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Review of MSC Seaside Cruise! Let's Talk about her Bad Reputation!

The Weekend Cruiser
The Weekend Cruiser
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πŸ‘οΈ 38K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 14:25

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of a three night sailing on the MSC Seaside, arguing that the cruise line often receives an unfair reputation. He describes the ship as having a contemporary and modern aesthetic characterized by maroon, black, and silver tones with many mirrors to create an airy feel. The layout is noted for being more segmented and intimate than other cruise lines, featuring various small cafe style seating areas that facilitate meeting other passengers. While the creator enjoyed the segmented design, he noted that the corridors can be confusing and the elevator placement feels random. Regarding dining, he highlights the high quality of the Pan Asian restaurant and the variety found at the Marketplace buffet, though he found the main dining room breakfast options to be somewhat limiting. The pool areas are described as a strength, specifically the Miami Beach section, though he mentions the smaller pool is quite deep. Entertainment includes variety shows like Peter Punk, which he personally did not enjoy, and live musicians playing top 40 hits. He concludes that while the MSC app can be buggy and the Wi-Fi is somewhat pricey, the cruise offers a comparable experience to other lines at a potentially lower cost.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Seaside
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for MSC Seaside
A Nibble

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Caribbean Β· Fall Β· 3 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think MSE is getting a bad rap in the cruise industry for some reason I think that's changing but for some reason they have a bad rap and I wanted to share my experience because you know what I kind of enjoyed it

the food in the pan Asian restaurant was amazing I had a blast

the Wi-Fi here was not blazing fast but it did work it did exactly what I needed to and even when I went on my phone to play with Tik Tok or look at reals video feeds would still come through

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Go to breakfast in the marketplace buffet for more options
βœ“Make reservations for shows as soon as you walk onto the ship with the app
βœ“Don't sit on the front row in the theater due to loud sound

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Bad reputation of MSC β€” The ship is not that bad; the creator enjoyed it and found similarities to other cruise lines at a cheaper price
Ship layout confusion β€” It takes a little while to get used to the segmented layout; watch the full ship tour video

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the food good on MSC Seaside?
QWhat can I expect from a European Cruise Line?
QIs the entertainment okay on MSC Seaside?

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