cruise lines we’ve sailed on, after getting beyond the learning curve it was one of the most fun cruises we have taken. MSC is an Italian owned cruise line and as such you can see and feel the differences. Certain things took time to get used to, but other elements were surprisingly refreshing and unique. I will go ahead and break this experience down into categories: The Ship: The ship is gorgeous and shiny everywhere you turn. The Seashore is New York City themed. The main foyer consists of a time square background (showed in photo). There is a Swarovski staircase and lots of mirrors throughout the ship (I found this could sometimes get you turned around) but it looked pretty! The pool areas have a nice atmosphere (more to come on pools). The elevators were the thing we liked the least about the trip. They are awful. Take super long and aren’t big elevators. People pack in like sardines. We walked the stairs most of the time. Bonus: I lost a couple of pounds on this trip even with eating my brains out! The Stateroom: The room was nice. We had a balcony room. The bathrooms were tiny, but there was a tub! The bed was the least comfortable of the 4 cruiselines we’ve sailed, but it was manageable. I liked the giant mirror that is in the room. Note, you must put a keycard into a slot by the door to get electric… I liked the wrist bands that we bought for only $15 to get into the room and use to pay for things.. The Pools: There are 3 main pools. Supposedly there are other pools but I did not see them. The jungle pool is a fun environment enclosed which is nice if there is bad weather. There are 2 jacuzzis in that area as well. All the pools were saltwater pools as we were floating very easily and can see the salt molecules on us when we dried off. Did not dislike or like. Just different! The adults only infinity pool is at the back of the ship and is very nice. I wish all the pools were a bit colder. This one seemed to be the nicest temperature out of the three. The other pool is on one of the top decks. They also have the full moon party here and that was so much fun with deejay and dancers. This pool was warm! But I loved the environment. Also had 2 jacuzzis in this space.. although little kids were often going into them unsupervised. I didn’t’ care for that aspect as I do not believe there is a reason for little kids to be in jacuzzis at all, let alone unsupervised. A lot of them had goggles and some floaties and kicked around. That behavior is for pools not jacuzzis. The Food: The food was fantastic minus a couple of items. I really enjoyed the brunch on sea days in the main dining rooms. Loved the parfaits and the eggs benedict and everything else. The pizza in the buffet is the best pizza on any other cruise line so far by far! The dough is amazing! Lots of other foods at buffet were great. I liked the salads and desserts and breakfast sandwiches. The main dining had a couple of dishes that were good and a couple that lacked a bit in flavor. I also didn’t care for the bread at main dining as it was always hard and cold. But, I loved the breadsticks! Specialty Restaurants: The Tepanyaki was fantastic. Not much of a show compared to what I’m used to at some other places, but the food was delicious. The lobster was at the top of my list. The tacos and quesadillas at the Mexican place were so tasty. Had this on the last day and wished I would have tried it earlier on the trip, I would have gotten it again. Ocean Cay was good, but I didn’t like the venue. It’s a tiny room with little atmosphere. The crabcake appetizer was delicious and the entrée was good. They brought us chocolate lava cake from the steakhouse because I originally wanted to go there for that! Nice touch. It was delicious. The chocolate bar drinks were so yummy. Hot chocolate with hazelnut and chocolate martini were the drinks we tasted and were crave worthy. The Casino: I loved the layout and the spaciousness. Other casinos on cruises are a lot more cramped and less room. The chairs were comfy. The staff and casino hosts were fantastic. They made it a fun experience with different raffles, events and overall friendly crew. We also did the best at this casino so far. Could have been pure luck, but we played every day on both tables and slots and left a little up! This was one of the highlights of the trip. Only thing I did not like was little kids and teenagers alike walked through the casino and sometimes would hang out for a while with their families and one little girl nearly pushed my button on slot machine. On a couple of instances, I saw parents sit down with their little kids in the chair. The Ports: I really enjoyed Costa Maya and next time want to spend more time on the port. I like that there are some things to do there without booking an excursion. There is a resort style pool on the port to enjoy! Their private island: Ocean Cay is beautiful! While they are still doing construction on parts of it I can see where they are going to take this.. We watched the lighthouse show from our balcony and it was only a few minutes, but it was beautiful. They had a small bonfire on one of the beaches as well. There are walking trails on the island and lots of places that will be restaurants and bars (some already present). Saw no one in the water though. Maybe sharks? Cozumel. I wanted to do an excursion but did not want to ride the ferry to Playa Del Carmen in choppy water. I heard some people got sick from that ride. It is known to be a bit of a choppy ride to begin with.. We stayed on the ship and were happy to enjoy it with slightly less crowds. The internet was not good. Went in and out a lot and took forever to send or download videos or media content even with upgraded package. It is also expensive, and you cannot switch between devices (so you need to buy internet for more devices if you need it). Final note: Super fun and beautiful ship to be on. Learn about the differences in this cruise line first to see if it’s for you. But note all of the positive things to enjoy before ruling it out if you are nervous about going on a European line. Will be going back on the World America in May and cannot wait!

I hate to use the word ghetto but that is the easiest way to describe a lot of the passengers that were on board with me. I saw kids throwing food from their balconies into the ocean, had to report a woman that climbed over her balcony to twerk one night, midday strip show at the pool, not to mention the lady getting into an argument with comedian and throwing a glass on stage that has gone viral. This was a wild ride. Dr E was a great Cruise director as always. The food at Butcher's Cut was amazing. The casino was so so. The Casino Host was great in helping me correct an issue with my booking. Guest Services tried to deny my drink package that came with my suite but after speaking with someone in the casino department they figured it out and got me my free drinks. I do not sail without my free drinks, darling... This was my second sailing on this ship and probably my last.

The Seashore is a beautiful masterpiece. I made sure to take advantage of their future cruise benefits and booked another cruise onboard Seashore.

I went on so many cruises and this one was wonderful I loved the pizza and all the food staff was great too I booked 2 more

The Yacht Club is the only way to travel. It’s cost prohibitive

The new Cruise Director, Dr E, is a former, award winner from Carnival. He added just the zest that was needed to make the cruise experience the best of the best! Wow!