7 Things To Do Immediately After Boarding The MSC Seascape

We are on the inaugural sailing of the MSC Seascape and are having a great time.
We've compiled a list of things you should do immediately once you board the MSC Seascape. Delaying on these items could cause you precious time on your vacation.
You'll want to make sure your dining room reservations are all set and to your liking before getting settled. We also recommend setting up your internet package on the MSC Seascape as soon as possible.

[@brandonh7976]

Never knew you guys had a cruise channel lol. So happy i discovered it. I love your train channel. I’m going on the MSC Seascape in May. I can’t wait!!! Glad to have found your videos on it.

[@sherickoos]

Great video as always! Thank you for the tips!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Thanks!

[@rain.danceing3867]

Such great and helpful information. I'm sticking with you two!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@johnmora407]

Getting ready for a 7 day cruise in the MSC Seascape. Watching all your videos. Thank you for such good info and very well detailed.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Have fun!

[@pauldrabick6581]

I had no idea you guys had a cruise channel! I followed all your Amtrak videos (they helped my nerves a lot, tyvm) now my soon-to-be wife and I are planning our honeymoon we'll watch all your cruise videos! love you guys much!

[@images7utube]

Thanks so much....we're traveling on this boat late this year....our first cruise....thanks for the videos

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Have fun!

[@daryltalley8242]

Thank you!

[@SeeItWithC]

Great tips!

[@cseckler]

I’m loving all your informative videos on the MSC Seascape! We’re going on a group cruise in March so this is useful! I’m hoping you can do a rundown video on all the different entertainment and bars options. We’re looking to have some fun!

[@cseckler]

Also maybe a video about the kid-friendly activities or programs would be amazing!

[@MyrnaZam]

Thank you for valuable tips! 🤗 Finally booked our first cruise, been waiting 3 years (because of the pandemic) and in march 2024 we are boarding MSC Seascape!🎉 So excited!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Have a great cruise!

[@user-cq6yv5uq1f]

Thanks for the information, our cruise will leave 13 of August from Miami

[@elizabethoster8354]

Yay!! This was you!! So excited to have found you here!! I’m now subscribed and liked this video!! Thank you!!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Thank you!

[@thurburgos9751]

Excellent informstion! Thank you

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donifriersonLLC]

Great tour! We're departing on the same ship on April 9th!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Have fun!

[@aharrison3022]

Thanks for these tips I usually cruise Carnival and I'm traveling solo with kiddos so trying to prepare 😊

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

I think kids will love MSC

[@tinale9458]

Thank you so much for your sharing video! We will be there on may/2023 from MiaMi. This is my first cruise for MSC. I hope it will have good trip.we are members of Royal Caribbean for many years.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Have a great cruise!

[@tinale9458]

@@GroundedLifeCruises thanks dear have a nice day

[@steveshama5960]

I didn't know you all had a cruise channel! You never mention it on your train vlog. You should for both. Lovely comments you make al the time. Respectful and kind...and no dramatic headlines. Thank you.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Thanks so much! We do need to mention it more!

[@rain.danceing3867]

Yes, I just noticed your two other channels. Yeah! Sharing the links with my adult kids also.

[@miahill6864]

I really like how you communicate your thoughts and appreciate your tips. We are 4 people and will be boarding the Seascape on Dec. 11. Just subscribed.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Thanks! Have a great cruise!

[@psg1729]

Mia, how was your cruise? We're going in April. I have read some pretty bad reviews, so hopefully yours went great!

[@miahill6864]

@@psg1729 It was great! I don't fuss about small things like others. The promenade is small and has small statue of Liberty. I like the Grandiosa and the Maraviglia better. Food was ok for my taste because I am happy with a big salad and a piece of meat. Hope you enjoy. Let me know.

[@psg1729]

@@miahill6864 Hi! Thank you so much for responding! We're not fussy either. And used to work onboard many years ago. Haven't been on a cruise for 7 years and have never sailed MSC. Looking forward to cruising again and trying a new line. Thank you for your feedback!

[@eastwoodsfamilyvacations8783]

Great tips , thank you for the information 😊 is the Wi-Fi ok and how much is per day?

[@HangTightwMarcie]

What are the tips for having enough bottle water? What if you aren't paying for the drink package. Will you share more on the water package? Not finding it on their website.

[@pepperpot48]

My biggest gripe is when I saw the attendants at the buffet dipping a rag into a bucket of yucky water to wipe down the tables. I also found the area when you walk into buffet where you should wash your hands had the paper towels overflowing daily onto the floor.

[@user-bb7wr6dw5y]

I am so grateful that I found you folks, very accidentally. this is going to make our Seascape Cruise so much better we will be there March 8th to the 15th one question I have is that I will be using an electric scooter are there any specific shore excursions that you recommend that would be accessible

[@tatianashu9468]

Guys, thank you so much for your videos! I appreciate it a lot! Just booked MSC Seascape with my husband, learning a lot from you! By the way, did you report the strange noise you were talking about in the other videos and did it got fixed? Thanks a million!

[@alicewilliams7129]

New subscriber here! Great videos on MSC cruises! So you have to reserve thermal suite time even if you bought a pass for the week?

[@sheilamilani225]

hey thanks for all the tips. I will be going on my 1st criuse in June. can i take my own champaign on board? can i book my dinning table before going on board?. thank you

[@jimcarella]

Listening this one for a second time to get as much info as possible. Two questions: 1. you said just getting the browse plan on our phones and then tethering/hotspot off of those is sufficient? Also, with regard to restaurant reservations - is there any way to make reservations before boarding the ship or is that not how it works?

[@cameronfeldhaus]

When you say water package, are you referring to the non-alcohol package? I’ve never heard of MSC having a water package, but if so that would be great!

[@thomasdigerolamo5471]

Any recommendations on which comp mdr is the best?

[@lcj5335]

Do laundry services include ironing? I want to get wrinkles out when I get on the ship. :)

[@lisadoucette1771]

Thanks for all the great information 😊. Do they limit the amount of spa reservations you can make, could I book a certain time on the first day, for the whole week? Thank you

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Yes, you could reserve the whole week at the same time

[@RogerGarove]

Can you show pictures of the smoking areas room service menu and honor bar prices also of the ship store with pop and snacks please

[@connie_360]

Was your cabin Aurea? Wondering if Aurea guest also need to make reservations. I thought it would be a nice sun deck area.

[@joseeboudreau7281]

How it is working with the main dinning room? Do we have to reserve?

[@mariavenuto467]

Do we have to activate our cruise card in some machine as soon as we enter the ship Also is easy drink package have water included w the liquor beer and wine Also for wifi internet package, if I just wanna us internet on my laptop and just use my phone to make phone calls is that still seperate package or can be 1 package

[@briangriffith2394]

Thank you so much for your information it was great I'm going December 11th I'm going by myself so I hope I can get a private table is it hard to find a the major d

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It's not hard, just go to the restaurants in the back on level 5 or 6.

[@kathrynmcmeekin9931]

Where did you cruise too. I have been trying to figure out. Maybe I missed it. I am talking about transatlantic

[@bradfordthompson8326]

Nice Video Where did you two meet?

[@thomasdigerolamo5471]

Are you allowed to jump around to each comp mdr?

[@jamespool1335]

This has been super helpful - thanks soooo much! We have our first MSC cruise next month, so how do you book the speciality restaurants? Is it online (is there an onboard App?) or do you have to go to the restaurants directly? Also, how do we find out what night the Gala Dinner is - will they tell us in advance of sailing? Thanks again

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

You can do it on board once you are on for sure, and they may have a discount. I don't think you'll know the gala night until you are on board.

[@oriana5461]

Hi, thanks for the good videos that you make guys, I would like to know if we have to paid for the Beverage from the beverage machine in the buffet, because I don’t understand very well about the free alcohol package, so it means that we have to paid for that package including beverage from Buffet machine! Sorry I don’t understand 😢

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Water, lemonade, and coffee are free at the buffet, anything else would be free if you bought the beverage package, or you can pay for them individually.

[@bernicemogomotsi53]

As a first time cruiser what do you need to prepare from the documents 🙏

[@daltonchildress1641]

Do excursion prices increase on the ship?

[@sandhyarandjitsing203]

Thanks for the tips. When can you download the cruise app & can you send me the link of possible? Thank you very much👍🏼.

[@MichelleDulzer]

does every cruise on the seascape have a gala night?

[@jonathancocle9653]

Great video. Thanks a lot. I have a question. When you say check in the app to make sure all the included stuff and excursions are listed, where do you find this information? I have it listed under Profile and then My Cruise but nowhere else. Is that ok or should I call MSC to fix it or go to guest service right after getting onboard?

[@shaenorris909]

You'll go to your Profile then click My Cruise, scroll up and then at the bottom it will say Included in your cruise. You should be able to click on this and it will show everything you've signed up for.

[@thomasdigerolamo5471]

Is the food all the same in all the mdrs?

[@kimberlyamore]

MSC has a water package?

[@frankb.5128]

Thanks for all the info on MSC. Do you know if the pools and activities throughout the ship are open and available upon embarkation like on Royal Caribbean? Thanks again!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

For us they weren't, but it was the first cruise, so it's probably different now.

[@pepperpot48]

One thing to know all the pools are 6feet from one end to the other

[@jackapala5666]

Great video! What are the daily gratuities?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

For us they were $10

[@martagasso4666]

Hey guys! Watching your video as we'll be boarding on the MSC Seascape next Spring (I know it's too soon to ask, but you get the excitement). I wanted to ask about the Internet package (only Browse), will that let us scroll and post on instagram? Or is it only for Whatsapp, internet search and emails? Also, what time do you recommend boarding? I've heard the sooner the better, as you can start enjoying the food earlier so you "save" that boarding lunch day and do it on board instead of in Miami. Is this true? Thanks a bunch!!

[@crystald8029]

My family and I loved the Seashore so we booked the seascape for August 27th. I didn’t know there was a water only package ?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

I'm not sure there is for US sailings, but there was for our transatlantic one.

[@MASSDEPORTSONWAY]

Hi I have a question about the drink package. When you ask for a drink in the package beer/wine at the bar how do they know you have the drink package ? Do you have a wristband or some sort of card that you have to show, and if it’s a card what’s stopping you from giving it to somebody else to get a drink with out a drink package?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

They usually use your key on cruises for that

[@eyedee203]

What about onboard shows?

[@tappingflamingo]

We are on a back to back on the Seascape. Was wondering if we will be at the same table for the whole cruise, or will be get moved the 2nd week?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

You can probably do it either way, just tell them your preference during week 1 and they should take care of it.

[@richardchandler3820]

How do you know what dining room you’re in?

[@twixtopher]

Great tips thank you! I do have a couple questions. Do you have to reserve the shows immediately as well? And/or can we change that incase we have to work around the specialty dining? Also, how does registering your "funds" card for purchases work? 🤔 TY

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

We didn't do shows immediately. It says in the app how many seats are left so you can just monitor it.

[@kingcole324]

Thanks for the tips but I'm confused by what you say about the wifi packages- first you say you been using hotspots on your phone to get the wifi without paying a separate device fee then later you say switch off data on your phone to avoid unexpected roaming charges. My experience with using hotspots on phone is that what you are doing is using your phone data for wifi which is what we're not supposed to do? How did you use hotspots without using any data?

[@KaayBeeee]

If you're the phone getting the free hotspot, turn off your mobile data but use your wifi to connect to the other phone

[@benpounds3232]

When I put my AT&T iPhone XS and 13 Pro in airplane mode, it grays out my personal hotspot. Do you have another carrier?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Our phones are unlocked and we take the sim cards out

[@meghanwages8130]

Are the spa slots hard to get on port days? We got 1 day I know I'll probably just get off for maybe an hour. Is the water package separate from the non alcohol package? I can't find it and tried to get my TA to order us some water but they can't do it ahead of time. Very frustrating.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

The spa spots are easy to get on port days for us. As for the water package, it was included in our fare, but I've seen no way to purchase it otherwise.

[@meghanwages8130]

@@GroundedLifeCruises was it a special promo or come with a certain cabin?

[@peachygal4153]

@@GroundedLifeCruises so disappointing. Many of us do not drink sodas or drink several glasses of juice a day. We only want water for our medications. Being able to order a case of water to be in your stateroom when you get there would be a great convenience and another source of income for MSC. I do not want to spend $200 for a week's soft drink package when all I want is water. A case of water for the week. Not a complicated request that has been refused by MSC. On top of that, they do not allow to you bring water onboard.

[@cotesudr7158]

HI YA GUYS.. loved your videos.. we're all booked and I have a few questions : do MSC provide Beach/pool Towels for free ? I saw there's a tennis court on MSC Seaside.. do they provide rackets & balls, and again is this free. ?? many thanks to anyone who can answer :)

[@brantthompson199]

Towels are provided as part of your cruise fare, can’t speak to the tennis rackets but I would venture to say they are also provided.

[@greggknoxville5738]

Does the Seascape have the Cirque-type pay shows?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It did not on our cruise

[@JANAKUSTEROVA]

How much cost Sauna please ?

[@LeahLeah222]

Thanks for the tips! Question, will any random card work in the electricity slot? Or does it HAVE to be the MSC room card?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Any card seems to work.

[@LeahLeah222]

@@GroundedLifeCruises thanks y’all are awesome!

[@TedCart]

We are sailing on the Seascape this Sunday 11 Dec 2022. We have an Aurea Grand Suite with the Aurea privileges what ever those are. We still have NO idea the boarding time is. We have early boarding, but out time slot is 14:38. I have called MSC repeatedly and the calls have all be dropped. Any ideas? I am scared this cruise is going to be a disaster. No customer service from MSC.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

I'm pretty sure we saw people in suites being ushered to the front of the line when they showed up. So, you can probably just arrive when you want and get right on.

[@markliam123]

Hi guys. Any idea what’s the earliest time that you can board. We are going out of Miami Saturday week. Thanks

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

They told us 1pm but we got there at noon and they let us on.

[@markliam123]

@@GroundedLifeCruises cheers. We are staying in the hotel across the road. Planning to head over about ten and hope for the best. World Cup final is at ten. Hopefully get on to watch some of it. Thanks.

[@lakynlee7843]

What app do you use to see all the menus?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

The MSC app

[@timley72]

When you say "Water Package" do you mean the "Alcohol-Free Package" that includes espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, sodas, and fruit juices as well?

[@snomobila]

how much does the thermal spa cost?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Ours was $277 for the entire cruise but that was 17 nights. A day pass was $80.

[@JohnDoe-pe6iu]

MSC has one of the worst customer service departments. They are completely clueless, very poorly trained and just have no experience serving US passengers. No 2 agents will give the same information. Even worse neither of them will give you the correct information. Even travel agents simply dread dealing with the MSC agents. Their set-up, forcing passengers to link up credit cards after boarding the ship, nickel and diming mentality for everything, limiting interest package to each device you use individually, mandatory automatic tips etc. are all geared for the non-US market and are just being carried over to the US. The only reason why most US passengers are even sailing MSC is because of their competitive pricing and newer ships. However as soon as the cruising industry fully rebounds I can see them shaping up for the US market or going back to their European Markets. They ae simply horrible with customer service, refunds, etc.

[@paradisefound1769]

I wonder if they have any food for gluten free vegan?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

They do have some food

[@vallyonsrealestate9657]

Foe white night What are most people wearing and is this an event for children or just adults?

[@judykapke449]

Can we bring our own bottled water on?

[@sarfarhazmohamed8023]

No

[@micadavis8489]

Traveling with 3 teens: do we have to purchase 3 different wifi packages even if we booked the drinks and wifi offer?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

On our trip we couldn't share the wifi, so you might need multiple plans. We did get our hotspot on an Android phone to work though.

[@sevenlines1809]

thanks for the tips, a suggestion is that you speak a little more slowly, in my case I'm Brazilian and it was difficult to understand sometimes what you were saying.

[@circusitch]

Mm hmm

[@melvynray]

Mhmmm…. Mhmmm. Yea.

[@melvynray]

Love it lol

[@stuartjohnson5686]

You pay for a room with snow? Are you crazy? I go on cruises to get away from winter.

[@SDBibleChurch]

THE FIRST THING TO DO WHEN YOU GET ABOARD IS GET OFF......IF YOU SAIL WITH THIS CRUISE LINE YOU MADE A MAJOR MISTAKE! Our major credit card is filing a claim with them on our behalf after they compromised our safety and personal security! Inexcusable and dangerous! We have cruised most all lines and our first trip with MSC is the last....NOT worth the risk no matter how cheap......!

[@KaayBeeee]

Drama llama

[@SDBibleChurch]

DRAMA??????? Just wait til MSC gives out your room number to folks who think you made a drug bust on and then have harassing threatening calls from other room numbers......oh and wait until you get two men (guests) come to your room at 10pm at night threatening you for being the rat that sent security to their room for drug use.......AND it wasn’t even the folks below us we did call on who were smoking constantly from their balcony and doing drugs, fighting with balcony door open at 3 and 4 am......BTW, MSC did nothing about them but allowed ANYTHING done to us...... DRAMA?????? Their security chief made his report, noted all the harassment, said he would get to the bottom of nightmare, and after the cruise MSC did NOTHING but try to rebook us with a couple of hundred dollars off our NEXT cruise......This was so egregious and well documented, American Express is pursuing a claim against MSC......Hope you enjoy YOUR next cruise!!!

[@KaayBeeee]

Mmhmmm ok. Have a cuppa tea & a lie down love

[@dave6291]

I,had a great time just relax and enjoy the sailing bro!

[@TheHollywoodList]

Privacy? At the main dining hall? hahahahahahah

[@Ninon-li7ew]

Non cest pas terrible Trop de monde Bateau trop grand trop bruyant. Et pompe a fric