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MSC Splendida 2025 Full Ship Tour Plus Tips Tricks & Honest Review of MSC Cruises Port Citiavecchia

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👁️ 18K views📅 12 months ago⏱️ 33:34
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourCasual Creator
MediterraneanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've had really great bar service.

The buffet at peak times is a little bit of a struggle.

I really enjoyed the theater shows.

The bar service was great getting that interaction with the staff members.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to the buffet early for breakfast or towards the end of breakfast to avoid crowds.
If you want a hot tub or pool, go when everyone is off the ship on port days.
Prepare for the buffet to be packed at peak times.
If you haven't been to Mediterranean ports, get off the ship to explore.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Pool depthBe aware that the pools are deeper than some other ships.
Buffet crowdingPrepare for the buffet to be packed at peak times; go early or late.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the full ship tour of MSC Splendida?
QWhat are the tips and tricks for cruising on MSC Splendida?
QWhat is the honest review of MSC Splendida?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Lavo2½ Happy Bacon
Lenovo2½ Happy Bacon
Rome3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Greetings fellow travelers and cruisers join us for a full ship tour of the MSC Splendida. Completed in 2009 at a cost of $550 million and is a sister ship to MSC Fantasia, originally, she was to be named MSC Serenata, but the name was changed in May 2007 to MSC Splendida. She measures 137,936 GT, and is 333.30 m long with a beam of 37.98 m, a height of 66.81 m and a draft of 8.29 m. Her capacity is 3,900 passengers. The two Neopanamax vessels were to be the largest ships in a European cruise line's fleet at the time of delivery. Eco-Ship MSC Splendida is a beautiful destination on its own, and it will take you to some of the world's most enchanting cruise destinations in terms of style and luxury. Featuring live music and the variety of designer-style bars and restaurants. There, gourmet options abound, from authentic Mediterranean cuisine to American steakhouse cuts of beef. Round off your evening with a world-class show at the Strand Theatre. Extensive sports facilities include 4 swimming pools, a jogging track, squash courts and a techno gym. After your workout, you may choose to head to the MSC Aurea Spa for a Balinese massage, thalassotherapy, state-of-the-art beauty treatments, Turkish baths, saunas, jacuzzies and solariums. Located on the prestigious foredeck, the exclusive MSC Yacht Club is a luxurious vessel with 71 spacious suites, a dedicated concierge reception, 24-hour butler service, a private topsail lounge, a pool deck, and a bar. MSC Splendida Ship offers travelers of all ages something new to discover every day. Thanks for watching, and liking our videos, feel free to leave us a comment or hit that subscribe button to support the channel if you enjoyed the video and haven't subscribed yet, it's fee after all, and as always we will see you soon fellow travelers. #mscsplendida #cruiseship