CruiseNTheWorld91 Posted October 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 4, 2017 My wife and I are Diamond Members on Royal Caribbean and love it. However, we are really interested in going to the Middle East from Dubai in 2018 on Splendida. We've never cruised with another line but Royal doesn't offer this destination. Can anyone offer me a comparison and perhaps some things we will like better/worse than what we are used to with Royal? Also, any thoughts on the destination would be welcome as well! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 4, 2017 One nice thing that MSC gives you is status matching. Your Diamond level on RC would equate to Black level on MSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseNTheWorld91 Posted October 4, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted October 4, 2017 One nice thing that MSC gives you is status matching. Your Diamond level on RC would equate to Black level on MSC. That's awesome! With MSC being an Italian cruise line, I'm assuming English is still spoken on the ships. Correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 4, 2017 That's awesome! With MSC being an Italian cruise line, I'm assuming English is still spoken on the ships. Correct? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted October 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 4, 2017 My wife and I are Diamond Members on Royal Caribbean and love it. However, we are really interested in going to the Middle East from Dubai in 2018 on Splendida. We've never cruised with another line but Royal doesn't offer this destination. Can anyone offer me a comparison and perhaps some things we will like better/worse than what we are used to with Royal? Also, any thoughts on the destination would be welcome as well! Thanks! I have two cruises on Divina and MSC seemed to go out of there way to make you feel important. I have booked a 25 day cruise fro Durban SA to Venice with them. I’m sure you will enjoy them. Good luck. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseNTheWorld91 Posted October 5, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Yes. This is great information! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbelc Posted October 5, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 5, 2017 MSC is multicultural and multilingual. Announcements are given in 5 languages. English/American is a minority. For dining room assignments, you are placed with other folks who speak your language. The food is mostly European/Italian. They do fish and pasta well. Just don't eat the steaks or Indian food. And don't expect grits. Semolina is not grits. Just saying.... I was on the Divina. It's beautiful and the crew has genuine fun with the passengers. The shows are singing/dancing with different themes each night. The casino is non-smoking and not a focus. I enjoyed it. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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