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Never again? MSC Cruises: Our HONEST review for one of the most CRITICIZED cruise lines!

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πŸ‘οΈ 374K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 36:54
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ…Authority Creator
Other Β· 14 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We've been on cruises costing two or three times as much as this, and they were no better.

The main dining rooms are a shining beacon.

It's absolutely packed. It's absolutely jammed. We've never been on a cruise where the pool areas feel so busy.

This was the most chaotic disembarkation from a cruise we have ever, ever, ever had from any cruise line.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Be aware that the ship will be packed throughout the cruise.
βœ“Use the quiet aft section of the buffet to avoid crowds.
βœ“If you want dining flexibility, be prepared to pay for a more expensive ticket.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overcrowding everywhere β€” Be prepared for a packed ship; it's the business model to sell low-cost tickets and fill ships to capacity.
Loud, party-like atmosphere β€” If you dislike noise, MSC may not be for you; the open-plan design makes it hard to escape.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs MSC Cruises as bad as online reviews suggest?
QWho is MSC Cruises suitable for?
QWhat are the main positives and negatives of sailing with MSC?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity4 Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconDisembarkation4Β½ Sad BaconKids Family1Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Sad BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconDining Buffet2 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Reviews for MSC Cruises are shocking! Passengers are complaining of just about everything from the food, to the service, and comments that the ships are packed, and nothing more than noisy booze cruises. Is this criticism fair? We decided to test out the MSC product, and went for 14 nights aboard... and are back to give our honest, fair and balanced report, and whether the criticisms are valid or not. Amongst their top sellers are the World Europa, Meraviglia and the Virtuosa. Together they are amongst the most rowdy, party ships at sea. Is it just numbers over quality for the company? We cover the MSC cruise experience from top to bottom, and answer your questions, so you can decide if it would suit you or not, and whether you should be booking a ticket. This is a full, ultimate ships tour, review and summary This is the ship seen on the Channel 5 TV show 'The Good Ship Murder' MSC Virtuosa Party MSC Seascape MSC Seaview MSC Seashore We cover: Embarkation The look and style of a typical MSC Ship The Market Place buffet Main Dining Rooms The theatre and shows Sky Lounge Bars and Cafes Virtuosa Lounge Butchers Cut Indochine Kaito Sushi & teppanyaki Hola Tacos Mexican Robot Bar Master of the Seas Bowling Alley Swimming pools Horizon Bar Jacuzzis Activities aboard kids club Yacht Club Entertainment Yacht club MSC Yacht Club Experience MSC Cruise ship tour Cruise tips Cruise news In addition to this video, we have several videos covering Cunard Cruises. You can watch these videos : The complete Guide and ships tour to the Cunard Queen Mary 2: https://youtu.be/AhfkYi25Qvg Which Cunard Cabin to choose: https://youtu.be/D0XWBf_PLWM?si=lqeLjcDtgmky8UoL What is a Cunard buffet like: https://youtu.be/WTvUS77vjUc?si=9voZuq6RaltDc-HC Queen Mary 2- The Coronation Cruise: https://youtu.be/S0Kn0WYWBX4 The Quirky side of Queen Mary 2: https://youtu.be/Mr-J10xo-qQ?si=ZoOBI5VFEp8Of_H1 QM2: A virtual Walk around: https://youtu.be/x3fHu8G0LAY?si=mr1P-4unoTHJKmlH MSC sails around the world including the Caribbean, North America, and the Mediterranean MSC Seascape MSC Bellisima MSC Grandiosa MSC World Europa MSC Opera MSC Seaside MSC Fantasia MSC Seaview MSC Euribia Cruise ship tour cabins balconies inside oceanview casino resort cruisetips cruisingtips Hi, welcome to Ritzy Travel Guide, my name is Bill, we are here bringing you our latest travel reviews from around the globe! We'll be travelling right around the world on cruise ships, all inclusive resorts, tropical destinations... and the deals of the day. In this video : 00:00 - Are MSC just rowdy party ships? 01:03 - The MSC Image 03:20 - The Look and feel of MSC ships 06:05 - Poolside 09:11 - Main Dining Rooms 14:09 - Entertainment 17:46 - Family Activities 20:43 - The Buffet 24:40 - The Sky Bar 25:38 - Disembarkation 30:17 - The Good Points 32:31 - Summary & Conclusion 36:29 - Coming soon ------------------------------------------------- Contact us, and FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Email : bill@ritzytravelguide.comβ€Ž Twitter: https://twitter.com/ritzytravel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritzytravelguide1 ABOUT ME: Hi, my name is Bill! Together with my family we have lived in 5 countries around the world, and spend our life travelling, in both a professional and recreational capacity. The aim of this channel is to give an honest, practical viewpoint, showing exactly what we found, and what tips we may be able to offer. We do not sell vacations, and the objective is to give a fully independent, and real picture. We hope you enjoy the reviews we post. Please do feel free to comment and share. Thanks!