MSC MERAVIGLIA | Ultimate Cruise Ship Tour ( + Bonus Private Island Tour)

Take a full, guided tour of the MSC Meraviglia and its private island Ocean Cay. We'll show you everything this MSC cruise ship has to offer in 2023. We start on deck 5 and work our way all the way up to deck 19 of the Meraviglia. We show you the restaurants, bars, pools, entertainment, activities, and everything else that the MSC Meraviglia has to offer. We also show you a tour of our MSC Meraviglia Stateroom, as well as MSC's amazing private island, Ocean Cay.
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Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Deck 5
02:54 - Deck 6
06:54 - Deck 7
10:31 - Stateroom Tour
13:03 - Deck 15
18:33 - Deck 16
19:55 - Deck 18
22:02 - Deck 19
24:11 - Ocean Cay
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[@Explorcation]

What do you all think? Is it Mera-ve-ya? Or Mera-vilia? And is it Ocean Cay or Key? Thanks so much for touring the beautiful MSC Meraviglia and Ocean Cay with us. If you are booked on the Meraviglia...or considering booking, what are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!

[@keithshaw2208]

Ocean “Key”. And sounds like the crew always say Mera “Viya” so I’m going with that.

[@bquehe]

In their documentary of building the island the company called it kay so that’s what I go with

[@keithshaw2208]

@@bquehe in their commercials I hear on radio and TV they say Key, so I’m going with that.

[@Stephanie-vx4zi]

Hi... Was there waiters around the pool areas to bring drinks to you on your sunbed? I'm noticing on vloggs, that people say there isn't. But they seem to be on the 3 to 4 days cruises and not 7 or more. Do you remember if there was service around the pools on yours ? Thanks ☺️.

[@Explorcation]

@@Stephanie-vx4zi we received some really great service while sitting at a table in the main pool area (not far from the sunbeds) on our last cruise on the Meraviglia a few weeks ago. We did have a decent sized group (7 of us) that was tipping pretty generously, so that may have had something to do with it.

[@lacookie292]

This is BY FAR the best and most informative video I’ve seen about the Meraviglia. About to cruise on this ship and this was very helpful!

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much, Laurie. We're happy to hear the video will help you make the most of your cruise on the Meraviglia!

[@aashly1O1]

Agree!

[@Amethyst454]

This video was sooo well done!! Thank you for taking the time to put it together! And I had been pronouncing it Mera-Vig-Leeuh 😂

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much... and yeah, I think that's how we started off pronouncing it as well! 😅

[@Dwellingstar]

I really appreciate your comparison with the 1st and 2nd cruise. It really gives an insight on how the time of travel/season can really make such a big difference in your experience. Your video gave the most details from touring to experiences/ options/ choices, unlike the other videos about the MSC Meraviglia. Not to mention, you added a little humor to this video. I really enjoyed this video and very excited for my trip in June. 😊

[@Explorcation]

We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our video! We always try to make the video that we would want to see if we were cruising on the ship for the first time, while also keeping it fun and not too serious. We're excited for your upcoming cruise on the Meraviglia in June, and we hope you enjoy the ship every bit as much as we did!

[@AndresG227]

This video has to be the best cruise ship tour .. def a 10/10 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Explorcation]

Wow, thank you so much for this incredibly kind comment, Andres. We just put out a video on the MSC Seaside which we hope is even better than our Meraviglia video. They are similar ships in many ways, but still quite a bit different.

[@ThereandBeck]

We think you did a great performance on stage 🙃 Thank you for a wonderful tour of a cruise line we haven’t tried yet. May need to. 😊😊

[@Explorcation]

Thanks guys! I have bit of work to do before I make my real Broadway debut 😂 MSC was not even on our radar until about 8 months ago when we booked dour first MSC Cruise. We're so glad we gave them a try!

[@floridacycling4842]

Thanks for the excellent overview. We mainly sail Celebrity for a variety of reasons but we've been intrigued by MSC because of their hardware and their sailings from Port Canaveral. The island looks fantastic.

[@Explorcation]

We will say that the food on the MSc ship doesn't compare to Celebrity (with the exception of the breads, cheeses, pizza, pasta, and coffee). But... if you are happy sticking to those things, you're food experience will be quite good. You basically just have to eat/drink like an Italian for a few days 😂. The service also doesn't compare to Celebrity, but when you are paying half the price or less, you can live with waiting a bit longer for your food and drinks. We are thinking you could probably book a Yacht Club room on MSC for around the same price of a standard room on Celebrity, so that may be a more apples to apples comparison that we'll hopefully get to do some day! And yes, Ocean Cay is nothing short of fantastic! Thanks for watching!

[@nycgorodok]

Well done!!! One of the most informative videos I’ve ever seen with very positive voiceover even when mentioning missing pieces! Subscribed for more!

[@Explorcation]

Wow thank you so much for this incredibly kind and encouraging comment. We really appreciate it!

[@anissarussellwebster5386]

Such a great video! Thank you for sharing! Very helpful and informative!

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure. We're so happy that you enjoyed it, Anissa!

[@vaultsoferowid]

Thank you for the video review. Its given me alot of information that couldnt be found online when researching cruises!

[@Explorcation]

We're so glad you found the video to be helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@garyg5122]

One of the most informative and pleasant video tours I’ve ever seen! So upbeat and well done! We are going on the Meraviglia to Bermuda next week, and this video really helps! Thanks sooo much!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much, Gary. There's a lot of negative videos on KZbin on MSC as we just don't get it. Sure it's a bit different than other cruise lines and it has its pros/cons, but it really is an unbelievable value.

[@markshaw4691]

Great video as always! Not been on a cruise in years but I am now very tempted to book this 😂

[@Explorcation]

Thanks, Mark. It's a great "intro to cruising" cruise. Short cruise, big ship with lots to offer, and best of all... cheap!

[@ftorres6707]

Great video!!! Thanks so much. We are going in June. First time ever on a cruise. Sooooo excited!!! Thanks!!!!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much! We didn't observe any more rocking than we do on a typical cruise, but we also had good weather for the most part. We do recall one period where the ship did seem to be rocking pretty good, but it was shortly after the Captain had warned us that we'd be going through some bad weather. We hope our tour helps you to make the most of your time on the Meraviglia. Thanks so much for watching!

[@kaelmorris120]

Jamie and Schuyler did a great job showing us everything we can look for in this cruise. Jamie what a wonderful job in this presentation (a beautiful young lady) with Schuyler's great filming/production. You have sold us, we are booked. The ship looks fantastic, and the island looks fabulous, and my wife and I can't wait to get there in 8 weeks or so. Appreciate it! Terry---Kansas

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for the incredibly kind and encouraging comments, Terry! We're so happy that our video helped you to book a cruise of your own, and we hope you have an amazing time!

[@deanfrench9127]

Best video tour I have watched so far, great job.

[@Explorcation]

Wow thanks so much for the incredibly kind comment, Dean!

[@jerseygirl6155]

great and informative video-this sealed the deal for us-booking today!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much. We hope you have an amazing time on the Maraviglia!

[@milenatome1938]

Hii, what an amazing video!! Thank you so much, it is super helpful!

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure! We're so glad you found our video to be helpful.

[@andrearogers5630]

Great video!

[@Explorcation]

Thank you, Andrea!

[@jeneenreid-graham4076]

Thank you, very informative!

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure! We're glad you found the video to be helpful.

[@AlexandriaDenny1807]

Thank you for your video. I slowed it down and grabbed a lot of little things around the ship to create a few scavenger hunts for my two teenagers to do together to give them some independence while hubby and I enjoyed some free time.

[@Explorcation]

That's so awesome! We hope you have an amazing time on the Meraviglia and that our video helps you to make the most of it!

[@BobCarlson]

Watching with Mom today. I’ve only taken 2 luxury cruises (so I thought). Mom is a pro with a dozen or so. We both agree we have never seen a ship even close to this. I’m not even sure I’ve visited a town this nice. I’m blown away and ready to upgrade my travels.

[@Explorcation]

Hey Bob! It really is almost unbelievable how inexpensively you can cruise on such a modern and beautiful ship. We honestly had heard a lot of complaints about MSC, and there were a few things where this cruise lacked compared to our other cruises. But for the price we paid we could never complain about the overall experience. It's an absolute bargain. We hope you get a chance to try it out for yourself someday!

[@Bill3558]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure, Bill. Thanks for watching!

[@hankystang1]

Great comprehensive exploration of the Mera Vig Le A 2 cruises on this lovely ship. October 15 Seaside next. Don’t forget to mention MSC status match for other cruises completed on other cruise Lines. We live in Clermont, Florida. 5 ports within 4 1/2 hour drive. 66 cruises so far. 7 more booked. Happy Crusin.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and for your input on the pronunciation! We just finished up a video about cruising with MSC (that we'll publish on Saturday), and we wish we would have seen this comment earlier or we would have mentioned the status match in it! You guys are no doubt in the perfect spot for cruising! We sure do wish we had 7 booked!

[@ScullyPopASMR]

This is such a great show today.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks, Scully!

[@shannonsullivan4858]

My husband, children and I are taking this cruise in mid December. I really hope we have beautiful weather. I also hope all the different food options will be available! Great video!

[@Explorcation]

We sure hope you get some beautiful weather for your cruise as well. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@billyyandle1947]

We enjoy your cruise videos so much that we are now talking about doing one soon!! Enjoy the videos of St. Pete too, the best beach!!!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for the encouraging comment, Billy! We're glad you enjoy the cruise content and hope you guys and an awesome cruise vacation when you decide to book one!

[@mayaa9394]

Love all the info!

[@Explorcation]

Thank you! We're glad you found this video to be helpful!

[@sharonnichols4678]

Thanks for the tour. I am going on this cruise in July.

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure. We hope you have an awesome time!

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

Great ship tour! We are going to do that in late 2024 when we do back to back Carnival cruises. We can't wait! Keep in touch and hopefully you can find our Brightline station tours helpful if you ever decide to take the train from Orlando to south FL when it opens in a few months. We always enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work you two!!!

[@Explorcation]

We've never done back to backs before, but that sounds like a lot of fun! I'm sure we'll ride the Brightline sooner or later... especially if we are able to haul our e-bikes on it!

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

@@Explorcation yes you should be able to take bikes. Check their website. Someday we are going to cross paths

[@RudinellOneal-ni2je]

Nice tour looking forward to it in person

[@Explorcation]

Thank you. We hope you have a great time on the Meraviglia!

[@gladysgriffin7347]

Excellent video. Great job

[@Explorcation]

Thank you!

[@aaronloritts3937]

Great video, well done 😀

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much!

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

must be saturday!!! woo!!

[@Explorcation]

It sure is! Looks like it's gonna be a beautiful weekend!

[@keithshaw2208]

Great video. Just got back from our 2nd Meraviglia cruise. Love it and Ocean Cay!

[@Explorcation]

Same here, Keith. It's such an amazing value for the money. If we didn't have to work, we'd go on this cruise once a month!

[@keithshaw2208]

@@Explorcation same. We have been on three MSC cruises, one 4 night interior, one 7 night balcony, one 4 night balcony, all with drinks and wifi for a total less than $2500! These prices you think you would be on a cruise line with old sad decor and nothing but a drunk fest. Not so on MSC, there can’t be a better vacation value out there anywhere. Going again on a 7 nighter with drinks and wifi on MSC Seaside in a few months. Not as good of a deal but still less than $1500 total.

[@Explorcation]

@@keithshaw2208 oh wow, thanks for sharing, we've been eyeing future MSC cruises as well, if you remember, let us know what you think of the 7 night Seaside experience!

[@atchuthanloganathan6682]

​@@keithshaw2208 Hey Thanks for sharing your experience, We were looking to book an 7 day from NYC in May. How are the lines for the bars throughout the ship? I read alot ot recent reviews indicating the lines were extremely long for drinks and they bars were extremely understaffed.

[@rhondalyn100]

That was SO much fun! I fully admit I'm more a Barefoot Windjammer girl (sadly...now defunct) than a glitz and glam girl, but I really enjoyed this tour! My favs were the views, especially from the ropes course, which looked like fun and, of course, seeing all the food! The buffets looked very tasty (especially the desserts!) and it was great seeing all the bars on the ship. Ocean Cay is so beautiful! That would be my fav place of all. Thanks, guys, for another great cruise ship tour...y'all did a great job of showing the ship and all the fun to be had on it. 🙂

[@Explorcation]

We have never even heard of the Barefoot Windjammer, but it sounds like something we would have loved! The MSC ship is pretty fancy, but one night Skylar showed up for the "fancy dinner" looking like he came straight from the beach (or the beach bar), and there was no problem! So we'd call the ship "fancy optional" 😂 Ocean Cay really is what sold us on MSC though. It's even more beautiful than we were able to capture on video.

[@rhondalyn100]

@@Explorcation Windjammer Barefoot Cruises featured beautiful historical tall ships that sailed the Caribbean out of Miami probably long before the two of you were born. Casual and fun! 🙂

[@Explorcation]

@@rhondalyn100 I did a quick google search, and it pulled up Liberty Fleet - not sure if it is the same thing, but this type of sailing looks awesome!

[@TheAverageTourist]

I'm like 200! I think I would like that champagne bar - but my husband would not lol. The LED ceiling reminded me of Fremont Street in Vegas. You had me at mozzarella and pizza. Their private island looks pretty nice - too bad the bars aren't all open. The lighthouse show and dance party looked so fun! I'd give MSC a try in future.

[@Explorcation]

Wohoo! Thanks for the like! For some reason we always get more dislikes than usual on these cruise videos... but I guess some people just hate cruise ships 😅. That ceiling was pretty cool, and reminded us of Fremont as well! If you are down with eating nothing but Italian food for a few days, you can have a pretty awesome time on this cruise!

[@superchargewither2893]

Well, I was on this cruise on its second trip, which meant it was brand new at the time, and quite frankly, still is. My trip was around the North Atlantic, and even went to exotic places such as Iceland. It was an extremely fun experience, and everyone on board was very friendly. Despite the extremely choppy waters then, the experience and level of fun of the onboard activities did not change. It was such a fun experience that I will never remember, and it is such a shame they stopped trips around the North Atlantic, as I feel that the destinations are not as fun and exotic anymore.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We love the Meraviglia and would love to experience the North Atlantic on it, or any of the other newer MSC ships. Hopefully someday soon!

[@gabryellee]

i miss this ship soo much 😅

[@Explorcation]

It is an amazing ship for sure!

[@live2cruise341]

Thank you for one of the best videos on Meraviglia I’ve seen to date. I’ve sailed on her 3 times & you both covered just about everything. My friends & I got an incredible deal just as cruising was returning from Covid (only 750 passengers). MSC status matched my Diamond Level with RCCL and we all sailed solo in balcony cabins at an unheard of price. full capacity now and hate that she’ll be going to New York.

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Our first cruise on the Meraviglia was only around 60% (and it was great), but we couldn't imagine it with only 750 passengers! And to sail solo in a balcony cabin sounds even better! We had heard elsewhere that MSC will match statuses from other cruise lines, which is great news for our parents who have amassed quite a few cruises on Celebrity!

[@atchuthanloganathan6682]

Hey Thanks for sharing your experience, We were looking to book an 7 day from NYC in May. How are the lines for the bars throughout the ship? I read alot ot recent reviews indicating the lines were extremely long for drinks and they bars were extremely understaffed.

[@Explorcation]

​@@atchuthanloganathan6682 on our first MSC cruise in late 2022 the ship was nowhere close to fully booked, so the lines were not bad at all. On our second cruise in February of 2023 the ship was much busier, but the amount of staff seemed to be the same. As a result, the lines were longer and sometimes we'd have to wait 5-10 minutes. One tip is to know what times the bars open, and show up right as they open to get a good seat at the bar. Get to know your waiter/bartender and tip them, and you'll probably receive quicker service.

[@johntheripper8221]

My family and friends are going the end of this month. Hopefully, it's not too crowded.

[@Explorcation]

We hope it's not either, although this time of year we'd be surprised if it's not full or close to it. Even if it is, you can still enjoy it, you just need to avoid the busiest spots during the busiest times of the day.

[@arshadkhwaja7415]

loved it booked it after seeing your review they should give you complementary suits at yacht

[@Explorcation]

Wow we're so happy to hear that our video encouraged you to book a cruise on the Meraviglia! We hope you have an amazing time on your cruise... and who knows... maybe someday we just might get a complimentary suite!

[@PandaQueen5678]

I have been there before!!!! The amount of money paid WAS WORTH IT my room was like 10,000 and soMETHING and the food was DELICIOUS

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for sharing. We're glad you enjoyed.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Awesome tour guys! We’ll rather not comment on pronunciation 😅 This ship looks amazing!! The MSC that I’ve been on is nowhere close to this one 🤩 the glass elevator is so cool and so is the sportplex, waterpark & rope course…so many activities! The Swarovski staircase is definitely great spot for pics 💁🏻‍♀️ Ocean Cay…🥰🥰🥰 they can just drop me off and leave me there 😅

[@Explorcation]

Thanks guys! If there would have been an option to just stay on Ocean Cay for a week, we 100% would have taken it. It's easily the least developed and our favorite of all the Cruise Line islands!

[@jimbetche7864]

If I ever take a cruise on MSC, I'll be doing the Yacht Club.

[@Explorcation]

We finally booked a Yacht Club experience and found out why everyone recommends it! We hope you enjoy it if you book in the future, thanks for watching.

[@collegeboiuw]

Wow…I’m shocked how extravagant this ship is. All those restaurants and a cheese making station…and here I am, can’t even afford real butter anymore 😅

[@Explorcation]

For the price we paid for this cruise we were shocked too! The food and drinks alone made the cruise worth it. Hopefully those butter prices come down so you can save up some cash to go on this cruise! 😂

[@PaulieLauraXombie1331]

Taking my wife on her first cruise as her birthday gift sailing April 28th! Its also special because my parents invited us and I haven't seen them in almost 2 years.. I noticed you said ruff (roof) Grew up On LI NY now live in Iowa everyone says ruff! and just had to ask if you're from the midwes lol

[@Explorcation]

Sounds like it is going to be a special trip for a few reasons, we hope you have a wonderful time! We are from the Midwest LOL Skylar is from Iowa and I (Jamie) am from Kansas

[@ChiniKarini]

Omg, the absolute BEST and helpful video! Few questions tho, please: 1 - we know of White Night but are there any other themed nights we should know about? I've heard of a Retro Night possibly? 2 - at Ocean Cay, can u view the lighthouse light show from anywhere? Which beach is that beach party on 3 - is there an extra charge for the magic show? Thank you so much!!! U guys r awesome!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much. There was a retro/disco/70's night on the first nigh of each of our three day MSC cruises. The Lighthouse show can be viewed from pretty much anywhere on the island, but only from one side of the ship. The party is on the beach closest to the dock. We did go to a hypnotist shop on one of our MSC cruises, and there was no charge. We have never experienced a magic show on the ship though, so unfortunately we can't tell you if there is a charge or not.

[@g33zer]

In Italian, "meraviglia" is pronounced as "meh-rah-VEE-lyah." Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation: "Meh" sounds like the English word "may" but with a shorter 'a' sound. "rah" sounds like the 'ra' in "rat." "VEE" sounds like the English word "vee." "lyah" sounds like the 'lya' in "catalyst," with the stress on the second syllable.

[@Explorcation]

Wow that is by far the best and most detailed answer we've received on this yet. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this.

[@MariaVeronica14]

Hi! Great video! It's Mera-vee-ya. It means "marvel" in Italian.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much! We were pretty sure it was Mera-vee-ya but then we heard the captain of the ship pronounce it Mera-veelia, so we were so confused! The captain must not be Italian 😂

[@RudinellOneal-ni2je]

This is a big improvement from the first video tour I saw, this person is much more informative so we are booked for next year and we can't wait

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for the kind comment. We're glad you found our video to be helpful!

[@atchuthanloganathan6682]

Great Video! Thanks for Sharing! Are there different types of ethnic foods at the buffet, such as chinese or indian specifically?

[@Explorcation]

Yes, there were normally 3 or 4 different Indian dishes and also 3 or 4 different Chinese dishes during both of our cruises. Thanks so much for watching!

[@sthippe1992]

One of the best tour videos I've ever seen. Did you cruise out of New York at all? We're cruising this ship out of Ny May 7. Kinda curious what to expect, particularly the parking situation

[@Explorcation]

Thank you for the encouraging comment! We sailed out of Port Canaveral, FL and unfortunately have no experience sailing out of New York, although we would love to try a NY to Bermuda crise some day!

[@jojooa2358]

Hi curious to know how you enjoyed this ship leaving out of nyc. Thinking of booking soon but nervous due to so many bad reviews hopefully u can help

[@Explorcation]

@@jojooa2358 we would recommend joining the "MSC Meraviglia" FB group, past cruisers share their experiences very frequently and also answer specific questions. (We've not sailed out of this ship out of NYC.) We hope you find the information you are looking for.

[@tawnykc83]

While I didn't have the best cruising experience on my one and only cruise, this looked like a great cruise! The ship is massive! The food looked really good (and fresh!), too. It's nice that you had the information about different drink packages. Because I went on a cruise with friends and someone else booked the entire trip, I didn't have that information. That's really cool that the drink package worked on the island! The beach looked beautiful! Was this a short trip to just that island or did you visit other places?

[@Explorcation]

It really is a massive ship, and while the food wasn't the best we've had on a ship overall, we found several things we absolutely loved (primarily the breads, cheeses, pizza, and pastas). This wasn't the best cruise overall that we've been on, but we do think it was the best value for the money. MSC's private island is amazing, and it's a big part of why we love this cruise so much. This particular cruise is just a 3 nighter. It sails from Port Canaveral to Ocean Cay (the private island near Bimini, Bahama) and docs there for a day and a half before coming back. There are no other stops. So it's kind of a mix between a cruise and an island resort experience. And since they are only sailing a few hundred miles, there isn't much fuel being burned. We think this may be part of the reason why this cruise is so inexpensive.

[@TheReyes351]

@@Explorcation I keep hearing that MSC's food is not that good. I'm surprised.

[@Explorcation]

@@TheReyes351 we do talk more about the food in our latest episode (you may have already seen it) Overall, the Italian food is amazing! But the general food experience at the complimentary dining (buffet, main dining rooms) was not as good as we have experienced on other cruise lines. Now we have heard that the specialty dining options and the Yacht Club dining is much better, but we don't have any personal experience to speak to that. We hope to try the Yacht Club sometime, but it is much more expensive!

[@daniareyes9841]

@@Explorcation Thank you.

[@AlexM-tj6sp]

This was so helpful! When you buy the liquor in the cruise store do they keep it until the last day or can you have it right away? I’ve seen both. Thanks!

[@Explorcation]

We've never bought liquor on an MSC ship, but from our other cruise experiences they do keep it until the last day. Thanks for watching!

[@bpattila11]

Meraviglia ( in Italian) Maravilla (in Spanish Wonder (in English) Pronunciation without g: Meravilia

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for clarifying! We really appreciate it.

[@nycneprep2136]

Wow Rafel nadal and Sheryl Crow .

[@Explorcation]

You for got to put "younger versions of" before that 😂. But we'll still take it!

[@GlobalAdventurer]

I'm going on this ship from NYC to Bermuda only. Already been to the Caribbean and don't like it. Your video is VERY informative. I especially like how you guys inserted the deck plans. Now I know that the rear of Deck #15 has hidden outdoor seating area outside the buffet. My cabin is on the deck directly below that outdoor seating area. So, I can just take the stairs and go down one level and eat and go back to room quite quickly. I always get room service for breakfast because I don't like dealing with crowds so early in the morning.

[@Explorcation]

We're glad you found the video to be helpful, and we hope it allows you to make the most out of your cruise on the Meraviglia. That is great that you will be right under the Deck #15 outdoor seating. That was one of our favorite spots on the entire ship and had the least busy buffet areas.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

​@@Explorcation I just subscribed and pivoted this video. I thought I already did. I guess not 😁

[@Explorcation]

@@GlobalAdventurer thank you so much for the support ❤

[@RudinellOneal-ni2je]

First time tour of the island

[@Explorcation]

We really hope you enjoy the island as much as we always do!

[@KumbaA]

thanks so much for the great video. We just finished an NCL cruise, and my son who is 12 was a little disappointed because the pool was adult only. Did you find that any of the pools at MSC were adult only?

[@Explorcation]

We think that the pool at the back of the ship may have been adults only as we never saw any kids in it, but we don't recall ever seeing a sign saying that it was. That pool is a pretty small pol anyway, and probably not one where kids would be wanting to spend a lot of time. Thank you so much for watching.

[@honesty2476]

why cnt the shells on the beach be taken. Love the ship I can’t wait to cruise

[@Explorcation]

It really is a beautiful ship, and we hope you have a great time on it. Regarding the shells, some people say that removal of shells can negatively impact shoreline erosion. Plus you might have some guests bringing shells with living creatures in them onto the ship.

[@cjcannata]

Hello! Thanks for the video! Going on this ship for my first cruise in 3 weeks. Is their an option to request a certain table at general dining/dining room. I would prefer a 2 person table.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much! Unfortunately, we don't have an answer for that as we just always sat where they decided to seat us. If you ask the question on the Meraviglia Facebook Group though, I'm sure someone would be able to give you the answer!

[@stevengower]

Was on Seascape on its inaugural Miami cruise and going on Merviglia out of New York end of April 2023. Meraviglia from this video looks much nicer.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for this comment, Steven. We've been considering booking a cruise on the Seascape and doing a similar type of tour video, so it's nice to know what to expect if we do!

[@stevengower]

@@Explorcation don’t get me wrong the Seascape is beautiful. However, I preferred the Divina over the Seascape.

[@Explorcation]

@@stevengower we haven't been on the Divina yet either, we might have to look into both!

[@christinecataldo46]

Great video. What month did you travel on the ship? How was the beach water....was it warm? I'm traveling on the ship next week and am hoping for warm beach days and warm water.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you, Christine. We sailed on the ship twice. First in October 2022 and then again just a a couple weeks ago (February of 2023). The water at Ocean Cay is a bit chilly and takes a bit to get used to, but it's quite comfortable once you acclimate!

[@christinecataldo46]

@@Explorcation Thank you for your reply 😊

[@Explorcation]

@@christinecataldo46 YW!

[@shahzadramzan6515]

Love you from Pakistan...🇵🇰 no doubt it's a wonderful and attractive ships's tour from your end. I watch your videos on regular basis. Could you please guide me how we can arrange our tickets for such tour. I hope you'll guide me... Take much care of yourself 🌹😍🥰❤‍🔥

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for watching! We're glad you enjoyed the tour.

[@richardyatesyates3893]

Vacations to go, has great prices n discounts

[@Explorcation]

I agree with what Richard said below. Vacations to go is our favorite site for monitoring cruise prices and the discounts that each cruise line offers.

[@lewisnorwood]

At the champagne bar, what champagne do they have by the glass under $18? Your videos shows the bottles, however just interested to understand which glasses would be included in the premium plus package. On Virtuosa they had Lansons :)

[@Explorcation]

Unfortunately I don't think we grabbed footage from the menu of the "by the glass" options. If you haven't already, you may want to join the Meraviglia Facebook page and ask on there. Someone in the group may know, or you may get someone who's currently on the ship to look into it and answer for you.

[@sarat3913]

Thank you! Question; if you buy the specialty dining package how soon can you make reservations or do you need to make them when you board?

[@Explorcation]

We've always just made reservations as soon as we board, but have found that often times they are already booked up for the first night by the time we board the ship. We've never actually tried to book before the cruise and aren't sure if you can actually do so. That would definitely be a good question to ask MSC.

[@thelawchick]

I am considering cruising on this ship and my first MSC experience. Do you know if the inside cabins are actually larger than standard balcony? The square footage on website seemed to indicate they are but the site is not the most informative or easy to navigate.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for watching, i am not sure about the inside vs balcony sizes, but I do agree that the website is not the most helpful. I would recommend joining a FB group specifically for this ship. Sometimes other members have cruised on a ship multiple times and in different room categories and would be able to better answer your question from their experiences staying in both room categories :)

[@javierjimenez5451]

Are there any limits to drinks? Especially alcohol ones? My buddies and I are planning on going, but we’ve never been on a cruise before, so we don’t know what to expect

[@Explorcation]

We've sailed with 5 different cruise lines and are happy to say that we have never been limited on our drinks (alcoholic or otherwise). Your body may limit you, but the staff will not 😂

[@iveneverdonethisbefore8390]

Did you happen to notice if there was any IPA beers on this ship? All the drink menus do not list any. Thanks.

[@Explorcation]

The Brass Anchor Pub had by far the best beer selection, and I do believe they had an IPA or two. I can't recall exactly which one/ones though.

[@sakriso]

Hi! The proper pronunciation is Mera-ve-ya. The "gli" is pronounced "ye" in Italian. Hope this helps.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you very much for clarifying!

[@willgaukler8979]

... in defense of those fresh orange to a cocktail deals ... it was the amount of care of the machine itself that is the reason to discontinue it's usage ... safety deal I bet ...

[@Explorcation]

You are absolutely right. A couple of the staff said something along those lines... apparently it's a challenge to get them inspected and/or to pass the required inspections.

[@deliafrye1344]

How much are the tickets for the light house? What things are not included on the ship?

[@Explorcation]

We don't remember the exact amount to go to the top of the lighthouse, but we think they were around $20 (maybe slightly less). Things not included on the ship are any of the specialty dining restaurants (there are many of them), any drinks that are not included in you specific drink package, the arcade games, the bowling, Carousel Lounge (where they have the smaller shows/entertainers), to name a few. There are probably a few more things that I'm not thinking of though.

[@candiedwards4184]

Is there any need to book an excursion? Or can you walk everywhere on the island?

[@Explorcation]

You can definitely walk everywhere on the island. They also have a tram that you can ride around. We definitely enjoyed the island without booking excursions.

[@wassupmypeeps69]

Is there tipping onboard or is it all included?? Bar etc

[@Explorcation]

It's your personal preference. The is gratuity added on to your cruise, but many choose to tip extra when provided with good service.

[@Flower20888]

Already booked ten nights to Canada. i wonder any formal nights with this ship ？

[@Explorcation]

My guess is that there would be 2 or 3 formal nights on a 10-night cruise... but we've only done short cruises on MSC so we can't say for sure. We hope you have a wonderful time!

[@sandrawilches-ts5vd]

Hello! The easy plus package does that include $10 or less cocktails ? Will you be able to order a margarita or mojito with the package?

[@Explorcation]

On our cruise the Easy Plus package included all drinks up to $9. You will definitely be able to get a margarita and a mojito under the easy plus package, as long as they have all of the ingredients. On our second Meraviglia cruise, many of the bars were out of mint so they could not make a mojito.

[@sandrawilches-ts5vd]

@@Explorcation Thank you very much :) We sailing to Bermuda in September.

[@Explorcation]

@@sandrawilches-ts5vd we hope you have a great experience!

[@radylynmae1778]

Did this Mac ship not have the famous infinity pools?

[@Explorcation]

I know the MSC Seashore & Seascape have infinity pools, but I don't believe the Meraviglia does. Thanks for watching.

[@tch6461]

Do you happen to know if international tourist (B1/B2 visa holder) needs visa as the Meraviglia ship stops by Bahamas?

[@Explorcation]

We don't know for sure, but we do know that we were never required to present our passports when getting off on the private island. We had to show our ship cards only.

[@tch6461]

Thanks so much for the reply. That's a good info. And thanks for the helpful video!

[@VisitorFromSome4893]

Is the ice cream, sorbet and crepe included ?

[@Explorcation]

No, the sorbet and ice cream both cost extra. Thanks for watching!

[@hlayley]

were there blow dryers in the bathroom in ur cabin?

[@Explorcation]

I think we covered this in the room tour portion of the video. I believe there was one in one of the drawers in the main part of the cabin (not in the bathroom).

[@saraellenjones]

Is this cruise family friendly for teens?

[@Explorcation]

There was a teen club, an arcade, ropes course, sports courts, and waterslides. So definitely enough to have kept us entertained when we were teens!

[@user-fk9eh7xu2f]

Italian would pronounce it as mers vee ya

[@Explorcation]

Thank you!

[@jamesohara325]

In Italian it is maraveeya

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much, James. It seems that all the Italian speakers agree with you!

[@philliplyn2692]

This was my first cr Iii Uyghurs deecccioo agai🙏🏿auntyi

[@Explorcation]

Sounds like a great memory!

[@Jess-up6qh]

Are covid vaccinations required?

[@richandvanessa6120]

No for cruises out of the USA but always check with the cruise line.

[@Explorcation]

They were not required for either of our three most recent cruises (two with MSC and one with Norwegian) dating back to October of 2022.

[@_Danya9987]

It’s meravigllia

[@Explorcation]

Thanks!

[@_Danya9987]

I’m actually going on this cruise in 5 days so this video really helps

[@Explorcation]

@@_Danya9987 we hope you have a great time!

[@_Danya9987]

Thank u so much

[@live2cruise341]

She’s pronounced Mera-vee-a

[@Explorcation]

Thank you!

[@havefunbesafe]

Is it possible to get a dinner table for 2 every night so me and my wife can have private conversations? thx

[@Explorcation]

That's a good question that we don't know the answer too, as we always just sat wherever they seated us (usually next to other people). Thanks for watching.

[@venturajohn6473]

Very bad service They are short staffed.

[@Explorcation]

Yeah, when we cruised on the ship at around 70% occupancy, the amount of staff was perfect. But at 100%, it definitely did feel a little short.

[@johnlupo3919]

say OFTEN (SILENT "t") NOT: OFF-TIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Explorcation]

Both pronunciations are listed in both the Cambridge and Oxford dictionaries. So both are acceptable. It's a matter of personal preference. Thanks for watching!

[@doubledrats235]

I often say OFF-TEN just to piss off some people.