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12 things I loved and hated about my first MSC cruise

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πŸ‘οΈ 46K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 14:15
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I loved the ship design and ocean views MSC World Europa was the most beautiful ship I've sailed on thus far

something I hated on my MSC World Europa Cruise was printing out my embarkation ticket

if there's one thing I absolutely hated about my MSC World Europa Cruise it was the lack of free water

I found the pizza on MSC to be nothing short of delicious

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Buy a drink package to avoid paying for water
βœ“Print embarkation documents before traveling to avoid stress

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Apprehension from negative reviews β€” Don't put too much faith in online reviews; experience it yourself
Need to print embarkation documents β€” Print documents before travel or use hotel printing services

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing with MSC Cruises?
QIs MSC World Europa a good ship for a first cruise?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description↓

When I boarded my first MSC cruise, I had absolutely no idea what to expect. Most reviews I had read of the cruise line were subpar at best, and although I usually don’t put too much faith into reviews, I couldn’t help but be a little apprehensive. MSC Cruises, an Italian based cruise line, is controversial amongst many cruise fans. Long established in the European market, the cruise line has recently been gaining popularity among North American cruisers, promising low prices, trendy ships, and world-class destinations. Despite its growth, MSC has been subject to negativity, with many cruisers complaining about the food, service, and programming onboard its ships. While weighing the positives and negatives of the cruise line, curiosity got the best of me and I booked a 7-night cruise on the fleet’s biggest ship, MSC World Europa. Here are 12 things I loved and hated about my first MSC cruise.