Lisi15

Hi! I just wanted to clarify with you. Are you saying you spent $110 for the week on alcohol without the beverage package but will be purchasing a beverage package for the next cruise, which is about $1200 for two people, solely based on the service you received? Or am I reading that wrong?

Did you just hijack her review? Or did this thread just become a review-a-thon? 🤣🤣

I will be on this ship in April 2024. Thank you for this review! I'm so excited to see and hear all about it. Bon Voyage!

Sorry to hear that. It's probably based on low demand. Cruise lines are not wasting money like they used to. I can't really blame them if it keeps them afloat.

Hence the laughing emoji. Take a joke guys..

Our cruise is in 3 days. We just got an email saying we will find out about our bid after embarkation. I'm really surprised. I expected to know by now. Is this normal?

Sounds like someone who works for MSC 😂.

My husband is too nice.

So sorry this is happening. I hope you can still enjoy it. I hate traveling with groups. We have 2 other couples traveling with us next month and they are all first time cruisers. They basically changed everything we suggested including the ship, cruise length and excursions. I'm going to make the best of it. But, no more group cruises for us.

Well I'm back. Just had the chance to log back in to CC. I will have to eat my words. I will not be back on MSC if I'm not in YC. Lines everywhere. The best part was being on OC. But, couldn't get a drink or food at the buffet on the island. The MDR wasn't too bad. Just average. But we stood in line over 30 mins to be seated. The bars all over the ship were either understaffed or the staff was super slow. The room was comfortable and our cabin steward was awesome. However, we did have to ask for washcloths, a bathmat and water from the minibar - which you can't serve yourself. Oh and don't get me started on embarkation. We stood outside for almost 2 hrs. The arrival times mean nothing. Lesson learned. I don't know how MSC can fix it. I'm in YC this fall. If it doesn't live up to my expectations, I'm done with MSC. I know I sound like sour grapes. I don't blame anyone who makes fun of me. 😂

I'm cruising on the Meraviglia this coming weekend. My husband and I have only cruised YC with MSC and chose this short weekend cruise in regular class because we have an RCL booked in February and wanted a quick getaway. Also, we wanted to see what it's like outside of YC. I love cruising so, I'm going to have fun no matter what. But, these reviews are something else. Did people research the cruise line before embarkation? Are some just complaining to complain? I'm optimistic about this coming weekend, especially since we have not cruised since 2019. Sometimes, (or always) you get what you pay for. It seems like people want more for less. Maybe spend a little more money or stick with Carnival 🤷.