MSC Seashore Cruise Reviews - Reviews

First time on MSC and we heard a lot of negative comments but our experience was great. Staff was wonderful, entertainment was great, and food was excellent.

I will definitely recommend MSC Seshore, it was a wonderful experience since we gat into the ship, nice welcoming,

Great time booked another already!! Food needs a little American work…

I like MSC. The fares are reasonable. The food is reasonably good. The rooms are nice, and the staff is great I did hear a fair amount of whining: elevators, bartenders, watered down drinks (I can't say as I didn't drink any alcohol). That wasn't my experience: I enjoyed it, and I appreciate the efforts of the staff.

Really not for younger adults but for my first cruise it was alright and if person of color you will probably only see a sprinkle of us.

We are big trivia buffs and trivia on this cruise didn’t disappoint. This was a very relaxing cruise. We found the crew to be very friendly. There was so much to do that we didn’t get to do everything.

Let me start by saying this was a my 55th birthday cruise. For 25 yrs when asked I never wanted anything til this cruise. Well the wait was well with it from the group I was with (8), to the group of friends I made and every crew member I interacted with made this the most memorable week I have had. Embarkation was incredibly fast. The shows I saw were awesome. Food was good over all but I am not to picky. It was just amazing in every aspect. Already booked the same ship in September with people we met on this cruise. I truly think it will only be MSC for me from now on.

It was a quick girls trip getaway. We had a great weekend even though the weather was not great for being outside.

Mediocre at best will not be using MSC cruise moving forward.

Nice weekend. Will try other ships/ports eventually.

We enjoyed the cruise very much. The only improvement needed is with the food. It was not as bad as many reviews we read, but they do need to up their game.

I overall loved my first MSC cruise! I will be back on MSC and I’d love to return to the Seashore!!

My first MSC cruise on the Seashore and it definitely won’t be my last!

Below average yacht club experience compared to other MSC ships. Agree with some of the posts about poor service and disappointing food

Overall we had a good time but MSC could use some improvements. Still a good value for the price and would go again on a good deal.

All in all not a good cruise at all. I have been on 24 cruises and this would be 23 or 24 on my list, the Carnival Sensation was a crap ship, this one is new but there was more to do on Sensation.

I have never written a cruise reviewing my life but feel compelled due to all the negative reviews I've read about MSC. Experienced cruiser, having done a couple carnival, a couple MSC and numerous RCCL. Like many, I cruise in part for the value but understand you get what you pay for. I will acknowledge that we stayed in the Yacht Club so there were greater expectations and we were not "exposed" to what others may have been. With that said, we were thoroughly impressed. PROS: MSC Seashore is a stunning ship, absolutely pristine in every way. The ship was spotless, constant cleaning and upkeep going on. The food in the Yacht Club exceeded expectations and was significantly better than the 15+ prior cruises I've been on. Homemade pastas, virtually limitless seafood options and very good steaks. The service could not have been better. The rooms are spacious and the linens, towels etc. are significantly upgraded. The pool deck amenities are vastly different with plush chairs, loungers, towels, amazing service, plenty of room, available chairs etc. In summary, the Yacht Club experience buys you better food, ammentities, service, and maybe most importantly, space. The ability to not have to fight for a chair or cramming next to someone on a pool deck is priceless in my opinion. CONS: The layout of Seashore is slightly awkward while trying to get to your social and entertainment venues. It's hard to match the ease of ships designed with promenades. Elevators are unusual and can be frustrating due to modern design but we don't mind doing stairs so not a real issue. Drink service in main ship areas can be slower at the most popular venues but was never terrible and you can always walk to a quieter venue. Some staff are not fluent English speakers, thus less engaging, but staff effort or politeness was never an issue. THE REST: MSC has the best coffee's and pizza at sea...period...not even close in my opinion. The private MSC Island, Ocean Cay, is absolutely gorgeous, tranquil, perfect for adults and unlike other cruise ship islands. It does not have activities for kids other than the beach. If not if Yacht Club, MSC is not as efficient as other cruise lines with the operation of the ship, services, as a whole. MSC shows its Italian routes in decor and activities. Production shows are better than other cruise lines on average but there are less activities planned, especially during the day. You're likely not getting the steal drums, poolside reggae bands, dance clubs etc. CONCLUSION: Try MSC. It is worth a shot. If you try Yacht Club, you may not be able to go back to traditional cruising!

Overall, I had a great time and enjoyed my birthday cruise!

Cons: Bad food overall. Bathroom wasn’t completely clean on embarkation. Service was iffy. Crowded lines. Decks were often closed and front of ship inaccessible. Pros: we were upgraded to a balcony for free. They don’t always charge for alcohol in dining room (only). Ports were fantastic. Although most food was bad, they had fantastic pizza and meats/cheese. Pretty ship with plenty of activities.

We used to cruise Royal Caribbean quite a bit some years ago. It was our favorite. Since we have started cruising again we have found the Royal Caribbean to be a bit pricey. We've done 4 cruises since 2023 (1 NCL, 1 Holland America, and 2 MSC cruises. We also have two more planned for this year; a 20 day Princess Mediterranean and another 8 day MSC Caribbean). MSC has become our favorite go-to cruise line. The price is right, the staff are phenomenal, the entertainment is plentiful and their ships are beautiful.