"LIVE" from MSC Seascape - March 05, 2023

[Radio]

Welcome to "LIVE" from MSC Seascape.

 

Hello everyone, and good day. The Sea is Calling.

I will be flying to Miami tomorrow to sail on the beautiful MSC Seascape on March 5 (This Sunday). I really don’t like to fly, and this is the first time I’ve flown since 2019 (BWI-LHR), but I really wanted to sail on this ship. The last time I sailed with MSC was on Divina in 2016. This will be my first cruise since Sep 2022 (Oasis of the Seas)

MSC Seascape launched in Dec 2022 and has been sailing from Miami on alternating Eastern-Western Caribbean cruises. She has been sailing near capacity since then.

 

I am really hoping for some warm weather in Miami as I will be staying there for 2 nights (Pre-Cruise) near Port Miami. After the cruise, I will be staying an additional 2 nights before coming home.

MSC Seascape will be sailing a very nice 7-night itinerary. We are scheduled for port calls at Ocean Cay, BHS - Port Nassau, BHS - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and San Juan, PR.

I have been following many reports that discuss long lines, “MSC for Me” App problems, and dining choices. Of course, with many reports, there have been passengers who loved everything about the ship, even with capacities above 100%. You will be viewing the ship through my eyes, and I will provide you with my thoughts onboard.

 

I am hoping for clear weather next week, and I am looking forward to entering the Passenger Terminal at Port Miami this Sunday.

There will be much more coming in just a few days . . . Thanks for tuning in.

 

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[bafinegan]

Our extended family of 12 ( 6 adults and 6 kids-ages 2-12) will be on this ship April 9-16.  Looking forward to your review!

 

[skittl1321]

Very excited to read along. We will be cruising this summer and are very nervous about MSC in general, and such a large ship being so crowded. 

[Fla Mike]

Looking forward to your review.....

 The weather has been very warm as of late, mid to upper 80's.

 

What experience are you booked, (Fantastica, Bella, Aurea, or Yacht Club) ?

 

 

[kasi1979]

Awesome, we will visit the ports in Dezember. Do you have an overview over the offered excursions?

[surfjock27]

I’m excited to read your review, as we are on in 2 weeks (March 19th). 
 

If it’s not an inconvenience I was hoping maybe you could find a definite answer to a question that I’ve gotten so many different answers to. 
 

Will the Premium Package allow for margaritas INSIDE Hola Cantina while dining?

I’ve had some say they recently cruised and were able to. I’ve had others swear it’s a not allowed because it’s considered a “signature restaurant.”

 

Thanks in advance and please have so much fun!

[Radio]

6 hours ago, kasi1979 said:

Awesome, we will visit the ports in Dezember. Do you have an overview over the offered excursions?

There is a large pdf file that can be downloaded from your  MSC Cruise Planner . . .

[Radio]

7 hours ago, Fla Mike said:

Looking forward to your review.....

 The weather has been very warm as of late, mid to upper 80's.

 

What experience are you booked, (Fantastica, Bella, Aurea, or Yacht Club) ?

 

 

I booked with the Bella Experience. It was a guarantee, but I was assigned a nice cabin.

[Radio]

43 minutes ago, surfjock27 said:

>snip<

Will the Premium Package allow for margaritas INSIDE Hola Cantina while dining?

I’ve had some say they recently cruised and were able to. I’ve had others swear it’s a not allowed because it’s considered a “signature restaurant.”

 

Thanks in advance and please have so much fun!

I will check it out. . .

[Two Wheels Only]

I have the same ship and itinerary booked.

 

I look forward to any info (dailies, menus, excursions, etc.) that you can provide. 

[kasi1979]

I´m too far out, there are no excursions available yet.

Also hoping for any and all info.

 

What check-in time did you get?

[LiquidWu]

40 minutes ago, kasi1979 said:

I´m too far out, there are no excursions available yet.

Also hoping for any and all info.

You can view the current shore excursions on the homepage at any time. This is one of the few things that really works well.
Landausflüge für Ihre Kreuzfahrt | MSC Cruises

Of course, there will be some changes over time, but you already get a very good overview.

Sorry to everyone else that I'm linking to the German homepage for once, but we're both German and I'm not sure if it works on the American website either.

 

[Radio]

1 hour ago, kasi1979 said:

I´m too far out, there are no excursions available yet.

Also hoping for any and all info.

 

What check-in time did you get?

It seems to change often, but now it is at 1:30 pm.

[TampaGambler]

We cruise with friends and family on the same ship leaving next week, 3/12... Looking forward to the review. 

[Stem to Stern]

Thank you so much for starting this thread.  I am looking forward to your report on the new ship.  I will be sailing this itinerary later this year.  Bon voyage, Radio!

[HappysailorinFL]

Sounds wonderful….Bon Voyage!  We have a friend cruising with you.  He just mentioned he received an email to check in later at 3.  Anyone else get pushed back and do you know why? 

[KittyCruz]

11 hours ago, LiquidWu said:

You can view the current shore excursions on the homepage at any time. This is one of the few things that really works well.
Landausflüge für Ihre Kreuzfahrt | MSC Cruises

Of course, there will be some changes over time, but you already get a very good overview.

Sorry to everyone else that I'm linking to the German homepage for once, but we're both German and I'm not sure if it works on the American website either.

 

It can confirm it works in other languages as well!

 

Looking forward to reading your review and happy sailing!!!!

 

 

Edited March 3, 2023 by KittyCruz

[Radio]

Hello everyone, I made it to Miami in one piece. The flight was smooth and we arrived at about 6:45pm. It took me about 30 minutes to get my luggage, but it took almost an hour to get to the hotel.

This is a trip that should have taken less than 15 minutes. There was a lot of Friday night traffic that caused the delay.

 

There are only a few ships in Port Miami today, but there will be seven ships tomorrow when I board MSC Seascape. . .

Today is a rest day because tomorrow is CRUISE DAY!

 

 

Radio

 

PHL Airport Check In

 

 

 

Up to the Admiral's Club

 

 

 

 

YaYa, my Flight Attendant going over the pre-flight safety advice.

 

 

 

Almost there. . .

 

 

 

 

Port Miami is very light today. . .

 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow will be a very busy day. . . Yikes

 

 

 

 

 

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[clochette]

looking forward to following you on this cruise.

[cellfree]

Radio, looking forward to reading your “live” after we get home in a week. We are currently on Seascape (docked at Ocean Cay today as Costa Maya was cancelled due to winds) and disembark tomorrow when we will wheel our bags to embark on Carnival Celebration for a week. Enjoy your cruise. Thank you for doing an MSC “live.”

[L1211]

Looking forward to your trip- thanks for sharing your cruise! We board the Mera next Sunday. Yay! 

[Radio]

Ships in Port Miami today. . .

 

Symphony of the Seas, Disney Dream, and Carnival Horizon (Top to Bottom)

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

(Captured from BLC Streams on YouTube)

 

 

 

[Radio]

36 minutes ago, cellfree said:

Radio, looking forward to reading your “live” after we get home in a week. We are currently on Seascape (docked at Ocean Cay today as Costa Maya was cancelled due to winds) and disembark tomorrow when we will wheel our bags to embark on Carnival Celebration for a week. Enjoy your cruise. Thank you for doing an MSC “live.”

Wow, Thanks for the nice comments. Enjoy your cruise 😄

 

Radio

 

[Aussiegrlfl]

Thank you for taking the time to share while on your vacation.  We will be onboard with the same itinerary April 30.  Can't wait to read all about it....

[Radio]

1 hour ago, Aussiegrlfl said:

Thank you for taking the time to share while on your vacation.  We will be onboard with the same itinerary April 30.  Can't wait to read all about it....

It should be a lot of fun. . . 

 

Radio