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10 Tips for surviving your first MSC Cruise - #msccruises #cruisevlog #cruisetips

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πŸ‘οΈ 62K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 10:28

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides ten specific recommendations for travelers embarking on their first MSC cruise based on personal experience aboard the MSC Seascape. The advice begins with the importance of pre-booking excursions, drink packages, internet, and specialty dining to avoid higher costs and limited availability. The creator highlights the ship's extensive outdoor spaces, particularly on deck eight, and encourages passengers to utilize the status match program to save money and earn perks. Essential digital preparation includes downloading the MSC for Me app to track ship time and communicate with others. Regarding onboard policies, the creator notes that MSC does not allow passengers to bring their own alcohol or soda. Contrary to some negative reviews, the creator found the food quality to be high, specifically praising the pizza and pasta. Other observations include the generous size of inside cabins, the multilingual nature of ship announcements, and the convenience of using wearable devices instead of key cards. Finally, the creator suggests participating in the various themed parties offered on board and mentions the ability to link credit cards to room keys via onboard kiosks.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Cruises USA
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for MSC Cruises USA
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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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

we had very very low expectations

the food is way better than anyone is talking about

the pizza and the pasta are my bonus highlights they were the best pizza and pasta I've had on a cruise ship

cabins are bigger specifically the inside cabins are bigger than I've ever seen on any other Cruise Line

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pre-book everything including excursions, drink packages, internet, and dining
βœ“Take advantage of the outdoor spaces on the ship
βœ“Use the MSC status match program
βœ“Download and familiarize yourself with the MSC for Me app
βœ“Do not bring your own alcohol or drinks on the cruise
βœ“Get a wearable device for convenience

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Low expectations for MSC β€” Always have reasonable expectations
Excursions and amenities selling out β€” Pre-book everything as soon as possible
Bringing alcohol on board β€” Do not bring any alcohol or drinks; it is not allowed

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top 10 tips for surviving your first MSC cruise?
QHow can I prepare for my first MSC cruise?

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