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MSC Seaside Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 61

Overall rating:

2.8 out of 5
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MSC Seaside

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 20, 2019

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 14254

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

The only processes the line has automated is photo uploads and credit card activation (which frankly is done from home on other lines no need to que one of three kiosks for 6000 people).

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Getting on board wasn't much of a hastle. We lucked out there.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5
With the buffet foods so appetizing and the deserts looking scrumptious, we coukdnt wait to get to restaurants. We expected them to be superior to buffet. They failed. Poor service, same menu day after day and the worst Easter dinner EVER led to Complete frustration with food on board.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Oh they've got everything alright but with 6000 people on board, scheduling can be problematic. Huge saving grace: adults only pool and kids programs made impact minor

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Costumes and performances are the best in the industry.

Service and Staff

1 out of 5
I wouldn't rate them even a 1. Some table mates couldn't get clean towels and washcloths, others couldn't get extra pillows but my room steward was the best!!!

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
It met minimum expectations

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5
It was small compared to other lines. You barely had enough room to sit on balcony and with obstructed view you didn't bother. You just sat inside and enjoyed the fresh air. Not worth the price of a balcony. The line would not allow cabin change even after being asked before we left port

Ship tip

If you can handle the chaos of thousands of people at the buffet, the schedule changes

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

4 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
Another example of how inefficient their processes are.
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Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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