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MSC Virtuosa Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
MSC Virtuosa

7 Night Spain & France (Southampton Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 22, 2024

Ship: MSC Virtuosa

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 8140

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 months ago

Review summary

From start to finish the MSC staff were so helpful and friendly. Our cabin was spotless and comfy. The choice of food was amazing. We dined in the opera and was looked after by Kandi our waiter for the week, what an amazing person. We enjoyed the Mexican restaurant aswell well worth it. Facilities were were great fun, plenty to keep you busy on sea days. Really enjoyed port days, well organised. Lift system best I have seen. Pizza superb. Vegetarian options great in all restaurants. Will definitely go again on MSC, thank goodness we didn't take any notice of negative reviews.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very smooth and speedy process, friendly staff all the way.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
After ready usual negative reviews, I was not expecting great things. Could not have been more pleased. Food was amazing in buffet and restaurants, wonderful choice. I member of party is vegetarian, choices were brilliant. Mexican restaurant, went out of their way to accommodate. Thank you

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Huge choice of activities, more than you could ever do in one week. Suits all ages. We tried climbing walk, great fun.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Shows very good, wonderful team. Full of energy. Definitely recommend carousel show too. Amazing costumes. Really talented team.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
From start to finish all staff were so happy and friendly, always smiling. We did not meet one negative staff member, and to think of some of the guests they have to put up with is a real credit to MSC.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The decor and design is incredible. So sparkly and dazzling. Lots of great photo shots to take. The galleria is beautiful. Even the casino has a great floor feature.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Our cabin was outside double with window. Very clean and clean and fresh. Lots of space, comfy bed. Hairdryer, much appreciated. Good shower.

Ship tip

Please just ignore negative reviews. The value for money is unbelievable. It is a lively busy ship, but there are areas to sit quietly if that's what you like. The staff are brilliant. Think what you would get for same money on a British holiday.

Ports of call

Bilbao, Spain

5 out of 5
We took free shuttle to Algorta metro station, then metro to casco viejo to explore old town. Easy to use, metro staff very helpful. Great shops.

La Coruna, Spain

5 out of 5
Beautiful town, stunning buildings and promenade, we took a stroll through town out to beach on the other side. Sandy Bay, great relaxing morning.

La Rochelle, France

5 out of 5
Thank you Msc for providing free shuttle bus. A beautiful first stop on our cruise.

Southampton (London), England

5 out of 5

Cherbourg, France

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Again, we had heard bad things. Not in our experience, easy and straightforward. Clear instructions. Straight off no problem. We heard one person complaining, but it turned out she hadn't bothered to read her letter in cabin, which clearly said where to go.
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