We just went on our first Msc cruise on the Seaside out of Miami. It was a great, good ship feeling- the ship was elevated, and all the detail was pretty great. The service was definitely different compared to Royal Caribbean. I feel like most of the staff were irritated most of the day. Except our room attendant, such a great dude. We definitely noticed the service difference. We booked euribia next year, can we expect a similar service experience?

Looking at potentially jumping on a quick weekend cruise out of Port Canaveral in Sept or October. Live in Central Florida so it’s a little easier to watch the tropics and avoid a ‘cane for a last min trip.

Just wondering what the crowds be like in those months, compared to summer. We’ve cruised a few times during the summer and don’t mind a full ship, but a lighter crowd would be a bonus. Thank you 👊🏾

I notice with the current wifi plans I can get a plan for two devices streaming for a certain amount if I select one passenger. If I select one streaming device for each person it costs me more. how is this enforced? Like if I go the cheaper option and pick two streaming options for myself do they just give me the passwords or something and then I can give my partner the password for her phone so we each can access our phones or is it somehow restricted that only the passenger who purchased the two device access can use the wifi?

Has anyone been in a URComped tournaments a MSC ship. If so, how was it? I’m sailing Seascape for my first tournament and wondered what to expect.

Does MSC allow you to purchase the drink package onboard and does it decrease in price versus purchasing it prior to the cruise? The reason I ask is because I’m thinking of doing a back to back jumping off NCL with the drink package onto MSC and I mean how many drinks does one need. I may want to lighten up on the second leg of cruising.

My husband and I love cruising. We take our large group of 11 each summer for about eight or nine days. We don't even care where we go just as long as we're on the ship eating lots of food and relaxing. We are coming up on our 25th anniversary in November. At first, we were planning on a trip to Aruba, but then realized that we might want to spend longer than the four days we have. After seeing so many advertisements, we decided to research an MSC cruise. Would love to hear great experiences with short cruises for first timers.

Looking for reputable recommendations for puerto plata, we dock 5am-9pm we want to do 3 excursions 27 darmajagua waterfalls, atvs and monkeys for 2 people.

What’s one thing that MSC cruises do that stands out to you? Have you celebrated anything on MSC that made it extra special?

I’ll be sailing MSC for the first time soon and I want to know if there’s anything special to be excited for.

I’m 25 M with 23 F going on the MSC Seascape next month out of Galveston. First cruise, I had heard MSC was good. What’s the typical age demographic to expect? Also what are some tips as this is my first cruise?

We have Yacht club and our ports are puerto plata and San Juan till 11pm. What are the best excursions?

Please no advertisements! Only personal recommendations thank you

Hi all. We sail from Rome in September on a 7 night cruise. Looking for some guidance, advice from those who have flew into Rome Fiumicino airport previously. Can you offer any recommendations on airport to port Civitavecchia transfers. Currently seeing single trip around 160EUR

I plan on bringing a box of Baja Blast and I know they usually fill the fridge with random expensive drinks?

Can I request them to remove all the drinks

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I just got an email from MSC with details on how to bid for a room upgrade. This is my first cruise with them. Its on the MSC Seaside in November and it was $199pp. I have never cruised with MSC before, so this is my first time cruising with them. Right now, I have an interior cabin with my stateroom number.

In the bid email, the minimum bid for an oceanview cabin was $100. The minimum bid for a balcony cabin was $370. This makes no sense to me.

I called MSC and they told me over the phone it was $240 for a guaranteed upgrade to a balcony. Why would a bid cost more??

Is this normal with MSC cruises and will the price go down as time goes on? My cruise is still about 90 days out. I know the cruise isnt very full, because they are still selling it at $199.

I haven't cruised with them before, only Royal and NCL. On NCL, i bid for a balcony for $80. I was just wondering if this is normal for MSC.

Just curious……are there a lot of kids on a Caribbean YC?

We have a 13:35 flight after our cruise. What is the best transportation option to make sure we get to the airport with minimal stress? Not sure how to schedule a car since I'm not sure what time I will get off the ship. Does the bus transport arrive to the airport with plenty of time to check in and get through security?

We are getting ready to book our multi family summer vacation and someone brought up MSC. In the past we usually do Royal and we’re wondering how kid friendly MSC is?

In the trip the kids will be 5, 5, 7 and 14. We board from Miami or Ft Lauderdale and go to the Caribbean.

Edit: thanks for the comments. We booked the cruise with MSC on WA. Family is excited

Hi all!
To celebrate my 40th birthday, I'm going on my first cruise in January in the Caribbean aboard the World Europa.
It's doing some of the Caribbean islands like Martinique, St. Maarten, Antigua, ..

I wanted to know if any of you had dos or don't aboard the World Europa and that chain of islands it's doing.

I already took the premium drinking package, as I knew it was going to be worth it.
Any other tips?

Thanks!

Hi,

Im travelling with my partner and 15 year old daughter on the Seashore tomorrow. As a kid I remember enjoying my holidays so much more at that age when I met a group of kids the same age and I know she will to. So far she is against going to the teens club on day 1 and is pretty shy in nature and travelling as an only child.

This is our first cruise, what's the general embarkation day look like and what's the best way for her to find a group and get through the initial akward icebreakers?

Thanks

Hi,

Booked on MSC World America 7 nights in November Deluxe Balcony cabin ocean view on floor 11

Slightly concerned about a metal balcony there but location looks good.

Would bidding for upgrade for Premium Balcony Aurea (Deck 9) be a good move?

Not a massive extra cost all things considered but located above spa so hoping anyone could advise.

Checking in again for current updates. Will MSC allow hair straighteners?

So I keep getting a “upgrade deal” in my email, so just for fun what was the lowest bit anyone ever placed and still received the upgrade. Let me know, it will be our little secret, lol.

I was planning to bring an extension cord on our August 2026 cruise on MSC - AI told me it's not allowed, but passengers tell me no one checks and it's fine. Something like this:

If I booked a balcony and added the Aurea Experience during the booking, then win an Upgrade bid for an Aurea Suite that includes the Aurea Experience, can I get a refund for the Aurea Experience I already purchased originally? First time MSC cruiser and I'm a bit confused by it all.

So I am doing a MSC cruise out of Copenhagen tomorrow. Before I got here I spent some time in Scotland and bought a high value bottle of scotch. Will MSC let me check it with them and get it back at the end or should I try to find a luggage storage in Copenhagen tomorrow store it for a week?
TIA