Better than expected

Item: MSC Seaside
Rating: 4
Author: XAleksic

MSC Seaside Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

XAleksic

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 56

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 17, 2018

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10222

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

I was worried because of the bad reviews I had read but I’m glad it didn’t scare me away. We had a good time and it is a nice ship. Definitely worth exploring. I’m sure they will work out the few quirks in no time and go on to be among the best in the industry.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

It was quick and efficient.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

We only used the main dining rooms for dinner but it was a good experience for the most part. The buffet was pretty good as well but it did get a little repetitive and there were instances when they would run out of certain things.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

I was disappointed that some of the things that I looked forward to were only available for an extra fee like the zip line, 4d Theater and bowling. Even the billiard tables were not free. We did enjoy the pool and the gym though. FYI, the slides were great for the kids but didn’t really have enough water pressure to make it a smooth ride for an average adult.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Pretty good. No clear theme at times, but it was entertaining and the performers were very talented.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

I think they could use more garbage cans throughout the ship as there was trash left in random places. It takes some time to get use to the layout. On the upside, it is new and very pretty.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We had a larger cabin as it was adjacent to a handicap cabin. We loved it! It was nice to have the balcony as well.

Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

We only shopped at the port.

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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Really enjoyed the sunset catamaran and snorkel experience. Great experience!

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St. John's, Antigua

4 out of 5

Jolly beach was nice.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Quickest way out is taking your luggage with you. We were out within minutes.

Traveler Photos

4 Comments

tomconnie14 6 years ago

Where did you find this form for the review?

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Yashu 6 years ago

I would say that it is a bit more to do with the guests, especially if it was an outdoor area, they should know better and do their best to keep the stuff from blowing around. If you eat outdoors then please keep your items in control and toss them in to bins instead of leaving them to blow about. Respect the erea.

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Floridaboy 6 years ago

Good point about the trash cans. We also noticed that some guest just left trash to blow around at outdoor dining areas, even with trash cans nearby. Maybe a few more staff to bus tables and guests being a little more careful at times. Nice review.

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Yashu 6 years ago

Glad to read another great review. I'm not worried about the bad reviews because I just read them for a chuckle. I always go with an open mind and a great attitude since I'm going on vacation, not knit picking and looking for problems.

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