MSC Euribia Embarkation - FIRST Time With MSC, Will It Be Our LAST?

[@flydriveexplore]

Our very first cruise - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGjWeIeog9iKoJI

[@NannySue-j4c]

Hubby and I did 3 weeks on MSC Euribia in January. It is one of the best cruises we have ever done and we’ve done 41 with Royal Caribbean, Princess and P&O. Fabulous ship, great crew and helpful staff, fabulous environment and excellent food. We will definitely cruise again with MSC.

[@flydriveexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it but we didn't have a good time, just too crowded and Mel was sick. Saying that, we would give them another go at some point.

[@their0nmaiden]

My husband and I were on this cruise, too and like yourselves it was our first with MSC. 'Never again' We had same cabin as yours but ours was so noisy, it turned out to be under the buffet kitchens. There was no escape from it, i was at my wit's end. I Bearley got any sleep. And to top it all off, we got covid on board.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, it was very busy and noisy! No Covid for us but Mel had food poisoning.

[@stevek3036]

The Breakfast Buffet was carnage! One thing I don't want first thing is a) sitting on a 'bench' to eat my scoff b) within coughing distance of a stranger c) hearing continual crashing noises of cutlery being dispensed d) kids griping e) muusac noise over the PA and finally - general mayhem and queuing - Dig Deep Guys on the 'patience scale' as this one is possibly going to be a challenge

[@flydriveexplore]

Not the calmest of ships and very few places (if any) to escape to. Surprised by the number of school age kids as no area in Europe had school holidays for the week we were onboard.

[@hunkhk]

You guys are better than any comedy duo. Ive just spent an entire day marathon watching all your cruising videos. Fabulous

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@timothymarsh1760]

Hello from the States. WOW, another cruise. I was expecting a video about your adventures in the Caribbean. Did I miss that one? Not really a cruise person but I enjoy watching you and Mel’s adventures on the high seas. You and Mel should take a breather and relax over the holidays. Then you can start the new year off with a nice pub lunch and a walk around a castle. Anyway, enjoy the holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Looking forward to some pub lunch, walking around Wales and other travel videos in 2024. Stay safe and be well.

[@flydriveexplore]

Hi, there are more Caribbean vids to come. We wanted to get these vids out first (before Christmas ) as they are about visiting the Christmas markets. We are going to a small place in West Wales over Christmas for a rest. Happy Christmas and have a good new year, thanks for watching.

[@stuart5852]

Was on this ship in Decemeber as well.. Customer service for us was absolutly fantasic. ship was great

[@flydriveexplore]

Glad you had a good time. People can have very different experiences.

[@fredflintstone12]

Loved the video. I've been on a few MSC cruises but mostly the smaller ships or the larger ships out of season and found them to be good value for money and very nice. However I was on Divina first week in September and despite the ship being lovely I had an experience very similar to yours. Just too many people for the ship definately a case of pack em in sell it cheap on that one.

[@nmanthey]

People moan about the buffet, I don’t get it. 1000’s of people need feeding. We found going a bit later and it was so quiet.

[@flydriveexplore]

It was badly designed, we know they get busy during the main breakfast times but this was just ridiculous. We've been on another big ship that just had more food stations and space, also more alternative included places to eat. We know some people love MSC but this wasn't for us.

[@kramer6564]

M & M We've been waiting patiently for the Caribbean cruise. Hope your going post it soon. We done this cruise last year and thoroughly enjoyed. Hope you have a good one.

[@flydriveexplore]

Coming after Christmas! The MSC trip is Christmas market specific so want to get those out before Christmas Day.

[@rexbourne7635]

Could you have gone to a main dining room for breakfast. Looks like hell to me. Ann Bourne

[@rexbourne7635]

Food poisening as well you could not make it up. Trying to find rest of your video now.

[@flydriveexplore]

@@rexbourne7635 We did later on in the cruise, it was rushed but not chaotic.

[@carmelshepherd6739]

On Virtuosa October it was chaos I complained got voucher to use on another MSC ship but Im trying to avoid school holidays

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, definitely too many people and not enough space for them all.

[@katherinepacey4163]

We went early to breakfast buffet at the back for made to order omelette, so good and no one around. You can also go to sit down restaurant breakfast. We had no problems with the tv and absolutely loved our Euribia cruise

[@flydriveexplore]

As I said, not everyone had the same poor experience. MSC is just not for us but it is for others.

[@joemichaels4231]

Great Video! I have always been curious about MSC!!!

[@PeterWorrall-r6s]

having watched your vlog and one couples adventure about MSC I will NOT be going with them. So thank you for all your vlogs

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks for watching. It wasn't our intention to give a bad review and at the start of the video we were quite positive. But after this experience we definitely won't be booking again.

[@cl7051]

Great video. I am stressed just watching you both have breakfast let alone being there. I hate crowds!

[@carpscan]

We really enjoy your videos, we saw you and Mel on P&O Britannia last July when we went to the Fjords. MSC doesn’t look like our cup.of tea, think.we will stick with P&O !

[@flydriveexplore]

We won't be rushing back to MSC either.

[@MrAcook61798]

Shame you did not tell us in the video, the cost ?

[@nickcollins5937]

Really enjoy your videos 🙌

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks 👍

[@kllojn]

Last year I went on a Norwegian cruise it was also crowded at the buffet restaurant and noisy. If we can't find seats inside we had to sit outside. It was November time and a bit cold .but not freezing like in your trip. Anyway I like cold weather. I'm traveling again on euribia also but taking precautions. Choosing my room away from noises.

[@lcook0825]

We usually go to one of the dining rooms and avoid all the confusion.

[@flydriveexplore]

We did go to the dining room later on in the cruise but........ (more in the next vid)

[@blogtamara]

At what time did you go for breakfast? I guess it’s not so busy the whole day?

[@flydriveexplore]

It was busy most of our visits, I suppose it wasn't that busy at 11 but then it's not really breakfast. Having been on another big ship, in our opinion the area on this ship was badly designed and not big enough. Other people may have had a different experience but we won't be rushing back to MSC.

[@dilatedbeholder3865]

The Euribia actually put us off cruising. It was such an awful experience that it soured our desire to do it anywhere.

[@flydriveexplore]

I can see why, we won't be doing MSC again. I don't know if you've seen our video of our transatlantic cruise on P&O Arvia. That was a big ship but there was so much more space and no queues getting on and off.

[@PossiblyToni]

I’m going on it this Friday, I’m scared now…😭

[@flydriveexplore]

Don't worry, people can have very different experiences.

[@andreaontour8961]

​@@PossiblyToniHow was it? I am on the Euribia right now and love it!

[@PossiblyToni]

@@andreaontour8961 it was lovely, but I’d 100% choose Royal Caribbean because most of the things on MSC you had to pay for but apart from that it was very nice, I loved the teens club and the theatre shows are worth watching!

[@cemeteryclub]

Just returned from a trip onboard the Euribia and I too got food poisoning. As you say, the ship is too big - and by all means have the people on board, but there needs to be better management of the buffet. It was like a rugby scrum.

[@gregreeves228]

Me and my wife think you are both amazing x

[@flydriveexplore]

We're flattered 👍 We wish we were amazing 🤣

[@surfpuppy26]

My recent voyage on the MSC Euribia fell far short of expectations. While a cruise should be a time of relaxation and exploration. The most significant disruption was the unrelenting noise on Deck 14. A room change wasn't an option. This constant disturbance significantly detracted from the enjoyment of the entire cruise. Adding to the frustration was the lack of responsive service when encountering problems. Situations that should have been addressed promptly were met with apathy and a sense of being brushed aside. To make matters worse, upon reviewing my credit card statements after the cruise, I discovered unauthorized charges. Needless to say, this incident eroded any remaining trust I had in the MSC Cruises operation. While I understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, the combination of these issues paints a disappointing picture. Based on this experience, I can confidently say that this will be my first and last cruise with MSC.

[@AI_MIT_71]

Some KZbinrs were complaining about the Marketplace buffet too crowded, no seats on the MSC EURIBIA. For the ship that big (>6,000 passengers), they should have more than 1 buffet restaurant.

[@chinajo555]

Ok that explains it was looking forward to the warmer weather

[@stephenselwood1941]

Just catching up with your MSC cruise, so far it doesn't seem brilliant. I'm betting you sailed on 1st December. We were sailing off on the Aurora as you were still docked at Southampton on that cold December day. As you filmed us sailing away I feel we should have waved out, but we were probably too busy eating in the Alexandria restaurant. We'll have to watch the next video but so far I'm thinking we'll stick with good off P&O.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, that's correct. I was watching Aurora head out. Our experience with MSC was just so busy and disorganised.

[@geanninesmith796]

Marcus and Mel, did every cabin have a kettle? X

[@flydriveexplore]

I'm not sure if they all do but I think it would be hard work to add or remove them all the time. Sorry we can't be more specific,

[@geanninesmith796]

@@flydriveexplore ok, thank you x

[@janedodd3131]

I enjoyed your video and I would defiantly not be happy with crowds and queuing for food, not conjusive for a relaxing breakfast! I have watched your arvia videos too, are you doing a last video for your transatlantic journey ? We are going on Arvia in September for a Mediterranean cruise, it will be our first cruise. Keep up the videos.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, there a few more Arvia Caribbean videos to come. Our Arvia trip was nothing like this, although a big ship, there were so many more places to sit and relax. As the MSC videos are about our Christmas Market trip I wanted them published before Christmas.

[@carmelshepherd6739]

After watching your great vlog MSC really need to get their act together same on Virtuosa it is not on we didnt eat for 24 hours , like you say greedy packing the ship out its actually dangerous!

[@louised4260]

I’ve heard by many people that MSC is overcrowded. You only get peace and quiet in the Yacht club. Hope you enjoy Princess it’s much better

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we're looking forward it.

[@whiphaven]

Princess is our favourite. Medallion Class is the dogs whatsits. Hope you have a great time @@flydriveexplore

[@jonathanpage7710]

Think I saw this vessel in Southampton a couple of days ago. She looks very grand!

[@flydriveexplore]

She is doing this cruise every 7 days over the winter season.

[@MichelleBruce-lo4oc]

Hi Marcus awesome live video I enjoyed it. How are you doing? I'm doing well and so is my cat Benjamin he's big and happy. Are you ready for Christmas? I'm ready for Christmas. Have a great weekend see you next video 😊

[@flydriveexplore]

Happy Christmas both. Yes, we're ready for Christmas.

[@Georgiegirle]

Far too peopley at the breakfast buffet guys, I feel your pain. Looking forward to the next one 👍🥰

[@flydriveexplore]

We're not a big fan of buffets at the best of times but this was just too busy.

[@Georgiegirle]

@@flydriveexplore yes, greed by the company as you said. Hope it wasn't all bad. Will have to wait and find out!

[@VisualApproach]

Did she say "morning darlings?" at 03:24 ? 🤣

[@flydriveexplore]

I think she did 🧐

[@TheThatguylouis]

I’m going in this cruise in march, hopefully everything is better by then.

[@flydriveexplore]

Probably will be different by then, hope you have a good time.

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Great video. Hope you are enjoying it.

[@flydriveexplore]

Places yes, but the ship, not so much

[@morticialilas3229]

I was awaiting Caribbean vlog.

[@flydriveexplore]

Those are back after Christmas

[@morticialilas3229]

@@flydriveexplore Oh thats good,i imagined you probably jumped ship then magickally transfered yourself into the Italian ship.

[@stokesy_SWFC]

Too many people?? You've chose a ship that holds over 6300 passengers?!?!?!

[@flydriveexplore]

We were previously on another big ship with adequate facilities and could manage the number of people onboard. This ship did not. It was badly managed, it's not just about the number of people if you don't run things properly.

[@SandcastleGirl]

​@flydriveexplore you are definitely right. I went on the royal caribbean harmony of the seas which holds 7000 passenger and it was awesome! The ship is so big and spacious, everyone is spread out very nicely. The staff did an awesome job with controlling the crowds 👌🏾 👏🏾 👍🏾

[@j.j.leganeur3184]

BTW, Apple AIRPLAY is suppose to let you mirror to Samsung....

[@oathy03]

Oh dear. Could not cope with those crowds. I swear you can position the wheelchair away from everyone and within seconds a phone zombie walks right into me. Lovely ship that cold going around is a swine. There's one called the 100 day cough its rampant in Llanelli. A lot of youtubers in America have it also. Really hoping this weather improves Me and Mum want some of that Porthcawl air. Thank you both for the video Anniversary of dad's funeral and its worse this year so it's been nice zoning out.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yep, it was a bit crowded and there was no escape. I hope you have a good 2024 and thanks for watching.

[@choosingmusic11488p]

Guess what I just got off Friday

[@Ljl5854]

Butlins on water 😮

[@glenlockyer775]

Just got back from an MSC cruise..BTW MSC stands for Most SurCharges! Will never ever book with them again. Too many people for one buffet - an absolute bunfight! Also we never take a drinks pakage as we dont drink much alcohol, so we ended up with what they call "water and hot drinks" package. Hmm...just try to get a glass of water at any of the bars! They will charge you! Only place we could get water was in our assigned restaurant (when it was open!) Or the taps ...yea right water from the ships tanks ...hmmm no thanks!. Also, the only place to get a hot drink was the buffet! And the coffee was like bilge water. Couldnt get an after dinner coffee in the restaurant, told we had to get coffee at the bars (chargeable of course! ) dont get me wrong, please, i dont mind paying for water or a coffee but if its included in your package surely you'd expexct to get it (at least a little bit anyway.) Not trying to put you off, just go in with your eyes open! Back to P&O for us!

[@birgittaedman3223]

I don´t know why you booked a ship with a capacity of 6327 passengers and then keep moaning about too many people. Really!

[@flydriveexplore]

Here we go again. Capacity and organisation are different things. Smaller ships can be disorganised and chaotic. Other cruise lines seem to manage the people on board far better. Really!

[@birgittaedman3223]

@@flydriveexplore That may be as it may but it was quite boring listening to your complaining already the very first day, hope the journey turned out better for you. Keep cruising, though!

[@flydriveexplore]

@@birgittaedman3223 It was bad, are we meant to say it's good after the catalogue of errors. If you've watched our other cruise videos you can see we don't usually moan. But this was just 'pants'. If you like MSC then good, enjoy it, but it's not for us.

[@andreaontour8961]

Right now i am on the Euribia and love it!

[@angelamulhearn4631]

I come home last Friday to be honest at first it over whelmed me that amount of people on but after a few day it was well work it I really like it and I usually do marella only problem I had was people think they were very posh on a cheep cruise but everything else was fantastic

[@57bonscott]

When’s the next video?

[@flydriveexplore]

There's a one or two MSC vids as they are Christmas-related. Then it back to Arvia and the Caribbean after Christmas.

[@barrycrump6189]

I am missing the walking videos.

[@flydriveexplore]

I have another channel - "Marcus Walks" to which I'll add a new video in the next few weeks.

[@craigbreeze5297]

Gentleman

[@flydriveexplore]

Agree 👍👍

[@kathyslocombe1182]

I really appreciate your honesty and I would have been ranting too. BTW, your comments are not unlike what I have read from other cruisers. I understood that under Maritime law, ships could not leave port on embarkation day without all passengers completing the muster drill. Unless I'm incorrect, didn't you leave without watching the video on tv? And that closet space. Ridiculous! Also, I've always read that the food, across the fleet, was mediocre, at best. I'm looking forward to see if this experience doesn't hold true for you. I hope your cruise got better than these first impressions.

[@flydriveexplore]

It didn't really get better, just too many people and very disorganised. We still enjoyed parts of it but doubt if we would book with them again.

[@seganutblue]

Anyway

[@flydriveexplore]

Yep, "Anyway:" or "So"

[@SandcastleGirl]

Muster drill is supposed to be done before sailing. God forbid if anything happened, no one would know what to do and where to go smh. 😖 🤦

[@flydriveexplore]

Yep, I do wonder what would happen in a real emergency.

[@j.j.leganeur3184]

Seems like a family type of crowd on 7-day cruise, quite different than the crowd (55+ or retired) on 14+day cruise on Arvia. //// Is he a gentleman? It's hard to tell, as he usually wears casual clothes in his videos and laughs a lot in them. If he always wears a suit, I'd say he is a gentleman or has the potential of being a gentleman. Don't recall ever hearing him say a curse word.

[@flydriveexplore]

I can assure you that I am a gentleman, it takes more than a suit 😉. I was surprised by the number of (older) kids as all schools in the regions were still open, it was quite a few weeks before their official holidays.

[@Mel_FlyDriveExplore]

I can assure you he is not a gentleman 😂

[@sharnieyorke]

Euribia looks awful. Cruising used to be about a relaxing, calm experience. This literally looks like a pontins at sea. Definitely not one I’ll be trying. It looks like a floating mass money making machine 😢

[@flydriveexplore]

Some people do enjoy the brand but it's definitely not for us.

[@simonnlaroche5438]

Wowwwww first world problems...poor you!

[@flydriveexplore]

Oh Dear! - Do I detect a hint of sarcasm in your comment???

[@Mel_FlyDriveExplore]

First world problems complaining that we have first world problems on KZbin eh Simon? lol 😂