MSC Meraviglia: Top 12 Tips, Shortcuts, and Secrets

We sailed on the MSC Meraviglia to The Bahamas in early August 2021. If you follow these twelve tips, you’ll likely enjoy sailing on her as much as we did.
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Odd Deck Layouts
2:04 - No Aft Elevators
2:25 - Midship Elevator Options
3:15 - Check the Deck Plans
3:37 - Touchscreen Reservations
4:11 - Cruise Card Activation
4:47 - Alternate Pizza Spot
5:12 - Mozzarella Bar
5:41 - Comprehensive Drink Menu
6:08 - Larger Device for Menus
6:27 - Jean-Philippe Chocolate & Coffee
7:16 - Stateroom Extras
8:01 - BONUS: Ship's Coins
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[@joycebeard7218]

Just found this video. Looking to book on this ship. Sailed on 3 other MSC ships. Thanks so much for all the helpful info. 😀

[@AmyCT622]

Thanks for the great tips!! Will be going on our first "MSC" cruise Next Week!!! So excited!

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you enjoy your cruise!

[@teniahawkinssimon7099]

Great video as always. I will definifely use the tips you provided. Thanks for sharing!

[@fenzycap981]

We are going to Meraviglia next summer, we watched all your videos about it. Very useful 👌 👍 👏

[@TheJellyBeans]

So glad you enjoyed the videos!

[@BxDiva825]

This was very helpful! Thank you

[@teresaloosen1979]

Thanks for the information

[@evettemurtha]

great video

[@sailingsvsalacia8398]

We’re on this ship in two days! Thanks for the tips!

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you enjoy your cruise!

[@tmich3l]

Thanks for the great tips, our cruise starts in 10 days with the msc meraviglia :-)

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you enjoy your cruise!

[@andreatuckman1084]

You might want to bring hair conditioner as your room tour only mentioned shampoo and body soap included in the shower.

[@jennykuoch3962]

Love it

[@user-wb2yc7du3z]

thanks the tips :)

[@deliafrye1344]

What items are an upcharge and what is included on the ship

[@allent1034]

How do you book the shows?

[@JEstes624]

Hello! Did you find the ship to be at such a low capacity as to be weird? I’m planning to bring my kids and still want it to be fun for them.

[@TheJellyBeans]

We didn't think it was weird. It was actually kind of nice. :) Even though it was one of the first cruises for MSC returning back to sailing, there were still plenty of kids in the kids club for our JellyBean to have a great time. You'll likely have even more passengers and kids on board now.

[@donnaspagnolo6640]

I was reading n got knocked off my video review .they were on deck 12 next to elevators n the balcony was actually larger.the cabin.They were in Europe.I want to go out of New York.I hope this a large ship with 6 or more pools. Itinerary 9 days.BahamS n Carribean.

[@lovesalth2o]

Does the couch have drawers underneath like on Carnival? Will suitcases fit under the bed?

[@TheJellyBeans]

Our stateroom did have room under the bed for luggage, but did not not have room under the sofa because it was a convertible sofa bed. You can see more about our room in our Aft Balcony Cabin Tour: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mYhGODa89mmM0

[@AAa-cf1oe]

😊

[@bijoykumar8767]

MSC MERAVIGLIA

[@godlytiger2035]

Is anyone going on this ship on April 9 11 nights

[@jenniferpratt440]

So what do i do at the cruise activation point

[@TheJellyBeans]

Just follow the instructions at the machine and it should be easy to use. We didn't have any issues, but if you do experience any problems, just ask Guest Services, which is located nearby.

[@niceguyfromny6niceguyfromn487]

Hi msc refused to let me know any info about beverages package price They stated that will include any drink below 10 dollars ....really So how much are the cocktails or beer and you think it is worth the extra money. Thank you

[@TheJellyBeans]

We have the full drink menus from our cruise listed under "Other Menus" at our website: www.thejellybeans.net/cruise-ship-msc-meraviglia.php Hope that helps!

[@niceguyfromny6niceguyfromn487]

Thank you and I am sure these prices are double now since this menu dated 2021.

[@aharrison3022]

Is the soft serve free?

[@TheJellyBeans]

When we sailed on the ship, the soft serve was complimentary.

[@aharrison3022]

@@TheJellyBeans ok thanks so much. I don't think we will be getting g the drink package then.

[@cookupmookk3066]

Can you smoke at anytime on the MSC

[@cookupmookk3066]

Cigarettes specifically

[@TheJellyBeans]

There are designated smoking areas. "Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies and anywhere not expressly indicated by signage and ashtrays."

[@marlenestonesifer2817]

That ship looks too confusing for me. Guess we will stay with Carnival.

[@jeldisney22]

It WAS very weird. REALLY. From having to put your credit card on file onboard rather than before, to the odd check in process, to the strange layout, shows, and dinners, it was uncomfortable. HOWEVER, their private island was magnificent! I put it up there with Coco Cay, although it is really different but nice. In addition, if you have a third or fourth person in the room, there are ONLY the beds that come out of the ceiling for those persons. Not a great way to be in a stateroom!

[@thomaswilkins8087]

MSC much better than Carnival in terms of food staff and ship in general. The private island is awesome at MSC and the drink package does not limit you to 12 drinks and the package can be used on MSC private island. Much better with MSC

[@xfhnhhgjbvcfg]

Stay at the Walmart of the sea

[@Momowl370S-mm2re]

😆🤣😂

[@xfhnhhgjbvcfg]

@@jeldisney22 you do it on the app before you sail I did mine as soon as I booked. Never had to go to that machine once.

[@vellawinston9890]

Video froze

[@Momowl370S-mm2re]

Wow! And thanks for these tips ~ first time on MSC in May 2023 which will start leaving out if NYC this April. I am Platinum on NCL & did the status match… this is NOT a match. But wanted to try something different. We’ll see how MSC compares, because this is what I consider my “test” cruise! 🛳️🗽😎

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you enjoy your cruise!