12 things I loved and hated about my first MSC cruise

Editorial Summary

The creator shares a detailed account of her first experience sailing on the MSC World Europa, a large ship in the MSC Cruises fleet. She addresses common criticisms regarding the Italian cruise line, such as food quality and service, noting that her personal experience was largely positive. The creator highlights several aspects she enjoyed, including the elegant ship design, the unique atmosphere of the Speakeasy bar, high quality entertainment, and affordable specialty dining and drink prices. She also praises the efficient destination elevator system and the friendly crew members. However, she outlines several frustrations, specifically the lack of free water in most venues, the requirement to print physical embarkation documents, and the restrictive nature of the one device internet package. She also mentions the crowded buffets and a lack of flexibility regarding pre-cruise discount offers. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the cruise was an excellent vacation and suggests that travelers should not rely solely on negative online reviews when considering MSC.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.