7 Days on a Controversial Cruise Line - Mind Blowing!

[@EmmaCruises]

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[@meaghanorlinski8464]

What is their environmental impact? Do they really dump sewage and garbage into the ocean?

[@EmmaCruises]

@@meaghanorlinski8464 Cruise ships? Their environmental impact is bad, of course. If you’re interested in that side of things though check out a cruise ship like those owned by Havila which are battery powered. It’s incredible tech! Also some cruise lines have been fined for dumping things in the past, they have lots of rules to follow. Hope this helps! 😀

[@hookinglove]

hi im wondering if u have been on msc virtuosa? if you have do you know what its like?. Thank you

[@Finderskeepers.]

A grain is an imperial weight measurement of 65mg where as a pinch is 1/16 of a teaspoon or 1/2 a dash which weigh 355mg. One possible origin of the term is an ancient recipe that refers to a grain of salt.

[@BKBiles]

@10:54 mark you compared the back of the ship to "270 on Symphony". 270 are on Quantum class ships for Royal. Symphony is an Oasis class ship. Aquatheater is on the back of those.

[@bohunt8113]

The whole "Give you what you ask for with no additional banter" is right up my alley! As an introvert I would humbly request that they not book the other 8999 passengers though hahaha

[@andreasu.3546]

If you offer to pay 9000 fares, they might be open to make an arrangement.

[@isthatrubble]

yes, that kind of service on a much smaller ship would suit me nicely! from the videos about different cruise lines it seems like the smaller the ship, the more personal and talkative the service is. what a pity!

[@sumitkar8146]

There is no one who does a better, more objective and engaging cruise review than Emma - the best!

[@EmmaCruises]

You're very kind, Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@suave-rider]

I love how she pronounces that yellow bendy fruit as bananas and not as the Americans say "bananas" 😅

[@EmmaCruises]

@@suave-rider I like how Americans say it I can hear it in my head haha 😂

[@suave-rider]

@@EmmaCruises I just thought I'd type both accents because when read they look the same 😘

[@bxstar5276]

I’m not even into cruising and enjoy them. A peep into a lifeI’ll never live

[@Trektrendy]

That constant upsell is wild, I get once or twice a cruise but multiple times a day! I NEED to try that slide

[@EmmaCruises]

Oh yeah it was intense, wouldn't happen to you though cos you'd have the package I'm sure! Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@TopG-ue5mp]

The two best travel channels 👊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👊🏻🇬🇧

[@DropItLikeACat]

@@TopG-ue5mp Definitely agree with this!

[@iarpak]

I randomly saw Emma’s video on the YT homepage about a week ago and have watched over 30 since! As others have commented, your video style is so great. Providing a lot of info in a concise manner with excellent video that is edited perfectly with what you’re saying. And most importantly, you come across as a friendly, genuine, and caring person. I can’t swim and my wife and I have no attention to ever cruise but watching you, I’ve learned so much about cruising that if we ever ago, we’ll have your videos to thank. Cheers!

[@EmmaCruises]

I love that so much, you're very kind and it's much appreciated!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@bobcole612]

My two favorite KZbinrs are both British, and both named Emma. The other being Emma Taylor of “Love To Learn Drums”.

[@amyburl3826]

“Looking up at whales”… usually that means something has gone terribly wrong lol 😂

[@dees3179]

It was the word ‘usually’ that got me. So this wasn’t the only time it wasn’t. Now I need to know.

[@kene8895]

Great Line!

[@katharina...]

​@@dees3179 Scuba diving 👍

[@cbpd89]

I really appreciate that they always have some food available in the buffet. The last cruise I went on was with my diabetic dad, it makes it really easy to just grab a banana or something if his blood sugar got too low and walking the length of the ship helps keep it from spiking. It's a good way to travel if that's a concern for you!

[@EmmaCruises]

Yes!! Such a good point.Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@andreaontour8961]

Did my first MSC Euribia cruise in january and did'nt expect much after all the bad reviews! I am so happy, that i wanted to try them out myself and can't wait to go back! I so far experienced 7 different cruiselines and MSC is leading the ranking place number one together with my all time favorite one!

[@YouTube]

always here for the ship content 🙌🏽🙌🏿🙌🏻🙌🏾🙌🏼

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks boss!! Love it when you appear. 😂🐈

[@straythorn0117]

KZbin????

[@mfitzburger5137]

give our girl a trip on Seabourne plz

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, you'll need to ask Seabourn for that! @@mfitzburger5137

[@ilit5472]

Did this cruise last September. Was very very busy then. Buffet very noisy. Crew were great, couldn't fault them. Didn't get an invite to the secret bar😢. You found parts of the ship we didn't see😂 . Rarely got asked about speciality dining, must be my Paddington hard stare! Didn't consider cruising until I found your channel, this was my third cruise in two years.

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@markeaston7353]

Hey Emma your open mindedness on MSC is a big part of why we booked our first cruise with them on Divina, a transatlantic, this coming April. We increasingly find the usual American style cruise lines to be a little staid and what others consider to be good service we think of as being over the top nonsense. Polite and respectful transactional interaction with the ship's crew is all we need. Also, give us a mix of nationalities rather than a ship full of boring retirees like me and we will always be happier and better entertained.

[@karlelias]

how was your experience on Msc divina?

[@markeaston7353]

@@karlelias we don't sail until next Sunday (21st) but feeling pretty positive about it.

[@karlelias]

@@markeaston7353 ohh okay, be sure to leave me a comment on your sailing afterwards pls :) wish you a nice sailing!

[@markeaston7353]

​@@karlelias very happy to do so when we get home late May. If I don't reply by 1 June please prompt me as I might forget by then.

[@karlelias]

@@markeaston7353 alright, thank you! have a nice time in Europe :)

[@robbpoloncarz3013]

I absolutely love everything about your cruise blog. I've been on well over 25 + cruises on several different cruise lines and still find myself learning a lot from people that do this for a living like yourself. Happy Cruising, I'll be on the MSC Meraviglia in 4 days.

[@dontpanic716]

I liked the bit about the secret bar. I kind of understand about charging for drinks there if its such a small and likely popular spot. If they were giving drinks for free nobody would leave.

[@FieryKanata]

I saw the MSC World Europa while I was on holiday in Malta. I was having a nosebleed in one of the parcs that faced the Valetta harbor just when it set sail. Seeing that massive ship turn around in such a small harbor was incredibly impressive. I took a couple of videos with my phone of it. Im very happy I managed to capture that moment. Truely cities on the water.

[@adamp2384]

Hi Emma love the Video, just wanted to mention for anyone that watches that Travels on MSC from USA that they are closed loop cruises so there is only one Embarkation/Debarkation Day so very much like any other cruise line here in the States

[@EmmaCruises]

Yess. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@cbpd89]

We recently did one with multiple embarkation/disembarkation days out of the US with MSC, but I think that's because it was technically repositioning. It's definitely not the norm.

[@adamp2384]

@@cbpd89 yes I have seen that on the repositioning cruises that they do sometimes

[@chloegregory-pendley8636]

I also love to look at menus ahead of time! It feels comforting to know things like that

[@JessicaReinke]

I love a new cruise video to watch for lunch! The food on this cruise looks great

[@EmmaCruises]

Woohooo! It was yummy. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@asbusinos]

I've cruised with MSC and Royal Caribbean and I agree, the over friendly approach of Royal is quite tiring. I enjoyed my food in MSC more because of less interruption from the crew. If you need them, they're there.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yeah! Suits me. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@jsmith1071]

Totally agree. We like P&O for the same reason. We had great service on Iona, particularly in the MDR. It wasn’t false, like Royal, just polite and efficient.

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey Emma. Didn’t realize the Europa started sailing. We were on the Seascape this past Thanksgiving week. MSC has beautiful ships. Great photo package. We say grain of salt in NY. 1 speciality meal al you can eat is awesome. Good restaurant choice. Oh wow. A private speakeasy. Invited to pay even with the drink package 🤔. Thanks for sharing.

[@timpetr]

Find for your self. 😊. Just got off the Meraviglia, and had a great time. Thanks for the open mind. Yes we do MSC, for the value. 🍻

[@EmmaCruises]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@timpetr]

@@EmmaCruises enjoyed the ship so much in Oct, we did it again last week. I'm liking the Brooklyn cruise port, close to home, nice ship and several itineraries. Oh, and the value of a Msc cruise is hard to match.

[@HR-wd6cw]

In the US, pinch of salt is often associated with cooking, so grain of salt was probably used to help differentiate, plus a grain of salt is, well, nothing really.

[@Adam_The_Archivist]

We were on the same cruise as you on the World Europa. Our like your experience was pretty spot on. We found the pizza was great! In fact the meals at the buffet and main dining room was really good. However being harassed every time I entered the buffet if i wanted specialty dining. Also as someone who is disabled I found that most of the passengers were rude pushing past me while trying to get off the elevator. I will cruise with MSC again because the ship was nice crew were great and the destinations are desirable. I will however avoid cruises with large amounts of passengers as to limit my experience with rude passengers. Thanks for the video review Emma! Too bad we were unable to meet each other. Maybe next time!! Cheers!

[@Frenchiesonthego]

As a french guest, I'm actually quite happy with what I've had on MSC until now. I bet the service on american cruises must be very high so that so many seem to be annoyed with how MSC-crew behave on board. Anyway, speaking a foreign language is mandatory for us when we travel ou of France, so I really enjoy listening to so many foreign cruisers, that sometimes struggle as much as I do with english. It's always fun when we try all together to understand one another. Thanks for the review, as always. The World Europa is on my list for a next cruise, and you have very highlighted the ship with all those vids. I bet we will enjoy it a lot once on board (just need to find the time for it ^^ )

[@geniushisfriends1260]

The cruise ships are getting more huge but looks very impressive. I have been on an MSC cruise before in Europe and found the staff very friendly and helpful. Thanks Emma for showing us around this beautiful ship.

[@kathychaves1814]

I love MSC...its fun to roam around n explore. look forward to a sail on this one! we live in florida

[@EmmaCruises]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@johnbroski1993]

Oh man that tea lounge looks so cool! Its the simple things that really can make for a good time

[@ShinobiNando]

Just booked a cruise on the World Europa, was hoping you'd do a video on it! I never understood the bad rep MSC has, well outside of Americans because the European style customer service they aren't used to

[@kevincozby]

Thanks for the excellent video, as always! We've been avoiding MSC. But after seeing this, we need to give them a try!

[@kristilongman3603]

Hello Emma! ❤ Another great video! FYI, you're looking amazing... Your skin actually glows 😊. My husband and I have watched all of your videos (some several times) and we enjoy them ALL

[@mimikarenbryant7325]

Enjoyed this comprehensive an informative look at this MSC ship! Has many lovely spaces and what seems to be great shows!

[@johnbuckley8324]

Great review Emma! Your MSC cruise videos are slowly changing my mind after all of the negative reviews that are out there. 👍

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@cbpd89]

I'm sure it all depends on what you personally enjoy, but I've had a great time on MSC Cruises. And the price is hard to beat!

[@iainjordan38]

I will be on the MSC Europa for Christmas this year. I was excited beforehand, but even more so after this review. Thanks Emma

[@EmmaCruises]

Have the best time ever!!!! 😀❤️

[@authunhx3129]

Great Vlog. Not a ship that I, at the age of 70, would normally book but, delivered with so much enthusiasm, I am nontheless tempted to see what deals are on offer.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️

[@Cloxxki]

Will you add "no upsell" merch for MSC fans? 😀 Another idea would be having a section to your shirt that can be signed and cleaned. So crew members can sign their name for having done their job, and you can show the cruise director how good their staff really is. Dozens of signatures to be had, collect them all!

[@anonymixx8106]

So excited to watch this! Thanks to you, I'm finally planning my first cruise with my service dog as a graduation celebration (this fall)! ❤

[@EmmaCruises]

Ooooo!! Exciting!! Check out Molly Burke she does great videos about cruising with her guide dog. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@anonymixx8106]

​@@EmmaCruises OMG neat!! I knew about Molly Burke but I didn't know she had done cruise stuff!! Thank you!

[@Heavenhunt-ds8dg]

Traveling: the only expense that makes you richer in memories and experiences, unlocking the world's treasury of moments waiting to be cherished.

[@fldon2306]

Great review Emma, thanks! “Pinch of salt” “Grain of salt” How about “RIM of salt!” sipping margaritas!!

[@jameslittle4414]

Thanks Emma, I love the details, good and not so good that you include in this, and all, your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@leos0426]

We're doing a 7-day on this ship at the end of March! So glad I get to hear your opinion of it!

[@EmmaCruises]

Have a great time! 🥳🥳

[@onelife-dq2qw]

How was it

[@1979bturner]

Great video my family and I and big fans of MSC and we cant wait to try the World America!!!

[@AlmandoBlake]

Pitch of salt we say here in Jamaica, God bless you and your families always

[@EmmaCruises]

To you too! 😁❤️

[@markvegar1442]

​@@EmmaCruisesgrain of salt in New zealand

[@jmkkrakkaus]

Having worked as a revenue partner on six ships, every ship had their plus stuffs. I just focused on that. I loved meeting the tens of thousands of people across the years.changed my life for, forever. Glad you, Emma are sharing here. Brings back memories.

[@sjhanksaz]

By the time we saw the shows open for availability in the APP the rear theater they were always full. We found the ship crowded, and really loud. There was a long line for dinner even when you showed up for your dinning time. They were always asking us to buy something probably because people are getting on every day. Food was good about half the time. I actually liked the food in the buffet better than the main dinning hall which never happens for me on a cruise.

[@EmmaCruises]

Did you go in school holidays perhaps?? I think I preferred the buffet too. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@sjhanksaz]

@@EmmaCruises we were on in mid November. I don’t think that was a holiday for the kids

[@FraserAtSea]

I’m going to be incredibly interested to see what MSC do differently on World America - I spent 21 nights on World Europa last year, and did really enjoy it but felt a few areas did lack thought. For example, that external promenade - I feel it could attract more people out there to help with the crowd control inside - let’s see what changes for World America… Great video - your point on wales made me laugh! 😂

[@joshz9230]

It's a "Grain of Salt" here in Texas.

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, love it. Thank you! 😁❤️

[@markb8954]

Same here in Maryland! 🦀🦀

[@MrRmm77]

Love your videos and helpful tips Emma. Have you ever thought about doing a contract with one of the cruise companies?? I have done a few and the life on board experience would give you a great insight into the behind the scenes aspect of ship life. Some contracts can be as short as only 4 months :) Happy Valentines Day, Ronan.

[@brotherbear7534]

Thank you for the review. So fascinating. We have been on 2 MSC cruses and loved them both. Check in and out on the first was a bit slow but the second was like a fine tuned race car!. I hope this ship comes to a port near me as I know we will love the experience.

[@welcome_Moscow_walks]

Wow, this ship looks impressive 🤩

[@EmmaCruises]

So cool right?! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@tracya6702]

loved the tea lounge! those are the best looking cookies i think i've seen you post!

[@cindykchen]

i think we use "grain of salt" a little differently too in the US--we don't use it to say "don't take it too personally", we use it when we want someone to interpret something with skepticism. for example, if I say something like "I don't think coffee is a good drink, but I'm someone who's very sensitive to caffeine, so take that with a grain of salt"

[@philippal8666]

Yes, that’s how we use it in the UK, like, ‘this is what he said, but he’s biased because…., so take it with a pinch of salt’. Maybe when people first got to the US from Europe, they were running out of salt… 😂

[@Easty3735]

Emma, you are such a talented presenter. I won't bother looking anywhere else for cruise reviews. Your videos are fantastic informative and entertaining. Thank you for making them

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️

[@DaveBrandt96]

Young lady, from a Yank who lived in the UK in 1959 and 60 while with the US Air Force, and loves to cruise, you are so adorable that I can hardly wait until your next video. I enjoy so much your presentation and your very thoughtful critiques. For the record, you are bloody adorable.

[@United1966]

Great video Emma. Our ship was docked next to World Europa in Barcelona last November and it truly dwarfed our Viking ship. Really enjoyed watching the light show that Europa put on before it departed.

[@matthewbeesley5850]

Way too large for me. In 2022 we took a Viking cruise from Sweden around the Baltic to Denmark, Poland, Germany and Norway. The ship had seven hundred passengers on it, not nine thousand!!!! And once you sail on Viking you can't go back.... no kids, no casinos, no fees to eat in special restaurants, no art shows, no roaring tunes by the pool, it was lovely.

[@richardwoad6477]

Hi Emma, The best cruise my wife and I worked on was Carnival Elation heading down to Mexico. As we were heading towards Mexico the Captain came on the speaker and said one of our propellers has stopped working. Oh dear, what now? San Francisco baby. 😁 We turned around and headed towards San Francisco for a one week dry dock. It was amazing,. Seeing below the ship and at the same time sleeping on it. In ten years of working for Carnival it was our best cruise. San Fran was great. If you get the chance to sail there, go. It's amazing!!!!🤩

[@erictaylor5462]

We call it a grain of salt in the US. Grain is a unit of mass equal to 64.79891 milligrams Grains as a unit are usually found where a mass is small, and needs yo be extremely precise. A pinch is a less precise unit of measure, between 1/8 and 1/24 of a teaspoon. I imagine a grain and a pinch of salt is more or less the same.

[@sportscar75025]

I have enjoyed many of your videos, your experiences,, tips and your advice on cruising. I particularly enjoy your "British-ism of The Week", my wife, and I are Americans who had the privilege of living just west of London (Reading) for six months and loved, loved, loved it. While in the UK and surrounding countries, it was so fascinating to hear all the different languages, accents, and different points-of-views, let alone all the wonderful architecture and sites. Thanks for all your great videos.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️

[@milliesmomm511]

I wonder why they allowed you to film when they banned Ben and David from filming on the same ship?

[@EmmaCruises]

No idea why they weren't allowed to, theres hundreds and thousands of KZbin videos made about this ship. Thanks for watching. 😀👏🏼

[@milliesmomm511]

@@EmmaCruises I'm a huge fan of yours! Thanks for the response!

[@davideck]

Because Emma is less loud and in your face. I realy enjoy Ben and David but their filming and recording can be intrusive for passengers in the vicinity. It just takes one passenger to complain at a high level.

[@gustymaat7011]

How can they ban someone from filming anything? I'd be filming, taking pictures, doing what I'd want to have fun and posting on FB.. sending to friends.. etc... 99%of the people on board do this... yeah, she's a KZbin person, but, what? Banned to film? That's false... that's got to be false.

[@I_am_cheeseman]

@@gustymaat7011they did it’s weird watch their video bout it

[@blacksorrento4719]

Thank you Emma, I have often thought I may give MSC a try, certain legs of world cruises pass through Australia. Maybe one day I will manage to get on board? The ship certainly looks magnificent, though I do prefer the much smaller ones. Languages always have me in awe of people who are linguists, they can swap and change them at will. Not quite so much the people who think that dining rules or screens do not apply to them 🙄 Appreciate your videos which are always full of information and on point.

[@andrewreidy18]

I just watched cruise with Ben and David, they were giving a positive review, they had reviewed MSC in the past with negative feedback. On day 3 they were told to stop filming, in fact they could not take any pictures at all. Filming was discreet, people were blurry or not in focus. Their treatment was rude and disrespectful. I will cancel my upcoming cruise. Watch the video to get your own perspective on their experience. Even though they were treated poorly by MSC they still posted a positive review

[@63angel]

I'm getting ready to comment the same thing. There's absolutely no way I would go on a MSC cruise. My husband and I have been looking at cruises and we will be getting ahold of Don's Family Vacations. We're going to pay for my daughter and her family to go with us. When we get ready to book our cruise, we won't book one through MSC. I know that us not going on an MSC isn't a big deal to MSC. I told my husband about what happened to Ben and David and both of us won't take a risk on going on a MSC cruise.

[@guiprofessor]

I saw the video. If they were filming in an area and other customers were complaining... if we were not there then we don't really know how discrete the filming was. Yacht Club is a super private area. PS: My msc cruise is already booked for this season :)

[@samanthapendergrass7496]

Look at the update from the guys.

[@kingly.]

People complained. Ben and David don’t get special treatment and other people also paid to be on those cruises and it isn’t a public space they can just leave if they’re uncomfortable. MSC was right to heed those complaints.

[@gautrimahtani9676]

Hi Emma, please I’m travelling with my family in June for my mothers 70th birthday, we have all booked the easy plus’s drinks package and have been told that we can only use it in a few places, but I’m not sure if the information is right as you mentioned that your package was accepted in almost all the restaurants and bars. I’m not sure what package do you get the one which includes up to 9€ per drink or the one that includes up to 14€ per drink?? Thanks appreciate your answer.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

You must starve your self between cruises to keep so fit!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@saintuk70]

Crazy ship with cray numbers.... still here just for the video and delivery, rather than an interest in cruising. Great content as always @Emma

[@evelynrosewindsor]

Emma, how come you were allowed to film and yet Ben and David were banned from filming or even taking pictures on this very same ship?

[@missy4663]

I would also like to know the answer to this question!

[@EmmaCruises]

No idea why they weren't allowed to, theres hundreds and thousands of KZbin videos made about this ship. Thanks for watching. 😀👏🏼

[@missy4663]

@@EmmaCruises I think it may have something to do with your slightly subtle filming technique. Especially the way you narrate over the video that you are capturing which makes it less obtrusive and therefore not as noticeable to other passengers. Perhaps I’m wrong about this too, but I just found that whole incident most unusual and the reaction from the cruise staff quite alarming. Love your channel!

[@LifeWellCruised]

I haven’t cruised with MSC yet, ship does look gorgeous. That show looked impressive 👏

[@CobisTaba]

Really understand what European service means and know their Italian dishes are by far the best. If that sounds good, MSC is perfect. Loved both our cruises with them

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@sarahj.5970]

I love travel and am so happy you do what you do for us...I think these huge ships are fun looking too...sometimes when alone you can be more alone and just watch shows, snack, and eat and swim and be more incognito..I mis my youth and travel Europe on a Dime Summer...what a great compromise and more elegant yet less structured way to be able to cruise from so many ports with them..I wonder if the US cruises are a tad less smoky...I remember this issue even 40 years ago...Happy Sails Emma.

[@margritzauner9846]

Danke!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! 😁❤️

[@sarahbrivio4159]

Me, an Italian, finding out just how that MSC is Italian !?!? Wonderful job as always Emma, I love watching you explore and enjoy the cruises

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@jonathandalecki7048]

I'm always so impressed by your willingness to try anything and everything offered onboard a cruise! Roller skating at sea seems bonkers, and yet, that's something I'd love to try! And that huge winding slide, wow, so cool. Also, I'm with you on the need for banter. I'll do it, but I certainly don't find anything rude about simple asked and answered interactions.

[@sineadsmyth846]

We went Yacht Club on this ship last year. Truly loved it and it’s our second MSC cruise. We loved the speakeasy and the entertainment in this bar was by far the best. Also found this to have the best spa which we had access to, and the yacht club pool was the first time I could relax around a pool. We had breakfast every morning in the sun up on the front pool deck. I’ll be honest we have only ever done yacht club and even though we enjoyed other parts of the ships, I don’t think I could ever cruise any other way. The theatre shows we’re not as good as other ones we’ve seen. The back theatre stank of stale smoke which was horrible for a new ship and I hated that smoking was allowed in this area and also at the end of the promenade. It meant we couldn’t use these spaces. I also tasted the beer that is brewed on board and it was lovely! Also really love how MSC modern ships have the lifts where you pick your floor and then are told which lift to get into it. Also love the wristband you get to use as your key card and to pay for things.

[@AndrewHaverson]

Sorry to keep commenting on old videos (I'm enjoying the content and lovely, varied hairstyles thanks to KZbin's recommendations) I wonder, though if the inside balcony cabins were breezy. Thanks for the video! Blessings to Emma, Hudson and family.

[@EmmaCruises]

Helloo! Thanks for commenting always. Nope we never felt a breeze on there. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@cruiselifeeric]

Nice review! That secret bar thing is so cool, way different.

[@Gloria10828]

Emma I just found your channel. So informative. Myself and hubby are really enjoying them ❤

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

Emma. Fantastic REALISTIC review. Appreciated.

[@tristanjustin4335]

Fab video! I love the wider chairs in the theatre… being a… wider cruiser 😂 Love the fact MSC almost always have food and drinks

[@robertoneill8666]

Hi Emma, great review and surprisingly you never felt that this Mega ship was too crowded or busy. MSC are a Swiss company I believe staffed with mainly Italian Officers.

[@erikakluzak2165]

My husband and I are addicted to MSC Yacht Club and we are huge fans. We are going on World Europa out of Barcelona in October.

[@jeannereinisch114]

Hi Emma, I love when I stumble across your videos…they’re great. I wish I could find you more easily…how/where?

[@jasonsumma1530]

Once I found the tea lounge, I doubt I would have left it unless I was craving some real solid food. How many times have you encountered a drinks package which included drinks to go?

[@scollyb]

I was in Valletta last week and went past Europa on a harbour cruise. Very curious about what it was like so very well timed video. Thanks You are right about the cabin windows, the scale blows your mind

[@dawnwolfe6541]

Love your videos! I've never cruised, other than in the Navy, but, plan to cruise to England when I retire. It throws me off when you say cookie rather than biscuit, 😂

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

Only thing better than a 5 star cruise, is an Emma cruise review. The absolute best...and I learn British-isms!!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@wearybard866]

Just Love your videos! I am VERY excited that they have roller skating on board! The wife and I have been skating for over 40 years. Can we bring our own skates? Thanks for the amazing vids Emma!

[@anthonykoeslag]

20:15 - of all the bars and restaurants you;ve shown - this is the one I would want to visit, this totally works for me

[@MrHorserider15]

It was difficult to wait two weeks for a new video! Already binge watched most of your older ones. Keep them coming please.

[@EmmaCruises]

Awwh Thank you! 😁❤️

[@thomaslarson459]

Sounds like a fantastic time. Have you ever considered a Pacific coastal cruise? They're usually fairly cheap because the ships are repositioning from their Mexican itineraries to the Alaskan season. There are some absolutely gorgeous sites.

[@Jammersjamjam]

You really give a good review of MSC. I've been on 4 MSC cruises and I'm really glad you did a tour of the ship because I want to try out the new sister ship the MSC World America that's coming out in the US in 2025.

[@tedalbert212]

Hey Emma, I live here in Canada, and the way that we say that saying here is "a grain of salt." it's interesting to hear hwo some things are said differently around the world, its pretty cool.

[@TiaLeopard]

I’m glad you had a good time, I’m hoping to have my first cruise on the Queen Mary 2 in 2025 :)

[@jaimecampos4700]

I love the way you incorporate Captain Hudson in the video as much as possible.

[@erjr95]

Hey Emma! I’m super interested how this experience compares to the MSC experience here in the US! I’m super glad to hear you had a great experience however I’ve found we folks stateside are having a very different time.

[@lulucolby8882]

As an ex-New Yorker who was behind the scenes of some broadway shows…and miss it!, one of the best selling points for cruising is, 1st the travel (of course) and 2nd the shows! I love that about cruise ships! Also, whales swimming on the floor as the passengers walk above them, would bump this cruise to next level. It would be super cool 😎

[@gtonyxkid2012]

I know it’s crazy expensive and this is kinda random, but I hope one day you can take an Antarctic Cruise. You’re someone who obviously loves to cruise and I hope that’s one you get to experience one day and share it with us so I can continue to live vicariously through you 😁

[@MononokeLynn]

I have never gone on a cruz before, but I think having these inner balcony room is soooo nice and budget-friendly! The no-windows rooms would drive me crazy after a while.

[@TravelwithTravelarii]

Cruise Review, Loved the food, shows, and endless activities onboard MSE Cruises!

[@pamelasaw]

Another lovely review Emma! Wish I can be on this ship very soon...I think I willl love it :) Pam from Malaysia

[@pamelasaw]

And in Malaysia, we say 'with a pinch of salt' too

[@prudencepineapple9448]

'Pinch-of-salt' in the 'Land Down Under' too! But Britain is our 'Mother Country' and all your 'Britishisms' also apply here! Oh, and Emma, Kudos to you for all the hard work you put into your videos from a long-time subber! Cheers from Oz!

[@prudencepineapple9448]

Oh, we here in Oz also have an early dinner, usually for us growing up it was @ 5-6pm, always!

[@EmmaCruises]

Sounds perfect!! Thanks lots and lots. :)

[@prudencepineapple9448]

@@EmmaCruises You're most welcome, and as we say here, you're a 'Bonza, Bottlar Sheila!'

[@BourbonCruiser]

Went on MSC for the first time in November out of Miami. We set sail on the Seascape and it was fantastic. Bar service a little slow at times but no real complaint as it was busy.

[@SBF_FTX593]

I like the idea of hidden areas to avoid the massive crowds. If you make everything open an inviting you just get hoards of people wondering around and milling about.

[@Screamlovehoney]

I absolutely loved my experience on an older MSC ship, Musica. I really want to try this one out once I save up for it! Looks fantastic!

[@EmmaCruises]

Oooo yes! Real step up for MSC. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼