MSC Ocean Cay

Item: MSC Seaside
Rating: 3.8
Author: glburkins

MSC Seaside Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

glburkins

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

Verified Review

3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 22, 2023

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin number: 14205

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

The Seaside was a beautiful ship. Bar staff and dining room were over worked and they need more help. I would assume since I never saw the room stewards and that our room was only entered once to straight up the beds that they need help also. I thought the elevator system worked well. Longest wait was 2 mins. People were vaping inside of the ship which was overlooked by the crew. I enjoyed OC but won’t cruise again on MSC.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Great

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

They need more staff. Long 20 minute waits just to get water at the bars. Servers in the dining room didn’t even introduce themselves.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

A lot of activities on board. Fun karaoke night.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Wasn’t told we needed reservations to go to the shows. We were seated but reminded for future shows.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Never saw our room stewards which was unacceptable. Waiters and servers are overworked and need more help.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Layout is very easy to navigate.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Room and bathroom was a nice size.

Ship tip

Be prepared to wait for service. Bring water bottles so you can fill up

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida Did not visit port

Transported directly from the airport.

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Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Loved Ocean Cay!! Beach was awesome.

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Poor communication. Crew members were not stationed on the decks for direction or questions.

6 Comments

RP82 1 month ago

Hopefully, your next MSC cruise is better. Is the yacht club an option for you next time? Thank you for your review.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your details. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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BeeKimball 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing. Sorry you were disappointed.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience. Sorry your experience wasn’t the best.

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