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I`ve been on both cruise lines and both of them are really good but about the languages, it is absolutely true that you might have to deal with a lot of announcements in different languages on MCS ships. However, I think that is a part of the experience of cruising, people from all over go on cruises to see the world in a much relaxing and comfortable way. On MSC ships the staff speaks at least 3 or 4 languages to try to make guests, from all nationalities, feel more comfortable, especially guests who don't speak English. So the staff is very inclusive and patient. I personally think that should be a plus because you don't get that service too often on other cruising companies. And the ships, especially the new ones are absolutely beautiful. Love the Swarovski stairs on all of their ships, perfect Instagreamable spot!
Hi Guys, Love your Videos! We sailed NCL and MSC this year and we found NCL was lacking in the food department.Perhaps it was just the ship we sailed. Steaks were dry and over cooked. sides were flavorless and wait staff were VERY SLOW and often unfriendly! We ate in MDR and Buffet on both ships. Yes there were more offerings in the NCL buffet but it was a mad house trying to get food. MSC buffet did have specials everyday from pasta to sandwiches. The Pizza is superb! There service was exceptional. The wait staff were very accommodating and so friendly. Remembering our favorites and often surprising us with extras. What we didn't like was there are not very many quick service venues on the MSC ~ no sea side venues on the promenade.We enjoy'd the shows on MSC . And boy do they know how to throw a party. Yes some start late but they had a party going at all hours. We enjoy'd the shows on NCL but the ship we were on did not have the big Broadway productions. All in all we like MSC the best. We will be sailing on Celebrity this year. Will be very fun to compare.
It definitely has to be the ship you went on because I’ve been on plenty of Norwegian cruise ships with lots of good food and loads of nice staff. Was it an old or newer ship you were on?
Hi guys we had our first cruise ever last October on MSC Divina and we loved it. I have to disagree on the entertainment front as the shows we saw were hi energy, very visual , great dancers and we went to see everyone! The food was good, ok not outstanding but it was good. I was stunned by the beauty of the ship . So much so we have booked on MSC Fantasia in November. We will be sailing with Norwegian on the Epic this October and we will be having our honeymoon on Celebrity Edge april 2021 . So by that time we will be able to compare properly. But for anyone going or planning to go on MSC do it! The value for money is incredible and TBH I hardly noticed the announcements, and we really got the cruise addict bug!
@@quickplaya It was AMAZING! Can not wait to get on another cruise when everything opens back up! I've definitely caught the cruise bug! (Poor phrase nowadays 🤣)
We are posting this while on the MSC Meraviglia, so you can guess what we think! ;) All your criticism of them is valid, but because MSC is so much cheaper we can afford the Yacht Club and that makes a world of difference on service and amenities (unlimited mini bar, free room service, better food) so that swings the balance in MSC's favor for us. And yes the ship are BEAUTIFUL. We were on the Escape a couple years ago and had tons of fun but overall MSC has won us over.
Debora Ribble MSC really has a variety of everything, every day they would have a special section and will prepare food that is native to the country you sailed into. Other than that you have many more options to pick from , since the market place is open for 20 hours a day!!!
Meraviglia is beautiful. The food sucks on MSC. I sent food back each night on MSC. I have never done that on a cruise ship in 30 years of cruising. Best meal we got that week was at Cracker Barrel after we got off the ship. It was very disapointing. I talked to two couples in the Yacht Club who also hated the food. So much for a Michelin chef. They must have hired Michelin tire guy by mistake. I am sticking wit RCL and Celebrity. I know they have good food.
I've never been at Cracker Barrel....but wow.....lol. Reviews for the food on Seaside ship are also bad. Which is why we changed our plans and booked an Alaskan cruise instead.
Having just discovered your channel I have to say that your videos and uploads are absolutely excellent and totally enjoyable to watch. Regarding your review MSC v NCL I felt that your comments were absolutely spot on along with your points. Being bias I will go along with MSC everytime, not being a big fan of NCL but one thing that I will agree with you regarding the guests on-board MSC they can be quite demanding and the food and customer service does need more attention but at the end of day it's still going to be MSC for me, far better ships all-round as go karting is something that will make me choose NCL.
You didn't mention the great itineraries (and opportunity to really vary those itineraries) that MSC offers. That's the real draw of MSC for me (ships will never be a destination for me, at best an optional extra)
Having traveled on both MSC and NCL I would have to say the MSC is a much better cruise line. It is true that the languages are done in usually at least 2-3 languages, but it is not as agrevating as people make it sound.... they don't happen that often... Entertainment is different as they are geared towards none speaking entertainment as there is a lot more different cultures on the MSC ships, but the Shows are very excellent and amazing.... NCL is just the starndard American entertainment and not as diverse. MSC service is 1000 times better at all times than NCL... so I would vote that MSC is by far the better cruise ships.
Thanks for the input on MSC in Europe. I have been on the MSC Divina from Miami to the Caribbean and thoroughly enjoyed the Italian feel throughout the ship. It was a different feel from Carnival and Royal. Recently did the Baltic’s on NCL Getaway and thought the ship lacked a lot of beautiful decor but food was good. I thought about doing MSC for a Mediterranean cruise and now will think twice about it, not sure if I can deal with the 5 different languages. But MSC does have beautiful ships.
I’ve just been to MSc mergilvia and it was a pleasant experience there was a good amount of activity’s on the ship throughout the week. The places that msc sailed to were quite pleasing I enjoyed the ocean cay the most. The price for excursions were a little high but overall msc was really fun.
i love them both and have been on both many times sometimes the buffet on NCL is good and sometimes its not but the dinning room is always good on both ships i like MSC buffet better
I have only cruised with MSC. Simply because they have a good selection of cruises in Northern Europe. Aaaaand.......the prices seems to fit my wallet a bit better. I would love to try NCL or RCCL, but I would prefer 2 cruises on MSC instead of 1 on one of those. (for now). I completely agree that the food could be better. I think there is a lot of great food onboard though and a big selection of everything. There will always be something to your liking. I have had one experience with bad service......but thats one out of 1000. The staff that I have been dealing with have been a delight. So even for the somewhat bland food, I stille love cruising with MSC. Specially the newer ships.
I went on a Msc cruise, which had an operah show one night, a bit different but the singer was so bad, many ppl on the balcony was laughing and some just walked away. Better to narrow it down and offer some quality show than just anything....
In the Americas.... 1.MSC competition is Carnival. 2.NCL competes with Royal. 3.Next group is Holland, Celebrity, Princess. 4.Then Disney on its own. 5.Then the luxury cruise lines
We have tried only one MSC cruise. We will never be fooled by lower prices again. What good is a lower price if the food and entertainment is not good! We sailed out of Miami and thought this cruise line needs to stay in Europe.
We were on the MSC Seaside for two weeks in June, and we're boarding the Meraviglia on Sunday for a week (booked before we had our Seaside trip). Never been on Norwegian. I'll definitely agree with most everything you say about MSC. The Seaside is a gorgeous ship, but sometimes confusingly laid out. They changed their wi-fi packaging literally half way through our summer cruise, meaning I couldn't top up my data when we ran out, and they wanted to charge me for a whole new plan. That annoyed me. It's basic customer service to grandfather people in on the old plan if you change something midway through their vacation. The 'GPS' bracelets are a neat way to track down your family or friends on the ship, if you are traveling as a group. The shows are ok, but get very same-ish over a two week cruise. Only so many times you can watch variations of the same dance/acrobatic routines. Completely understandable why they opt for language-neutral entertainment, though. We didn't find the food to be too bad to be honest. Not as good as Royal Caribbean, but better than Carnival. IIRC, my biggest gripe was the buffet opening times. I missed the Windjammer on Independence of the Seas! The arcade area was poorly managed. I kept thinking the poor dude running it was going to have a nervous breakdown and he couldn't seem to focus on a single customer for more than 5s. As a result of trying to service everyone at the same time, and not leave people waiting, it all became a confusing mess and no-one received good service. Opening hours on the arcade were too short also, which contributed to the chaos. The Aurea Spa was a high point on the Seaside - it was absolutely amazing and the services provided (or at least those we received) were top-notch. Like any cruise ship spa, however, be prepared to hand over your first born child as payment. Would I book MSC again? Ehhhhh, maybe. Hard to argue with the value for money. But given the choice, I'd go RCI. Or maybe try Norwegian, after watching this video!
An hour long announcement would make me crazy. If I cruised a lot maybe MSC would a nice change but I like entertainment and I do eat bread, pasta or rice. NCL for me. Didnt get the dad joke.
I know I hate the multi language announcements at work (altho I do appreciate the necessity) but I think if I carried good ear plugs/noise cancelling headphones I'd be ok with it on a cruise - once you hear your bit you can tune out (Think how annoying it'd be if your language was last!). Also, sometimes with the announcements at work, I try to use it as an opportunity to work out other languages (if I have time, which isn't often)
Thanks for the great videos my husband and I are thinking of going on a NCL cruise for our 27th anniversary in February doing a last minute one in March. I saw the post about you guys doing a group thing and would love to cruise with you guys.....that sound dirtier than I meant it too LOL.
We were really disappointed with the overall food on the NCL Star this past November on a European cruise. Lots of variety, but everything was bit off in the main dining rooms and buffet. The hibachi was our favorite out of everything. The steakhouse was lousy as well and the Asian fashion restaurant. The pub was terrible. They definitely took a turn with the food for the worse. Now on the newest ships it could definitely be better than what we experienced.
You forget "Customer Service", at least as the phone concerns... MSC, your on hold for 40 minutes, and once you get through, the help is underwhelming (hard to get price adjustments and upgrades)... NCL, super fast to get through, super friendly, and more than willing to give price adjustments and upgrade options... on the ships however, I think the service is better on MSC... far more European, than NCL American attitudes... LOVED the wait staff on MSC... (but I agree Norwegian is. Better overall)
@@Cruisewith If your plans ever do become... firm, I'm sure you keep easily get a nice sized group together. You could go cabin to cabin demonstrating how you polish the knobs and checks all the holes and whatnot. There so much for us newbies to remember!!! 😉
I've enjoyed MSC more than NCL and it's a lot cheaper. Don't fall for NCL open bar promotion, compare the two and you will see nobody comes close to their prices.
I haven’t been on either, but from my research I agree that NCL is better. The language barrier would be awful if there was an emergency on MSC. I love Carnival and have recently started cruising Holland America too. I would like to try Princess at some point too. I didn’t like Royal Caribbean. There MDR food was bad and the ship could have been cleaner.
NCL is the best hands down... MSC is soooooooo annoying... everything.... from the crappy cold repetitive food.. to the lackluster entertainment... to the guests company... to the OVERHEAD ANNOUNCEMENTS... OMG MSC SUUUUCKS. (IMO) lol
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I`ve been on both cruise lines and both of them are really good but about the languages, it is absolutely true that you might have to deal with a lot of announcements in different languages on MCS ships. However, I think that is a part of the experience of cruising, people from all over go on cruises to see the world in a much relaxing and comfortable way. On MSC ships the staff speaks at least 3 or 4 languages to try to make guests, from all nationalities, feel more comfortable, especially guests who don't speak English. So the staff is very inclusive and patient. I personally think that should be a plus because you don't get that service too often on other cruising companies. And the ships, especially the new ones are absolutely beautiful. Love the Swarovski stairs on all of their ships, perfect Instagreamable spot!
Hi Guys, Love your Videos! We sailed NCL and MSC this year and we found NCL was lacking in the food department.Perhaps it was just the ship we sailed. Steaks were dry and over cooked. sides were flavorless and wait staff were VERY SLOW and often unfriendly! We ate in MDR and Buffet on both ships. Yes there were more offerings in the NCL buffet but it was a mad house trying to get food. MSC buffet did have specials everyday from pasta to sandwiches. The Pizza is superb! There service was exceptional. The wait staff were very accommodating and so friendly. Remembering our favorites and often surprising us with extras.
What we didn't like was there are not very many quick service venues on the MSC ~ no sea side venues on the promenade.We enjoy'd the shows on MSC . And boy do they know how to throw a party. Yes some start late but they had a party going at all hours. We enjoy'd the shows on NCL but the ship we were on did not have the big Broadway productions. All in all we like MSC the best. We will be sailing on Celebrity this year. Will be very fun to compare.
It definitely has to be the ship you went on because I’ve been on plenty of Norwegian cruise ships with lots of good food and loads of nice staff. Was it an old or newer ship you were on?
Hi guys we had our first cruise ever last October on MSC Divina and we loved it. I have to disagree on the entertainment front as the shows we saw were hi energy, very visual , great dancers and we went to see everyone! The food was good, ok not outstanding but it was good. I was stunned by the beauty of the ship . So much so we have booked on MSC Fantasia in November. We will be sailing with Norwegian on the Epic this October and we will be having our honeymoon on Celebrity Edge april 2021 . So by that time we will be able to compare properly. But for anyone going or planning to go on MSC do it! The value for money is incredible and TBH I hardly noticed the announcements, and we really got the cruise addict bug!
My very first sailing NCL Escape 7nt Western Carribean out of Miami next month! So excited!
How did it go? Did you love it?
@@quickplaya It was AMAZING! Can not wait to get on another cruise when everything opens back up! I've definitely caught the cruise bug! (Poor phrase nowadays 🤣)
We are posting this while on the MSC Meraviglia, so you can guess what we think! ;)
All your criticism of them is valid, but because MSC is so much cheaper we can afford the Yacht Club and that makes a world of difference on service and amenities (unlimited mini bar, free room service, better food) so that swings the balance in MSC's favor for us. And yes the ship are BEAUTIFUL.
We were on the Escape a couple years ago and had tons of fun but overall MSC has won us over.
love the new intro. great video!!
I love your honesty. Those announcements would drive me crazy on MSC.
Super helpful. Thanks!
We've been on the fence about sailing MSC for a while. Thanks for the video guys. The waterfront is truly amazing on NCL
Great video you guys!
A really good video and even though we've got a NCL cruise booked - you've given us food for thought about MSC - thanks guys!
Debora Ribble MSC really has a variety of everything, every day they would have a special section and will prepare food that is native to the country you sailed into. Other than that you have many more options to pick from , since the market place is open for 20 hours a day!!!
Meraviglia is beautiful. The food sucks on MSC. I sent food back each night on MSC. I have never done that on a cruise ship in 30 years of cruising. Best meal we got that week was at Cracker Barrel after we got off the ship. It was very disapointing. I talked to two couples in the Yacht Club who also hated the food. So much for a Michelin chef. They must have hired Michelin tire guy by mistake. I am sticking wit RCL and Celebrity. I know they have good food.
I've never been at Cracker Barrel....but wow.....lol.
Reviews for the food on Seaside ship are also bad.
Which is why we changed our plans and booked an Alaskan cruise instead.
Love your comment! 🤣
I AGREE THE FOOD ON MSC IS AWFUL...NCL IS DEFINITELY THE WINNER
Having just discovered your channel I have to say that your videos and uploads are absolutely excellent and totally enjoyable to watch.
Regarding your review MSC v NCL I felt that your comments were absolutely spot on along with your points.
Being bias I will go along with MSC everytime, not being a big fan of NCL but one thing that I will agree with you regarding the guests on-board MSC they can be quite demanding and the food and customer service does need more attention but at the end of day it's still going to be MSC for me, far better ships all-round as go karting is something that will make me choose NCL.
The Rocky reference... hilarious 😂😂
That was a great video as always
You didn't mention the great itineraries (and opportunity to really vary those itineraries) that MSC offers. That's the real draw of MSC for me (ships will never be a destination for me, at best an optional extra)
Having traveled on both MSC and NCL I would have to say the MSC is a much better cruise line. It is true that the languages are done in usually at least 2-3 languages, but it is not as agrevating as people make it sound.... they don't happen that often... Entertainment is different as they are geared towards none speaking entertainment as there is a lot more different cultures on the MSC ships, but the Shows are very excellent and amazing.... NCL is just the starndard American entertainment and not as diverse. MSC service is 1000 times better at all times than NCL... so I would vote that MSC is by far the better cruise ships.
Keep up the good work, We are heading out to board the Escape this Week!!
We sailed on the MSC Seaside last year. The ship is amazing, but the customer services were BAD, and the food was OK compared to NCL and RC.
Thanks for the input on MSC in Europe. I have been on the MSC Divina from Miami to the Caribbean and thoroughly enjoyed the Italian feel throughout the ship. It was a different feel from Carnival and Royal. Recently did the Baltic’s on NCL Getaway and thought the ship lacked a lot of beautiful decor but food was good. I thought about doing MSC for a Mediterranean cruise and now will think twice about it, not sure if I can deal with the 5 different languages. But MSC does have beautiful ships.
I’ve just been to MSc mergilvia and it was a pleasant experience there was a good amount of activity’s on the ship throughout the week. The places that msc sailed to were quite pleasing I enjoyed the ocean cay the most. The price for excursions were a little high but overall msc was really fun.
I loved this video...I'm going on my first MSC in October to the Mediterranean....I better bring some earplugs....
Oct 6 from Rome for us as well
I sailed on NCL loved it would like to try msc
i love them both and have been on both many times sometimes the buffet on NCL is good and sometimes its not but the dinning room is always good on both ships i like MSC buffet better
I have only cruised with MSC. Simply because they have a good selection of cruises in Northern Europe. Aaaaand.......the prices seems to fit my wallet a bit better. I would love to try NCL or RCCL, but I would prefer 2 cruises on MSC instead of 1 on one of those. (for now).
I completely agree that the food could be better. I think there is a lot of great food onboard though and a big selection of everything. There will always be something to your liking.
I have had one experience with bad service......but thats one out of 1000. The staff that I have been dealing with have been a delight.
So even for the somewhat bland food, I stille love cruising with MSC. Specially the newer ships.
I did a Costa out of Savona....it was really great.....and also good food.
I went on a Msc cruise, which had an operah show one night, a bit different but the singer was so bad, many ppl on the balcony was laughing and some just walked away. Better to narrow it down and offer some quality show than just anything....
You two are awesome! Thanks for another amazing vid! :)
What about the casino?
In the Americas....
1.MSC competition is Carnival.
2.NCL competes with Royal.
3.Next group is Holland, Celebrity, Princess.
4.Then Disney on its own.
5.Then the luxury cruise lines
We have tried only one MSC cruise. We will never be fooled by lower prices again. What good is a lower price if the food and entertainment is not good! We sailed out of Miami and thought this cruise line needs to stay in Europe.
I went on the MSC last September and had a great time. I'm going again in October so I'm glad I won't see you onboard.
We were on the MSC Seaside for two weeks in June, and we're boarding the Meraviglia on Sunday for a week (booked before we had our Seaside trip). Never been on Norwegian. I'll definitely agree with most everything you say about MSC.
The Seaside is a gorgeous ship, but sometimes confusingly laid out.
They changed their wi-fi packaging literally half way through our summer cruise, meaning I couldn't top up my data when we ran out, and they wanted to charge me for a whole new plan. That annoyed me. It's basic customer service to grandfather people in on the old plan if you change something midway through their vacation.
The 'GPS' bracelets are a neat way to track down your family or friends on the ship, if you are traveling as a group.
The shows are ok, but get very same-ish over a two week cruise. Only so many times you can watch variations of the same dance/acrobatic routines. Completely understandable why they opt for language-neutral entertainment, though.
We didn't find the food to be too bad to be honest. Not as good as Royal Caribbean, but better than Carnival. IIRC, my biggest gripe was the buffet opening times. I missed the Windjammer on Independence of the Seas!
The arcade area was poorly managed. I kept thinking the poor dude running it was going to have a nervous breakdown and he couldn't seem to focus on a single customer for more than 5s. As a result of trying to service everyone at the same time, and not leave people waiting, it all became a confusing mess and no-one received good service. Opening hours on the arcade were too short also, which contributed to the chaos.
The Aurea Spa was a high point on the Seaside - it was absolutely amazing and the services provided (or at least those we received) were top-notch. Like any cruise ship spa, however, be prepared to hand over your first born child as payment.
Would I book MSC again? Ehhhhh, maybe. Hard to argue with the value for money. But given the choice, I'd go RCI. Or maybe try Norwegian, after watching this video!
Oh, I forgot - the MSC website is a living hell and should be thrown in a large pit and burned. Along with whomever coded it.
An hour long announcement would make me crazy. If I cruised a lot maybe MSC would a nice change but I like entertainment and I do eat bread, pasta or rice. NCL for me. Didnt get the dad joke.
I know I hate the multi language announcements at work (altho I do appreciate the necessity) but I think if I carried good ear plugs/noise cancelling headphones I'd be ok with it on a cruise - once you hear your bit you can tune out (Think how annoying it'd be if your language was last!).
Also, sometimes with the announcements at work, I try to use it as an opportunity to work out other languages (if I have time, which isn't often)
Thanks for the great videos my husband and I are thinking of going on a NCL cruise for our 27th anniversary in February doing a last minute one in March. I saw the post about you guys doing a group thing and would love to cruise with you guys.....that sound dirtier than I meant it too LOL.
Lol
Please can you make a video of Disney vs Princess Caribbean.
We were really disappointed with the overall food on the NCL Star this past November on a European cruise. Lots of variety, but everything was bit off in the main dining rooms and buffet. The hibachi was our favorite out of everything. The steakhouse was lousy as well and the Asian fashion restaurant. The pub was terrible. They definitely took a turn with the food for the worse. Now on the newest ships it could definitely be better than what we experienced.
Only cruise NCL
You forget "Customer Service", at least as the phone concerns... MSC, your on hold for 40 minutes, and once you get through, the help is underwhelming (hard to get price adjustments and upgrades)... NCL, super fast to get through, super friendly, and more than willing to give price adjustments and upgrade options... on the ships however, I think the service is better on MSC... far more European, than NCL American attitudes... LOVED the wait staff on MSC... (but I agree Norwegian is. Better overall)
We went on NCL only once but we found the food pretty bad.... We will be on MSC next week we can't wait to compare
Enjoy your MSC Cruise! Let us know what you think when you return.
@@Cruisewith Thank you, We will! So fare we loved the status match! We are Elite on Princess and we got immediate Diamond on MSC.
my son and i like your videos
The MCS Cruise Line is way better by far!! It’s not even close. I’ve been on both and I hated the Norwegian ships.
The cruise line that actually goes anywhere is the best
Sadly, MSC did not adjust their cruising experience to the Americas on the Seaside.
Do you ever host a cruise or have group packages? You guys would be so fun to travel with! 22 days and I'll be on my first cruise with NCL!!!
Hey, it's something that we have been thinking about but no firm plans yet.
@@Cruisewith If your plans ever do become... firm, I'm sure you keep easily get a nice sized group together. You could go cabin to cabin demonstrating how you polish the knobs and checks all the holes and whatnot. There so much for us newbies to remember!!! 😉
I prefer NCL...
DIDN'T LIKE THE FOOD ON MSC.
*NCL...PEPSI*
Do u think the seaview is a good ship?
Edit:can ppl pls reply with ur opinions
Hans or Ludwig!!😀Lol!
I've enjoyed MSC more than NCL and it's a lot cheaper. Don't fall for NCL open bar promotion, compare the two and you will see nobody comes close to their prices.
basically if you want a cruise catered for anglo culture don't do msc.
I like to cruise with a diverse cruise line.
I've next been on either but Norwegian feels like a much more attractive option :)
Msc is winner
Each time i am on msc
Great time
Ncl needs help....
Does anyone know if MSC has a kid's club?
Sarah Palazzo Yes , it dose!! I am on one now . Looks like the kids are having a good time. Look at their web page for info.
I haven’t been on either, but from my research I agree that NCL is better. The language barrier would be awful if there was an emergency on MSC. I love Carnival and have recently started cruising Holland America too. I would like to try Princess at some point too. I didn’t like Royal Caribbean. There MDR food was bad and the ship could have been cleaner.
NCL is the best hands down... MSC is soooooooo annoying... everything.... from the crappy cold repetitive food.. to the lackluster entertainment... to the guests company... to the OVERHEAD ANNOUNCEMENTS... OMG MSC SUUUUCKS. (IMO) lol
Russian guy, Ivan Drago.
MSC's customer service is almost non-existent. Keep that in mind.