I just booked a 4 night to Bahamas with the 40% off sale on the MSC Divina including a deluxe balcony, easy plus drinks, wifi and a loyalty match for less than $1000. $918 to be exact and not to mention a $99 down deposit is absolutely AMAZING!!! This will be my first MSC cruise in May and i’m definitely ready. I barely unpacked from my Carnival cruise last month 🛳️😎
If you can do without the pay dining options just eat in the main dining room and buffet for free. However if you want to save on the pay dining pre book it. There is a steak house, seafood restaurant, taco place, Sushi, Tempanyaki etc. The Cirque shows cost $12 pre cruise and can sell out. Msc has good entertainment. Research your ports online book your own shore excursions or use a local taxi, prices might be per cab rather then per person.
Great tips here, and completely agree with all of them. The topic of status match is good - I often find companies I didn't even realise had a loyalty programme will loyalty match, so you can jump straight to the top with your first cruise. Virgin's a good example - they'll make you 'top tier' if you're top with MSC!
I gathered some hacks from your video, however there was one of your comments regarding "Bottled Water" was incorrect. On the (9) MSC cruises we have taken, we have NEVER paid for the bottles of water with the "WiFi & Drink" package. Maybe water does not come with the entry tier of the drink package. 🤔
Noone ever mentions that on short 4 day 3 night cruises the drink packages arent available to purchase in advance. Why is that and is there an option to purchase a drink package at a discount price once on board?
Yes. We just booked an MSC Cruise for next April with the Drink and WiFi package. We said the same thing. After looking into it, it's definitely a deal vs. buying the cruise only and adding those packages later but it's certainly not free. It's bad advertising. It should be touted as a drink and wifi included package.
In November I'm having a 7 night cruise with my parents on the new MSC EURIBIA. The only bad thing is that when you get the drink package, you need to get them for all. I don't drink tea or coffee, so I need to bring my Soda Stream juice and make my drink myself. I read that you don't have Coke machines for all day free drinks. Only juice at breakfast and the rest of the day just milk and water.
You mean for sharing the bought internet connection? When you buy the package for 1 connection, you need to login on that phone with the user info, I think. I don't know if the connection see if you use it as a hotspot. Maybe some one know if it work. Or else buy the package with more then 1 users.
I thought the live theater productions are extra. MSC says on their website they are included, but after booking on the Seascape, now it tells me that you have to pay for the shows. Not happy.
Just in MSC world europa in Dubai. Food is 3/5 on buffet. 4.5/5 in specialty restaurants. The main dining some days are amazing some are average. Is a European main crowd ( lots of smoker and Vaping) smoking is not very enforce here. Many Vape in balconies, main pool area and clubs. Even crew members does it ( sneaky way) . Really didn't like that. Just my point of view. Kids program is 5 🌟 I heard from other families. Wifi sucks BTW lol
@marylollipop5659 I book on msc usa website. For a 7-day cruise( Christmas ). 2 persons 1 room with balcony. It cost me around 4k no more. Keep in mind that wifi was included and also all the tips. Drink packages were also included basic one. Up to 5 euros drink. I upgrade it to the plus package.
ONLY NEED ONE WAY....DON’T GO......This cruise line compromised my wife and I’s safety and privacy and ruined our cruise! We are lifelong cruisers and approximately 70 years old. American Express has opened a file on MSC as what they allowed to happen on the ship to us was inexcusable!!!!!!!! MSC has the worst customer service on any cruise line we have sailed with especially on the ship and sadly worse after the cruise......Sail with ANYONE besides MSC!
Taking our first MSC cruise for two weeks in the Caribbean starting next month. We are SOOO EXCITED! Will let you know how it goes.
Have a brilliant time ull have a blast with msc. Doing the Caribbean in 2 months can't wait
@@83eamonn thank you. All the best for your voyage as well.
Great job thank you for the information
Same 3/24 from Miami I’m excited
Did you take the trip already? Any reviews?
I just booked a 4 night to Bahamas with the 40% off sale on the MSC Divina including a deluxe balcony, easy plus drinks, wifi and a loyalty match for less than $1000. $918 to be exact and not to mention a $99 down deposit is absolutely AMAZING!!! This will be my first MSC cruise in May and i’m definitely ready. I barely unpacked from my Carnival cruise last month 🛳️😎
Hey, did you book directly with MSC? I like Cruises Only site but have directly booked with other lines
Just got off the meraviglia this morning! This video is spot on!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Yesss we just got off loved it only going on MSC cruise now!!!!!! Enjoy 😊
Thank you for all the great info! Super excited, we are heading out of Orlando on 4/9 :)
If you can do without the pay dining options just eat in the main dining room and buffet for free. However if you want to save on the pay dining pre book it. There is a steak house, seafood restaurant, taco place, Sushi, Tempanyaki etc. The Cirque shows cost $12 pre cruise and can sell out. Msc has good entertainment. Research your ports online book your own shore excursions or use a local taxi, prices might be per cab rather then per person.
Great tips here, and completely agree with all of them. The topic of status match is good - I often find companies I didn't even realise had a loyalty programme will loyalty match, so you can jump straight to the top with your first cruise. Virgin's a good example - they'll make you 'top tier' if you're top with MSC!
This is such an excellent video!!
Glad you think so!
@@CruiseBlogGuide Oh I think anyone that sees this will think so. I’m just glad you shared! I was watching it again when I saw your notification 😊.
I love MSC!
I gathered some hacks from your video, however there was one of your comments regarding "Bottled Water" was incorrect.
On the (9) MSC cruises we have taken, we have NEVER paid for the bottles of water with the "WiFi & Drink" package.
Maybe water does not come with the entry tier of the drink package. 🤔
Is it cheaper to get spa deal on day of embarkation or on msc app before cruise on seascape
Noone ever mentions that on short 4 day 3 night cruises the drink packages arent available to purchase in advance. Why is that and is there an option to purchase a drink package at a discount price once on board?
Why does msc advertise free drinks, & wifi when it's approx $300 more than the regular balcony
I ask myself the same thing. It is not free. You have to add for extra.
Yes. We just booked an MSC Cruise for next April with the Drink and WiFi package. We said the same thing. After looking into it, it's definitely a deal vs. buying the cruise only and adding those packages later but it's certainly not free. It's bad advertising. It should be touted as a drink and wifi included package.
I love MSC
Just finished a cruise on this boat and unless you have cabin credits to apply to excursions they are at least double priced vs DI Y
In November I'm having a 7 night cruise with my parents on the new MSC EURIBIA. The only bad thing is that when you get the drink package, you need to get them for all. I don't drink tea or coffee, so I need to bring my Soda Stream juice and make my drink myself. I read that you don't have Coke machines for all day free drinks. Only juice at breakfast and the rest of the day just milk and water.
can we use mobile phone hotspot for the internet while in the cruise?
You mean for sharing the bought internet connection? When you buy the package for 1 connection, you need to login on that phone with the user info, I think. I don't know if the connection see if you use it as a hotspot. Maybe some one know if it work. Or else buy the package with more then 1 users.
You cannot, it's blocked, one device at a time, no hotspot.
Does one need a passport to go from port Canaveral to Ocean Cay??
No you don't. I'm taking that cruise myself in a couple of weeks.
No
I thought the live theater productions are extra. MSC says on their website they are included, but after booking on the Seascape, now it tells me that you have to pay for the shows. Not happy.
You just put your name and number of cabin for reservation, when you on cruise,and all this shows in Theater is FREE!
Just back from cruise UK to Dubai. Cruise from hell!!!! Save your money and don't waste it on a MSC cruise
You sound cute and similar to the girl who does the Disney blog
What about icecream?
ONE WAY 2 SAVE MONEY ./ DON'T GO ?
Just in MSC world europa in Dubai. Food is 3/5 on buffet. 4.5/5 in specialty restaurants. The main dining some days are amazing some are average. Is a European main crowd ( lots of smoker and Vaping) smoking is not very enforce here. Many Vape in balconies, main pool area and clubs. Even crew members does it ( sneaky way) . Really didn't like that. Just my point of view. Kids program is 5 🌟 I heard from other families. Wifi sucks BTW lol
Great review!!
Thank you for this, how do you book. How much it cost you? And how long did you stay.
@marylollipop5659 I book on msc usa website. For a 7-day cruise( Christmas ). 2 persons 1 room with balcony. It cost me around 4k no more. Keep in mind that wifi was included and also all the tips. Drink packages were also included basic one. Up to 5 euros drink. I upgrade it to the plus package.
Caribbean cruises should be avoided Aug-Nov hurricane season….
ONLY NEED ONE WAY....DON’T GO......This cruise line compromised my wife and I’s safety and privacy and ruined our cruise! We are lifelong cruisers and approximately 70 years old. American Express has opened a file on MSC as what they allowed to happen on the ship to us was inexcusable!!!!!!!! MSC has the worst customer service on any cruise line we have sailed with especially on the ship and sadly worse after the cruise......Sail with ANYONE besides MSC!