MSC Cruise Experience: The Last One?

[@travelthenrepeat]

Have you ever cruised with MSC? If yes, what was your experience and are you planning to go again? If not, what about MSC is preventing you from trying it? Thanks for watching!! ☀🏖

[@sirlaps]

went on seascape a couple of days ago.. really good cruise. They are different, and we really like that, there aren't just children's running all over the places.

[@travelthenrepeat]

@@sirlaps I love hearing that! Thanks for sharing and we hope to see you back to the channel.

[@michaelhays2145]

I sailed MSC Divina last week it was a good experience. It was a little different from my Carnival sailing but I really enjoyed the cruise.

[@travelthenrepeat]

@@michaelhays2145 We have never been on the Divina - glad to hear that it met your expectations! Thanks so much for sharing. Hope to see you back!

[@CruiseShowUK]

I really love MSC, granted I only sail in the Yacht Club and that does make a very big difference. I think people expect MSC to be like Royal, Carnival or NCL. It really isn’t. It’s a very international vibe, which I love and can’t wait to sail with them again in a few weeks. The Seaside class are gorgeous ships.

[@fredfolson5355]

Same here

[@herbertbertz9915]

We have been on three MSC cruises and have always had an excellent time on these cruises. They are not like carnival or RCL and we actually appreciate and enjoy that.

[@Podgey25]

Been on the Meraviglia twice. Just me and my husband. First time in Fantastica . Loved it so much we booked to do it again the following year in Yacht club. Ive also been on the Seaview in Aurea with my niece and her 3 year old son and in again on the same ship but in Yacht club. Again, just me & hubby. Ive 4 more future cruises booked with MSC🎉

[@travelthenrepeat]

The Meraviglia is one ship that we’ve been itching to get on; we just haven’t quite made it yet. Thanks for sharing - sounds like you are an MSC pro!!

[@melvinjacobs2328]

We've been on 3 cruises and have another one booked. We were on the Seashore and loved it.

[@travelthenrepeat]

That's great to hear. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@hazellees4230]

Have only been on virtuosa, but it was so good we are going again this year. It was almost full, but had no problems with queues. Food, service ,entertainment etc was all very good as well

[@marvabaker961]

I have cruised on three MSC ships. I have no complaints. I will always cruise with them. I love them and all they have to offer.❤❤❤❤

[@travelthenrepeat]

We totally agree!

[@MsMaree]

I sailed on MSC Seaside in August 2023 and I had a great time, I enjoyed the food more in the MDR and specialty restaurant than to the buffet, not saying the buffet wasn’t any good I was just use to certain things that weren’t available. As far as Ben and David I watched there video about MSC and they left on there own but I believe there is more to the story than just what they put out. Would I stop cruising MSC due to what happened to them no.

[@patrick8128]

yes.

[@zoecatturner8001]

Until they pay for my cruise, I’m going to do what is best for me

[@briangilbert7342]

I love MSC. Have 4 trips booked this year( already took 1 in January) i know they get a lot of hate but every cruise i have been on has been close to capacity so can't be that bad 😁

[@travelthenrepeat]

Exactly! I think people just love to hate them because they are new :)

[@brianfever3927]

I was on the Seashore a little over a year ago and loved it, and would absolutely do it again. While you mentioned "one buffet", you didn't mention that it's huge, taking up almost a pretty good piece of the deck and is broken down into several sections. I never felt crowded there and always pleased with the food. And yes...the pizza is awesome!!

[@travelthenrepeat]

That's a very good point and one I wish I had mentioned. Thank you for bringing that up. Hope to see you back on other videos!

[@billybenson3834]

There's a reason NCL has more to offer, its far more expensive. MSC offers up a more 1990's era cruises at a far less cost than other lines. So set your expectations at a reasonable level and enjoy!

[@travelthenrepeat]

Yes! I wish everyone understood this. Thanks for watching!

[@jostock564]

MSC prices are excellent. Without their cheaper prices we would not be able to afford to cruise. The gap in cost is large. So thats the compromise and so have to be grateful, can't have everything. Ben and David were not kicked off, they chose to leave because they werent permitted to film and that is because cruisers complained. I found their reviews a little aggressive and unfair. I hope MSC keeps up the cheaper prices so i can continue to cruise.

[@travelthenrepeat]

You make a very good point here about their pricing and that they are making cruising affordable for people.

[@ascaffo]

This is it exactly. One comment that I had read somewhere likened MSC to a Red Roof Inn- a budget motel. It gets the job done. MSC prices are significantly cheaper than other brands. One has to factor that into the equation. I don't think that you can really compare MSC to NCL, RC, or Carnival. They are not the same.

[@travelthenrepeat]

@@ascaffo yes, 100% agree. And I believe that is the issue is that people are expecting the same level of service as the much more expensive options.

[@sktoh4469]

@jostock564. I wouldn't like to be filmed by 2 gay guys either.

[@charlesclawson4588]

I cruised on MSC Seascape last month and had a great time, although, I will admit I was in the Yacht Club. I did go into the general areas of the ship and although it was crowed, it wasn't too bad really. I booked another cruise on MSC, this time on the Seashore in 2025 and again the in the Yacht Club, but cause it is pricey and I am a single cruiser it can get expensive. I will book another MSC ship probably in 2026, but will stay in the regular part of the ship. I thought food was amazing and I only saw one show which was really good. The Steakhouse was excellent and so was Tappenyaki which served more for about the same price on other cruise lines. My opinion is if a person wants to go on a MSC cruise, you must have an open mind, do not compare to RCL, CCL, or NCL, cause MSC is a Mediterranean cruise line different food options and service standards.

[@shirleycompitello3167]

Yacht Club is a completely different experience, they treat you as first class on the Titanic. The rest are 2nd class, it's a horrible experience and one that I do not intend are doing again.!!

[@travelthenrepeat]

I would like to be able to sail the Yacht club if perhaps just my wife and I could away on a cruise. I have heard great things about the Yacht Club on MSC.

[@shirleycompitello3167]

I gave them 3 chances on 3 different ships, I don't intend on sailing them again. Long lines, customer service is subpar, Stand in line for 20 mins. just to get a soda ( NO OTHER CHOICE), their buffet is all you have other than the MDR. The lines at the buffet are ridiculous, AGAIN, no other choices, ate pizza the entire time. MDR food was cold and not good. UGH, my last cruise with them was a few weeks ago, it was horrible!

[@travelthenrepeat]

Three chances is quite generous. The lack of included dining options is one our main hang ups as well.

[@user-dh9uv4ug8p]

One of the few cruise lines I haven't tried. After the Ben & Dave fiasco. It may be a while before I circle back around to consider trying it...

[@travelthenrepeat]

Depending on your expectations of a cruise line, you may want to reconsider. In my experience, MSC offers a unique value proposition in the newer, nicer ships. But if you have high expectations of a cruise lines service level, then maybe it's not for you. Either way, the drama is fun to watch LOL Thanks for watching. We hope to see you back!

[@ronaldvanamsterdam]

Yes, these two received a lot of money in compensation from MSC and the employees were fired. You Tube filming on cruise trips is starting to take on very annoying forms. Strict rules must be introduced.

[@bgregg55]

I think I'm too spoiled by RCCL to try an MSC cruise. It is nice to have a lower cost choice though. You pay less & should expect less. But up to 6000 passengers all trying to use the single buffet venue is just ridiculous. What are they thinking?

[@travelthenrepeat]

Haha. Yeah it sounds crazy but it’s not THAT crazy. The buffets are MASSIVE, but yeah…it’s still just one buffet. Hey thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate and how to see you back!

[@georgemaltese]

Great review, I’ve only heard the food was soso and same thing wait time in dining room slow. I would try MSC to give them a shot. I thought your review was fair to your two experiences. Thanks again. Did you like the food in the dining room?

[@travelthenrepeat]

The food in the dining is very good. Almost as good as NCL. MSC’s pizza is the best on all the lines. Thanks for watching and I hope you come back!

[@kennethpreston9813]

Cheaper prices, beautiful ships but the overall experience is less appealing and satisfying than Royal. The Yacht Club is nice but the rest of the ship and service level is lacking vs Royal and Celebrity.

[@travelthenrepeat]

Absolutely agree. If you can live with the lower level service for the cost savings, you’ll love MSC. Appreciate you watching and commenting. We would be so thankful if you subscribed.

[@Podgey25]

I found Royal not as good as 5 years ago. All cruise lines are suffering in lack of crew😢

[@philipsauers4987]

They have the most beautiful designed ships. MSC Classes HIDE all the garbage Royal Caribbean just puts out in the open where ever it fits. If I do my 1st cruise, I decided on MSC. Only if they had more ships here in the US.

[@travelthenrepeat]

I agree that MSC keeps a very tidy ship. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope to see you back!

[@lindapirkle3586]

I will never travel with you,. How dare you to throw people off the ship. David and Bed has a great review for the ship, but you still tossed them off. We are frequent cruisers and I will stick with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity or Norwegian. You didn't take other camera's on board and we both know there were other "cruise teams" on board doing the same thing.

[@travelthenrepeat]

I'm so confused by your comment, but thanks for watching!

[@colleenirish6128]

I'm not defending the way MSC handled the situation with Ben & David but to be clear, MSC DID NOT toss them off the ship or even ask them to leave. Ben & David CHOSE to leave on their own because it was, for them, a work trip, and if they couldn't film, there was no point in them staying aboard. Just trying to keep the story straight. Have a good night.

[@travelthenrepeat]

@@colleenirish6128 Good point.

[@charlesclawson4588]

I agree with SKisDad on this video, which has absolutely nothing to do with SKidsDad. You know they left on their own and were NOT asked to leave, also I'm quite sure there is a back story here, cause from what I have heard, they made a passenger feel uncomfortable with their filming. I'm also no big fan of Ben and David, cause the last thing I want to watch is two guys constantly complain about their cruise, with petty whining. They come across as cruise snobs, and if their cruise isn't 100% perfect and the crew are not bowing to their every need, then they start complaing.

[@paulgerrard9227]

Fact check. MSC never threw ben and david off the ship. They elected to leave knowing NO photos or videos were allowed. Msc have apologised but ....their review was also favourable v earlier cruises with msc