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Item: MSC Seaside
Rating: 4.1
Author: elated7308

MSC Seaside Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

elated7308

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

Verified Review

11 Night Western Caribbean & Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 23, 2023

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin number: 11018

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Overall MSC very nice cruise line and somewhat quiet but definitely not enough to keep busy and of course a lot of extra fees.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We were able to board early which was helpful

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

I wish they would have had more of a selection, but the food was not terrible. Buffet is the same as all others

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

It had a lot for the kids but the show and other activities leave a lot to be desired

Entertainment

3 out of 5

The one they have was pretty good but again not enough entertainment. Not just bands with music

Children's Programs

I had teenagers.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

We had the best wait staff for dinner and the most amazing room lady. So prompt and friendly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Loved the design and I thought it was very clean

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The room was average, but the balcony seemed larger than other cruise ships.

Ship tip

The ship can be quiet on sea days

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Easy parking lot to get through

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Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

2 out of 5

It is a beautiful port but the transportation around the island is minimal. To walk to every part of the island to enjoy it takes too long.

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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5

Lots of shopping when you get off at port

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Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5

Lots of shopping when you get off port plus felt comfortable.

Thumbs Up 0

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Lots of shopping at port

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

They were not prepared, and lines were long

7 Comments

RP82 1 month ago

I'm glad you enjoyed your cruise. Thank you for your review

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outtoseapatty 1 year ago

Thanks for telling where the shopping is .. sounds like an overall good trip!

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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Itspeace4me 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience. Glad you enjoyed.

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javawoody 1 year ago

thanks for your review

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RetiredRay 1 year ago

Nice comments.

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