MSC. Everything you hear is true ! Stay away..

MSC Seaside Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

JoJo676

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

2.5 out of 5

Verified Review

11 Night Western Caribbean & Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 06, 2023

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11131

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

Beautiful immaculate ship. Crazy layout. Food was sub-par. Service was way below average. Ship was kept very warm. Elevator system doesn’t work for all. Shows were dance recitals at best. I can keep listing but I’ve said enough.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Quick and painless

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

So disappointing. 4-5 choices every night. Had two good meals at dinner over seven nights. Buffets were horrific….lunch everyday was hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza and salad. Seven days of the same lunch.. Soup should be called BROTH. There is nothing but broth. Tasteless desserts. Spicey food. They don’t tell you on the menu that most dishes are spicy. To sum food and drink…..it SUCKED !

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Pools were crazy. Not enough chairs or loungers. Reserving of chairs start early early morning. No rock climbing walls.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Dance school recitals….that was it. Sold out for all Michael Jackson shows.

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Our room steward was good but had to keep reminding him everyday of the couple of requests I needed. We all thought the staff, including servers, were rude. First night the two waiters in the dining room were making faces to each other. Staff walked right in front of you with big trays. No EXCUSE ME..rude

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

Found the ship confusing. The only map of the ship was getting on the elevators. Ship was immaculate. One of the two things we really appreciated.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Nice room. Usual size. Small shower. But kept very clean.