First in forever cruise

Item: MSC Seaside
Rating: 4.5
Author: tdeveaux96

MSC Seaside Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

tdeveaux96

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 10, 2023

Ship: MSC Seaside

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12061

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We haven't been on a cruise in about 10 years so this was basically new to us again. We know now to bring our own drinks because the package is to expensive and to also read the daily activities so we can know what happening around the ship. This was a for a celebration of life, so we had fun but we know for next time so we can maximize our time.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Some of the food lacked seasoning. I had fish 3 different times at the buffet and it had no flavor even with the sauce it was in. There was always a good variety of food to choose from, so I didn't feel bored.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Summer and Richie did an awesome job serving us at the Seashore restaurant! They were friendly and attentive. Richie was making sure we had enough to drink and they both wanted to make sure we were happy with our dinner options!!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Rohman was very good at keeping our stateroom clean and tidy. It was like everytime we came back to the room the bed was made. We would be back to the room at least 3 times a day. He was very personable and welcoming when introducing himself the first day!

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

6 Comments

RP82 1 month ago

Drink package can be abit much, maybe try it once just to see how you go. Most often just stick to not buying the drink package. I'm glad you enjoyed your cruise. Thank you for your review.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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vetlover 1 year ago

Agree on bringing drinks. Several hav used mouthwash bottles and the like. Not worth the embarrassment when it’s caught.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Welcome back to cruising

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Dappel 1 year ago

Unfortunately, they don't allow you to bring your own drinks on their ship.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

My deepest sympathies to all within your family.

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