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MSC Seaside Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
MSC Seaside

10 Night Western Caribbean & Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 03, 2023

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 10002

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Our prior two cruises were with Carnival about 10-15 years ago. They were fine, but not looking to sail with them again. We loved our MSC cruise and can‘t wait to cruise with them again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Arrived early. Easy and fast check-in. We sat for five minutes before our group was called to board.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We enjoyed everything we ate, especially the pizza, pasta, and variety of bread. The Belgian butter (Echte Boter) they serve in the dining room is flipping excellent.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
The fitness center and saltwater pools were nice. Crowded, but we managed to enjoy them. Zipline was fun, but not worth $11/person. They have a no-drinks-in-the-pool policy that some people did not like, but I agree with it. You spill a drink and then the pool has to be closed for cleaning, ruining the enjoyment for others? Some people are thoughtless creatures. Overall, the white party was enjoyable except when the female dance contestants twerked on stage. Yawn. However, our young teen found out her old parents (late 40s) aren‘t that lame. We, too, like to dance and party.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
EXCELLENT shows. Entertained from start to finish. „Starwalker“ got a standing ovation.

Children's Programs

Teen did not go to the club

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Only one complaint: they need more bar staff.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Huge inside cabin. The cabin attendant was wonderful.

Ports of call

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Please, MSC, keep the chill vibe. Don‘t turn it into an amusement park island.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We carried off our luggage first thing in the morning. Super fast and easy.
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7 Comments

RP82     1 month ago

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

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

outtoseapatty    1 year ago

I can't wait to board in September! TY for a fabulous positive review.

MsKay1986    1 year ago

Thank you for your honest review! I can't wait to board her next month!

adventuresofdna    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your review and comments it was very helpful.

NeedToVacation    1 year ago

I agree with you on keeping Ocean Cay chill, the way it is now!! Love it! ** Good review **

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.