Meraviglia Main Dining Room and Bar Questions

[tonyfall1]

Hello,

I am looking at booking a cruise on the Meraviglia. I have been looking a numerous reviews. I am getting a little nervous because of the issues with the bar and it seems like massive overcrowding in the buffet as well. I have a few questions.

 

- Since the buffet seems quite crowded is the MDR available for breakfast and lunch?

- Since it seems very difficult to get drinks, is it worth still getting the easy package?

- Is the bar service problem just in the pool areas or pervasive throughout the ship?

 

[Cruise5life]

I’m on the ship now.   Buffet isn’t too crowded at all.   I’ve always been able to find a window seat.  Not too crowded at all.   There’s one area that I’ve found that no one seems to be sitting in at all.  And tons of open tables.    
and I don’t drink.  But I see open bars all over the ship.    

[tonyfall1]

Thanks for the info. Do you know if the MDR is open for breakfast and lunch?

[Tierun]

On my previous MSC sailings, I’ve found that there is usually an open space to sit in the buffet and a bar that isn’t too crowded. The spots may be inconvenient, but they’re there. DW and I don’t mind finding a bar away from the general public. The sports bar is usually a go to for us. Unless there’s a big game going on.

[Tierun]

MDR is open for breakfast. Lunch only on sea days. 

[L1211]

I’m also new with a march booking- watched a ton of recent YouTube videos- I’m wondering if the over-crowding/under staffing is more tied to the ship sailing at capacity - which I’m likely to experience over spring break, and not an “always” thing?