steph7021 Posted April 1, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hello! Looking to book MSC Orchestra in March of 09 with kids ranging in ages from 5-12. Any experiences? Any suggestions? Ports or the ship... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted April 1, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2008 We just recently had a long discussion about MSC and honestly the reviews didn't look good. Sorry :( The thread is here... http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=740544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazpar Posted April 2, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2008 To give a summery of the reviews.... MSC is not the cruise for kids.... Once they get a foothold in the Caribbean, things may change, but for now, its looking bleak Kids activities stop too young (stops @ 10yr old) Food stops @ 8:30 pm Extra $$ for lotsa things we take for granted. Announcements are long, and givin in 5 languages. English is not the first language on the ship. Meat dishes are poor. (Not a kid issue, but it helped change my mind cause I'm a "Meat Eatin'" kinda man) Kinda bummed us out cause the price was right, but I want the kids first cruise to be grand, and I don't have the $$ to gamble. We may give the Inspiration (with there new Kid zone "Evolutions of fun") another shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabelgirls Posted April 2, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2008 There have been a few recent reviews that are very good. I do think that there could be room for improvement, but I think that is the case for some of the more popular cruise lines. We are going to give this line a try for a Christmas cruise. I am taking my three girls. The price is right and I know we will always find something to do. My kids are just fine being in the pool on sea days and I can't wait to see the ports. We will just have to adjust to fit the situation. However, anytime we can cruise is wonderful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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