Never sail MSC. 1 and done!!

Item: MSC Seaside
Rating: 1.9
Author: Superman80

MSC Seaside Cruise Review

Superman80

Contributor Level: Purser

266 Days Till Next Cruise

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

1.9 out of 5

3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 25, 2023

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 14232

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Terrible definitely will not return. MSC was just a complete train wreck and a waste of money.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Love that you struggle to get on board even though you pick a time to embark.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Compared to carnival, food is even worse. 4 day cruise I ate 11 cheeseburgers. No bun. Ordered a New York strip medium rare, came out like I was chewing on a leather shoe. Pizza wasn’t cooked completely!! I mean it’s pizza. How hard can it be…

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Lots of activities for kids teens and adults

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Subpar.

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Absolutely horrendous. I cruise a lot and I understand that English isn’t the first language. However MSC does not do a good job in screening for the best, most professional employees. Waiters were rude, managers incompetent and have zero ability Or experience in problem solving/guest services

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Small balcony room. I sail with royal and NCL and they are not comparable.