Crossing the Equator ceremony?

[t60]

Does MSC have any sort of ceremony for crossing the line? If so what's it like? How does it compare with other cruise lines?

 

Sandy in Spain

[AmoMondo]

Yes they do and I can't compare it to other cruise lines as I've no experience of crossing the Equator with another line.

 

You have to register in advance with them onboard if you want to actually participate in the ceremony. It's King Neptune themed and seems yo involve dunking folk in the pool and chucking stuff on them like baked beans or whatever. Certainly not my idea of a lark to take part in. I watched the first one but didnt bother going to the others.

[t60]

Thanks. We've seen a few over the years on various cruise lines, the first few were quite good, but they seem to have become messier and more amateurish in recent times. From your description MSC's seem to be that way as well.

 

Sandy in Spain

[Capricruiser]

We crossed the Equator in March on the Sinfonia. The cruise director and King Neptune orchestrated the ceremony and it was sloppy but fun for all.