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MSC Seaview - An honest review

By amurray88 , July 10, 2022 in MSC Cruises

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Just got off MSC Seaview yesterday and wanted to give an honest review of our sailing...

Embarking at Marseille - embarking was extremely easy, even given Covid restrictions. Free bus from city centre to boat and was onboard quite quickly.

First steps on board - this was perhaps the poorest onboarding process we have experienced. We were taken aside as soon as we got on board (an area was cordoned off for those embarking) and we were sat down with a conveyer belt of staff trying to get us to upgrade packages. To be clear, we had easy plus drinks package which included all drinks up to €8 and an internet package. We were told the drinks package we had wasn't good enough and we would want to upgrade to the premium package then another staff member came and done the same with our internet package followed by yet another telling us we'd want to upgrade to speciality restaurants at least 3 nights of our cruise. We said no to all of these but they were extremely pushy (speciality chef said he'd automatically sign us up as we'd be missing out if we didn't. When I said no he asked if we really planned to be on the cruise and not use the speciality restaurants...)

Into general categories -

Our room - we were given a free upgrade to a balcony room. I have never had a balcony before on any of my cruises so this was a treat. We didn't use the balcony all that much but we loved having the door open pretty much the whole cruise. The bed was very comfortable and the maid/cleaner was efficient and looked after it well.

The buffet - we visited the buffet most mornings and lunch times and also one evening for dinner. The food quality we found to be a very high standard (pizza was easily restaurant quality). The layout was awful and the service completely abysmal. All buffets are busy but this really was chaotic to say the least. I don't understand why they have cordoned off certain areas to push everyone into very tight corridors/pathways through the buffet which they then leave things in. It is almost impossible to move around. The service was the worst we've experienced. On day 1 we got a table, went to get food then tried to order a drink. What a mistake. Servers are not interested and actively walked away when people looked for them....this left us having finished our lunch before being served - having asked a waitress 3 times and a manager for service. On day 2 at breakfast we then thought we'd order our drinks before getting food. Again, no drinks arrived until after we finished our food. The drinks service was truly awful. Instinctively I then thought well I'm happy enough just to go to the bar and order for myself only to be told no, you can't do that and to be told to take a seat and wait. From this day onwards we went to a lounge/bar before going to the buffet, got a drink and took it in with us. It shouldn't be that hard. Last thing to note is I was extremely disappointed with the range of food the night we went for dinner...the range at lunch was far far superior. 75% of the buffet was closed during dinner.

Bars/Lounges - the service here was excellent. The servers and bartenders could not have done enough and were very personable at all bars we went to. The range of cocktails and drinks was excellent and a lovely wee touch was the bowls of nibbles/crisps/nuts they gave. 

Main Dining Room - the main dining room was fine. Service by the waiter was average, nothing special but didn't do anything wrong. The food was very good quality although I would say the choice certainly challenged us on a couple of nights. We asked to change timing one night and there is a full post about that....the service we received from the MDR manager and supervisor is something I would not want to inflict on anyone. They were extremely rude and given that this happened so early on in the cruise it completely spoiled our experience of MSC. It probably took us until the last day before we recovered from the way we were treated and spoken to. I have written to MSC about this - it was shocking. Last thing - it was extremely annoying that during dinner they continuously tried to upsell. Every night they came round with a raw piece of meat on a plate trying to get you to upgrade to it...yes, even after you had finished your meal or eating dessert they still wouldn't leave you alone. One night we were finishing our dessert and I was asked to buy a T-Bone. I said no. The head waiter then asked why not? I said I've finished my dinner...and he kept going. "So you don't like steak?" "But you could have it after your dessert?" "Do you not want to feel like your on holiday?" I'm sorry but that is outrageous, get out my face and get away from my table. Obviously I didn't say this and was polite but it shouldn't be done like this.....every night.

Entertainment - the entertainment definitely took a while to acclimatise to. The shows in the main theatre were actually very good.... different but good. The cast must have been shattered by the end, they do 3 performances of the same show every night....that's 21 shows a week these guys are doing. Outwith the main dining room I didn't think entertainment was good. Having recently sailed Symphony of the Seas (aquatheatre & ice rink shows) and NCL Epic (comedy club, circus tent shows) the MSC Seaview is a huge distance off. Outwith a 35min show in the theatre each night the entertainment was non-existent outwith a singer and guitar or a singer and a piano.

The ship - the main atrium is beautiful. We felt the ship had a huge amount of potential but it wasn't utilised. On deck 8 they had patio seating with a sign for a French bistro. It looked lovely...but the French bistro didn't exist. It was just a sign. The garage nightclub was a large venue that was just a passageway 95% of the time, the bar wasn't open and no events happened in it at all during the day. The kids pool area looked amazing and we felt (we are 2 adults) that one of the other pools should have been make adult only. Both NCL and RCI have adult only areas but MSC didn't do this (that's just personal preference). All the areas just felt a bit blah, the lounges were just generic lounges you'd expect on a ferry. No real theming. We went to look round the speciality restaurants and these are all in the 1 areas too, you walk through the same front door to all of them. It just felt so generic. The one thing we really enjoyed was outdoor dining at the buffet and outdoor seating at bars.

People onboard - I can't talk about this cruise without addressing the other passengers. I read about this beforehand, I just didn't think it would be this bad. They were by far the rudest set of people we have ever seen on holiday. Day 2 (first full day) we were at the pool deck. We had been there around 4 hours. A woman came up and started shouting at us telling us we had taken her sunbed (we hadn't). I said sorry but I think you must be mistaken, we've been here for hours etc. She took our towels and threw them in the pool and shouted at us. What. On. Earth? Now we didn't see anything as extreme as this but we continuously seen people fighting over sunloungers, throwing people's things off the beds and replacing them with their own. The buffet was another place to see people at their rudest. It really opened our eyes.

The ports - the ports were the thing that attracted us to this sailing and they didn't disappoint. In order of preference -

1. Barcelona 2. Genoa (Santa Margherita) 3. Naples 4. Valletta 5. Messina... Marseille was where we embarked and we thought that was fine too.

Evaluation - it felt like we were on a Ryanair cruise. Want an ice cream? You pay for it (yes even for the wee machines). Want to have dinner? You need to go through all their sales pitch first. Want good service? Well that's a hit or miss and tough if someone's having a bad day as you didn't pay for good service.

Conclusion - the experience we had with the MDR managers was disgraceful. It ruined a bit part of our holiday and the very poor drinks service at the buffet was extremely disappointing. Both of these along with the rudeness of passengers has outweighed the positives for us.

On the positive side - the service in bars/lounges was extremely good. The entertainment was very good and the choice of drinks was very good too. We paid $99 each for a drinks & internet package which was great value for money. The free upgrade to a balcony made this a very good value for money cruise.

To be clear, we paid roughly the same price in April for 7 nights on Symphony of the Seas with a non-alc drinks package. If I was offered both again (note: Symphony left from Miami and therefore flights were far more expensive, this is simply based on the cost of the sailing) then it would be a no contest. Interior room on Symphony with non-alc drinks package would far be superior to balcony on Seaview with full drinks package with internet.

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Thanks for another honest review of your experience.

It can be frustrating to be frequently be presented with upsells by staff whose job is to do it, not get table service in the buffet and be accommodated to deviate from your chosen fixed dining choice because of inconveniences caused by your off-ship port activities.

MSC is a very different line with practices and clientele diverse from other mainstream companies.

You found out the hard way your expectations don’t align.  Find another line that suits you better and enjoy many happier days sailing.

3 hours ago, StolidCruiser said: Thanks for another honest review of your experience.   It can be frustrating to be frequently be presented with upsells by staff whose job is to do it, not get table service in the buffet and be accommodated to deviate from your chosen fixed dining choice because of inconveniences caused by your off-ship port activities.   MSC is a very different line with practices and clientele diverse from other mainstream companies.   You found out the hard way your expectations don’t align.  Find another line that suits you better and enjoy many happier days sailing.      

It got better after the first few days (thank goodness) and I'm fairly sure that if it weren't for the first few days I'd have been sitting here saying they're not all that different from the others.

Out of interest, have you sailed Seaview/Seaside etc? Did you feel there was alot of wasted space?

So: apparently and if so, sadly, MSC is just copying the worst part of all the other mainstream cruise lines in place? I have never had any up sell pressures on MSC other than the random photographers that "pester" the ship in certain nights. A nice "no thanks" use to suffix. Maybe: The current Seaview hotel director is someone used to work for the American lines and he brought a like minded team onboard?... Are they just to test the waters on that here in Europe? Good luck for them. Most of the MSC regulars will to dislike it! I certainly will.

Either way: Many thanks to the honest review. Ships at this point are way understaffed pretty much elsewhere, even on true luxury lines. We must be patient enough. Drinks buffet service was never good enough. Now it may be quite non existent due to the short staff issues, sadly.

MSC's dinner buffets are always on the poor side on European sailings. Europeans, and specially Italians want their holiday meals to be a family social experience, then they want to be served at a table venue. MSC's dinner buffets are then seen as your "last opportunity" to eat if you fail your allocated MDR time slot. By the way: If a nice pizza slice and some dessert suffixes for such a different night, here they are!

By the way: I understand MSC doesn't fit for you for many reasons. At least you were able to take some positives about the experience and that's good. Have a nice day and nice sailings even if elsewhere!...

3 hours ago, amurray88 said:     Out of interest, have you sailed Seaview/Seaside etc? Did you feel there was alot of wasted space?

I have and I don’t.

4 hours ago, amurray88 said: Out of interest, have you sailed Seaview/Seaside etc? Did you feel there was alot of wasted space?

We were on the Seaview in May. This was our first MSC cruise and I have to say I did not love the interior spaces of this ship. Too much glass, mirrors and glitz-seemed a little tacky. The ceilings in some of the corridors were so low that I could touch them and I’m only 5’7”.

On walking around the ship I did notice areas/ lounges that weren’t open as you mentioned. We were in the YC which we loved, but after venturing out into the regular part of the ship and experiencing rude passengers and poor service we chose to stay in the YC enclave. 

8 hours ago, mackfam said: We were on the Seaview in May. This was our first MSC cruise and I have to say I did not love the interior spaces of this ship. Too much glass, mirrors and glitz-seemed a little tacky. The ceilings in some of the corridors were so low that I could touch them and I’m only 5’7”. On walking around the ship I did notice areas/ lounges that weren’t open as you mentioned. We were in the YC which we loved, but after venturing out into the regular part of the ship and experiencing rude passengers and poor service we chose to stay in the YC enclave. 

Maybe my expectations were too high - I felt this was meant to be MSC's rival to Oasis class/Breakaway class ships but that they had started at the atrium, spent all the budget and quickly threw everything else together with little thought. 

10 hours ago, Nunagoras said: So: apparently and if so, sadly, MSC is just copying the worst part of all the other mainstream cruise lines in place? I have never had any up sell pressures on MSC other than the random photographers that "pester" the ship in certain nights. A nice "no thanks" use to suffix. Maybe: The current Seaview hotel director is someone used to work for the American lines and he brought a like minded team onboard?... Are they just to test the waters on that here in Europe? Good luck for them. Most of the MSC regulars will to dislike it! I certainly will.   Either way: Many thanks to the honest review. Ships at this point are way understaffed pretty much elsewhere, even on true luxury lines. We must be patient enough. Drinks buffet service was never good enough. Now it may be quite non existent due to the short staff issues, sadly.   MSC's dinner buffets are always on the poor side on European sailings. Europeans, and specially Italians want their holiday meals to be a family social experience, then they want to be served at a table venue. MSC's dinner buffets are then seen as your "last opportunity" to eat if you fail your allocated MDR time slot. By the way: If a nice pizza slice and some dessert suffixes for such a different night, here they are!   By the way: I understand MSC doesn't fit for you for many reasons. At least you were able to take some positives about the experience and that's good. Have a nice day and nice sailings even if elsewhere!...

Thank you 👌 don't get me wrong, if the price was right I definitely would sail again...I think earlier in the week I said I wouldn't sail again even if it was free but it did get better.

But I think now I have my expectation level set and MSC would need to be ~30% cheaper than others before I would go with them again.

It was the gala night that we went to the buffet for dinner so possibly they expected everyone to be at the MDR but their lunch was definitely much better.

1 hour ago, amurray88 said: Thank you 👌 don't get me wrong, if the price was right I definitely would sail again...I think earlier in the week I said I wouldn't sail again even if it was free but it did get better.   But I think now I have my expectation level set and MSC would need to be ~30% cheaper than others before I would go with them again.   It was the gala night that we went to the buffet for dinner so possibly they expected everyone to be at the MDR but their lunch was definitely much better.

Many thanks again!... No matter if gala night or others. If a certain sailing has a departure port where check-in is set to be far later than usual they may have a full featured dinner buffet said day. Otherwise it'll to be on the poor side by design. It's a feature, not a bug!...

30% off MSC cruise compared to the competition???... Not anymore. Unless you can find one of those charter groups with a tour leader they used to have back in the day, or a "no frills" Bella category block on a "big box" TA out there... But even those are becoming rarer these days... I can to be happy with a 10-15% off on a last minute booking low season cruise out there. Otherwise MSC in Europe is slightly at same price as their competitors right now. On the newer ships they can even to be the 2nd to the most expensive one on the mainstream cruise industry here in Europe, just little bit below an RCI Oasis class sailing!... 😄  They've become very popular within certain European quarters, so now they make us to pay for the "privilege"!... Of course nothing beats an Oasis class for now in the market. MSC will have some difficulty to deal with a ship nearly the same size like the World Europa will to be. Time will tell if effectively competition will to start at that level or not so much... But I agree: A 30% off an Oasis sailing (or 20% off the other mainstream sailings) would to be a good fit for their real product offering.

Have a nice day!...

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The 1,413-crew member, 5,079-passenger MSC Seaview is one of the newer ships in the MSC Cruises fleet. Sailing since June 2018, this ship offers Interior, Ocean View and Balcony staterooms, plus a variety of suites. Standard features include single or queen-sized beds, minibars and interactive TVs. Upgraded MSC Yacht Club suites boast extra privileges and amenities, such as gourmet in-suite chocolates, 24-hour butler service and access to an exclusive lounge, pool deck and restaurant with all-inclusive meals and drinks.

No matter which accommodation you choose, you'll have your pick of 10 dining venues, including a buffet-style eatery, multiple main dining rooms and several specialty restaurants that dish up everything from fresh seafood to French bistro fare to prime cuts of meat. Two Asian-inspired restaurants helmed by award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi are available as well.

What's more, MSC Seaview offers various ways to pass the time on board. For kids, there are age-appropriate clubs, a two-lane bowling alley and a water park with five different slides, among other facilities. Meanwhile, adults can watch Broadway-style shows, grab a drink in one of 19 bars and lounges and enjoy a treatment at the MSC Aurea Spa.

MSC Seaview sails to destinations in the Mediterranean and South America; it also offers MSC Grand Voyages itineraries. 

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MSC Seaview ranks # 9 out of 22 MSC Cruises Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ratings.

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" The ship is wonderful and beautiful. The staff are attentive and polite. "

" I was very satisfied with the attendance of the staff who were always ready to answer our requests with great sympathy. I really liked the outside areas of the ship.   "

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" The experience was excellent. Impeccable cabins, well soundproofed, ventilated, a real pleasure. The theater shows are of an incredible level. "  

" Congratulations to the theatre staff. Competent, elegant, creative, exciting and unforgettable. I want to take another cruise. "

" The cruise is really exceptional. The balcony cabin makes all the difference during the stops. I give this cruise a 10. "

" The shows were fantastic. Wonderful artists. Congratulations. "

" Yacht Club experience is the best of all. Top. Thank you for pampering us so much, best experience in the world. "

" The theatre shows were wonderful. "

" The specialty restaurants were very good. We had a great cruise and we plan to repeat the experience soon. "

" The cruise was wonderful in every way. A special mention goes out to the chefs, as the meals were perfect. I hope to embark on another cruise soon. "

  Celia S.

" It's our second time on an MSC cruise and we loved it. I have a feeling we will be doing this for years to come. The service is great, the food is truly awesome and the ships are beautiful. "

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MSC Seaview Review 2020 – Our Guide To MSC Cruises New Ship

Here’s our review and guide to cruising on MSC Cruises new ship – the MSC Seaview, launched in June 2018. We took a one week cruise around the Mediterranean in July, taking in the ports of Genoa, Naples and Messina in Italy, Valetta in Malta, Barcelona in Spain and Marseilles in France.

We took a four-berth family cabin in the MSC cruise line Fantastica class, which we booked via the MSCOnline website. This MSC Seaview review details everything you need to know about a family holiday on an MSC Mediterranean cruise.

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• 1 About the ship
• 2 Embarkation
• 3 Our cabin
• 4.1 The Buffet Restaurants
• 4.2 Restaurants
• 6 Drinks packages
• 7 The pools
• 8 For Kids and Families
• 9 Entertainment and facilities
• 10 MSC Excursions
• 11 What we liked
• 12 What we disliked
• 13 The verdict
• 14 What the kids say – by Sophie (aged 8)

About the ship

MSC cruise ships newest vessel is massive – while not the biggest cruise ship in the world or even the biggest MSC cruise ship, it’s the largest ship ever built in Italy. The ship can holds 4,000 passengers, is over 1,000 feet long, 20 stories high and has 1,400 crew taking care of the passengers.

We found it quite mind-blowing – the MSC Seaview is literally a floating town on water. Some of the incredible facilities include:

-2,066 cabins

Fancy ‘hanging out’?!

-Four swimming pools and 13 whirlpool style pools, along with three waterslides – some which hang over the side of the ship –  including one interactive rafting game

The zipline running high above the top of the ship

-The longest zipline at sea that runs the length of the ship (additional charge)

The Odeon Theatre

-A 934 seat theatre showing fabulous Broadway-style shows three times per night

The pizza bar – absolutely delicious!

-Two buffet style restaurants and three a la carte options (included in the price) and six speciality restaurants (additional charge)

The Jungle Pool bar

-20 (!) bars

-A 26,000 ft spa complete with treatments such as acupuncture, botox, a Himalayan salt room, massages and saunas

The basketball/football court

-A full-sized basketball and football court

-A gym with all the latest equipment and classes (additional charge)

One very expensive statue for sale – stand back kids!

-An art gallery (including a 750,000 euro Salvador Dali statue if you’re wanting the ultimate travel souvenir from your cruise!)

Checking out the amusement arcade

-An amusement arcade with an F1 simulator, 5D theatre, and bowling alley and LEGO playroom for younger kids. Teens have their own hangout area too.

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Embarkation.

It took us around an hour from arrival at Genoa port to get onto the ship for our MSC Mediterranean cruise, and it was a mostly well-oiled machine given the logistics of getting several thousand people onto a ship at once must be huge!

Upon embarking at the trip you’re given a cruise card which is basically your golden ticket to get around the ship. It operates as your room key, charge card and security access on and off the ship. Within the first 24 hours of the cruise you’re asked to visit one of the card activation points on the ship to load 200 euros onto a credit card as a deposit for any on-board spending.

One of the cruise card activation points all around the ship.

If you don’t want to carry a card around with you, you can pay 5 euros for an ‘MSC For Me’ watch-type strap that you wear, however you still need to take your cruise card when getting on and off the ship.

Children are also immediately given an ID bracelet with a barcode that they must wear at all times, so if they get lost parents can be located. It also is colour-coded as to which kids club they can attend.

Because the newest ship in the MSC fleet is so huge, it can take a while to get your bearings, particularly when coming out of the elevator. A couple of times we did take a wrong turn and get lost! However there are lots of interactive maps located all over the ship to help you find what you’re looking for.

These massive cabin corridors can sometimes be confusing!…

…But the interactive maps located everywhere help to find your way.

A Fantastica class four berth cabin

We booked a four-berth Fantastica class cabin on the 11th floor – mainly because this was all that was remaining once we had decided to book a cruise! However this turned out to be a great choice.

The cabin was much more spacious than we thought it would have been, with sleeping arrangements of a good sized queen bed with bedside tables and a set of bunks for the kids.

Plenty of room in our Fantastica class cabin

Amenities included a TV, desk with multiple power sockets for electronics, a phone to contact different departments of the ship, a small fridge complete with mini-bar, good sized closet to put clothes with drawers and hangers, a safe, and decent floor to ceiling mirror. The bathroom was also more spacious than expected, with toilet, reasonably sized shower, basin and good space to put personal toiletries.

A larger than expected bathroom

There was a good triangle spaced area beside the queen bed to put suitcases which kept them out of the way of the main living area.

The view from our balcony!

The best thing of all about the room however was the balcony – which has spoilt us for life for cruising, I’d really hate to compromise on this in future as it was just wonderful. The views of the sea were perfect, and with two chairs and a table it was lovely to sit outside after the kids had gone to sleep and enjoy a glass of wine while cruising along.

The view from our balcony when arriving at Naples with Mt Vesuvius in the background

Early morning arrival into Valetta, Malta from our balcony

In the mornings we would wake up and lie in bed watching the arrival into a new port, which was an absolute highlight for us.

MSC Seaview rooms are promptly made up daily and the standard of housekeeping was high. As the ship is brand new, all the facilities in the room were in great condition. Two pillows are provided – a hard and soft one and a pillow menu is available also if none of these suit.

The TV has multiple channels available in English, Italian, French, German, Mandarin, along with a selection of movies available to purchase for 7 euros, and lots of information about the ship and destinations we were visiting.

A daily programme is delivered to your room every evening.

Each night a Daily Program is delivered to your room which has details of the port you are next visiting, landmarks to look out for along the way, brief facts about the destination, entertainment highlights for the day, important information, and opening hours for all of the restaurants, bars and lounges. This information is also available via an MSC Seaview app which you can download.

The restaurants and food on board

Enjoying the fabulous food aboard MSC Seaview

One thing is for sure on the MSC Seaview you will not go hungry! Food is pretty much constantly available at a number of different outlets and it’s all generally high quality. The food served was a wide variety of dishes available, but generally with an over-riding Italian theme. The logistics of feeding over 5,000 people every day to that high standard are quite incredible – as an example the ship goes through four tonnes of basil a week!

The Buffet Restaurants

There are two main complementary buffet restaurants on board the MSC Seaview – the Marketplace Buffet and Ocean Point Restaurant and Buffet.

Breakfast cereal and yoghurt

Fresh fruit galore

Cake for breakfast!!

The Marketplace Dining restaurant

Breakfasts consisted of continental style cereals, yoghurt, beautiful fresh fruit, a wide selection of pastries, cakes (in true Italian breakfast style fashion) and breads, cold cuts and cheeses, with the hot breakfast section offering eggs done all ways, sausages, tomato, pancakes, waffles, potatoes, hash browns. I would say it had the greatest selection of food of any hotel I’ve ever stayed at and it was very tasty.

Lunch was a variety of salads, rotisserie/grill selection with chicken, beef, fish, vegetables, sandwiches with beautiful fresh bread, cheeses, a whole dessert bar and more amazing fresh fruit. Being an Italian ship there was always a few pasta dishes available and more pizza than I’ve ever seen in my life and it was delicious!

Delicious fresh baked bread

The buffet style dinner as an alternative to the main ship restaurants was more of the same, but always of a wide variety with lots of dishes to choose from. The biggest issue is that your stomach won’t be big enough to try all the amazing food on offer.

Rotisserie section at the dinner buffet

Dessert and pastries at the buffet

Our kids actually preferred dining at the buffet restaurants during dinner due to the large selection on offer. They found the hamburger/pasta and hotdog offering of the main a la carte restaurants a bit bland!

Enjoying baby octopus at the buffet!

Our eight year old loved piling up her plate with salad and fruit – I would venture to say she ate more healthily than at home!

Hygiene standards are very high – all of the staff wear gloves and are particular about how they are handling food. There are hand washing stations at the entrance to all restaurants.

Ice, water, tea and coffee dispensers

At the buffet, there is always water and ice available along with tea and coffee. At breakfast time juice dispensers are also available. You pay extra for all additional beverages.

Restaurants

The two main complementary dining restaurants are the Golden Sand restaurant and Silver Dolphin restaurant. You are allocated to one of these on arrival, and given a dining time that you choose at time of booking.

The entrance to Golden Sand restaurant

For the Golden Sand restaurant these are 5.45pm, 7.45pm and 9.45pm

For the Silver Dolphin restaurant these are 6.15pm. 8.15pm and 10.15pm

We chose early dining given we are travelling with our kids and are all a bit jetlagged, so got allocated the 5.45pm slot at Golden Sand restaurant. The menu is a la carte, with a choice of entree, main and dessert.

A la carte menu at Golden Sand restaurant

A kids menu is also available – catering for babies as well as younger children.

The kids menu at Golden Sand restaurant

Again the food is of a high standard, and there is generally a choice of 4-5 different entrees, mains and desserts. The restaurant is more formal than the buffet dining ones, but there isn’t strictly a dress code as such.

Tomato and mozzarella starter

Salmon starter

Beef carpaccio salad

Beef main course

Prawn main dish

Lemon delight dessert

If large mass scale dining isn’t for you, then there is the option of five speciality fine dining restaurants for an additional charge. These include:

-Pan Asian Kitchen by Roy Yamaguchi

-Ocean Cay Restaurant

-Butcher’s Cut Steak Restaurant

-Teppinyaki Restaurant by Roy Yamaguchi

-Atelier Bistro

View of Atelier Bistro

We didn’t try any of these however as we were happy with the complimentary restaurant options and with kids we found them to be better options for us.

Staff would walk around selling dinner packages or you can book directly with the restaurants.

Venchi – look at those handmade chocolates!

The Venchi chocolate and ice-cream bar had drool-worthy offerings – the ship has a partnership with the 140-year-old Italian confectionary legends, and the gelato is made fresh on board.

There is a wide range of bars onboard the MSC Seaview, all with different themes and vibes. These include:

Watching Wimbledon live at the Sports Bar

The Sports Bar – showing different sporting fixtures from around the world on huge screens or in intimate booth style settings with comfy beanbags. The bar is decorated with sporting memorabilia.

The Champagne Bar

Comfortable sofas and stunning views from the Champagne Bar.

The Champagne Bar – probably the best indoor bar on the ship in terms of ocean views. Lots of different varieties of champagne available to drink on chrome bar stools or comfy leather lounges.

Sunset Pool Bar – out the back of the ship, offering great views of the ocean

The car at the Garage Bar!

Garage Bar – a 50’s Americana style themed bar complete with disco floor, half a Chevvy car and Lambretta scooter.

Looking down on The Main Reception Bar where you can enjoy a drink and watch the nightly performances.

Main Reception Bar – Right at the heart of the ship where you can enjoy your drink while gazing at the Swarovski crystal staircase

Entrance to the casino and bar area

Casino Bar – In the middle of the casino, also one of the bars you can smoke at.

Jungle Pool Bar – Near the Treehouse adventure zone and waterslides, it also has gelato for sale.

The two buffet restaurants also have bars in them to order drinks from.

Drinks packages

MSC cruise packages are available to purchase for extras such as drinks, the spa and excursions. We pre-booked our drinks packages from home and purchased a water and wine package which provided 7 bottles of water and 4 bottles of wine, and a soft drink package for the kids.

In hindsight we probably didn’t need to do this as you can purchase on board, so there’s not really any advantage in pre-purchasing as the prices are the same. There were a few times when it was super hot and we would have preferred a beer to a wine!

Alcohol prices on the ship were reasonable and in-line with what you would pay in a bar or restaurant, definitely no additional price gouging going on which was nice to see. There are a huge range of cocktails also available at the various bars around the ship.

The main pool on deck 19

There are three swimming pool areas – the main pool on deck 19 which has the majority of sun loungers and is very popular. There are also some whirlpool jacuzzis but these were always very crowded so we didn’t use them!

The Jungle Pool

Just below this is the Jungle Pool area next to the Treehouse adventure area and waterslides. This was our favourite pool although it was smaller as it tended to be less crowded and the kids could swim then jump on the adjacent waterslides as they wanted. It has a roof over it but this was opened up most days. There is also a jacuzzi in this area also.

The Aft Deck pool complete with happy seal!

The Aft pool on Level 7 as viewed from the glass elevator

On Level 7 is a pool on the back of the ship, right beside the panoramic lift that travels the height of the ship (definitely worth taking a ride in, it’s spectacular)

For Kids and Families

There’s lots to do on board for kids on this MSC new cruise ship. It’s so big that exploring it will take up a big chunk of time!

Exploring the ship – walking over the glass Bridge of Sighs

Checking out the Swarovski Crystal staircases

Having a boogie at the disco!

Our favourite was the incredible Adventure Treehouse area which is a huge splash pad area that’s easily as good as any we’ve paid to play in before.

The incredible splash pad and water play area onboard MSC Seaview

There are three different waterslides (note there is a minimum height which our 6 and 8-year-olds easily met, and you need to sign a waiver before letting the kids loose on them!) Two of the waterslides hang out the side of the ship which makes for a great adventure as you zoom down.

The Adventure Treehouse is also a rope course that runs above the splash pad area but it’s all very safe and our kids felt comfortable using it.

Adventure rope playground area

Indoor play area next to the Jungle Pool

There are three kids clubs on board in the Doremi fun area on Level 18 – one for teens, one for 7-12 year olds, one for 3-6 year olds and a baby kids club as well. Because our kids were split between two age groups they weren’t keen on going into the kids club, and because we’ve all been so busy in the lead up to this trip our focus was on spending time together, so we didn’t actually leave the kids in the club.

We did go up to the kids club area one day though to check it out. The area was a bit smaller than I expected it to be and I think would feel a little cramped if you had lots of kids in there. But there was tonnes of Lego, a couple of football tables, and board games to choose from.

Playing with Lego at the kids club

As part of our Fantastica package we were given a mini-chef lesson for the kids, but when we turned up to use it there were literally hundreds of kids crammed into one of the disco floors and it was pretty chaotic, hot and loud so we didn’t hang around. From what we could see each child had a piece of pizza dough, so we presume it was a pizza making lesson?!

Entertainment and facilities

There’s so much to do on board the MSC Seaview that a week almost isn’t long enough to experience everything on offer.

The daily programme and MSC app have all the details of what’s on around the ship – lots of fitness activities which are a combination of free and paid, from the afternoon and evenings there is always a number of DJ’s bands and singers in different areas of the ship.

If you like a flutter then the casino has hundreds of slot machines and as mentioned the fun arcade area has lots of activities available.

The four lane bowling alley

Formula One simulator

But the highlight for us was the nightly Broadway style show presented at the onboard Odeon Theatre.

We saw two shows – Bizarre and Fantasia, both around an hour long and featuring singing, dancing, acrobatics, magic and theatre. It was extremely professional and the kids in particular were spellbound the whole time.

There were four different shows on offer during the week and you could attend each one once during your cruise.

Internet is available on-board – but for a price. There are a few different packages you can purchase but it is expensive. However given that it’s satellite internet the whole time (even when you’re in port) it’s understandable. A great excuse for a digital detox!

MSC Excursions

The kids on our Pompeii excursion

So while the ship is amazing, it’s also good to get off and actually take a look at the places you’re visiting while on an MSC European cruises! There are a huge variety of excursions you can do that you can either book before you leave home or from the on-board excursion desk.

The bonus of booking MSC cruises shore excursions is that it’s so easy – you literally step off the ship onto a bus and don’t have to worry about any of the logistics of getting around. Also there is a guarantee that if the excursion you are booked on is running late, the ship will wait for you to return.

The downside is the cost – they are very expensive and it quickly adds up if there is a family of four or more travelling. Some of the options looked amazing but were hundreds of US dollars and outside our budget!

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So we were a bit selective and chose two excursions at MSC cruises ports, then chose to do our own thing for the remaining ports.

Naples – Pompeii – we took a tour from the port of Naples to Pompeii, the site of the ancient town that was covered in ash from the massive Mt Vesuvius eruption nearly 2,000 years ago.

Incredible Pompeii

There were a lot of people doing this excursion so it was a bit crowded getting off the boat, but once we found our way to our bus (over 18 coach loads of people doing this tour!) it was fine. Our guide was excellent and extremely informative and we really enjoyed our 1.5 hour tour.

Jack re-enacting the Pompeii eruption!

The kids also very much enjoyed it and while the timing was short it was very hot, so that was about their limit anyway.

On the way back to port we did an annoying stop at a cameo factory – using shells that came mostly from South America (!) We’re not big fans of stop-offs for the sake of shopping so it wasn’t really our thing, but some of the passengers clearly enjoyed it and were purchasing.

Sicily – Taormina

In Sicily we berthed in Messina – an ok port city, but we had been recommended to visit Taormina which was more pretty and had an ancient Greek theatre.    We mainly booked the transfer excursion because of the distance away – 45 minutes, so we were a bit worried about seeing what we wanted in the short amount of time and making it back to the ship.

Aboard the bus to Taormina.

The drive to Taormina took us down the the Sicilian coast, with great views and also interesting commentary from our Italian guide keeping us entertained on the journey.

We exited the bus at the bottom of the town and then had a guided walk through the very pretty town, heading along the Corso Umberto, taking in the numerous piazzas and streets as we made our way to the Teatro Antico di Taormina – the ancient Greek theatre at the top of the town. Entrance to this site was included in the tour, and it gave us a spectacular view of the bay – definitely worth the 1.5km walk!  

Amazing views of the theatre

Along the way we had time to stop for a very good gelato, and once we had reached the ancient theatre, we then had an hour or so to work our own way back to the bus at the bottom of the hill. We filled in the time easily with a little shopping and managed to try a couple of delicious arancini (deep fried stuffed rice balls) from Antica Rosticceria da Cristina, just down from Piazza Duomo.

The view back to the MSC Seaview docked in Sicily

The remaining ports we did our own thing.

The cathedral at Mdina in Malta

We stepped off the ship straight onto a hop on – hop off bus that took us to Mdina and then back to Valetta with plenty of time to spare. This cost us 30 euros (kids were free) instead of  paying much more  for an excursion – we actually saw many of our shipmates while we were out and about.

Exploring Valetta in Malta

Visiting Parc Guell in Barcelona

In Barcelona, we anchored at the cruise port Terminal A which was around a 30 minute walk to the beginnings of the city and tourist area. Rather than paying the transfer bus through MSC we walked 10 minutes over the bridge to the port and got an Uber, probably saving us 50%.

Again we had ample time to explore the city on our own.

Yummy treats at La Boqueria market in Barcelona

In Marseilles we were even further away, around a 20-minute drive from the city centre, so we took the MSC transfer which cost 50 euro for the 4 of us.

Vieux Port at Marseilles (the centre of town, not where the cruise port is!)

As we had visited Marseilles before, we chose to go and have a long lunch at Chez Fonfon just outside the city centre and experience some amazing bouillabaisse, the famous dish of the region.

The pretty inlet in Marseilles where Chez Fonfon is based.

What we liked

There was a lot to like about our MSC line cruise on the MSC Seaview and overall we were very happy with the ship, facilities, quality of food and the itinerary.

The ship is absolutely in top condition given that it is brand new, and the fit-out is something else, we could not fault it. It definitely had a luxury feel about it and as first-time cruisers we really enjoyed it. Overall the staff were very helpful and friendly.

We were pleasantly surprised by the spacious size of our cabin, and the housekeeping was excellent with twice daily serviced room.

The facilities were great – in particular the Treehouse adventure/splash pad/waterslide area was fantastic and what you’d expect from a top notch water theme park let alone a cruise ship.

Exploring the ship was so much fun!

We really enjoyed the shows we watched, the style was pitched really well and just long enough to hold our kids’ attention.

We loved waking up each morning coming into a new port – to see a new destination from the water was really quite spectacular and quite different to flying in to an airport or coming via a smelly bus or train station.

Arriving and leaving ports like here at Genoa was simply spectacular.

Beautiful sunset leaving Naples

Embarking on and off at ports was a relatively straight forward and easy process – we had been warned by others that there is a lot of queuing when you’re on a cruise but we found it surprisingly straight forward and well managed (other than the Naples/Pompeii excursion but to be fair there were 18 bus loads of people to get off the ship at once).

Security was excellent and we always felt safe. Bags were scanned every time we embarked and we walked through metal detectors, as well as our photo ID on our cruise card being checked each time.

Queuing to go through security after an excursion

The food was wonderful – a great variety of choice – you could be as healthy or gluttonous as you wanted! It really exceeded our expectations and we enjoyed all of our meals.

The food like this delicious aubergine and pesto was great!

On reflection, we feel our cruise was actually reasonable value for money given that it included travel to the destinations, accommodation, food and entertainment. While it seemed a lot of money when we paid the balance months ago, on reflection it’s on a par with previous trips where we have done similar travel but independently.

The itinerary was great – we found seven nights to be enough and the destinations we visited were all interesting.

What we disliked

Please note: These are extremely picky points as overall we were very happy with our experience.

However at times, the ship did feel a little crowded particularly on the at sea day and early mornings and evening when trying to get around for excursions. The buffet restaurants were crazy on the at sea day and it almost felt as if they needed to stagger the service times.

At peak times it was sometimes difficult to get an elevator as they were always crowded – a positive is taking the stairs helped us to walk off some calories from all that delicious food! However for those who are less mobile it could be a problem.

The cost and need of transfers from the port in Barcelona and Marseilles perhaps could have been highlighted earlier – this was effectively another 150 euros worth of cost for four people that we hadn’t budgeted for (if we had opted to use the Barcelona transfer rather than getting our own Uber).

Similarly there is a daily service charge of 10 euros per adult and 5 euros per child that’s added to your bill, that you receive on the last morning. We found the service to be very good on-board and as it was in lieu of tipping we were happy to pay. However this information is buried quite far down in the terms and conditions of your booking – we were aware of it prior – but we feel like it could be better if MSC were more upfront about it as it feels a bit like a hidden charge.

Finally we thought the kids menu in the main a la carte restaurants could have perhaps been a little more adventurous. Our kids got bored of the choice of a hot dog or hamburger so we ended up eating more often in the buffet where they could indulge in mozzerella, a variety of salami, olives, salad and fruit bar, octopus, and patisserie style dessert (rather than a bowl of ice-cream with sprinkles) – basically all the things we have to pay a fortune for at home in New Zealand so they don’t experience very much. To be fair though they are relatively adventurous eaters, so the standard kids menu probably works for the majority of children.

The verdict

We had a fantastic trip on the MSC Seaview and overall really enjoyed ourselves. It made for an easy holiday – unpack once for the week and not have to think too much about logistics of visiting four countries in a week.

The facilities were fabulous, truly top-notch quality and we had lots of time together creating some wonderful family memories. As first-time cruisers, we can see why people love it as a holiday option. Is it the best MSC cruise ship for families? Quite possibly yes due to its amazing facilities and elaborate interiors.

Every time we saw the ship from port we kept commenting how massive and extraordinary it was, so from that perspective it was really great to experience what it was like sailing on a mega-ship.

Would we do it again? In a nutshell perhaps, although it is a hard sell for us given our history of more independent, slower travel. We really do like doing our own thing a bit more and having the time to really explore a destination in-depth rather than only for a few hours.

However if you only have limited time, want a hassle-free fun family holiday then we’d highly recommend it.

Keep an eye our on the MSC website as they often advertise great MSC cruise specials and the MSC cruise prices can have big discounts (including MSC Cruises 2 for 1 deals or MSC Cruises last minute deals). There’s a wide range of MSC cruise destinations – after a summer in Europe the MSC Seaview is heading down to Brazil!

What the kids say – by Sophie (aged 8)

I think that the MSC cruise was really fun and cool. I really liked all of the shows and the pools. My favourite thing to do in the pool was the water slide. I liked all of them and we saw 2 really cool shows called Bizarre and Fantasia. I also liked the food it was really really good.

I loved my time on MSC Seaview cruise and definitely recommend it for any travellers with kids.

BY SOPHIE    

This is a fantastic blog. Exactly what I was looking for before we book….thank you 🙂

Oh thank you so much Jo! Appreciate your comments and glad this helped!

Looks amazing! And interesting to compare to the Meraviglia. I was shocked at those shuttle prices too! We found it substantially cheaper getting taxis so I didn’t really care in the end but they could try to not rip people off so much! We ordered normal meals for the kids in the main restaurants when they wanted them. I also was taken by surprise with the tips added. We have done a lot of cruises so are used to this from the US ones but I hadn’t expected it on an Italian line in Europe – they really should make that clear.

Many years ago hubby and I got upgraded to a balcony cabin and it totally ruined me – they are so good!

Hi Sharon, yes I had a good read of your Meraviglia article before we booked! Ugh the shuttles, I think people are just in holiday mode so they don’t care? It’s annoying though. I don’t know if I could do it now without a balcony, ruined for life alright! I see MSC have a new route coming up in 2019 for Greenland and Iceland, soo tempting! 🙂

Fantastic review, thank you for sharing. We are on this ship next year and cannot wait.

I’m glad you enjoyed it and found our review useful! You will have a wonderful time I’m sure, it’s truly a great experience!

Thanks for this great and informative blog. Me, my wife and my 4 year old daughter sail on the Seaview next June and can’t wait!

Thanks so much Iain! I’m sure you will have a wonderful time, it’s a great ship.

Thank you for such a detailed review, we sail on Seaview in April and this has been really useful !

You’re so welcome, I’m sure you will love it, it’s a fabulous ship! Safe travels!

Great review and very useful and informative comments. We will ride on this cruise this Sep and this is our first family cruise trip. May I know if we can bring snacks and drinks onto the ship when we take off to the city for sight seeing? Thanks a lot for everything you shared!

Hi Florence, glad you found it helpful! I think if you had maybe one or two bottles of water and some small snacks that would probably be ok. What they are looking out for is people trying to get alcohol on board (because they will lose sales if people bring their own alcohol on board!) To be honest there is amazing food available around the clock from the buffet, and water always available, plus an onboard store selling snacks for reasonable prices so you wouldn’t need to bring too much on board with you. Hope that helps!

That’s really helpful. We are expecting it very much. Thanks again!

wow fantastic review, enjoyed every bit of it. thank you so much for taking the time to write it up. pictures were great, and I’m very glad you and your family enjoyed your trip. I’m looking forward to our family trip the end of june 2019 as we”ll be celebrating my son’s graduation and going off to university. this probably will be my last holiday for a while 🙂 again thank you.

Hi Nadi, thanks for taking the time to write, I’m glad you found our article useful! Have an amazing trip, I’m sure you’ll love your time on MSC Seaview, and congratulations on your son’s graduation, what a special time for you all to celebrate and doing it in such style!! That’s fabulous.

Outstanding review. My family and friends will be Seaview in July.

Thank you so much, enjoy your trip!

SUCH A FANTASTIC REVIEW! THANK YOU 🙂 CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE POOLS FOR KIDS PLEASE WE GOT TWO, AND I READ THE POOLS WERE NOT SHALLOW. AND WHAT ABOUT THE WATER TEMPERATURE, WERE THEY HEATED POOLS, DID THEY GET COLD PLAYING IN POOL ALL DAY ???

Hi there, there are definitely pools on board that are suitable for kids, they were about knee depth on our 6 and 8 year olds. Some of the adult pools however would be over their head so will need adult supervision/floatation devices. From memory the pools aren’t heated, but when we were on board in early July it was certainly warm enough and no-one felt the cold! Hope that helps.

HI! My extended family and I are going in July 2020 and finding this blog was GREAT! Thank you for all the tips and pics! Did you find that smoking was an issue? I have severe allergies so knowing the places to “avoid” is great! Thanks again!

Hi there, glad you enjoyed it!! We’re not smokers either and didn’t find that it bothered us very much at all. The one place I do remember people smoking was on the bottom deck at the bar area there, but we just didn’t stick around! There are small designated smoking areas on the ship, but they’re few and far between, certainly doesn’t affect your overall enjoyment we found. Hope that helps!!

Hi, thanks for the very informative review; it was wonderful. My cruise on the Seaview is next month. How long did it take for you to disembark at each port of call, particularly if you didn’t go on an MSC excursion? Thank you!

Hi Francisco, you’re welcome! The only time we ever had to wait around was on an MSC excursion for around 40 minutes to disembark while they got everyone organised and into their groups. The rest of the time we literally walked off the ship. There’s a small queue as you’re getting off while they record your card and details for security purposes and to document that you’ve left the ship, but other than that we came and went no problem. Hope that helps!

Hi, We have booked on MSC Seaview for 2020 and am wondering if they have the usual games during the day, ie: trivia, bingo etc as these can provide great ways t o meet other guests.

Hi Lynette, to be honest we don’t remember if these particular activities were offered as such, however an on-board schedule is delivered the night before with all the activities happening on the ship (you can find it on the in-room TV screens also). There was always SO much to do and plenty of opportunities to mix and mingle with other guests.

Hello thank you very much for your post. It is very very informative and should help us to get ready for our JULY Cruise. :-))

Hi Barbara, you’re so welcome, glad you found it useful! Enjoy your upcoming cruise!!

Hello, I have a few questions and ope you can answer them for me. With regards to the water park, slides, and zip line, are these included in the cost of the cruise or do you have to pay extra for them? I know the bowling has a charge as well as the cinema etc but Do you know what the age restrictions are on the zip line? You also mentioned the transfers in Barcelona, was this to get from the port to the main city centre? Or from the airport to the cruise port?

Thanks for your help. x

Hi there, so the water park and the basic slides are included as part of the cruise cost. The water slide that has boards that you use to surf down is an additional cost, as is the zip line. Apologies, we’re not sure of any age restriction on the zip line – from memory it was more a height restriction than age and we don’t recall seeing any younger children on it, more teens and adults. Yes the transfers in Barcelona we mention were from the port to the main city centre. Hope that helps!!

That is great, thank you. Do you remember the approximate cost for the surf slide and zip lines? I find the MSC website very difficult to find specific details. You said you got an Uber to Barcelona, how much was that approx? Thanks again.

Hi Tursha, I’m so sorry but no I can’t remember the exact cost for the zipline and slide, however I do remember thinking the slides were quite reasonable but the zipline was quite expensive for what it was…our Uber into Barcelona wasn’t much at all, maybe 10 euros max? Sorry I can’t be more specific!

Thank you for the amazing review. Q:do they allow kids to stay in the kids club alone or the parents should accompany them.. specially for the younger ones? Am going this July with 3 kids

Hi Alexandra, glad you found it helpful. From memory, there is an age limit on the kids club for children staying alone without parents, I don’t think you can leave under ones there. Hope that helps!

Thanks for a very helpful article.

You’re welcome, hope you enjoy your cruise!

Fantastic information am cruising on this Ship November 2020, really appreciate your detailed description of the Ship and Ports 🙂

Thanks Rose, glad you found it helpful!

Thank you so much for all the information you have posted, much better than the Msc brochure! I will be cruising on Seaview later in the year and now looking forward to that,I was a bit concerned about the bad reviews that I read but after your information I am much happier.

Glad you found it helpful Pauline. Sometimes people can be very critical I think, we had a great time and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Safe travels!

Thank very much for information me and my husband will go next may 2020 for my 25 year anniversary we book deck 9 with bacony I hope we chose right one thank so much I wish your family all way happy

Congratulations on your anniversary! Hope you enjoy your trip.

Thank you for a great review, you have answered many questions for me regarding our up and coming cruise on the Grandiosa, launching this September, it is also a Mega ship with over $6000 guests. We had read very poor reviews like the person above, you have put our mind at ease thanks.

Fantastic, glad we could help!

Thank you. I am about to book this ship next June for a first time cruise after London with chidden aged 8 and 11. Your review was so thorough and honest. I have been so unsure after a child free life of independent travel. I especially love your detail about the room- I am now definitely getting a balcony room.

Glad you found it helpful! Yes it can be a challenge to go from independent travel to travelling with kids, we definitely relate! Having a balcony room was lovely and I definitely think worth the extra money. Enjoy!

Thanks a lot for your blog, it helped me a lot on what to expect and not to expect in our cruise. We will have our Mediterranean Cruise starting Oct 8 until Oct 12.

Hi Luis! You’re welcome, glad you found our article helpful. Enjoy your cruise!

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" The ship is wonderful and beautiful. The staff are attentive and polite. "

" I was very satisfied with the attendance of the staff who were always ready to answer our requests with great sympathy. I really liked the outside areas of the ship.   "

" Excellent staff and ship. I loved the food and the variety of drinks. I really liked the pools and the friendliness of the team that works on the ship. "  

" The experience was excellent. Impeccable cabins, well soundproofed, ventilated, a real pleasure. The theater shows are of an incredible level. "  

" Congratulations to the theatre staff. Competent, elegant, creative, exciting and unforgettable. I want to take another cruise. "

" The cruise is really exceptional. The balcony cabin makes all the difference during the stops. I give this cruise a 10. "

" The shows were fantastic. Wonderful artists. Congratulations. "

" Yacht Club experience is the best of all. Top. Thank you for pampering us so much, best experience in the world. "

" The theatre shows were wonderful. "

" The specialty restaurants were very good. We had a great cruise and we plan to repeat the experience soon. "

" The cruise was wonderful in every way. A special mention goes out to the chefs, as the meals were perfect. I hope to embark on another cruise soon. "

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" The ship is wonderful and beautiful. The staff are attentive and polite. "

" I was very satisfied with the attendance of the staff who were always ready to answer our requests with great sympathy. I really liked the outside areas of the ship.   "

" Excellent staff and ship. I loved the food and the variety of drinks. I really liked the pools and the friendliness of the team that works on the ship. "  

" The experience was excellent. Impeccable cabins, well soundproofed, ventilated, a real pleasure. The theater shows are of an incredible level. "  

" Congratulations to the theatre staff. Competent, elegant, creative, exciting and unforgettable. I want to take another cruise. "

" The cruise is really exceptional. The balcony cabin makes all the difference during the stops. I give this cruise a 10. "

" The shows were fantastic. Wonderful artists. Congratulations. "

" Yacht Club experience is the best of all. Top. Thank you for pampering us so much, best experience in the world. "

" The theatre shows were wonderful. "

" The specialty restaurants were very good. We had a great cruise and we plan to repeat the experience soon. "

" The cruise was wonderful in every way. A special mention goes out to the chefs, as the meals were perfect. I hope to embark on another cruise soon. "

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Built in 2023, the MSC Euribia cruise ship spends much of the year in Northern Europe.

The newest cruise ship in the MSC Cruises fleet sails Northern Europe itineraries for much of the year. There’s lots to see and do between port calls, so Euribia is a great choice for families, young couples, or groups of friends who don't mind a lively, pan-European onboard atmosphere.

Unlike the line’s other recently-launched ship, MSC World Europa , which was the first in a new class of vessel, the design of Euribia is based on the tried-and-tested ‘Meraviglia Plus’ class.

So, if you’ve sailed on Grandiosa or Virtuosa , the focus on indoor spaces such as the iconic two-deck interior promenade will feel instantly familiar.

The cruise ship, designed to accommodate almost 5,000 passengers at double occupancy, can reach full capacity at 6,327 guests, but this typically happens only during vacation periods when many more children are on board.

'Galleria Euribia' is the venue for many of MSC Euribia's restaurants, shops, bars and parties.

Euribia can feel crowded at popular times, such as pre- and post-dinner on sea days. That’s especially true when adverse weather drives everyone indoors—common in Northern Europe throughout the year.

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However, it’s worth taking the time to fully explore the ship on embarkation day , as there are quieter spots to be found. The Carousel Lounge is open throughout the day, and there is a lot of seating around the atrium.

Entertainment For All On Euribia

MSC Cruises is known as a lively cruise line , and Euribia certainly lives up to that reputation, with multilingual, family-friendly activities throughout the day and late-night parties for adults.

The three-level atrium on MSC Euribia features the signature Swarovski staircases.

The ship’s central feature is the three-deck central atrium and ‘Galleria Euribia’, a visually stunning two-deck interior promenade with a curved LED roof, home to specialty dining, shops, bars, and lounges. It’s a venue for both organized and spontaneous parties, including the captain’s welcome. At one end is the atrium, home to the famous Swarovski staircases .

The ship boasts a spacious rooftop pool deck and a tiered aft sundeck. Key attractions like waterslides, a ropes course, and top-deck waterpark are all popular spots when the weather is favorable. Should that not be the case, there is sheltered seating on the main pool deck.

MSC Euribia features a main pool deck with a large screen. An adjacent indoor pool with retractable ... [+] roof gives flexibility.

Inside, the fun keeps going with a covered swimming pool, more hot tubs, a sports court and a vast arcade. Kids clubs are available for various age groups, giving parents a few hours of peace especially on sea days.

Evening entertainment includes three seatings for the main show in the Delphi Theater, which is bookable using the ‘MSC for Me’ app. Although there is no theater bar, the ship’s 21 bars and lounges mean you’re never far from a drink, although be prepared to wait a while at busy times.

Secondary performance space the Carousel Lounge hosts big band concerts in a more informal atmosphere. The flexible space functions as an additional observation lounge during the day, with snacks and full bar service available.

MSC Euribia's Carousel Lounge is an observation lounge by day and a secondary performance space by ... [+] night.

As with all cruise ships, the casino is only open when at sea, and as a welcome plus is entirely non-smoking. Smokers are nevertheless well catered for with several outdoor smoking areas around the ship.

Accommodation Options

The 2,419 cabins on Euribia offer a wide range of choice for guests, although the brown and beige color scheme won’t be to everyone’s taste.

The 755 interior cabins offer the best value, while duplex suites with balcony hot tubs are available for those seeking the most luxurious experience.

Balcony views can be worth the extra money on Norwegian fjords itineraries.

The high number of guests typically sailing on Euribia is one of two very good reasons to splurge on one of more than 1,000 balcony cabins. The other? Northern Europe itself, especially Norwegian fjords cruises .

Such cruises are partly about the ports, but just as much about the sailaway. Having a private space from which to enjoy the scenery is worthwhile. That being said, inside cabins on Euribia are spacious compared with industry standards, and offer the best value.

Inside cabins are an economical yet comfortable way of staying on MSC Euribia.

There is plenty of outdoor space on higher decks to enjoy the scenery, although you will struggle to find a window seat in popular lounges.

Varied Dining Venues

As a line firmly in the mass-market segment of the industry, MSC is not renowned for its food offering. Yet, steady improvement has been made in recent years.

Kaito sushi bar is a speciality restaurant on MSC Euribia.

The inclusive offerings are more than satisfactory, especially the seafood, and the ship’s breads and pasta, all made on board. Also produced on board is fresh mozzarella. More than 650 pounds of it is made—and eaten—every day.

Euribia’s buffet restaurant can be hit-and-miss and does get crowded at popular times, but at least one main dining room is also open for breakfast/brunch/lunch, depending on the day.

White corn tacos are among the menu items at MSC Euribia's Mexican-themed cantina.

Adding to the choice is a number of speciality restaurants, including French-themed Le Grill, Japanese grill, sushi bar, and a Mexican cantina. The latter, with authentic white corn tacos and a $20 all-you-can-eat option, is outstanding value.

Spa And Fitness

With the availability of delicious pizza almost 24/7, it’s wise to get familiar with the fitness offer on Euribia. A well-equipped fitness center with views is open from 6am, and the combined walking and jogging track on deck 16 is popular on sea days.

Part of the thermal suite on MSC Euribia.

The Aurea Spa features a thermal area, for which day passes or cruise-long passes are available. A variety of massages and treatments are available in private treatment rooms, while a nail and beauty salon, and a barber shop rounds out the offer.

Aside from the spa, a total of five swimming pools and several hot tubs are available throughout the ship.

The Yacht Club Experience

If the Vegas-style amenities and atmosphere appeal but you want some peace and quiet too, Euribia offers the MSC Yacht Club experience.

The Top Sail Lounge is an observation lounge and bar exclusively for Yacht Club guests on MSC ... [+] Euribia.

MSC’s take on the ‘ship-within-a-ship’ concept is an access-controlled area of the ship for 100 cabins with an exclusive restaurant, bar and lounge, and an outdoor deck with pool, bar and daytime buffet.

Situated at the front of the ship, both the outside deck and observation lounge offer some of the best views anywhere on Euribia .

Unlike other line’s premium offerings, Euribia’s Yacht Club features a range of accommodation, including interior cabins, giving guests a more budget-friendly way to accessing a premium experience.

The private terrace in MSC Euribia's Yacht Club features bar service, a daytime buffet, and a ... [+] private pool.

Guests staying in the Yacht Club pay substantially more, but have access to butler service, and a premium drinks package, among other perks.

A ‘Greener’ Ship

While cruising is anything but a sustainable activity, Euribia is powered by liquified natural gas (LNG), something which not all new cruise ships are.

Although still criticized by environmental campaigners, LNG is considered the ‘greenest’ fuel that’s available today at the scale required for cruise ships. LNG significantly reduces sulphur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions compared with traditional maritime fuels.

MSC also claims an advanced onboard wastewater treatment system, energy efficiency through smart HVAC systems, and the ongoing ocean conservation work of the MSC Foundation .

Euribia isn’t for everyone, but what cruise ship is? If you enjoy a lively atmosphere, a packed program of activities, and a healthy dose of Vegas-style sparkle and glamor, Euribia could be for you.

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