Won’t cruise MSC again

Item: MSC Seaside
Rating: 2.8
Author: kesh1121

MSC Seaside Cruise Review

kesh1121

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

2.8 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 07, 2023

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10171

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We just wanted to try a new ship and went with MSC cause it was cheap and the kids cruised for free.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

We didn’t have to wait very long to get on board, especially with children.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

The buffet was always busy!!! My husband ate a hot dog that was cold and undercooked. My kids refused to eat anything else besides cheeseburgers and nuggets. When food ran out, no one informed you that more food was being prepared. We also felt that the food on 16 was better than the food on 8. The eggs for breakfast was decent. It sucked that they don’t have free ice cream.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

My daughter rode every water slide on the ship. The kids area was very nice.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Stage shows were ok

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

My daughters absolutely loved MSC Kids and never wanted to leave.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Our steward was very nice, Mark! He helped us as much as he could.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

Ship design and layout was cool. One of our days, our toilet and a lot of other toilets in cabins didn’t flush! So unsanitary!

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

I’ve always hated Nassau

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Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Beautiful place!! Wish the rental for umbrellas had two locations on the beach. Also wish the lighthouse show was longer than 5 minutes.

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Disembarkation

1 out of 5

Horrible! Number 39 was supposed to get off the ship at 9:30 am. When our number was finally called, it wasn’t until after 10:15. Only to have to stand in a long line for at least another 30-45 min! Once you got to customs, it was smooth.

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Other reviews of this sailing

Ignore the YouTube reviews, the food was good. Pizza was banging, burgers were bussin, lamb was tender, potatoes were crispy on the outside and smooth on the inside, and drinks were bountiful. Plenty to do on board and at port. BOOK DIRECTLY WITH MSC.

Worst cruise ever

MSC NOT up to par