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WE GAVE MSC A CHANCE AND REGRET IT | Trying MSC for the First Time Did Not Go As Planned

The Cruising Sisters
The Cruising Sisters
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👁️ 83K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 32:51

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Editorial Summary

The creators, known as the Cruising Sisters, document their first experience aboard the MSC Seashore. After recently sailing with Royal Caribbean, they provide comparisons regarding ship amenities and service. The embarkation process is described as seamless, though they note long lines and a lack of familiarity with the ship layout. While they find the vessel modern and beautiful, they encounter several challenges, including long elevator wait times that lead them to prefer using the stairs. A significant issue arises when their assigned cabin has a strong cigarette smell, necessitating a room change facilitated by guest services. The creators also evaluate the food, noting that the buffet exceeded expectations while the formal dinner was disappointing due to unappealing main courses. They conclude their first day by attending a pool deck party, which they describe as a high point of the experience. Their observations cover various aspects of the cruise, including the coffee quality at the onboard cafe, the availability of amenities, and the overall atmosphere of the ship.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Seashore
Slight Frown
All-time creator consensus for MSC Seashore
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 4 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We have heard very mixed reviews of the food on board, so we're excited to try it ourselves.

We absolutely hate complaining. That was not fun. I was very stressed, but we couldn't stay in our room.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask how many espressos are in a latte to ensure it's strong enough.
Use stairs instead of waiting for elevators, especially on embarkation day.
Request a dinner time change if you don't get your preferred slot.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin smell
Elevator efficiency

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like on MSC Seashore?
QHow does the food quality compare to other cruise lines?
QWhat are the cabin conditions and smell issues on MSC?

Topics Covered

Embarkation2½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconDrink Package1½ Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconWater Park3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Sad Bacon

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Nassau
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