I Took my Friends on a CONTROVERSIAL Cruise Line | MSC Cruises

A couple of months ago, I was set a challenge. Two of my friends said that they’d like to come on a cruise with me and even though I’ve been cruising for years, picking a first cruise for somebody else, is not easy. The pressure was on because they were trusting me, not just with their money but also with their time.
I knew that they wouldn’t like a formal cruise line or one with strict dress codes and I was pretty sure that they’d like a newer modern looking ship. Those things alone wouldn’t be too tricky, but I knew that we wanted to cruise from the UK and were looking to take this cruise on a tight budget.
When I saw a 6 night MSC cruise advertised for £320 per person, I hoped that this would be the answer.
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[@zenkakuji3776]

From my perspective MSC stands for Mildly Surprising Cruise Line. This covers those pleasant surprises we experience with them as well as the occasional oddities. Cheers 🥂

[@EmmaCruises]

I love this!!! ❤🎉

[@electricheartpony]

Love that. ^.^

[@annm.7176]

Usually on those pre cruise packages they send you They tell you if there's going to be a costume party or whatever or they used to

[@cerealport2726]

As someone who has spent a significant part of the last 20 years in helicopters, planes, and onboard various ocean-going vessels, i cannot stress enough the importance of paying attention to safety drills. Unless you've done some realistic training or, worse, been involved in a real emergency, you will have no idea how easy it is to become disorientated, be it by smoke, lack of lights, or water ingress, plus potentially being woken up in the middle of the night by an alarm. In a real event (and even false alarms), people will panic, and some people will behave irrationally, even violently. Please take the safety drills seriously, and remember the emergency escape routes from your cabin - you will be far better off than those who don't.

[@EmmaCruises]

Oh yes absolutely. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@reececollison5101]

The Costa Concordia is an absolutely perfect example of that!!

[@nunagoras]

As someone whom has volunteered to offer some assistance to the first emergency team on my former employer building I can only to praise your statement. I was responsible to store their activities and occurrences archive, and few ones would think they have so much work ABOVE their paid for activities and as VOLUNTEER workforce. Please: Respect the emergency teams aboard cruise ships. They're doing it voluntarily above their paid jobs for your safety!

[@deniseyoung3738]

On an airplane, I always count the number of rows between me and the Exit row...for that same reason!

[@kathrynstemler6331]

Is it not also the case that people not so much panic, but don’t take action while waiting for instruction? Drills and safety briefings give some idea of what to do. And every drill or code, that may seem inconvenient, is there directly abecause people have lost their lives.

[@outbackwack368]

Many years ago a couple we befriended on our first cruise suggested learning how to say common greetings in as many languages as possible. I then created a spreadsheet that I keep and bring with me on cruises. You wouldn't believe the joy you bring others by greeting them and thanking them in their own language! This is especially true with your stewards because it will reward you with better service and extras. Well worth the minimal effort required! Thanks!

[@EmmaCruises]

This is so lovely. I love this! 😍

[@SusanPitman]

This works with national anthems as well. If you can learn even part of another country's national anthem and sing it to someone, they will be so happy! I actually sang the South Africa Nkosi Sikilel anthem to a woman one time, and she cried. :)

[@liss441]

That’s cool

[@AroundTheWorldWithEase]

Bravo to everyone reaching out like this! So impressed with the anthem singing!

[@toddcallaway8988]

Emma having watched you for nearly two years, my wife and I finally took our first cruise from Miami to Cozumel for our 34 anniversary. You are the reason why we took this trip on the celebrity summit and I can’t thank you enough for your sage advice and encouragement. We are already planning another trip in a few months and it is all because of you. Thank you!!!

[@EmmaCruises]

Yesss! Thank you! 😁❤️

[@kathleene99]

Celebrity is the best!! Less kids, more relaxing, no loud parties like carnival. Great food unlike Royal. It ruins you honestly.

[@markmaz56]

Ketchup on pizza is a Monumentally Strange Choice (MSC)! 😜

[@EmmaCruises]

Mwahhaahhaha. Love it!

[@jamesclendon4811]

@@EmmaCruises Do you also put sugar on your ice cream? Butter on your cheese? Salt on your pickles? The mind reels.

[@iwannaseethereceipts]

The way I *sprinted* to the comments when she said this 😂😂😂

[@1965GJS13]

Being "trapped" on a ship with 3500 passengers, especially with lots of screaming kids, sounds like my worst nightmare! Never being able to be alone in a quiet spot (other than trapped in my cabin).... just makes me shudder with horror at the very thought..

[@EmmaCruises]

It’s a good job we are all different, variety is the spice of life as they say 😀💕

[@kristinccha]

They have kid free cruises

[@anonymixx8106]

I recommend noise-cancelling headphones highly, then you can ignore people anywhere, land or sea 😂❤

[@SwanShadow]

Ketchup on pizza? Who puts ketchup on pizza? Pizza already has tomato sauce on it. What are you doing, Emma? :D

[@deniewestover3645]

I’m American so ranch on pizza for me! 😊

[@SanniSandyBunny2000]

Probably not on but next to dip into.😅

[@ryzzie9610]

I’m from USA but I lived in England for five years. They certainly had some strange combinations when it comes to food.

[@CaitS34]

Oh, that’s actually a brilliant idea, I’m always looking for more food to put ketchup on!

[@timothyanderson976]

My brother opened the 1st domino's pizza in India and they all put mustard and ketchup on pizza.

[@dandeely1000]

We've only sailed once on MSC, a few years ago on the Seaside when it was new. My wife and I agree that with all the other options available we probably wouldn't sail MSC again. The ship was absolutely beautiful with all the crystal but to me it felt like often they chose style over comfort especially when it came to the furniture. There were many chairs that were interesting to look at but not comfortable to sit in. We also found the food to be disappointing. Nice to see MSC through your eyes...always enjoy your perspective Emma! MSC=My Sparkly Cruise ship :)

[@cruiserella2899]

Mu hubby and I feel the same way

[@reaper2478]

Not too sure I will sail MSC but I am interested every time Emma brings us to her experiences .. I do like they match loyalty from other lines too 😁

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! 😁❤️

[@cruiseshipreview5352]

I've been on 10 cruises, MSC were the best I’ve been on 😁

[@bones1492]

Just shows you every one enjoys a cruise for their own reasons. I was on the MSC Divina in 2019. It was the loudest, most crowded ship I’ve ever been on. You could not find a quiet nook. The atrium was a constant focus of entertainment. I love ships that leave the atrium serene where you can just take in the beauty and watch folks stroll by from time to time. The cruise was geared for 20-to early 30’s. A few of the staff and their enthusiasm saved the cruise for me. They have been the only ship that sang and danced as cruisers returned to the ship from port days. It was like a “spirit competition” with the other ships. I was in upper 50’s. There would be no reason for me to cruise MSC again unless my finances took a hit and I needed the cheaper bookings. (And something Emma just said ... multiple languages /speech repeated on EVERY announcement ..... UGHHH!)

[@paris.granville]

I love listening to Emma, she is so reassuring and kind.

[@dospalmascb]

Re kettles, having owned a hotel or 3 and been in the hotel industry for over 40 years, hotel/ cruise ship kettles are a worrying item. The things people do with their hotel kettles is scary, everything from cooking hot dogs to boiling their i]underwear. Believe me, the lack of a kettle is a bonus!

[@EmmaCruises]

😂😂😂

[@tinalettieri]

they used to have these small immersion coils you could put in a mug and boil the water. Do they not sell those anymore? But really, if there is a place to get tea and coffee at all times, why bother?

[@Nmh86]

That’s worrying

[@lisaanderson8235]

I love that the newbies trusted you to help with their first cruise!👍👍A wonderful mix of people is so interesting.

[@heronimousbrapson863]

I like Emma; she takes cruises and reports on the experience so I don't have to.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@jeremyreeve5798]

A very honest review. So fed up with hearing people moaning about MSC when they have paid just £55+ a night and then comparing it with RC, Princess et al. We went on the Divina which I think is the same class ship as the Preziosa and we found it like you, a well laid out ship and in many repects perhaps better than the new Virtuosa. We have done 7 cruises with MSC and if you go looking for faults you can always find them, but we like the continental vibe, the different nationalities on board, the European style food and portions and the lack of stuffiness often found on P&O and being English you can always read the signs/notices on board and ALL the staff can understand you, which is not always the case for our European buddies. If you have a high disposible income then other cruise lines will happily take your money, but with our more restricted budget MSC have allowed us to do some great cruises both in Europe and the Caribbean, visit some great ports and see places we would never have got to and all the time eating, drinking and sleeping our way with the minimum of fuss and effort, what's not to like?

[@EmmaCruises]

So true, needs to be compared to a travel lodge which is a similar price ha ha. 😅

[@stephaniewoods2374]

Emma, I wish I could express how important your videos are to keep me inspired to continue travel. Thanks for being you, and providing me with content I LOVE and cherish,❤✌

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you so much, this is so kind I really appreciate it 😊

[@maxout7306]

Agreed. A KZbin content provider with great value.

[@seemoreseascruises3791]

I'm so glad that you and Morgan were able to get together finally! Thanks for all of your great content. I watch you both weekly! This looks like a great cruise. My experience with MSC, here in the US, has not been that successful. You have me really thinking of things that stand for MSC. Fun!

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha. Thank you. I’ve never sailed MSC actually out of the US, but from Barbados. Love Morgan! ❤

[@goofyvideosofthecat]

These videos are so informative and interesting, Emma! Thank you! I just discovered the channel and love it. You're an excellent presenter - hope someone at a big network sees your content and gives you your own travel show!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much. I don’t know that I’d want my own show to be honest; I have my own show here but nobody else controls anything it’s all me! Ha ha. 😀❤️

[@chuckmeadows1581]

Thanks Emma! Another great video. You're the best!

[@stevemergy6087]

Your videos and commentary are always pleasant to watch and have tons of information! Great work Emma! 👍😎

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides]

I'm glad I could provide you with great weather, (which I personally organised in advance), and had fun showing you around! Sorry about the bomb. I thought you would think it was exciting ;-P

[@EmmaCruises]

Why you little 🤔🤣

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very interesting Emma! Definitely some things to know if we sail with MSC in the future. Love those stairs 🤩

[@Shayna11NM]

That was a first for me, pizza with ketchup!! My first job was in a pizza restaurant owned by a family from Sicily. We gave the side-eye to anyone eating it with ranch dressing, which is pretty common in the US these days. I'm afraid they may have asked you to take your ketchup and leave. 😄 ❤️ Love your videos, Emma!

[@noahc1789]

I love table sharing. I don't have a Basque heritage, but my hometown has a huge Basque population, and it's super common to share a table. I think it's fun and a great way to meet people, and as a child I learned to be a more social person.

[@richardtanaka8003]

We were scheduled for this itinerary (plus Rotterdam) in May of 2020, which of course got cancelled by the pandemic. Thanks to you, we finally got to see what we missed.

[@okiejammer2736]

Binge-watching episodes. Love your channel!

[@jaysimmons9598]

I love your videos! Thank you!!! Makes deciding on which cruises to take so much easier!

[@EmmaCruises]

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

[@BrianJohnson-bq9tr]

Another lovely video, Emma!! I'm very curious about NSC and I have heard more bad than good about them. The language issue is not a concern for me...make it work is my motto. Thank you so much for your hard work ❤️

[@trapdoorguppi]

Watching you has really been helping me thru some difficult times thank you Emma :)

[@EmmaCruises]

I'm so glad to hear that, hope you are doing okay!

[@mike_maple]

You're on fire this week Emma! Just the video I needed, as there's the same cruise in March (before they raise the single suppliment rate), and it's reassuring to see you had no nightmare situations with service, food and the like (hopefully the bomb situation was a one off😉). Thanks!

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha I hope so!! 😂😂😂

[@lakb45]

We travel like you do-economically without feeling like we’re missing out. I think travel is affordable; you just have to be smart!

[@barbarap5278]

Great cruise review!!! I have to try MSC! They all have alot of bling bling...& look beautiful too!

[@virtualtour4u85]

I have never been on cruise but after watching your video, it is one of my bucket list!

[@elaine4498]

Just started watching your videos and love them, very informative and a good way to cruise from the sofa. Your deluvery is excellent. Thank you, cant wait to watch more

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@luliknits]

I've never thought I would like going on a cruise but since I found your channel a couple of weeks ago, I've started wanting to go on one! Though here in Argentina it's extremely expensive to even think about going on one :(

[@deecanuck5514]

You do such a fabulous job of your channel! Jam packed with facts and details, photos and videos, opinions, stories, comparisons... everything! And you're such a bright and charming presenter! Well done!!! Thank you!

[@juliusboggus9103]

Hi Emma, Great video!! Will be on the MSC Divina in a couple of weeks, looks to be the sister ship of the one you were on. Always enjoy your British-isms.

[@anjunakerry82]

Aaaaah another upload! I’ve been bingeing your videos the last week. Never been on a cruise, I don’t know if I have the sea legs, but you’ve become one of my favourite content creators!

[@EmmaCruises]

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

[@zandra7966]

54 time she says “MSC!” This video is a drinking game 😂

[@teaeyedoubleguhur]

I love the dachshund waring the cowboy hat. My grandson would love the rubber duckies hidden all over the ship, too!

[@rkaidia]

Going on my first cruise on Saturday with TUI on the Discovery 2. Watched a ton of yours and others content and it's helped so much. Have done a couple weekend holidays on friends boats and love being on the ocean so I booked a 17 night transatlantic. Cannot wait!

[@EmmaCruises]

Have the best time. That’s a great ship ❤🎉

[@illinijoey7935]

Picked a 17 night transatlantic as a 1st cruise! Bold choice - enjoy! 😎

[@oggie1967]

Hi Emma, Great video! We loved our MSC cruise on Virtuosa last summer! It was thanks to you that we took it!👍😊👏👏👏

[@EmmaCruises]

Love hearing this! Thank you! 😁❤️

[@patchgatsby9138]

I love your focus on Pizza! You know what is important!!!

[@kmp629]

When she said she ate the pizza with ketchup I felt my soul leave my body

[@blissfuljoy6049]

Lol, I feel like if you really need ketchup with pizza then it must be very dry pizza. Ketchup is to sweet for pizza.

[@Allthathingss]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@brontewcat]

Totally agree about paying window washers more money. I cringe whether I see the guys cleaning my office windows, and I am only 10 stories up.

[@StreakyP]

We are tending to shy away from the bigger ships given the congestion at embarkation/disembarkation however your smooth experience here seems to show that MSC's way of staging customer joining throughout the cruise seems to help significantly.

[@flx1392]

Excellent Review. I can agree with everything, this was a great cruise and it was lovely to meet you :) Greetings from Germany :) Felix :)

[@EmmaCruises]

Felix!!!!!! Lovely to meet you too. So glad you agree. ❤🎉

[@brucepobanz]

I have a 30 day cruise next month. Multiple B2B's in the Caribbean on MSC. Thanks for this video. I love your details

[@cellocat-sm8lx]

2:15 Those steps are to die for 😱💖 I need those in my house

[@chictown]

Great review, Emma! Thanks!

[@joemichaels4231]

Hey Girl! Glad I started following you!!!

[@birgittaedman3223]

I have traveled twice with the Preziosa and I like it a lot , next time it will be with the MSC Euribia as a diamond card holder, that is exciting. I like your cruising videos, Emma, they are so informative and I like that you are always so positive and cheerful.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@_AndrewYee]

Hi Emma. Really like the quality of your videos - very informative, good editing/"production". I have just recently got back from a cruise on MSC Virtuosa but after watching one of your previous vids about MSC Cruises, this was recommended. Was only a short cruise with 2 ports plus ending in Hamburg (started in Southampton) but it could not stop at one of the ports because of weather! Was a shame. After watching one of your vids, was expecting to hear more multiple languages in announcements over speakers or during shows but it felt like a "British cruise". After France port, I think announcements over speaker were also in French. The shows were mostly in English, apart from Mosaico show (which is Spanish theme anyway). I found service overall good. Food was alright. Some things I really liked, some well not good so overall alright. Pizza was always an option in the buffet (till about 1am I think) and you can't go too wrong with pizza! One issue is when you get your passports back. Before docking in Hamburg they needed passport to "gain entry". Then next morning you all go to same area to get it back. But it was not very well organised. Some people in a queue, some just in the area and ended up with just some woman shouting cabin numbers - because she did not have all the passports at once. She did not shout that loud either so some passengers with louder voices ended up shouting! So if you did not hear her, unlucky. And inevitably, you end up getting people just going right up to her asking if she has their passport, when order people waiting. Surely its not first time they've done this. It was poorly organised. I have not been on loads of cruises but never found getting passport back being this much of an issue. Even though not going on another cruise soon, still watched! Going to be telling people about the MSC Status match thing! Was surprised you said Hamburg was far from the port - although I guess its far compared to some where the city is basically right next to the port. Although to get to our destination in Hamburg from port did take about 25 minutes in a taxi for us because of traffic!

[@SorinaLehaci]

The best review ever made on a cruise! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You really coverd EVERYTHING! Good AND Bad. The big mirror in front of the bed, it is for the ladies who wear a evening dress, especially at the Gala Evening (the dinner with the Captain), on the Seaday, and they need to see each detail of the outfit. And, as you could see, there is no other free space for a big mirror but, in front of the bed.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much really appreciate you saying this! ❤️❤️❤️

[@creationspast.janebowell1903]

We have just got off an eleven night cruise MSC Magnifica from Marseille to the Canaries and Tangiers. Great ship 🚢 great time.

[@MarinaAndJoeGo]

Thanks for another brilliant video Emma - fantastic as ever, and very very informative 😀 We are currently helping some friends pick their first cruise, and the pressure is very real (especially as we won't be sailing with them!). That said, we've taken a few people on their first cruise before and we are yet to meet anyone who hated it 😀 We've been looking at Preziosa lately and she certainly looks like a great ship 😀 We would absolutely eat all 4 of those chocolates as well 🤩

[@EmmaCruises]

Soooo much pressure!! Sure you’ll make the right choice though. 🎉❤

[@MarinaAndJoeGo]

@@EmmaCruises thanks Emma 😃 we shall do our best!

[@TraceyJo-nh8vf]

Ive cruised a lot on carnival. I loved being on the carnival breeze! It was a lot of fun. Had storms at see. The lightening was spectacular ! We also had the diners from Guy Ferrelle so we got his delicious burgers.

[@Nick_Stock]

Was great to get to meet you! I'm sad I didn't know about the free onion rings though, thought everything in the sports bar was extra! I've now booked 4 nights on the grandosia next month so will be interesting to see what the bigger and newer MSC ships are like.

[@EmmaCruises]

I didn’t know either!!!!! They didn’t ever mention it did they? We had to go in and ask for the menu ha ha. Lovely to meet you too. ☺️❤

[@SouthendLad600]

Hey Emma. We’ve just got home from our 1st MSC cruise on the Preziosa. Broadly agree with your review, however a couple of small differences. The kids club on board was awesome for our 6yo. The dinners were a bit hit or miss for us but the buffet was really good. Especially the pizza. 😊 breakfast after 8.30 was chaos but before that it was nice and easy. Plenty of choice but maybe a bit of a hunt for the best sausages. 😂 all in all it was a good cruise and the little one definitely wants to go back.

[@cosettapessa6417]

Cheap?

[@CCB249]

Love to listen to your reviews, Emma!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much, very kind. ❤

[@markwng]

My first cruise was MSC Lyrica and it was wonderful about 30 days from Rio to Italy. It was fun to be the exotic Australians on a multinational cruise.

[@markwng]

@@dudtopics159 Australia has 4 weeks annual leave and its commonly taken in one block but in my case I saved up and just went for it.with only about 10 days of acrued leave

[@SapphireBlueTravelExplores]

We had this cruise booked for 2020 and never got to do it, one day we will do it. Thank you Emma for your review of the ship.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@gailn9502]

I haven’t been on a cruise since 2014 and have only been on three in my lifetime. But I love your videos so much and always end up thinking - I should really take another cruise! I would love to hear tips about how to find your amazing cruise prices though. (It doesn’t help that I live landlocked in Minnesota in the US though)

[@flipfloppoet4377]

Hi Emma, something you said about the themed nights surprised me. They do tell you in the daily schedule program what the theme of the next evening is going to be. And MSC always has the same 7 themes that they cycle through over and over (like the 70s, or the floral one, etc). White nights is admittedly the most popular one. Also my favorite.

[@LEO..TV..]

cant believe how many people have to be 'prepared' for white night?? like youve not packed not even one item of white clothing as standard????????

[@byeFofiko1]

@@LEO..TV.. White things get dirty easily, and with no easy access to laundry it just seems in good practice to bring clothes that won't be stained too easily

[@rhondalyn100]

Hi, Emma! New subbie here. I am enjoying catching up with your videos and I loved this review of your MSC cruise. I have never cruised, I am single, live in the U.S. and I like being frugal. It would be very helpful to see a video on how to book a cruise and perhaps which cruise line might be best for my situation. Thank you for considering doing a video for a complete cruise neophyte. Thanks for all your informative tips!

[@EmmaCruises]

Hellooo! I’d recommend starting with downloading my free guide on my website, it compares all the main cruise lines: EmmaCruises.com 😀❤️ If you need an agent we can help too!

[@rhondalyn100]

@@EmmaCruises Thank you! 🙂

[@laurenschenck5355]

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[@EmmaCruises]

Hahaha. Love the emojis. 🎉❤

[@laurenschenck5355]

@@EmmaCruises thanks 😊

[@lp.5896]

The safety drill was the same way in July on board the MSC Seaside (which got the app). I really need to say that I enjoy watching your videos a lot 🥰

[@sineadsmyth846]

Amazing your food was included in the sports bar. We payed through the nose for some wings on the Seaview in 2019. But we’re going on MSC World Europa in 2023 and are so excited 😆

[@cometier]

Good to know about the peppermint tea. Very key. 😊

[@cruiserella2899]

Cruise Duck hider here.........I took my first MSC (Meraviglia) a couple weeks ago and not having an app was disappointing. Luckily, between signing up for the ship and time to check-in online, I did get an opportunity to put add my CC to my account like on other cruises. I also had early dining scheduled and printed on my cruise paperwork but when we got our cruise cards, late dining. Like you, we had to eat late the first night and then got it changed. The way I learn if there's theme parties, I go to the FB group for the cruise. Somehow there is someone who always seems to know.,

[@raf952]

Wonderful video. Great narrative above nice b-roll images. excellent content with good humor. Many you-tubers should study and learn from this. They need not copy your style or content, but strive for the level of quality and engagement!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much, trying my best to learn as I go! ❤🎉

[@jameswg13]

didn't know that about rewards with Msc will keep that in mind once I finish my next P&O cruise as will have qualified for peninsular then.

[@TroyMorePhotography]

This was a very informative video where I learned something I never expected to. People have KETCHUP on PIZZA! 😱

[@jorgschwantje1239]

The Preziosa is with 335 meters one of the longest MSC Ships. Longer then most newer ones. So you have one of the longest ways from one end to the other on any MSC ship.

[@Wen1515]

Hi Emma. I stumbled upon your channel watching random cruise videos, as we are taking our first in November. I’m really enjoying and appreciating your content! Wanted to stop by and say thanks! Lastly, the proper condiment for pizza is ranch dressing, and ONLY ranch dressings 😉

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much :-)

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It sounds as if it was a reasonable price for what you received. I would have been glad to have the balcony! Thank you for the video!

[@ScottishGypsymama]

Looks like a great ship 😊 not going to lie, the sparkly steps are my favorite ✨️

[@charmedgirl128]

I was so excited for you To do this ship as I was going on it next year and there hardly any clogs on it. then the day you got off my ship changed to the brand new one 😅 so still no videos

[@jprusso224]

I like MSC. Funny that this ship is the twin of the Divina on which we sailed in August. Everything is EXACTLY the same except for the color. Very funny!

[@YoshikageKiraaa]

the next time you go to sweden, incase you ever do, I recommend trying viking line, they sail to finland from sweden / from finland to sweden. They're a good cruise line, but I do recommend trying one of the ship that go to Turku, Finland from Stockholm because they're newer and ''cleaner''

[@FraserAtSea]

I just don’t understand the negative press that MSC seems to get - I’d maybe go as far as to say they’re currently my favourite. If not number 1, they’re right up there! I’m still gutted we didn’t overlap on this one - maybe one day…! 🤞🏼

[@EmmaCruises]

One day! Yeah, absolutely have their downfalls but I don’t know what anybody can expect for less than a travel lodge. Ha ha. 😅😅

[@FraserAtSea]

@@EmmaCruises yeah, the price point really is remarkable for some of their routes - I’m looking at one for next year for about £60 a night, which would be excellent (that’s the SOLO price!!)

[@EmmaCruises]

Blimey yeah!!! ❤❤

[@CobisTaba]

We recently had our honeymoon with MSC (the Grandiosa). We did take Yacht club as it was our honeymoon and I must say, the combination of all benefits on the bigger ships together with the quality of Yacht club is a huge plus. The service is suddenly great, the quality of food is much better, the bar and restaurant are less crowded, etc. Did you ever try Yacht club ever Emma?

[@mariefraher8725]

Yacht Club level with butler, concierge, lounge, food, pool area etc is a totally different and wonderful experience.

[@cathieschmitgal5515]

You are the best storyteller!!❤

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@LezBeeHonest]

Pizza with ketchup? Is that the same as Canadian ketchup or just a tomatoe sauce? Love these detailed cruise videos! I was so against cruises but you've made me want to try!!!!

[@SusanPitman]

I would say Many Speedos Cruising. We don't see a lot of Speedos on cruises from America... but on the MSC Divina, we did!!

[@SilverLady52]

Thank you for the review! I would give them a try. First time hearing about pizza with ketchup though! Lol 😄

[@melvinjacobs2328]

We've been on 3 MSC cruises from Florida. 2 on the Divina, and one on the Seashore. We also have another cruise booked on the Divina for next May.

[@mathlover2299]

That dress in the beginning is awesome!

[@MariskaArbeidsdeskundige]

Thank you, I am thinking of booking a short cruise with a child.

[@miketree7715]

That food looks awesome. Better than we had on Marella Explorer 2 last week.

[@TheAckeePlant]

2:30 Wow, the color scheme and everything here is amazing.

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha 😀👏🏼

[@Jasmine-lf7fq]

MSC was the second cruise line I've been on, but I was 7 on my first cruise and only remember getting lost. I think I went on the same ship and the drinks package was so good, I got hot chocolate every time I left my room, but I was a bit saddened when our destinations were cancelled due to bad weather

[@chunkyboy1000]

MSC stands for Much Safer Choices I get weird Costa Cruise line vibes from MSC. I should be brave and try one before I judge too much!

[@Matt-fl8uy]

An influencer who repeatedly thanks other for sharing their thoughts and opinions. I can get used to this future!

[@gordonhotchkiss646]

I went on the Sky Princess last month. It was a great cruise even though my family did have some mis-happenings. Everyone in my group accept me and my brother got sea sick. But then I injured my knee in Larochelle in France. Missed a step and fell on my knee. My brother banged his nose and his head and ended up bleeding a bit. Then to cap it all of the day we came of the ship I had a sore throat. Then driving back in the car got worse and worse as the journey went on. Did a test when we got back and I had caught Covid 19 and spent 8 days in bed till I finally tested negative. But apart from that is was a great cruise.

[@deborahguthrie8786]

Pizza and catsup ? now that's a new one for me. I like to say I'll try just about anything at least once well I might have to give this one some thought.

[@franktbone]

Emma, ketchup, pizza? hmm...Brooklyn NY pizza might change your mind on that? lol. Love your videos!

[@cofault5677]

Hi Emma. Love your channel!

[@Sailor_alan]

It would be cool if you could do a little history of each cruise line. I know from working with a few cruise lines the history of how they came to be is quite interesting. Maybe one for the cruise geeks like myself.

[@mrblanche]

For what it's worth, I have hauled many a shipping container for MSC. The freight arm of the family business. And one thing to remember about MSC is that the family owns all the stock in the company. They don't have shareholders making their lives miserable. If they decide they want to do something, they don't have to get shareholder approval or face shareholder ire at the next annual meeting. That explains some of the weird stuff they do, and how quickly they can do something else if they find something's not working. And I can't believe the Brits eat beans for breakfast.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yes! 🤣💕

[@andreasniggemann]

Was on the same ship in mid september up to the North Cape (Kiel-Nordfjordeid-Tromsö-Honningsvag-Trondheim-Bergen-Kiel). Was great and at really low price point.

[@EmmaCruises]

Glad you enjoyed 🎉❤