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I Cruised on MSC Virtuosa | Would I EVER Go Back?

Sail Away Magazine
Sail Away Magazine
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πŸ‘οΈ 67K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 19:46

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive review of the MSC Virtuosa, a large Miraviglia Plus Class cruise ship. While they initially booked a Bella Deluxe balcony cabin, they were upgraded to the MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite, which became the primary focus of their evaluation. They describe the Yacht Club as a six star resort experience that offers sanctuary from the rest of the ship, which they found to be extremely overcrowded and busy due to a low passenger space ratio. The review covers various aspects of the cruise, including cabin recommendations, dining experiences, and onboard entertainment. They highlight that while main dining can be disappointing, the specialty restaurants and Yacht Club dining are excellent. The creators also discuss the wide array of activities available, such as the Savannah Aqua Park, the Himalayan Bridge, and various chargeable entertainment options like the Carousel Lounge shows. Ultimately, they conclude that while the ship offers incredible facilities, guests should expect to pay significant extra costs for many amenities and suggest that upgrading to the Yacht Club is essential to avoid the crowds and subpar main dining experiences.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Virtuosa
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for MSC Virtuosa
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯ˆExpert CreatorSponsored
First-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the food was pretty awful soups were very Bland prawns had not been deveined and the food was really quite cold

the extra charge Carousel shows in the Carousel Lounge are nothing short of fantastic

MSC virtuosa has one of the worst passenger space ratios in the industry

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Avoid cabins on Deck 14 due to noise from decks above
βœ“Consider upgrading to Yacht Club for a less crowded experience
βœ“Book specialty dining for better food quality
βœ“Adjust expectations and be prepared to pay for extras onboard

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowds and lack of personal space β€” Upgrade to Yacht Club for a sanctuary experience
Poor food quality in main dining β€” Plan to eat in specialty restaurants or Yacht Club
High cost of extras β€” Adjust expectations and budget for additional expenses

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould I EVER Go Back on MSC Virtuosa?
QIs MSC Yacht Club worth the money?
QWhat are the best and worst aspects of MSC Virtuosa?

Topics Covered

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