Lee Thargic

10 hours ago, Nicky Mouse said:

Yes it is. 

Thanks so much.

Could you please tell me if the ship is decorated for Christmas? Thanks

I couldn't disagree more on the quality of the food. After 16 cruises spread over all the major lines I found MSC food to be of the best quality. It was by far the most enjoyable cruise line that we have been on. I really feel like you get value for your dollar.

15 hours ago, cynalan said:

We just completed our first MSC cruise. What we liked... Best shows we have ever seen on a cruise ship (and we have taken nearly 50), beautiful ship (Meraviglia), excellent service, good shore ex options, international passengers. What needs improvement... Food in MDR is hit and miss (all meat way overcooked, boring menus and presentation), buffet options for lunch and dinner are terrible and food is really nit good (avoid other than breakfast which was excellent, desserts were like those you would find in a Chinese restaurant), hated the tiered beverage packages (Easy Drink Package pretty much limited to bar rail drinks), fancy cocktails were excellent but you have to pay full price, not incremental, lounge acts very similar (mostly light jazz and Latin),  lots of nickel and diming (like Carnival and NCL), specialty dining packages have limited menu (need to upgrade for interesting menu items... Expensive and mediocre, tough to find a lounge chair on sea days. Bottom line... For its price MSC is an OK choice UNLESS food selection and quality is very important to you. If all the cruises we've done, only the Holland America Westerdam had worse food. 

Thanks so much for the reply dns.

Hi all, just wondering what theme parties that the 11 day Divina cruise has, and specifically do they have a Gatsby party?

Thanks Lee

Just did the trip from MSC seaside. Was off the ship and through customs by 7:15. Took Uber which was a 7 minute wait. At the FLl delta bag drop at 7:50. Through security at 8:00. I wish I had a 9:40 flight now. Lol. Have to wait until 11:40.