I found out that MSC has social media spies...

[Stockjock]

Recently, we've discussed the fact that MSC will apparently soon be sailing out Los Angeles.  I was engaged in a conversation here and elsewhere (Facebook) about this.  I was contacted by a social media spy (my term) from MSC, who asked that I delete my comments on the topic, as they haven't yet announced that they'll be sailing from L.A.  I didn't do so, as the cat is pretty much already out of the bag, in my view.

Now if they offered me a free drink package, everyone has their price, right?

Edited February 29 by Stockjock

[sfaaa]

MSC Mexico & Alaska cruise? Don't hold back. Do tell. 

[Stockjock]

17 hours ago, sfaaa said:

MSC Mexico & Alaska cruise? Don't hold back. Do tell. 

As discussed in another thread, MSC Bellissima is on the Port of Los Angeles' schedule, weekly, beginning October 4th, 2025.  The Alaska sailings are the subject of speculation only, although I believe MSC has said publicly that's something they'd like to do, which probably means it will happen sooner or later.

[sfaaa]

 I recall back in 2018, cruise director on Divina openly said Alaska was on MSC's radar. 

[Stockjock]

3 hours ago, sfaaa said:

 I recall back in 2018, cruise director on Divina openly said Alaska was on MSC's radar. 

In this case, if memory serves, it was Ruben Rodriguez, President, MSC Cruises USA.

[TYCruise]

I'm wondering what exactly is going on with the Bellissima?  It has cruises scheduled through October 2024.  According to the LA schedule it will start sailing there in October 2025.  Where will it be for an entire year?

[TYCruise]

On 2/28/2024 at 9:46 PM, Stockjock said:

Recently, we've discussed the fact that MSC will apparently soon be sailing out Los Angeles.  I was engaged in a conversation here and elsewhere (Facebook) about this.  I was contacted by a social media spy (my term) from MSC, who asked that I delete my comments on the topic, as they haven't yet announced that they'll be sailing from L.A.  I didn't do so, as the cat is pretty much already out of the bag, in my view.

Now if they offered me a free drink package, everyone has their price, right?

They really asked you to delete your post!??? Hahahah MSC is so old school sometimes

[shipgeeks]

Posts get deleted all the time; definitely not just re MSC.

[Essiesmom]

10 hours ago, sfaaa said:

 I recall back in 2018, cruise director on Divina openly said Alaska was on MSC's radar. 

Back in 2019 they had lots of plans…Armonia sailing from Tampa.  At the CC M&G they were asking for ideas.  Then something happened…

[mscdivina2016]

On 2/29/2024 at 12:46 AM, Stockjock said:

Recently, we've discussed the fact that MSC will apparently soon be sailing out Los Angeles.  I was engaged in a conversation here and elsewhere (Facebook) about this.  I was contacted by a social media spy (my term) from MSC, who asked that I delete my comments on the topic, as they haven't yet announced that they'll be sailing from L.A.  I didn't do so, as the cat is pretty much already out of the bag, in my view.

Now if they offered me a free drink package, everyone has their price, right?

How did they get your contact info?

[Stockjock]

2 hours ago, mscdivina2016 said:

How did they get your contact info?

They contacted me on Facebook.  It was a woman who worked for MSC and she identified herself as a social media ambassador or social media specialist.  Something like that.  I didn't reply, as again, the cat is clearly out of the bag.

Edited March 1 by Stockjock

[mscdivina2016]

1 hour ago, Stockjock said:

They contacted me on Facebook.  It was a woman who worked for MSC and she identified herself as a social media ambassador or social media specialist.  Something like that.  I didn't reply, as again, the cat is clearly out of the bag.

Makes sense.

I am not on that site.  But I was contacted by this board years ago to stop posting something as they kept deleting it.

[GPPhilly]

Too bad the spies seem to want to police criticism rather than addressing the issue someone is pointing out.  

[Jamie7777]

On 2/29/2024 at 12:46 AM, Stockjock said:

Recently, we've discussed the fact that MSC will apparently soon be sailing out Los Angeles.  I was engaged in a conversation here and elsewhere (Facebook) about this.  I was contacted by a social media spy (my term) from MSC, who asked that I delete my comments on the topic, as they haven't yet announced that they'll be sailing from L.A.  I didn't do so, as the cat is pretty much already out of the bag, in my view.

Now if they offered me a free drink package, everyone has their price, right?

You'd think they would come here first and ask folks to stop talking about their secrets.  It is called Cruise Critic.  What do they think we talk about?  Cruises!😂

[Stockjock]

Here's the message I received...

Hi, hope this message finds you well. I am on the social media team for MSC, we kindly ask that you remove your post about LA as this news has not been officially announced yet. Please let me know if you're able to do so, we'd really appreciate it. Thank you!

[tscoffey]

I assume you saw this on the LA port schedule?
If you obtained your information about the Bellissima using publicly available sources, you have no legal or moral obligation to delete them.

 

[Stockjock]

2 minutes ago, tscoffey said:

I assume you saw this on the LA port schedule?
If you obtained your information about the Bellissima using publicly available sources, you have no legal or moral obligation to delete them.

 

Here's what they should have written...

Hi, hope this message finds you well. I am on the social media team for MSC, we kindly ask that you remove your post about LA as this news has not been officially announced yet. Please let me know if you're able to do so, we'd really appreciate it.

And if you are able to delete your post, as a goodwill gesture, we'd like to offer you a $300 onboard credit, good for any sailing of 4 nights or more, redeemable for the next 24 months.  Thank you!

 

Edited March 2 by Stockjock