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MSC World Europa | Pre-Inaugural Cruise | Embarkation Day Debacle

My Cruising Family
My Cruising Family
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👁️ 2K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 21:43
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Other · 3 nightsFrom DubaiVeteran 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 this line for more than an hour and we were waiting before we got online here in the cruise terminal in Dubai

this embarkation day has really not been great um I'm hoping this embarkation and the days in between are better but this really sucks

they said we can be seated at 9 45 for dinner we have two little kids that's absurd especially when it was MSC giving us a run around that had us late 30 minutes

I've rooted for MSC and we've had great experiences on the Fantasia on the Davina and for our little one night stay at the Christmas for the Seascape it's been fine it's been great actually

Creator's Tips & Advice

Arrive early for check-in to avoid long waits
Pre-book specialty dining if possible via the app
Allow extra time for muster drill and wristband procedures

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long embarkation processBe prepared for potential delays and bring entertainment for kids
Technology issues with MSC appDon't rely on pre-booking; be ready to book onboard

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation experience like on MSC World Europa?
QHow does the ship's technology and processes compare to other MSC ships?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Sad BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconKids Family2½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony2½ Happy BaconDining Specialty1½ Sad BaconDining Main1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Dubai2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Burj Khalifa
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YouTube Video Description

In this vlog, we share our MSC World Europa embarkation experience on this 3-day pre-inaugural cruise from Dubai. Let us know in the comments if you’ve ever experienced anything like this. As we state in the vlog, we really and truly hope that the rest of the cruise is better than embarkation day! Chapters: 00:00 First Glance At The Ship 00:22 Intro 00:50 Waiting To Check-In 02:27 Boarding The Ship 03:15 Finding Our Staterooms 04:02: We’re Here! 04:55 Muster Drill 05:06 Walking To Main Dining Room 06:50 Disappointed Family 07:07 Backstory 10:32 Dinner At Horizon MDR 12:20 Real Talk: Highlights So Far 14:37 Real Talk: Issues 17:26 Heading To Our Staterooms 17:55 Infuriating Letter From MSC 18:40 Where’s The Drink Of The Day? 19:53 MSC Signature Casino Bar 20:08 Drink Of The Day 20:18 It’s Been A Day 20:55 Allan’s Reflections 21:17 MSC Professional Photos 21:27 Outro We invite you to subscribe and hit that notification bell, so you don't miss when we release new vlogs from this epic trip to the United Arab Emirates! Let us know if you have any questions about this or any of our cruises and/or traveling in general. ** Who are we? We are My Cruising Family! Peta-Gaye (wife/mom), Allan (husband/dad), AJ (12-year-old son/brother), LJ (7-year-old son/brother), and Sharon (mommy/grandma). We love to cruise and travel together as a family! OUR CRUISE TALLY SO FAR: Peta-Gaye: 16 and counting Allan: 13 and counting AJ: 12 and counting LJ: 10 and counting Grandma: 9 and counting FLIGHT TALLY: Way too many to count! CONNECT WITH US @ OUR BLOG: https://www.mycruisingfamily.com/blog INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mycruisingfam TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/mycruisingfamily Many thanks to our YouTube fam who have given us the honor of sharing time on their platforms! Thank you @A Rich and Jazzy Life! Thank you @Your Favorite Couple! A Rich and Jazzy Life: https://youtu.be/LhGevxJeUbI Your Favorite Couple: https://youtu.be/wCcdW_uvJvA