A BRUTALLY HONEST review of MSC Seascape 👀😣

Taking a cruise on the new MSC Seascape was one of the WORST travel experiences I’ve had in a long time. In this video we share an honest review of our cruise experience and answer the top questions people ask about MSC Seascape.
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Something to consider:
I recently went on a (very old) cruise that was $25/night?! There were only 117 people on this 1,680 passenger ship. We still had a GREAT TIME. You can see that video below - it’s easy for us to have fun, but we genuinely DID NOT like our experience on MSC Seascape and wanted to share what we were disappointed by.
(You can see that video below btw)
• A 1,680 person BAHAMAS...
Why? Because if WE saw a video like this, we would have AVOIDED a bad experience. If you have a helpful tip, add it in the comments below, your opinion matters and can help other travelers to make the right decision for them.
Then why did I book this cruise?
It was the date. Literally. I travel nearly 300 days a year and the majority of that travel is WITHOUT Meatball. There was a one week window sandwiched between many months of travel and not seeing each other and I literally looked up any cruise (out of Florida, because it’s easy for us and because we don’t have to plan anything), booked it and didn’t thunk twice about it. Given this, the trip really DID serve its purpose. I got to spend quality time with Meatball reconnecting and mostly taking naps between playing pickleball and drinking champagne.
Our sailing:
7 nights in July 2023 going to Nassau, Ocean Cay, Puerto Rico, Puerto Plata. I paid $3,122 (for the cruise, deluxe balcony room) and later in total.. much more for the upgraded drink package, some additional upgraded drinks (not included in the drink package) and the required $14 per person per night for gratuities. It didn’t include parking at the port nor the additional gratuities we gave out.
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🤓 I’m Christine and I keep it REAL💯 and REAL FUN. I do A LOT of research before I travel and I take EVERYTHING I learned and EVERYTHING I experienced and I make the travel videos I WISH I GOT TO SEE. That’s what you’re seeing in this video and I hope it helps!
📱I created the first 100 KZbin videos of this channel using just my iPhone. I’ve (kinda) updated a few things since then…
🎒 MY VLOGGING GEAR:
kit.co/christinelozada/vlog-l...
Read through our KZbin disclaimer policy here:
www.christinelozada.com/discl...
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⏰ WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO
0:00 The announcements are long and unprofessional
0:27 Disclaimer
1:12 What’s in this video
1:21 How we rate the cruise
2:01 Who MSC is for
3:26 The food
4:42 Specialty dining experience
6:50 Main dining room
8:42 Drink package
10:52 Entertainment on MSC
15:06 Waterslide and Pickleball on MSC Seascape
17:01 Mustering on MSC
20:45 The staff on MSC is amazing
22:00 Deluxe Balcony Stateroom
24:20 MSC Seascape ship
26:28 Food options are VERY limited
28:00 People on the boat
32:39 Bottom line
The SHORTER version of this video: • TOP 14 THINGS TO KNOW ...
#MSC #MSCcruise #MSCSeascape #cruise #cruisereview

[@jonathancastro7564]

I can absolutely, wholeheartedly agree with you guys saying the people on the boat are rude. Not the staff, I mean the actual “guests”. I just returned yesterday from MSC Seascape east Caribbean cruise and wow, I probably won’t return only because of the type of people that go on these. A lot of different people were on the boat and I think their way of thinking and behaving is different from the US. No manners, shoving, skipping in lines, skipping to get on the elevators, no excuse me, etc. If you go on this cruise, just keep this in mind, you’ll need a bit more patience. Crew was top notch though! Shout out to Ted the cruise director for doing a wonderful job.

[@kinghenry100]

they are called italians

[@ChristineLozada]

thanks for taking the time to share this experience!!

[@Raniambiance]

Well I didn't see really rude guests and not skipping the line, if someone doesn't like 1 food choice they just pass by me and I'm fine with that why should they waite for me

[@johnkean6852]

Why parents keep their children up after 7/9 pm is a shock. Children GROW when they're ASLEEP. They WILL stunt their growth. I've not just seen on cruises, but on land too - all over the World.

[@ChristineLozada]

thanks for sharing your opinion

[@johnkean6852]

@@ChristineLozada Not at all. Its sad.

[@christophergiroux1489]

I give our 1 week cruise for 4 on Seascape an A-. (I don't give A's). We had a great time, enjoyed most of the food, all of the staff, and a majority of the fellow travelers.

[@ChristineLozada]

thanks for sharing your opinion! it’s important to have as many opinions here as possible!

[@Raniambiance]

Same I agree we stayed longer

[@JDCUSA]

My wife and I have booked this cruise coming up on September 17. We’ve never been on a “bad cruise” however some of them have certainly been better than others. Thanks for your honest review.

[@ChristineLozada]

i'm wishing you safe travels and hope it's a good experience!

[@TheHollywoodList]

Hey JDCUSA I heard that someone jumped off the balcony during this trip or maybe the trip before as you’re on the ship right now. I get on this Sunday.

[@JDCUSA]

@@TheHollywoodListI did not hear about this happening.

[@JDCUSA]

@@TheHollywoodListI hope you have as wonderful of a time as we did. The Butcher’s Cut as well as the Japanese teppanyaki restaurant were outstanding!

[@viciouslysh]

I agree with a lot of what you said! Especially the amount of kids and rude people. Great experience review on the ship. Thank you.

[@ChristineLozada]

appreciate you adding this comment!!

[@TheHollywoodList]

Why are there kids on the dance floor 🫠 after 11 no kids under 18 should be in there.

[@ChristineLozada]

👀 i would love for someone to answer this question

[@cindywharton2103]

​it's the parents responsibility not the cruise ship. We had no problems and did take our 12 year old in LA Caberet Rouge with us after 11. We wanted him to experience it. No reason to not allow children under 18, if they are supervised properly by the parents. Sounds like alot of people need to take an adults only cruise if they don't want children to be around.

[@dynamical3462]

Cruise ships usually have a curfew for all under 18 , which is until 1:00 am. This was on harmony of the seas. But 2 years ago I was on the msc seashore for thanksgiving week and it was about 1/3 full, so me and my friend group got to do anything at anytime.

[@tigereric03]

Going on this ship on theOctober 22 sailing. From what I’ve heard on other videos, you can eat at the dining room for breakfast and lunch but it’s a sit down experience. Do you know if that is the case?

[@ChristineLozada]

oooh i’m too late on this response! i hope it was fab!

[@yojs17_]

Thanks for this! I have 2 kids (age 6 and 3) and my husband and I usually trying to find things to do where we can relax and our kids can just be kids. I may consider this cruise.

[@lennybuttz2162]

You want to take your little kids to a comedy show then to the nightclub? That's just crazy.

[@ChristineLozada]

💯 for you!!! make JC get you a sweet deal. he just booked me and my friends on another cruise. he can give you a no strings attached quote [e-mail]

[@Suely4sure]

Just finished my cruise 2 days ago. Agree with everything you said….especially about the layout of the ship. Very tricky to find things. The buffet layout is terrible! By the time you get everything you need your food is cold. I am actually noticing through your video that we missed a lot of things. With that being said the MSC private island was amazing….my highlight. Crew was great.

[@ChristineLozada]

oooh thanks for taking the time to share this experience and opinion! its important for others to read as many opinions as possible. also.. its why I LOVE MSC RANCH DRESSING!!! you can have it cold. because guaranteed by the time you get your food and magically locate your meatball boyfriend amongst the crowds.. a few days have passed.

[@ShashankSinghal1029]

Thanks a ton! Do you know if they have any vegan/vegetarian options in the food?

[@ChristineLozada]

they did!!

[@user-id9cf7ln3c]

HM i have seascape booked for 13 apr 2024. You maybe know if there is a daycare for toddlers?

[@ChristineLozada]

for toddlers.. does anyone know this answer? i definitely know there is a kids club but dont know the age allowance

[@alianamatthews2293]

Hi, I am curious about the Video Camera you guys used, so hands free and awesome

[@ChristineLozada]

it's in the description because everyone asks! here's a link to see my setup: kit.co/christinelozada/vlog-like-me-me-meee

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job christin e

[@ChristineLozada]

thank you!!

[@mustangkarrie]

So glad I watched! Retired and cruise monthly! Someone mentioned Mac and it looked bad but I thought I am just use to celebrity- but everything you said would make me crazy! And ruin my trip

[@davemead2768]

Yes

[@sandala52]

I am going in December. The reviews I had seen have been very favorable about MSC

[@ChristineLozada]

everyone has a different experience! it’s super important to see them all, but more importantly.. find out for yourself your own 🤘🏽

[@TheHollywoodList]

I love your husband or partner he’s so chill , 😂😂😂😂 you can tell he was OVER MSC! 😩😂

[@ChristineLozada]

lol. he keeps it real.

[@user-ed4xf1dv5v]

This may have been indicated already but how did you cruise? For example, we will be in the Yacht Club. I just wonder the differences in experience between amenities and such. Thank you! :)

[@ChristineLozada]

I got turned away from the Yacht Club. I tried to upgrade prior to the sailing, then day of asked if I could pay to upgrade... glad I didn't! The guy I pickleballed with told me it was FULL of kids running around. No thanks!

[@Viktorious2186]

I'm going on my first MSC cruise on their brand new ship "World America" in April 2025. I'm hoping MSC has listened to their customers to provide an overall better experience.

[@ChristineLozada]

crossing my fingers for ya!! 🤘🏽

[@triayhomeaccount9899]

I'm curious if you think the kid problem would still be a problem during, say, a February or March sailing. (I know that's purely a speculative question that I'm asking).

[@ChristineLozada]

Does anyone have an opinion or experience with sailing during these months? I never have an issue anymore.. but that’s because in the last 2 months I’ve sailed 8 times with Virgin Voyages 👀😉

[@user-fg1ug9bb2e]

Yes, way less kids since school is in.

[@andrewreidy18]

I cruised October, 7 day Mediterranean cruise, lots of children on board. It would have been ok if there was an 18+ area similar to the Serenity pool on Carnival. We avoided the buffets because of the noise and people bumping and pushing

[@darrenmacinnis1931]

From The Simpsons tv show “ middle class vacations for low class families “ 🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonmitchell9967]

I have a Seascape cruise booked for Feb '24... I wonder how many kids will be on that ship?

[@ChristineLozada]

i’m hoping not as many cuz it’s not summer break.. but wowza. there were more kids on seascape than any royal, celebrity or princess cruise i’ve taken

[@georgejohnson4230]

This was the second video about MSC and I really hope that MSC DONOT ALLOW YOUNG ( 6 yrs )CHILDREN AFTER dark in the bar area with adults.

[@ChristineLozada]

i’m currently on virgin voyages feeling .. well.. equally thankful there are no kids AND that i’m not on MSC 😂

[@oki_0074]

I AM AND 24 OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS GOING TO THIS CRUISE ON THE 17 NOVEMBER 23 HOPEFULLY WE WILL HAVE A BETTER EXPERIENCE

[@ChristineLozada]

i’m hoping you will too!!!

[@cindywharton2103]

Been on the Seascape twice in the last year. MSC had no control over how guests act. Yes, there are rude people, but nowhere can you go that you don't have to deal with rude people. We had a fabulous time because we didn't expect to be treated like royalty and have our bums kissed. It's a cruise ship, not a personal yacht. The food, staff and trip were great. If you want to be treated like royalty, then rent a yacht, not go on a cruise ship!

[@ChristineLozada]

writing this from a yacht club in the USVI! thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@Siempredevacaciones]

Thank you so much. You save me money. I was thinking on taking this cruise and you just opened my eyes, definitely a nope with so many kids around. I don’t mind kids, but they have their place and time, the club, bars and comedy shows are not their place. MSC is now out of my cruise choices.

[@ChristineLozada]

I just got off Valiant Lady (Virgin Voyages) yesterday and the entire time (I even say it in one of the videos) I couldn't stop saying "I'm so thankful I'm not on MSC right now"

[@josephyeo6966]

Successful cruises and cruise ships depends on what you are looking for. You will never get a true balanced consensus. Rule of thumb. If you are on a budget or first timer, try the smaller ships first. If you can afford it, the high end suites on a larger ship offers more value and better experience. Often it is the where (do you want to go) and the who (target market/clientele you are sailing with) that will determine your experience. Consider the last sentence carefully and you will have a better experience.

[@ChristineLozada]

thanks for taking the time to add your opinion!

[@iDefineBeauti]

Kids in the club 😳? Is the daycare not open at night? I have kids and I just could not imagine taking them inside the “club”.

[@ChristineLozada]

i was asking the same thing 😑

[@mane7777]

Vacations aren’t an investment…

[@ChristineLozada]

I would agree! Oh wait I need to add the "..." at the end like you did. I would agree...

[@davemead2768]

😢

[@lennybuttz2162]

What do they do with people in wheelchairs during muster?

[@ChristineLozada]

tbh, I was wondering about this 👀 does anyone else know the answer?

[@davemead2768]

No way I go on a MSc. Again

[@FamilyAtSea]

It's worth giving MSC another chance and staying in the Yacht Club... It's a completely different experience and the only way to cruise on MSC.

[@ChristineLozada]

Thanks for this! I think opinions are important and wonder why you’d recommend this (not that I don’t believe you). Someone just sent me a detailed account of his experience in the Yacht Club and all I thought was “HARD NO. MSC IS A HARD NO”

[@FamilyAtSea]

@@ChristineLozada Our first cruise with MSC was outside the Yacht Club and we didn't want to ever cruise with them again. However, I decided to give YC a chance and I'm so glad I did. Some reasons: - The passenger:crew ratio is 1.25:1 in YC (vs 3.5:1 outside it), so the service is incredible - The food in the YC is significantly better, even the buffet on the pool deck is better - No lines for any bars or having to fight to get a lounger on the pool deck - Embarkation is a breeze, no waiting in lines - Priority tender at all the ports YC isn't just better than the main areas, it's better than the suite areas on other cruise lines (i.e. Retreat on Celebrity Ave the Haven on NCL), even though it's half the price of those. Try it and see for yourself!

[@terryvalenti2098]

Would not take this cruise again. Food - mediocre. Must fight crowd for food- be lucky if you get seating at buffet Your lucky if you get chairs at pools. If you were lucky to get a chair hopefully it would not have grease on it. Some help was rude rightly so given the rudeness of many entitled passengers. If msc wants more passengers then have the amenities to accommodate them. You will be lost for most of your voyage on ship. Save your money. If you want to cruise take a smaller ship.

[@ChristineLozada]

I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

[@ryanmclark82]

Meatball 🤘🏻🔥

[@ChristineLozada]

so... much... meat. 🍖

[@TheHollywoodList]

I know the DJ that’s on this ship hahaha

[@ChristineLozada]

say whaaaaaaaat?!

[@Shebsthewanderer]

Great work! Sorry it wasn’t a A*

[@ChristineLozada]

SHEBS! we can’t win them all! 🤘🏽

[@USKeyService]

I was on the fence about booking with MSC but after watching your video I'll stick with Princess

[@ChristineLozada]

Gotta make the right choice for you!

[@oceanwired]

Looks very dark and claustrophobic in this ship. I prefer spacious RC's

[@ChristineLozada]

sigh. me too

[@logicman7028]

Music Sounds Cheesy

[@ChristineLozada]

🧀

[@jennybyrne5478]

So how do you propose that the ship does the announcements, I think that if you had done some research before you went you would know about the Yacht club, which is almost exclusively adult. I guess you did a budget cruise and in a way you get what you paid for. This upcoming November will be out third MSC cruise and we love them. They are budget friendly even when you book in the yacht club, but there are so many benefits. I think that you were also very nit picky, and you wanted to find fault in the cruise line. Have you ever worked in the food industry, there may be a reason for the specialty dining being that way, and for the food to come out the way its supposed to and promptly thats how it is supposed to be. I think your review was prejudicial, and very one sided.

[@JDCUSA]

She shared her opinion and advised watching other videos to get other opinions. If this review is one sided it’s because it is her opinion and she can’t give any other opinion of her experience except her own.

[@ChristineLozada]

i love helpful comments. you are experienced with this cruise and had SUCH A GREAT opportunity to help others, but instead you wrote all this random bullshit that helps no one. please start a youtube channel and spend hours if not days creating helpful content THEN come back and complain on my channel like a chalupa.

[@jennybyrne5478]

Well since I’m not a chalupa, and maybe because you went on one cruise with them and made a broad assumption that all MSC is that way. Maybe if you weren’t so hyper critical, or if you didn’t take such offense to comments, don’t have a channel! I’m allowed to express my opinion maybe you should stick to carnival or Royal Caribbean where everyone is a commoner and treated the same. You don’t know what class is stay in your lane!

[@manasbhave8943]

@@JDCUSA She didn't answer the first question that the initial comment asked, not here nor in the video. Let's see a response to that before we do any more defending.

[@corinnemcleod1804]

@haileeluvsims Having kids in Bars and dance clubs at night would get on my nerves. I agree with her complaints. There should be a cutoff time.

[@tubelance]

Such a weird review. You act like the muster is torture . Come on they are fine , sure we all have to paradise for an emergency , then you get 160 hours of fun. You guys sound like anything is a hassle . I appreciate your info but I think you guys are nitpicking . The club isn’t gonna be marshmallow at a Vegas club you need to cater to all kinds of people

[@ChristineLozada]

i just read this comment twice looking for a HELPFUL TIP in here… but … nope! just a “weird” comment!

[@ChristineLozada]

if i’m honest, i WILL say that to this day i haven’t had better ranch dressing than MSC. but that’s STILL the only thing i liked about it. oh and the water slide. but not a water slide with ranch.

[@logicman7028]

McDonald's Style Cuisine Misbehaving Small Children

[@ChristineLozada]

If I'm honest, I do love McDonald's fries. Granted I haven't had them since I was in my early twenties.. which WAS NOT RECENTLY. lol