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Item: MSC Seaside
Rating: 4.3
Author: fuser

MSC Seaside Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

fuser

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 17, 2018

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 14128

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Our main disappointment was the entertainment for adult. Felt like it was not "livelier". It is a European style cruise but if you are in the Caribbean, spice it up! Show at night only 30 minutes long. The only live band on the ship looked like they were board playing. The Latin group was playing music from a box; Latin music MUST be played with real performers. I always complain about kids in jacuzzies when trying to relax. Restaurant food was "dull" no real "wow" choices. Entertainment for older children (16-18 ages) is not good. Our children spent most of the time in the cabin. Drinks are served with cheap, if at all, alcohol. Never really enjoyed a good drink. Premium alcohol comes with a cost. We are taking a break from cruises, feel like not getting your monies worth.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

2 out of 5

Do not get suckered into getting braids done. These ladies will not stop unless you are on them!!

Thumbs Up 3

George Town, Grand Cayman Did not visit port

I was sick with a 24 hour virus.

Thumbs Up 0

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Do not do onboard excursion. Rent a jeep or buggy and drive around. MUCH cheaper.

Thumbs Up 10

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

There is really nothing to do in Costa Maya. We rented a golf cart and drove around. Best bet is to stay in the shopping area, GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS.

Thumbs Up 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Had to wait a long time to disembark. It almost felt like were going to leave again in the ship waiting for so long.

3 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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sbstoev 5 years ago

Totally agree with this review. We sailed Seaside in May.

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THEBRAZ 5 years ago

You have to pay to get impressed on cruises like everything else I still believe an all inclusive is a better bang for buck but love to cruise and my last one I didn't eat in the dining room or buffet once to make it feel more upscale

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