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Adventures of Matt and Nat

Adventures of Matt and Nat

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7 Day Mediterranean Cruise - FULL EXPERIENCE | MSC Bellissima: Our HONEST REVIEW!
We spent 7 days cruising through the Mediterranean on the MSC Bellissima, and while the sites and port stops were incredible, the experience onboard the ship left a lot to be desired. Thankfully, for you, we documented the entire 7 days to help you know what to expect on your Mediterranean cruise with MSC… Or help you decide if you should even book an MSC cruise in the first place!
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7 Day Mediterranean Cruise - FULL EXPERIENCE | MSC Bellissima: Our HONEST REVIEW!
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== About Us ==
We’re Matt & Nat, a part-time, non-remote travel couple based out of Nashville, TN. In 2021 we visited all 50 US states & documented our entire journey on our blog & here on KZbin! After spending a full year focused on such a defined goal, 2022 left us feeling a little lost & wondering "What's next?". We continued traveling & creating vlogs but always with the "What's next?" question lingering. During one of our trips, we came across the book “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” & were immediately drawn in by it & knew that it had to be a part of our adventures. So, in January 2023 we officially launched our “1,000 Places To See Before You Die” series where we’ve set out to see as many of the “1,000 Places To See Before You Die”… before we die!
We hope you’ll join us on the adventure & find some adventures of your own along the way! And remember... It’s better to see something once (even if only for a moment) than to hear about it a thousand times.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:01 Our favorite eSIM's
00:02:44 Day 1: Embarkation
00:11:02 Day 2: Naples, Italy
00:15:36 Day 3: At Sea
00:25:58 Day 4: Valencia, Spain
00:29:59 Day 5: Tarragona/Barcelona, Spain
00:40:43 Day 6: At Sea
00:57:30 Day 7: Genoa/Italian Riviera
01:04:06 Day 8: Disembarkation
01:09:30 Bloopers

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@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
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@patrickwills7842
@patrickwills7842 Жыл бұрын
That was correct about them not letting you on without trainers, you chose to wear silly shoes
@kathleemcallister
@kathleemcallister 11 ай бұрын
i hope you dont mind me saying this but you2 make a good looking couple. just found your channel and i am excited. what you 2 are doing sounds amazing.
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat 11 ай бұрын
@@kathleemcallister Awww thank you so much 🥰 We appreciate you watching & your kind words more than you know! ❤ Makes our day!
@dianecarlucci1364
@dianecarlucci1364 11 ай бұрын
😢😢😢😢😢😢😮Lloyd ĺ❤q😊ŵ
@goutvols103
@goutvols103 11 ай бұрын
How many Nat's are there in Nashville?
@Blonde_Somnambulist
@Blonde_Somnambulist 11 ай бұрын
Being stuck in such close proximity with a bunch of other people is my holiday idea of hell. Give me privacy and solitude every time.
@essexbirdpresentermichelle8983
@essexbirdpresentermichelle8983 11 ай бұрын
I have just got off the MSC World Europa, western Med cruise (Barcelona to Malta) and it was fabulous. Not a single complaint. If something didnt work in the cabin, the steward was on it immediately. Good communication between staff and passengers. The food and entertainment was fantastic. I cant wait for my next MSC cruise. I agree, the Balcony/Stateroom is the only way to go.
@cherortiz2478
@cherortiz2478 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your honesty! I love watching your video. You just put the synopsis.
@johnkean6852
@johnkean6852 2 ай бұрын
We liked Europa too.
@RoyalCruiseNews
@RoyalCruiseNews Ай бұрын
Check out Cruise with Ben and David for an adventurous trip on the MSC Europa. The ship is gorgeous, with very similar designs to our Harmony and Symphony of the Seas
@imeandmyself525
@imeandmyself525 Жыл бұрын
31:31 "When in Europe " ... wear comfortable shoes! You know you'll be walking for a long time, and you can still look stylish without sacrificing comfort.
@voodoox6112
@voodoox6112 Жыл бұрын
MSC is an Italian cruise line so don’t expect an American experience. Announcements are in multiple languages, entertainment needs to cross language barriers so that’s an adjustment. A few Europeans I spoke to were ok with warm rather than hot food. I notice the difference from US style cruise lines and I like both. Europeans can be rude, do not queue, push in, it is what it is. I’ve just returned from a 28 night MSC cruise and it was great. People got on and off at different ports. I’ve also cruised the Med with MSC and enjoyed it. We don’t tip in Aus and NZ so MSC waived gratuities for all without fuss unless we wanted to pay. US cruise lines will do so too but it’s a drama.
@azielnik
@azielnik 2 ай бұрын
We agree with your comments, it is a different experience. We have been on 4 MSC cruise ships out of Florida, admittedly paid for the Yacht Club experience on all. We love it, but it's not for everyone. especially those who have no international experience.
@azielnik
@azielnik 2 ай бұрын
forgot - and the Grandiosa in the Med
@KrisKk08
@KrisKk08 Ай бұрын
Americans who don’t have a passport would do better to stay home and go to Las Vegas
@Taevas___
@Taevas___ 16 күн бұрын
You're generalising Europeans into one single group. Europe is a whole continent, and people vary massively depending on the region and the country. For example Northern Europeans in particular are generally polite and are very good in queues, much better than the Americans.
@jaminowski
@jaminowski Жыл бұрын
I’ve had two positive experiences on MSC cruises and would happily sail them again.
@Clutching.My.Pearls
@Clutching.My.Pearls 10 ай бұрын
We travel independently and always wondered about a cruise. So thank you for showing us it's SERIOUSLY something we would NEVER do. Its too crowded, too boisterous, with mediocre food choices, and it doesn't allow exploring the true heart of cities.
@Paull1337
@Paull1337 Ай бұрын
Atleast this cruise looked aweful - way to many people
@zacharyconyers4691
@zacharyconyers4691 Ай бұрын
I came here to say the same thing. I’ve never cruised, but travel extensively. I’ve been toying with the idea of my first cruise. This video convinced me to not waste the money - mediocre food and corny, touristy activities.
@lorimartin1001
@lorimartin1001 26 күн бұрын
Not all cruises are crowded and loud and are actually fun and relaxing so take a chance
@sandiliberti7414
@sandiliberti7414 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your informative video. We just got back from our MSC cruise and I have to say there are many things that you mentioned that sounded very familiar - especially the lack of activities on at sea days. However, we had a phenomenal time on board. Everyone, and I do mean literally everyone, on the ship was incredibly kind, friendly and helpful. Granted, I’ve never been on another cruise so, I don’t have anything to compare this cruise to, but we overall had an amazing experience and I would definitely cruise with MSC again.
@luisdasilva4117
@luisdasilva4117 11 ай бұрын
I worked for celebrity cruises 30 years ago, had the privilege to travel to Alaska, South America, Hawaii , Caribbean, Canada and America, very hard work but enjoyed it, times were different then, only one restaurant, and I remember that you had to dress up every night to dine, food was amazing, good old times, I’m glad I did it
@user-ub8fn5ek5u
@user-ub8fn5ek5u 2 ай бұрын
The ships itself have changed with all those play gadgets on the ship that why they will never be enough space for sunbathing up on deck - the ships are getting bigger but space for passengers are still not any better
@QuincyDisneyVegan
@QuincyDisneyVegan Жыл бұрын
Regarding the shoes and the ropes course, they rejected Nat because her shoes lack the traction and grip that tennis shoes provide. The shoes she wore aren't safe because she could slip and become seriously injured
@jadedavis822
@jadedavis822 10 ай бұрын
I agree
@mmckenzie8085
@mmckenzie8085 2 ай бұрын
I agree. The attitude to this annoyed me. It came across as self entitled. This sort of info for any cruise is pretty basic. Learn before you go. Don't blame the cruise line for protecting themselves.
@cazgreene3055
@cazgreene3055 2 ай бұрын
I’m wondering if the food tasted bland because food in the USA is so full of sugar, even the savoury sauces and protein dishes.
@mmckenzie8085
@mmckenzie8085 2 ай бұрын
@@cazgreene3055 Probably. When I was younger I put too much salt on food. Very different now. If I cook for others I put less rather than more as that suits most tastes. I have salt and pepper on the table so they can always add more. In the US so much processed food is full of this corn syrup and many additives. The bread tastes like cake I have been told. Going on a European line if used to American cruise lines of course you are going to taste a difference if used to food from the US. your palate would be so used to high seasoning and sweetness. Myself I would likely not go on a US ship as food is a big part of it and I doubt to my taste. I might live on salads, not a bad thing as I love a decent salad, as long as could add my own seasoning. I see some of the food on videos and I get sugar overload just watching 😆
@kathybrem880
@kathybrem880 2 ай бұрын
@@mmckenzie8085no the bread does not taste like cake. A huge number of different breads are available here
@jillmiddlekauff2592
@jillmiddlekauff2592 11 ай бұрын
You two are obviously the only two that were late. Why was not more people late, they got the time change right. Everyone has to go to a mustard station
@angelwingz892
@angelwingz892 2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 muster*
@kathybriscoe1474
@kathybriscoe1474 11 ай бұрын
These are the reasons we always took Viking Cruises. We did both a river cruise and the same with the Mediterranean Cruise we took with Viking. Everything went smoothly, and we enjoyed both cruises.
@kayleebeare
@kayleebeare Жыл бұрын
You guys I LOVED the long video! Huge fan of the extra content. Felt like a treat. So sorry that the cruise wasn’t better for y’all, but we enjoyed going along!! Nat, I loved the little added bit of your outfits and makeup routine! You could honestly post makeup videos/getting ready with you videos and I’d be all for it! Thank y’all for taking us along as always. ❤️🥰
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Awwww you are the sweetest!! 😭🥰 Thanks for that! We were nervous no one was gonna watch an hour+ video! Haha Well we appreciate you being on this adventure with us! 🎉🥰 Oh really?! Well maybe I’ll have to sneak it into a video then! Haha thanks again so much for being awesome! Hope you have an amazing day! 💗💗💗
@ph252010
@ph252010 7 ай бұрын
Everyone else got back on the ship in time.... but let's blame everything but ourselves, hilarious.
@Dan-il6pl
@Dan-il6pl 14 күн бұрын
Did you watch the video? The departure time was wrong on the MSC app. The crew even took a picture of it. They were there 1/2 hour before the posted departure time on the app. Would I cut it that close, no but they were not late.
@LisaLangBlakeney
@LisaLangBlakeney 11 ай бұрын
I had a different experience on my MSC cruise. I really enjoyed it but I also left from Florida, and did the Caribbean tour, so maybe that was part of it. Communication was fine. Times were right. I loved the busy energy of the ship, and I loved meeting so many people from other countries. My only struggle was getting chairs by the pool, but we figured that whole thing out by day 2. lol! Thank you for sharing your experience though. It was lovely to see your port stops.
@barbaracameron5610
@barbaracameron5610 9 ай бұрын
Florida is different. I would take msc out of Florida. I took meditterean cruise, lasted 3 out of 11 days.awful. I got off ship
@user-ub8fn5ek5u
@user-ub8fn5ek5u 2 ай бұрын
@@barbaracameron5610same staff/crew for Florida or the the Mediterranean cruise
@janspell2516
@janspell2516 11 ай бұрын
This couple is very real & fun. Enjoyed hearing all about their vacation & looking forward to more!
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat 10 ай бұрын
Aww thank is so much!!! 🥰🥰🥰
@user-ub8fn5ek5u
@user-ub8fn5ek5u 2 ай бұрын
It felt like it was a marathon cruise wake up early to leave the ship for sightseeing then rushing back how can you enjoy your rush always on the move
@brettsorge2550
@brettsorge2550 Жыл бұрын
As a veteran of 82 cruises I found your review unfair. You should check boarding times on departing and not your App. You should also stay away from super enormous ships which always crowded and noisy. Stick with American cruise lines. As for cabin problems it is a new ship. Call the cabin attendant or front desk and report problems. Bring adapters with you. Lastly, arrive at least one day before cruise starts because of jet lag. From what you say I would stay away from the big Royal Caribbean ships. 53:24
@kelliwong1644
@kelliwong1644 Жыл бұрын
The long video was such a treat! Great job on the editing, Natalie! I appreciate all of the info and I was entertained by the two of you as usual. I've never cruised and it's not a high priority, but I still think it's interesting and fun to watch others cruise.
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Awww thanks so much Kelli!! 💗🥰 Thank you for taking the time to watch the longer video & leave such a kind comment! 💗 It truly means more than you know! hahaha we don’t blame you for that! I think it’ll be a little bit before we cruise again! 🤣😜 haha
@teresabarrett4706
@teresabarrett4706 2 ай бұрын
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@Speedmo
@Speedmo 9 ай бұрын
This video was so well done! Didn't get bored for a minute. Really appreciate your honesty, as it helps others decide which lines to travel with and which ones to be wary of. I've been on most of the other lines and was considering an MSC cruise. Not any more. Thank you.
@THECROWNROYALSHollywoodFashion
@THECROWNROYALSHollywoodFashion Жыл бұрын
I can relate to you guys. Unfortunately my sisters and I were left behind on a Carnival Cruise!!! They never did take responsibility yet paid for our trip back to the ship. I am done cruising - can't trust the management & website...Thanks for your honesty on here.
@nathanwahl9224
@nathanwahl9224 7 ай бұрын
Take responsibility for what? Were you on a ship excursion?
@maddykellogg
@maddykellogg Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your honesty about your experience. That was crazy that they were about to leave you guys on the dock! Glad you guys made it on and for showing the real experience even though it’s sucks in the moment
@hansgustaf540
@hansgustaf540 Жыл бұрын
When you have checked out at the security at the exit there is always a big PRINTED information: "All guests back on board .... (time)". And yes, they wait maybe half an hour - or more if a tour bus is delayed - and then they leave. 🤷
@nathanwahl9224
@nathanwahl9224 7 ай бұрын
IF you are on a ship excursion, they WILL wait for you. It's an industry standard.
@nathanwahl9224
@nathanwahl9224 7 ай бұрын
Not if you're on a ship's excursion. Unless there are extreme circumstances, in which case most of the time you are flown to the next port. @@hansgustaf540
@amyw5647
@amyw5647 3 ай бұрын
@@hansgustaf540they said those boards weren’t out when they left as they were so late getting the gangway out
@hansgustaf540
@hansgustaf540 3 ай бұрын
@@amyw5647 Matt explained this to me in his answer to my comment. As I never rush off with the first people I always see the infos for leaving passengers 😉
@azlobster79
@azlobster79 Жыл бұрын
Lots of things I could review and comment on, but I want to say something else. You guys had A LOT going on the last month. From filming other videos, travel, tree crashing on your house, work schedules etc, you did a wonderful job editing the vlog. I don’t care if it took a month or was an hour long. Your hard work shows and I just simply wanted to say thank you. Don’t worry about anything - - your supporters are here for it. 🦞
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
You seriously just made me cry!!! 😭🥰 Thank you for your kind comment. Words can’t express how much they mean to me! 💗💗 So beyond grateful to have y’all in our lives!!!
@dmacquoid4702
@dmacquoid4702 Жыл бұрын
Any responsibility you might take or was only MSC and the other passengers that were out of step?
@bobkatc9368
@bobkatc9368 Жыл бұрын
Nice video! We did a similar cruise on the Seashore a couple of weeks ago and 100% agree with all your comments. We still had a good time. We always bring our passport with us when we exit the ship. You never know what might happen.
@RagingCanuck
@RagingCanuck 11 ай бұрын
A great video! Thanks. We took an MSC cruise about 16 years ago, on the Musica, from Barcelona, return, for 10 nights. It was a New Year’s cruise that docked in Malaga, where my brother lived and the itinerary was chosen for that purpose. There were 1200 Italian, 800 German, a few French, Russian and 50 English-speaking passengers. The ship was beautiful, the itinerary fabulous, and the cruise horrendous. The crew was lovely (except for the concierge desk) and incredibly unhappy. Many jumped ship at the end of the cruise, including the assistant cruise director! We had to surrender our passports, unexpectedly, at the beginning of the cruise - a minion threw ours into an open drawer at the front desk, no receipt. I wondered if we would ever see them again. We were made to feel like reprobates for asking for wash clothes (“You Americans are ALWAYS asking for washclothes”, we Canadians were told.). The food was forgettable, but our fellow passengers beyond rude, butting into the buffet lines, stealing chairs, yelling, even taking our bus seats between stops on excursions after moving our stuff to less desirable seats. We were befriended by the senior American Armed Forces personnel spending the holidays with their families, and they were wonderful. The New Year’s party, spent anchored in the Bay of Gibraltar, was a drunk fest on the main deck. The next morning, we witnessed the crew shovelling hundreds of broken glasses into the sea. The butting-in in the buffet lines was so out of control, one of our American friends discovered that, if he put his breakfast or lunch knife under his plate with the blade exposed, he could actually make it through the line relatively unimpeded. Communication was terrible. English speakers were treated with contempt by the entertainment crew. We were put on shore excursions with French, German and assorted speakers, but we all felt our “talks” were given short shrift. It became something of a joke. Luckily, we are experienced cruisers, and educate ourselves before embarking, so knew what to expect - except for the camel ride on Arrecife…Then, at the end of the cruise, as I supected, we were asked for the “receipt” we were NOT given before we could retrieve our passports. That did not go over well. It seems from your video, things have not much improved. Of our 30+ cruises, pre-COVID, our experience on MSC was surpassed for awfulness by only one, on Seabourn. Those are two cruise lines, on quite different spots on the spectrum, we recommend avoiding.
@barbaracameron5610
@barbaracameron5610 11 ай бұрын
I agree 100 per cent with you. Few Americans and few English speaking cruisers. Msc is nàsty. Pushing,screaming, yelling people. The Italians were worse. Just awful. I have a cane and was pushed aside when elevator door opened. Could wait 1 minute. At the buffet. Pushing, shoving,line cutting. When carrying my tray, people walked so close to me that I thought I was going to drop. I finally used my cane as revenge. Try to push me aside, I put my cane out to trip. I left cruise after 3 days..9 day cruise. I had enough.i am a retired flight attendant and I've had enough of bs when flying, I don't need it now. No more msc
@RagingCanuck
@RagingCanuck 11 ай бұрын
@@barbaracameron5610 We were seated at dinner between a French couple and German family with two daughters, about 9 and 11. Our 15-year-old daughter was with us. In conversation with our French co-passengers, they indicated their dissatisfaction with the cruise in similar terms as ours. On the other side, silence, even amongst family members. The daughters were seated beside us. Thet seemed fascinated by us, maybe because we were engaged with each other. Our daughter started performing little tricks for them, like flipping a coin, and balancing a spoon on her nose. I showed them I could turn my fingers into a galloping horse. My husband could make a coin disappear. Not a word was spoken, but the little girls were delighted. The next evening, their parents were seated beside us, intentionally keeping their children away from our intemperate (?) influence. In contrast, the Italian children were running rampant through the restaurant at 9:00 pm, tripping the waiters, screaming and fighting. And Europeans think North Americans are uncouth!
@kathybrem880
@kathybrem880 2 ай бұрын
@@RagingCanuckI experienced similar behavior from kids on a carnival cruise-I’ll never go carnival again
@flutingaround
@flutingaround Ай бұрын
omg! I travel all over the world, but I completely avoid Europe due to stories like this. 😢
@sandrabentley8111
@sandrabentley8111 Ай бұрын
Very cheap cruising from Europe than the US. Hence mostly Europeans on board your ship.
@dominikaujlaky8282
@dominikaujlaky8282 11 ай бұрын
This video was such a treat! Excellent content. I LOVE watching you both. Thank you for all the hard work and honesty! Keep it up. ❤️❤️❤️
@skylineuk1485
@skylineuk1485 7 ай бұрын
We have sailed a few MSC (out of a total of about 13 cruises in the last 8 years) and are on the World Europa this Friday around the Mediterranean. A couple of things to note is that MSC changes its entertainment approach depending on the expected nationalities of the guests so a UK one is more British, US more American etc so Med is very Italian focused. Also because kids travel free on MSC during children school holidays they are packed solid. MSC deals are much cheaper than elsewhere so the food won’t be Azamara etc standard or even NCL. They also have one of the cheapest drinks packages going so they are a lot cheaper all in than RCCL for example - a lot cheaper. Our last RCCL cruise was disappointing as the food standard had dropped a lot we felt.
@user-rg4tu6yp8j
@user-rg4tu6yp8j 3 ай бұрын
im so glad you guys got to your cruise on time omg the whole time you guys where on the train i was thinking i couldn't do that i would have to much anxiety about missing the ship but im so glad u made it back in the nick of time!
@user-ub8fn5ek5u
@user-ub8fn5ek5u 2 ай бұрын
Same here
@pooh3657
@pooh3657 11 ай бұрын
First one of your KZbins for me. Absolutely loving it! Love your vibe, you guys look like you have a great relationship. Totally agree with all your points. Safe travels as always!
@CarolStJohn-ev9ry
@CarolStJohn-ev9ry Жыл бұрын
I could never travel on a cruise ship like that.. TOO MANY PEOPLE! It would be like spending 24/7 in a super mall doing last minute Christmas shopping. MADHOUSE!
@ksc743
@ksc743 11 ай бұрын
Omg as I scroll through the comments I was just thinking the exact same thing! Stuff of nightmares. And if anyone remotely cares, the thought of all the diesel needed to power that thing, polluting the sea and air, and all the food waste, shampoo, soap and poop offloading into the sea is disgusting.
@beachbumsailordude
@beachbumsailordude 11 ай бұрын
To me these ships are like going to a hotel and having them weld the doors shut for a week. Why oh why does anyone think this is a great experience?
@Happyladybug143
@Happyladybug143 11 ай бұрын
Amen….😂
@bonnielucas1941
@bonnielucas1941 11 ай бұрын
I totally agree! I've not had any desire to go on a cruise. All the crowds & chaos is not for me. And I've heard horror stories of people quarantined with virus on ships. Probably doesn't happen often but only takes once if it's you.
@tiberiajames5997
@tiberiajames5997 11 ай бұрын
​@@beachbumsailordude have you been on a cruise?
@reubenherrington4552
@reubenherrington4552 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Another amazing vlog! But the run time on this is even better. Thank you for solidifying why I won’t ever go on a cruise 🚢 again. The food looked good though. We trust your opinions since Natalie understands great customer service and even better communication between guest and whatever company to travel with….Have a blessed weekend stay safe my friends 🙏👍🚢🤗🍦☕️🥩
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
REUBEN!!! You did not need to do that! Thank you SO MUCH!! ❤ And thank you for watching! We generally enjoy cruises, and loved our days at port on this one, but the time on the ship definitely left a lit to be desired! We hope you have a blessed week as well! Thank you again!😊😊
@mmc9828
@mmc9828 Жыл бұрын
What is the 9.99?
@sandraganoung9680
@sandraganoung9680 Жыл бұрын
I love you two.. you keep it real yet try to keep on the positive.. i enjoy all your travels, good and bad.. my husband do alot of travel and totally understood your greivances on this cruise.. keep up the hard work and fun.. your joy shows thru!😊
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Aww... Thank you so much! We really appreciate your kind words!🥰 We were a little worried about doing a negative review video, but it's so nice when other people get it! Lol... Thank you so much for watching!
@sandytaylor4263
@sandytaylor4263 11 ай бұрын
We JUST got off the Grandiosa! Our experience was similar to yours… Terrible communication, emails, apps and receipts all contradicting each other before we left. We had the Aurea experience, which saved our vacation. We had a private sun deck and choose when we ate. Our trip was about taking our teenage boys travelling that wouldn’t kill me with logistics. The cruise served that purpose! I don’t think I’d take another cruise, we are not cruisers. A great summary of the MSC experience.
@TeacherLiz-vh1ir
@TeacherLiz-vh1ir 2 ай бұрын
My husband and I got off Grandiosa a week ago. Luckily we had Aurea experience too. New ship 👏. Food just ok . Entertainment was great, though . It was crossing Brazil
@DsnyLuv
@DsnyLuv 11 ай бұрын
This was so good! New subscribers. You guys are the best. Loving your content and energy. Great editing too keeping it moving
@daynacjones
@daynacjones 11 ай бұрын
I am so happy to see people who have no idea what a cruise is like say they will never do one. That just makes it better for those of us who know the ropes of cruising.
@arriesone1
@arriesone1 23 күн бұрын
We know our own minds thankyou. People are different. Being enclosed on a ship with crowds just does not appeal. It makes ME happy to watch these cruise bloggers and feel grateful I take my vacations on dry land.
@annalisahamlett1334
@annalisahamlett1334 Жыл бұрын
You had so many funny moments in this video. My favorite was Matt's face drinking the ice water, and your foot kicking dance in the elevator. I was cackling away over here. 😂 I am glad all the annoying things that happened during the cruise didn't take away from making another fabulous video, and checking off more of your 1000 places to see before you die ❤
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Awwww thanks so much girl!! We appreciate you taking the time to watch & comment! Means more than you know! 🥰💗 bahahahaha nothing like ice water after a hot day exploring 🤣 & bahahaha 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️ They should’ve let me on the high ropes course cuz those ballet flats weren’t coming off! Bahaha 🤣 Awww thanks girl! You know us, we’ll always try to make the best of it!! Thanks again!! 💗💗💗
@ellendelima3579
@ellendelima3579 11 ай бұрын
Good walking shoes would have been a better choice. All the town walking is tough. I made the same mistake on our honeymoon in Europe. Blisters galore!!!
@user-tk2bs5xv2e
@user-tk2bs5xv2e 2 ай бұрын
The foot kicking dance in the elevator and Matt hyping her up with the " look at her go" had me laughing out loud and rewinding to watch over again!! Such a fun and lovely couple!!! I love watching the two of you on your adventures!! Thank you for taking us along!! ❤️❤️❤️
@copster_
@copster_ 11 ай бұрын
Fun video and fun energy. So glad the algorithm suggested your video. Cant wait for future cruises. ❤
@loriD19
@loriD19 Жыл бұрын
I took a western MSC cruise prior to the pandemic in September/ October 2019. Yes, I found it different that each port passengers disembarked and embarked. It was 7-days and 7- ports. No days at sea.. A beautiful ship, Seaview.. it was a cultural diverse cruise with passengers from all over Europe. happy to see you guys enjoying the same book I have, 1000 places to see before I die.. I love your content…..❤
@manasbhave8943
@manasbhave8943 8 ай бұрын
Wow that's insane...no time to actually discover the ship right?
@acarpio3
@acarpio3 Жыл бұрын
That's an unusual cruise with people getting on and off the ship at every port. It is almost like a ferry. Your video came up in my recommendations and when I saw it is over 1 hour long, I almost did not want to click on it but you guys are entertaining and great on camera, conversational, relaxed, combined with professional editing, I watched from beginning to end. Great video!
@patricec.2957
@patricec.2957 Жыл бұрын
for info, all the European cruises lines works like that
@hansgustaf540
@hansgustaf540 Жыл бұрын
Hello? It is normal to sail at night and to be able to explore a port in the daytime. And two days on the sea on a seven days cruise would be a "no go" for me 😉
@angelomasciantonio
@angelomasciantonio Жыл бұрын
​@Patrice C. That's so people dont have to fly across Europe to catch a cruise. In the Carrabian, no one from US is going to fly to St Lucia or one of the smaller islands to catch a cruise at a halfway point so everyone goes to Mami or Ft Lauderdale ...
@patricec.2957
@patricec.2957 Жыл бұрын
@@angelomasciantonio exactly
@tonismith1446
@tonismith1446 Жыл бұрын
I love you two!! Thanks for taking us all over with you and giving us the real story no matter where you are and what you're doing❤
@billgracey6369
@billgracey6369 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for being so direct and telling all. I doubt I would take an MSC cruise because they seem so frantic and cattle herdish. I'll take something more laid back if it might be more expensive. They have to cut corners somewhere, that probably explains the lack of facilities, entertainment and blandish food.
@terribryant1658
@terribryant1658 4 ай бұрын
You obviously don't know what you're talking about.
@kathybrem880
@kathybrem880 2 ай бұрын
Food looks awful!
@sharonnewton4374
@sharonnewton4374 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your excellent videos. I am from Texas & have been on almost 50 cruses but never sailed with MSC. Now I am thankful I did not waste my money on a sub par cruise line! Can't wait to watch your in-depth city cruises videos you mentioned! God bless you both for sharing your experiences!
@sharoncollins7722
@sharoncollins7722 2 ай бұрын
I had a fabulous cruise with MSC. If you notice above someone else commented that she just finished an MSC cruise and everything was fabulous.
@user-ub8fn5ek5u
@user-ub8fn5ek5u 2 ай бұрын
You don’t take other people’s experiences to make a decision, you should try it yourself, look at the other comments from viewers they loved their experience with MSC - don’t just be a follower or a sheep experience it yourself first hand
@Tv-hf8cg
@Tv-hf8cg Жыл бұрын
This was so fun to watch, thank you! Although I’m sorry you were treated that way with them almost leaving you behind…that is my worst nightmare when we cruise, I super stress about getting back to the ship on time at ports. I think you guys were fair in your rating and you didn’t discount the entire cruise line. Who knows, maybe the Caribbean one would be great! Language barriers definitely impact a lot. I’ve cruise Royal about 6 times, but have taken a Carnival (never again) and a Disney about 15 years ago. It’s funny you mentioned music at the pool deck, I highly recommend looking into an 80’s Cruise, usually it’s a Royal ship that is commissioned and their staff is always amazing. They even do Star Trek cruises, lol, so you know the Royal staff gets to see the best of everything 😂. You get concerts literally every day, the food is stellar, and the ships are fun - lots to do and concerts at the pool all day long. I know you guys are young but 80’s doesn’t suck lol…anyway, I appreciate your channel and I love your style, Nat! Thank you for everything you guys do!
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Awww thank you so much for watching!!! 🥰 We appreciate you taking the time to watch & write such a thoughtful comment. Yeah it wasn’t the most fun! Bahaha 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️💀🥵🚫 ahh We do love Royal! Have never done a Disney one! Ohhhh that sounds like an absolute blast!! We love 80’s music?! I mean who doesn’t?! Haha 🎉👌🏼 That would be a fun time to film! Haha thanks so much for your kind words! They mean so much more than you know! 🥰
@Moroccanroller1
@Moroccanroller1 Жыл бұрын
Cute happy couple even when you're "livid". Still smiling throughout the tough parts. Looking forward to more future cruise reviews. You did a great job and made every minute of an hour plus video worth watching. Always add an extra cushion to your boarding times and verify with the security team on the way off the ship. They''re the ones in charge in the end. Nat can balance fashion with comfort - nice light dresses or leggings with fashionable comfortable high end sneakers (my wife has really nice white platform PUMAs) for destination photo shoot ops and "dress shoes" for dinner outfits. The karate ballet shoes in the elevator! So funny as were many other parts. Enjoy and stay safe.
@michelleneuman579
@michelleneuman579 3 ай бұрын
I appreciate your honesty and humor! I really hope you get to find a great cruise ship and let us know.
@cameliaionescu1772
@cameliaionescu1772 7 ай бұрын
I cruised with MSC twice. I enjoyed it, especially the first one with Meraviglia. Besides the incidence with the app time, the other little inconveniences, they wouldn't have bothered me too much, almost at all. But I liked the fact that you two presented very detailed the pros and the cons, but I would never say: don't ever cruise with MSC, because it's not fair. I cruised also with Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, but MSC Meraviglia was one of the best ones, in my opinion. 😊 Can't wait to see where you'll cruise in the future!
@user-ub8fn5ek5u
@user-ub8fn5ek5u 2 ай бұрын
You are 100% right , no need to put all negatives issues in one bag
@tinkerbellstwin
@tinkerbellstwin Жыл бұрын
Great video it flew by watching it! Thanks for all your hard work! Enjoy this music(at the pool) 😂 and Nats demonstrating of her shoes on the elevator omg I’m crying 😂😂 I think I will stick with Royal , Celebrity, Disney and NCL!! Looks like you guys made the best of it! And props to fitting all that in a carry on!!! MAD SKILLS lol
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Aww... Thank you so much!! This makes us so happy to hear since it was our longest video yet! Hahaha... Glad you enjoy our (sometime weird/goofy) sense of humor! Lol... Yeaaa... I think all of those cruise lines are better bets! We definitely had some wonderful times on this trip, just mostly not on the ship! Lol... And yes... We were honestly shocked that we fit so much into our carry-ons! Lol... We might be getting the hang of this! Lol... Thanks for watching! -Matt
@beeoneder6799
@beeoneder6799 11 ай бұрын
We went on Mediterranean cruise with NCL , it was fantastic!!! The sea days were full of activities that we enjoyed
@rosannacellini2158
@rosannacellini2158 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this vid a lot, and I want to go on a cruise, sometime next year. Sorry you guys had some mishaps, however, you showed us some beautiful sights and you guys are the nicest, fun loving and patient couple I've seen yet. Safe journeys! 💞 Thanks! ☺️🛳️☸️⚓
@kathybrem880
@kathybrem880 2 ай бұрын
Princess cruises are so much better
@lynettefinnigan9540
@lynettefinnigan9540 4 ай бұрын
Thats why I always do the ship connected bus tours, they don't leave without you, but if you do private tours or on your own, you Must Be back On Time!!
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat 4 ай бұрын
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 so true
@francesknighton2836
@francesknighton2836 Жыл бұрын
We have been on 7 MSC cruises (Caribbean/Mexico) and really enjoyed them all. The thermal spa on Seaside was fabulous. When we went their prices were just so much more affordable than other cruise lines that it was a no-brainer. The delay with getting off at ports may not have been their fault. They can't let anyone off until they are cleared by the port authority there. This was communicated to us when we sailed with them. But the fact that the time was wrong on the app was a huge mistake on their part. Yikes!
@lpc61
@lpc61 11 ай бұрын
msc. lead in cruising.. yuk
@dianapurnell9814
@dianapurnell9814 8 ай бұрын
I went on a MSC cruise to the Bahamas and we had a wonderful time.
@soniauk4284
@soniauk4284 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honest review - great video xx I did an MSC virtuosa cruise in march in northern Europe. The ship is only two years old and was absolutely beautiful, so new and sparkles everywhere. The 7day cruise I was on , day four was when dad and I had a sickness bug for the next three days . I think it was the temperature of the food. Lukewarm at best.... So unfortunately we didn't get to visit Rotterdam (main point of the cruise) and other issues were the upselling, the amount of people we had (5100) it was chaos at breakfast... We had the same cabin as you had and that was the best part of my holiday, waking up with a coffee and sitting on the balcony - absolutely blissful....
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!🥰 Oh gosh... That sounds awful! So sorry y'all had such a bad experience! Makes ours look not so bad! Lol... And yesss... the constant upselling was so annoying... the chaos in the buffet at breakfast! Glad we weren't alone in our experience with MSC. And we couldn't agree more... The balcony was the saving grace for our experience on the ship. It was such an amazing way to start and end each day!
@BryceCohen-Everson10
@BryceCohen-Everson10 11 ай бұрын
I LOVE you guys!!!...you are so honest and i love the vlog...so informative Ive been on few crusies and this looks very average indeed cheers guys for a fun vlog ... Hello from New Zealand!!!
@twoeagledrones
@twoeagledrones 11 ай бұрын
You guys are too fun! This is my first vid with you and thoroughly enjoyed it. Made me smile! And yes… I subscribed! Cheers
@larrybeck5924
@larrybeck5924 Жыл бұрын
I feel you Matt! I have been there before. So upset that your voice shakes and blood pressure is through the roof! I was feeling every bit of your pain bro. Great job guys on the episode!
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Bro... I was fuming! Lol... Glad you get it though! It was SUCH a stressful experience. As the thumbnail says... Never again! Lol... Thanks so much for watching!
@lucybencini1083
@lucybencini1083 11 ай бұрын
So sorry for what you had experienced....but I was with MSC at least dozen times..and I had never had experienced like you did.......it’s was always a pleasure being with MSC...I went twice with Bellissima....and last month...I was with MSC World Europa....for Med Cruise....so , for me, I can’t complain....
@olgawren4214
@olgawren4214 2 ай бұрын
Hi guys, enjoyed your video. Tnink your issue is that you expect everything to be American style. But you were on European cruise line and cruising the Europe. Different culture, different habits. You need to get use to it. Xx
@donmurphy6240
@donmurphy6240 18 күн бұрын
Come on guys, good service and standards should be universal!
@kjr855
@kjr855 6 ай бұрын
We did one MSC cruise and it was the last one with MSC ill ever do. We had SO many issues on our 7 day cruise. A lot of your issues with communication sound spot on for MSC. Ive gone on several other cruise lines and had a great time, but will never do an MSC cruise ever again.
@awish13
@awish13 Жыл бұрын
Way to make the best of some tough situations! Sounds like they have a long way for improvement on that cruise. Great video, and editing by y’all 💕🍾
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you! We try! Lol... Yea... They definitely have a LONG way to go if they want to be competitive in the cruise market. Thank you so much! Natalie worked her butt off editing this one, so that means a lot!🥰
@tambij
@tambij 11 ай бұрын
I use to Cruise often. Then I found out that “most ships dump illegally (Trash into the Ocean )”😮 Last Cruise I was on headed to Grand Cayman Islands. We actually seen all the trash behind the ship late at night. It was Very Upsetting to say the least. I will not mention names but the ships are in the top 5 top cruise ships in the industry. We don’t go on Cruises anymore!! We still travel the World 🌍 by Sailboat ⛵️
@pkc3168
@pkc3168 11 ай бұрын
Wow that's all cruises crossed off the list 1000% for me then.
@areguapiri
@areguapiri 9 ай бұрын
We actually "saw"...
@lesleylesleyssimon9765
@lesleylesleyssimon9765 Жыл бұрын
My whole family loves watching your videos together. Thanks!❤
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat 11 ай бұрын
Aww… Thank you!🥰
@philiplamb59
@philiplamb59 11 ай бұрын
I also agree compared to other cruise lines MSC falls way short. I have done the long relocation cruises a few times from Italy to South Africa. Each time the service and offerings got worse. The food is particularly poor. We paid for the wine package and for the last 4 days there was none left...tough..they underordered and its our problem ?.... We were always met with attitude when we made any negative comments. Our cruising days with MSC are finished , sorry guys !
@janicegwyn9449
@janicegwyn9449 11 ай бұрын
Yes, my experience was terrible also.
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat 10 ай бұрын
What that’s crazy?!?! I wouldn’t have been happy either! Hate that for y’all. We feel you though, MSC days are over lol 😂
@kitten103083
@kitten103083 Жыл бұрын
Your channel is my favorite on KZbin! I love all your adventures!! Thank you 🙏 I definitely won’t be going on that cruise.
@GlobetrotterGranny
@GlobetrotterGranny 11 ай бұрын
I’m really thankful for all this information! I’ve been considering MSC and this is making me think twice.
@kathybrem880
@kathybrem880 2 ай бұрын
Same here-the food looks awful and I love good food
@user-ub8fn5ek5u
@user-ub8fn5ek5u 2 ай бұрын
You should make up your own mind, Matt and Nat where on a marathon cruise, if they had problems with their cabin report don’t just complain about it to their viewers
@tammyladouceur6362
@tammyladouceur6362 4 ай бұрын
I watch a lot of videos to live vicariously through other people. I really enjoy how you set your video up. It’s almost like I am along with you to see the good, the bad, and the ugly
@mrbug4757
@mrbug4757 Жыл бұрын
You are so lucky to live the life. To bad you can’t enjoy it.
@katcancreate7798
@katcancreate7798 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt and Nat, I found you guys recently as I’m researching for my upcoming Mediterranean trip and you visited some of my ports. Your vlogs are amazing, I’ve been binge watching them! 🥰😊Love your style, positive energy and vibe!😊 I was curious which cruise line you were on and when I saw this video drop, I had to stay up past my bedtime and watch lol. All I can say is…Wow , sorry that you almost got left behind and I can imagine the stress. I’ve been watching pier runner vids too - that’s my worst nightmare. 😮 I’ve been in a late situation before, but luckily it was with a cruise tour and due to freak weather storm delay that affected our group of about 12 pax, so the ship waited for us. But ugh, not a nice feeling. So sorry it put a damper on things. We decided to cruise again after 10 yrs, and almost booked MSC - my travel agent said they’re expanding rapidly and are aiming to be one of the biggest lines in the world. They have beautiful modern new ships and great deals. But after seeing your experience, glad we made a different choice. I’m a bit nervous about relying on the app (ship time vs land time). Many cruise lines are now using technology to make the experience- from embarkation, booking tours,room controls and onboard activities, etc - seamless and convenient. But if it doesn’t work, that sucks and they should acknowledge and fix it! I’m curious if anyone else knows what the issue with their app was… All the best to you both, you are a lovely couple and you bring joy to others. ❤😊
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Hey!! So excited you found us!! We are so happy to have you on the adventure! 🥰🎉 Thank you so much for watching & for such a kind comment! It truly means more than you know! 💗 AHHH I’m so excited for your Mediterranean cruise!! The ports were (obviously) our favorite parts of the trip! Cruises are such a great way to wake up & explore a new city! Yeah it definitely wasn’t the most fun, especially when we thought we were all good! We had no idea they were about to leave us! Haha so the stress didn’t kick in until afterwards! 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️ haha YES!! That’s one great perk to booking with the cruise for excursions! Oh wow, that’s funny you were gonna book with them! Who did you end up choosing?! You’ll have to let us know how you liked them! I would love to cruise again in the Mediterranean, we just need another cruise line. 😜🤣 So we always set our phones to the ship time as soon as we board, which helps with all the time zone changes etc. Even if our phones are in airplane mode the time will still be “ship time”. So what we did after we were almost left, was triple check with people on board, the paper bulletin, the people at the port when are leaving just to confirm the time we had was correct. The day after they almost left us, our app wasn’t working correctly so we went down to customer service & they said yeah we apologize the app isn’t working at the moment. 🙄🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m hoping with your cruise line it will be better. Like we said in the video we have been on other cruise ships & none of them had the problems with apps or communications like we did on the MSC one. So I think you should be fine! I’m super excited for you though! It’ll be a trip of a lifetime!! Can’t wait to hear all about it when you are back! 💗
@katcancreate7798
@katcancreate7798 Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofMattandNat thanks so much giving that extra detail! It's good to know you did everything you were supposed to do, so it's on the cruise line. Thankfully you got on board. 🙏 I'll have make sure to set my phone, take a wristwatch, whatever - lol! I'm crossing my fingers it all goes well, not wanting to say too much and jinx it! Thanks again for your vids, they are so inspiring and helpful!🙂😍
@ST_-pf1qi
@ST_-pf1qi Жыл бұрын
👍Thanks for showing how to make the best of the situations. Been loving watching you guys since the pandemic, way to keep it real. Mahalo & Aloha a hui hou🤙
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you so much! That means a lot! We really appreciate you watching!🥰🥰
@diazcuba
@diazcuba 10 ай бұрын
You guys are great, fun couple, love you more Nat😍. Thanks for this video. MSC now joins Royal Caribbean as a crappie cruise line, we've done 5 or 6 Carnival cruises & never had any complaints. I got hooked on your video because of Natalie & we were thinking of going on an MSC cruise, but not after watching your video. I love watching beautiful Natalie😍
@hgordonf
@hgordonf 11 ай бұрын
Washington DC says hello ! I You two are awesome & thank you for the honest review of the MSC Bellissima. Your narration, filming & detailed commentary are the best ! I subscribed !
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat 10 ай бұрын
Awww thanks so much for watching & for taking the time to write such an awesome comment! Made our day! 🥰
@spendingourkidsinheritance2425
@spendingourkidsinheritance2425 6 ай бұрын
We are with you on this, took a caribbean cruise with MSC back when they first started sailing out of FL, think it was around 2015, got a killer deal on an 8 day cruise with a balcony upgrade and it was the first cruise we did not enjoy. ship was too crowded, food was bland, service was good though. Even though with a big discount we decided that our first MSC cruise, would also be our last, we will stick with Princess, we like them much better. One difference with us is that we determined that the balcony was a waste, spent almost no time out on it, if offered a free upgrade on cruises in the future we would take one, but we would not actually pay extra to have a balcony.
@kathybrem880
@kathybrem880 2 ай бұрын
Princess is definitely better!
@NigelExpediaTravel
@NigelExpediaTravel Жыл бұрын
Yeah at our agency we stopped booking clients on MSC cruises. Too many logistical issues and the crew not helping or is just super rude. Until they figure these things out there's so many other cruise lines. Love the vid. So funny.😅😅😅
@brentshuffler1234
@brentshuffler1234 3 ай бұрын
[4] My main tip about these various activities and spaces on the cruiseship is to be observant about the particular rhythm of the cruise-ship/cruise-line/itinerary/region/profile of passengers for any cruise that you experience. E.g., you were on an Italian cruise-ship/cruiseline with a majority of Mediterranean passengers. Therefore, you could be prepared for the busiest times to be late at nights and the later reservation-times for everything, including breakfast. I would anticipate, for example, that (as you proved with your early morning one day, when you were the only ones in the lounge preparing to disembark the ship for a 7 a.m. docking) you would have the fewest people in the buffet-deck or the dining room when they first open for a particular meal-service. In other words, the secret to a better experience is not just being better prepared for, and more knowledgeable about, what you do and where you go, but also being better informed about WHEN to go to places on the ship (or ashore) and when is BEST to do certain activities (e.g. gyms are usually quietest early morning/sunrise, when most people are sleeping . . . and sunset/before dinner, when most people are in their rooms preparing for dinner and when early-sitting guests are already having dinner).
@cindytalwar8438
@cindytalwar8438 11 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your video of this cruise, thank you so much! My husband and I will be doing a similar cruise next year, so really appreciate the preview! You two are so photogenic, upbeat and fun to watch💕 ( Nat, I don’t know you, so please forgive the comment, but I was distracted by your gum! Lol…BTW you are stunningly gorgeous)
@kathybrem880
@kathybrem880 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, that always bugs me
@disneydiva9392
@disneydiva9392 Жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry you had that horrible, uncalled for experience . Did you notify the cruise line company when you got back to the states? They definitely need to be aware so no one else has that same horrible experience. The way you both handled it was remarkable. On the bright side you looked like you had a marvelous time at the ports of call. This vlog was so good. I loved that it was so long and detailed. Natalie you did a fantastic job with the editing. You and Matt are so much fun to to watch and give such GREAT information. Can’t wait to see where your adventures lead you next.
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch & write such a thoughtful comment! You know that’s a good point, I don’t even know who we would reach out to, to do that. But I sure do hope that it doesn’t happen to other people! That was such an awful feeling. 🤦🏼‍♀️ YESS!! The ports are what made the trip so fantastic! Lol awww thank you soo much! You’re gonna make me cry! Haha That truly means so much more than you know! 😭🥰 We were nervous no one would want to watch an hour+ video so that is sweet of you to say!! 💗💗💗
@rhondareynolds9511
@rhondareynolds9511 6 ай бұрын
I spoke to them about a similar horrible experience, they do not care.
@susieukulele5405
@susieukulele5405 8 ай бұрын
Love your video. Feel like I was traveling w you both!
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat 8 ай бұрын
Aww… Thanks you so much! 🥰🥰
@kazlee3292
@kazlee3292 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking us on this virtual journey to the Mediterranean! Can't wait for more.
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊
@user-is6qb4ls9q
@user-is6qb4ls9q 7 ай бұрын
Your videos are brilliant. Keep up the good work.
@KevinMontreal
@KevinMontreal Жыл бұрын
I cruised MSC for the first time last November. It’s ok and all the red flags you called out are valid. The only plus side is the price. I made a transatlantic 18 day cruise for $1400 plus a $500 onboard credit, so go for the ports and the price, don’t expect much of the cruise…
@rebeccarodriguez7035
@rebeccarodriguez7035 11 ай бұрын
First time watching your videos and it was so well edited. I love the maps! You both were very entertaining and I enjoyed the quick synopsis of each of your port stops. My one issue is after you were almost left behind through no fault of your own, everything else was seen so negatively. Even the fact they wouldn’t let Natalie do the ropes course although it was obviously not MSC fault she didn’t have the right footwear. I understand the emotional turmoil, I’ve cruised plenty and had some close calls almost being left behind (in Naples port coming from the Amalfi coast). I can even understand not particularly liking the fact the announcements were in multiple languages (although most ppl that do research know this in the first 5 min), the fact the food was sub par, and the up selling (which is also very common knowledge). But after your PTSD moment, I believe you both checked out IMO.
@2Dylandog
@2Dylandog 6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure why you just trusted your App. Getting left behind is such a traumatic experience I would have imagined you would have had the time of departure (or last boarding) confirmed on board.
@BluBoomie33
@BluBoomie33 5 ай бұрын
I agree 100% and came here to say just that. This is the first video of theirs I've watched - everything seemed to be going along just fine until almost getting left behind (of no fault of theirs) but afterwards a lot seemed negative. Up-selling is a common situation on all cruises, not real sure how that can cause them PTSD, especially if they've been on other cruises. I also agree that they shouldn't have gotten upset because they were not allowed to do the rope climbing while she was wearing ballet shoes. 😮🤦🏼‍♀️ They never really complained about the food until after their near miss of getting left behind as well - then, almost every meal seemed less than desirable.
@victoriadavis4339
@victoriadavis4339 2 ай бұрын
You guys are adorable! The trip from beginning to the end?? I WOULD LOOSE MY MIND!! What a nightmare Looks like Disneyland on a full capacity day! That music!!las Vegas night club.. I’m that’s a nogNO!! Your excursions look neat But I Thinking I would Hate cruising!! Thanks for sealing the deal for me! Never in a million years 🙌
@stevieg6418
@stevieg6418 11 ай бұрын
The embarrassing situ with the attendant was the funniest icing on this not so great cake experience lol
@westregent66
@westregent66 Жыл бұрын
Omg just got off an MSC 6 nights cruise from Genoa to Venice and it was Amazing! On a smaller ship the MSC Lirica and I think that might have helped things be less chaotic. Didn't seem to run into the problems you guys did. Very strange
@annettejohnson2683
@annettejohnson2683 11 ай бұрын
Some people create their own chaos.
@greyline1012
@greyline1012 10 ай бұрын
I’m leaning to thinking they let that negative experience of nearly missing the boat really affect them. Personally they seemed to find fault with so many things right after that happened. In saying that it looked like a great boat and they did an amazing job filming it.
@bobbear4437
@bobbear4437 11 ай бұрын
We loved our cruise on MSC, cause we like the differences! Everything you experienced on this cruise, could have happened on any other cruiseline! When you put your vaction into someone's hands you gota expect things may not go your way, or the way you desire! MSC should have appologized for the comments about leaving you, but then you should have gone to customer service immediately to get it! The ships clearance upon entering port to let passengers off is up to the port, not the ship, but they should have told you there were delays! The reason the MSC cruises in America are different than the MSC cruises in the Med is because you're getting a different experience! All the Med cruises are mostly the same, cause all the companies in the Med are taking care of mostly European cruisers who expect things differently than American cruisers!
@mariaallen9176
@mariaallen9176 Ай бұрын
Hi guys! This info about MCS is great to know😮. You guys were awesome, troopers all the way!!
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Ай бұрын
Thank you, and thanks for watching!😊
@user-yc2nr4ve7c
@user-yc2nr4ve7c 6 ай бұрын
omg, hilarious! you guys are the best. Love your honesty, Watched one video and had to subscribe! Gold! cheers
@DestinedJourney
@DestinedJourney Жыл бұрын
Great video!! You guys always do such a great job! We tried MSC for the first time a couple months ago and I would agree with most of what you said. Cruise prices have skyrocketed so we will definitely cruise with them again because we did feel they offered value for what we paid. But had we been threatened to be left behind by no fault of our own??? I would have lost my mind!!!
@christopherm5958
@christopherm5958 11 ай бұрын
Me too. I'm so angry for them. Getting additude from staff even though app was wrong. The staff should have been apologizing to them, profusely.
@DavidWilliams-qr5yj
@DavidWilliams-qr5yj 5 ай бұрын
I'm an experienced cruiser and enjoy watching lots of cruise channels.. M s c is one of the most no go cruise brands out there. They are a lot cheaper but you pretty much get what you pay for. We are set to cruise out of Rome for 10 days. Going to naples , Santerini, emphasis Turkey Athens, Greece, Messina ,Sicily Palma de miorca, ending up in Barcelona. How old is the brand new sky princess brand is exceptional. We will spend 7 days in Rome and 3 days in Barcelona. Then go to gurnada, Spain and fly to Paris, France, as well as Normandy. Our trip will be 30 days.. As you have learned, we will never cruise mSC
@asianmelb
@asianmelb 11 ай бұрын
I felt like I was travelling with people I have known all my life. You guys are truly adorable. I am going to subscribe and let everyone know about this channel
@lorimartin1001
@lorimartin1001 26 күн бұрын
I loved this video. I loved your sense of humors even when upset! Me and hubby had this same experience on the NCL Getaway two years ago. We were happy to get off the ship! I can totally relate to the experience you had and could see us making a similar video😂. Sailing on the Oasis of the seas two years prior to the Getaway cruise was an awesome experience. Loved everything about that ship and cruise!
@Donabate2
@Donabate2 Жыл бұрын
You are in the Europe. Yes, you both require IDs when visiting each country in the EU.
@deniseheins2133
@deniseheins2133 Жыл бұрын
I've been binge watching your videos and love them. Matt is like an interesting mix of Luke Bryant and Bradley Cooper from A Star is Born 😄Y'all are great.
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat Жыл бұрын
Aw... Thank you so much for watching Denise! Haha... You know... I've been getting the Bradley Cooper comment more and more! And I've had a few people say that I sound like Luke Bryan!🤷🏻‍♂️ I'll take it! Lol
@bayboard
@bayboard 11 ай бұрын
Always had a great time on all my cruises including MSC. It's fun to mix them up.
@kathybrem880
@kathybrem880 2 ай бұрын
This is one that doesn’t appeal to me
@vcom2327
@vcom2327 6 ай бұрын
We've been on 3 MSC Mediterranean cruises recently. Excellent food, excellent service, very attentive staff. Absolutely nothing to complain about.
@AdventuresofMattandNat
@AdventuresofMattandNat 6 ай бұрын
Glad you're experience has been better than ours!☺
@gabe-po9yi
@gabe-po9yi 11 ай бұрын
Take a Princess cruise if you go again. The two I went on were fantastic - no shopping mall feel, and the ships were adult oriented. Areas where kids aren’t interested in going or allowed, such as adult only pools (kiddie pools for children). There are plenty of family-oriented cruise lines/ships parents can choose from.
@kathybrem880
@kathybrem880 2 ай бұрын
I agree 1000%!
@Taraz1313
@Taraz1313 Жыл бұрын
Great Video :) I have cruised MSC 6 times and overall enjoy them (few main dining room options hit or miss). The all aboard time on the app is wrong and definitely a bad issue for MSC to not update it and the staff being rude about it is not good at all (although sometimes europeans are very direct and don't mean to be as rude as they come off), but as far as the schedule being 30/45 minutes off in the morning this issue is usually not always controllable and not always the fault on the cruise line as sometimes the port its docking in does not always give the go ahead to allow passengers off at the time indicated, or the ship arrived later than expected so getting things organised to get everyone off can be more difficult, this issue usually occurs a lot more in europe than in the carribean, although it can be annoying if you have an excursion or flight booked it happens on many cruise lines (or at least in my experience I have had it on NCL too) not just MSC. Hopefully it didn't ruin the cruise too much for you guys!!
@annettejohnson2683
@annettejohnson2683 11 ай бұрын
I hope MSC does not take the bait and give this couple a refund. One of the pet peeves was having to put their card in the slot to turn on the electricity.
@charlesrosborough524
@charlesrosborough524 7 ай бұрын
This video is phenomenal, you two did a fantastic job narrating and editing also. We really enjoyed watching. What month did you take this cruise? And how was the weather in the different ports?
@lifeinmyemptynest
@lifeinmyemptynest 11 ай бұрын
You two are adorable, loved your vlog, thanks for sharing your honest review. Best part, the cabin steward and the camera facing the bed 😂😂😂
@Nita-hr7gz
@Nita-hr7gz 11 ай бұрын
I literally can feel the frustration with MSC!! This happened to us 4 weeks ago and they take no accountability for the wrong! I will never cruise with the ago…
@c3lin3dj19
@c3lin3dj19 Жыл бұрын
How come you guys are always the last to return to the ship? No one else seems to have a problem with the app or instructions!
@lindajones3849
@lindajones3849 11 ай бұрын
Exactly! If the app was unreliable there’d be at least a few other passengers that used this same app who arrived late, thinking they had plenty of time.
@kathybrem880
@kathybrem880 2 ай бұрын
When you go on a cruise approved excursion, they guarantee to wait
@suerobertson1096
@suerobertson1096 3 ай бұрын
First time watching you, and so glad I did. You're both adorable, learned alot and loved the attitudes.
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