Difference with Seaside and Others ...

[LIV 2 CRUISE]

Never sailed MSC before. I have seen remarks about having to register(??) for shows and certain mealtimes??? Anything else different from other mainstream cruise lines?

[Motegi]

Other mega ships on NCL and Royal also require you to book shows in advance. The theater to passenger ratio is small so they need to better allocate the seating for each show. The smaller ships don’t require this on MSC or other lines.

 

As far as dinner is concerned MSC will assign you early or late seating like most cruise lines.

 

For specialty restaurants you will have to make a reservation again like most of the mainstream cruise lines.

[LIV 2 CRUISE]

Regal Princess didn't do this when I was on board last year. Perhaps something new. Can you request a dinner time, or is it in their hands?

[SirWolf]

With MSC Yacht Club cabin category you have "Free Time Dining at dedicated restaurant" and

with Aurea Experience cabin category you have "My Choice Dining style with a freely selectable

dining time and priority access to complementary restaurants".