Beautiful ship, good crew, but food wasn't hot and photo package misrepresented.

Item: MSC Seaside
Rating: 4.2
Author: copterman64

MSC Seaside Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

copterman64

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 25, 2019

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9258

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

As mentioned on each rating, ship was wonderful, crew was good. Food needs work, was usually cold,and same everyday. Pools started closing at 7pm , too early. Photo package doesn't have people roaming around taking pics like the description says. No photos were taken at disembarkation at ports or even welcoming us back to ship after port call. Only time a welcome was done is when another competitor ship was in port. Horrible orange juice for drinks, ruined the drinks.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Pools were always clean, finding a chair was tough, and they closed early. Some people like to swim under the stars. Zipline was fun, but harness was too tight on wife.

Entertainment

Never went to a show.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Most staff and crew were excellent, but when asked for help with some issues, it seemed like we were " putting them out ".

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful ! Although if you get seasick you might not want this cabin. Felt ship swaying and engines running, but for me it felt like someone rocking me to sleep..Lol