MSC Seascape Review | What We Loved & What We Hated

We are on the inaugural sailing of the MSC Seascape and are having a great time.
In our MSC Seascape review of what we loved and what we hated we will go over several points that cruisers might want to consider before booking a cruise on the MSC Seascape.
We will go over the food, staff and amenities on the ship, and also cover some things MSC could do better to make this ship even more amazing.
The food on the MSC Seascape has been great so far and we are excited to see what they offer on the rest of the cruise.

[@shaungriswold7909]

Thank you for your very honest review! I’m looking into booking an MSC cruise and this has been very helpful and is non biased! I’ll be checking out more of your content!

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

Great review guys! We love both of your channels! Thank you for always being honest with your reviews, they are so helpful!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@rodvaproductions9105]

So glad to hear this! I was seeing some pretty scary reviews about MSC, and my friends and I are planning on sailing in July. Hopefully it goes well!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Have a great cruise!

[@fgaticas]

Thanks for the review. Im thinking to take MSC Seascape to the Caribbean next year with my family, so i would love to see more things about kids area. Thank again for the content, so helpful. Buen viaje =)

[@angeloalomar9804]

I'm with Felipe, could you provide some content about the Kids programs? We are going in Jan with a 5 1/2 yo that is above 42" tall... Would love to be able to tell him that he can go on the bigger water slides since he LOVES to be in the water! What are the age/height restrictions and are they flexible based on swimming experience? Thank you for the videos!!!

[@katem4365]

Good morning, I appreciate your level of detail and honesty. New subscriber now. I'm lkg at cheap last min pkgs - I've never been on a cruise and this ship came up w an inside cabin dep Miami (7 days) on Feb 19 for only $946 Cdn (single occupancy) which seems excellent for a brand new ship.

[@jamespool1335]

Many thanks guys- loving your videos as we're sailing on the same boat sef9ns week of April for a week - can't wait

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Have a great cruise!

[@jamespool1335]

@@GroundedLifeCruises many thanks indeed! Its my first cruise

[@MAGAfreedomis1]

Thank you, THANK YOU! We enjoy watching your train getaway videos but THIS RIGHT HERE IS THE BEST! Keep up the GREAT work!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Thanks!

[@FraserAtSea]

Really balanced review here - this ship is on my list for 2023, so keen to see if I agree!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Awesome! Would love to know your thoughts after you go.

[@FraserAtSea]

@@GroundedLifeCruises Will do - have subscribed to your channel, and will pop back after!

[@FraserAtSea]

@@GroundedLifeCruises I'll also be vlogging if you'd like to watch to see :)

[@jessicahudson8732]

Oh man. You guys are definitely rocking. I am not looking forward to that next week when we travel. We will be on 13 back middle of ship. We went on Carnival and barely moved...we've gone on RC and it was rocky just one night. Appreciate your videos. 😊😊

[@tammyqueen9236]

We have learned to take painters tape to seal the door when we open our balcony door.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@WhitneyKihara]

These are the same cabins as the ones we had on Seashore for quarantine as soon as we embark. I think the noise from the doors is always there. The bathroom looks the same too. Rocking happens and items fall from the wardrobes too, it's so annoying but we got used to it since 8 months can just pass fast 😛

[@cywoods60]

Oh wow I just love your reviews. 💯

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

I appreciate that! Thanks!

[@jerrychen7536]

If you can take pictures of the daily main dining room menus that would be greatly appreciated! And a more in-depth video of the complimentary food. Excited to go on Seascape next month!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

We are hoping to in the next few days after we have tried just about everything.

[@TheHollywoodList]

I will do that when i get on SUNDAY`

[@funtimeswithraynanci4596]

We love the content please keep he videos coming!!!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Thanks, we will!

[@nysguy07]

You referenced something about the shower would be mentioned during the like section but you didn’t go back to it.

[@aliciasinclair3194]

Thanks for the review! I'll be on the Seascape in Feb. It will be my first MSC cruise. I was wondering about gratuities. I'm used to Carnival where you can prepay them but I know MSC doesn't do that. We also got the drink package included and I read somewhere that gratuities are included with them. So do you know or could you find out of in fact drink gratuities are included with the drink package? Also would you be able to do a more in depth video of the thermal spa (if they allow it)? I've done similar types of spas at resorts but I was just wondering how each therapy worked. And are you able to post menu prices for the al a carte at restaurants? Thanks so much!

[@haroldestrada2223]

Hi, gratuities are included with any of the drink packages. Also there are no limits on how many drinks you can have in a day.

[@bennwatson2726]

Great video. Thank you! I would love to see your Xbox connectivity thoughts. What ports are available and accessible on the TV on MSC Cruises?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

There are 3 HDMI ports available on ours

[@joyterry3018]

Thank you so much for the videos of this ship. We will be sailing in March 2023. Question for you both, when your out on the decks by the pools is there a place to grab something to eat or do you have to go to the buffet? Thanks for your time, can’t wait to see the next videos 😊

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

You pretty much need to go to the buffet

[@johnnyv5995]

How was your cruise?

[@davva360]

To avoid motion sickness you want to be as low and central as possible, not high. High makes it worse. I dont suffer from motion sickness but my wife does sometimes. I have found lunch at specials restaurants to be better value on Royal. Dont know if MSC does the same thing or not but its something I really enjoyed on Harmony in January.

[@MCDMCD3]

Just finding your videos. I have been watching the Amtrak ones for a while. Just found the Cruise one.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Thanks for watching!

[@julianamendes2493]

next month ill be there on a 14 day cruise, so excited!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Have a great cruise!

[@susanphillips2627]

The lower your deck, the smoother your ride

[@djey2007]

Hello, thanks for this review. My wife and me would like toi know if it is a good ship for a first cruise with 2 teenager ? We will probably come from France in february to visit Miami and make our first cruise. Do you think 7 days is not to long for teenagers ? Q Are the Excursions are good ? Regards Jerome

[@ekaterinapoukh6762]

It's supposed to have a zip line, for an added fee, like the robotron but I don't see one. Stated somewhere it was 423 ft long. Really in depth reviews are helping me put my mind at ease to cruise with them in January. I've had so many misinformed reps giving me wrong info or no info on items I'm interested in adding to my cruise. Any tips would be appreciated❣️🥰

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

There is no zip line, but the games area is pretty nice.

[@tammyqueen9236]

Is there any other packages or things that you wished you'd bought ahead of time?

[@cruisecrazy7066]

I was just on MSC Divina, and had the premium internet package. Paid $340.00 for 17 days. I had a Premium Balcony, but the internet did not work in my room. I had to take my laptop to a bar to get any reception. This is below my standards.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

We are uploading videos from our room in the middle of the Atlantic on the lowest package, so maybe it's been improved on the Seascape.

[@NathanielWatkins-fi2fm]

You said that you were going to tell us how to get around the low flow in the shower. How do you do that?

[@LoriMayo]

Hello we are booking a cruise on this MSC what main dinning room did you eat at do you mind sharing? Thanks for your videos

[@susanwinters9666]

Thanks for the honest review! I am sailing Seascape on Dec 11. Glad to know that I won't have to purchase extra specialty restaurants. I get one free for being status matched to Diamond. Which did you like best?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Very nice! If I could just pick one it would be Butchers Cut

[@ejohns2098]

Will be on this sailing also. Looking forward to a nice experience.

[@jonathannardozza2835]

Hello :) you mentioned the lack of dining options like a hamburger joint or pizza/ Mexican. Are these some of items regularly offered at the buffet ? Also can you inquire if the filet and lobster will be offered throughout the Florida departing cruises this winter ? Thank you so much for these great reviews !

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

There are burgers, hot dogs and pizza on the buffet always, but the burgers aren't great. We are getting the surf and turf again tonight it looks like, so I'd imagine it'll be in Florida too. I'll try to ask.

[@jonathannardozza2835]

@@GroundedLifeCruises thank you so much. Looking forward to ongoing updates :)

[@luispluas9579]

Hey guys im glad i found u , i booked a 7 days trip from Miami and i want to know about the restaurants . We are not going to buy any dinner packages , u mentioned that there are 2 restaurants the buffet and the main restaurant. In the main restaurant u order the food by menu ? What is the difference between the main restaurant and the buffet restaurant in food quality and service Please let me know Thnaks

[@debbieengland8505]

Love your videos. Booked to sail the Seascape in April. So, the MDR and buffet are the absolute only places to eat? What is open 24 hrs for snacks? Is there a cafe ?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

There is pizza until 1am at the buffet, but no other free places to eat.

[@ghislainefernandes]

Love your vlogs ❤ thanks for sharing. Are you able to create a hotspot from your phone MSC internet to the computer?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Yes we have both been able to use our computers on our phone hotspots

[@ghislainefernandes]

I watch your videos with the kids every day and they have a request if you can do one on the young teens and teen club ages 12 and above

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

@@ghislainefernandes if you watch the ship tour video we did, the last part is of the teen club. It's quite nice, they have PS5's, Xbox Series X, Switch, pool and the staff was really nice.

[@julietarmenti1136]

Wen u cruise in winter rougher seas...cruise in summer n spring u won't feel waves...

[@aimeerogers4542]

I have got to get myself on that ship!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

I think you would like it, we have!

[@deidresmith9698]

Yall sholl rocking. Poor thang... Im motion sensitive too💙💙

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Yes it was a transatlantic and really rocky! We had a great time though.

[@edwardstrand165]

Hello, & thanks for the updates on the MSC Seascape. QUESTION... Did you get the upgraded WiFi to post your videos while at sea? My wife & I will be aboard that ship on the December 11th sailing out of Miami FL. Wanted to show (and maybe increase viewers) our room tour, & experience. Thank you again.. Edward

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

We just have the normal package

[@edwardstrand165]

Thanks, one last question please.. You have 2 videos (1 14:00, 2nd 19:00) minutes in length.. How long did it take to upload??

[@brendajohnson3406]

Hey there, thanks for sharing. What was the workaround for the small shower.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Ah, we forgot to say, but it's the showers in the thermal suites

[@nednrom2]

Thank you for the videos, we will be sailing on Dec 18th and looking forward to it. Our sailing seems to be full so I'm hoping that the thermal suite will not be that busy. Is the ship at full capacity now?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It's not but they are still doing reservation times for the thermal suite so it isn't too crowded.

[@nednrom2]

@@GroundedLifeCruises Thank you for responding and I hope you two are having a great time! We knew our cruise would be at capacity since it is a Christmas cruisebut I am hoping to get some quiet evenings right before or after dinner in the thermal spa.

[@markliam123]

Hey , might bump in to ye on the 18th in some bar. Let’s hope it’s a good one. 🍹🍹🍹

[@richardaltomare2924]

Good information. Thank you. Can you tell me if there is a cigar lounge? I’ve heard many different comments on this subject but no one can confirm if there is or is not. I know the DIVINA had one. Thank you,

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

I don't think there is. We haven't seen one and there isn't one on the map.

[@richaltomare6409]

@@GroundedLifeCruises thank you. Someone on a Facebook group said the duty store attendant said there was when he was buying cigars from there. That is the issue I’m finding. Conflicting info. Thank you.

[@scottchace780]

I am booked on the Seascape for May of next year and I have a couple of questions: Do you know, or can you find out, what time the pools open? Is it possible to get in some laps before they get too crowded? Also, is there a jogging or power waking track onboard? Is your cabin in the indented part of the ship where you can look down and see other people and they can look up and see you? I think this would bother me. The MSC seaside class ships all look too tall and narrow to me. Perhaps that is why it rocks like it does. Thanks for your review. I now know better what I have to look forward to.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

We looked several times and can't find the walking track, so I don't think there is one, although I saw it listed somewhere. All the balconies look down on the deck 9 balconies in our part of the ship. I wouldn't want to be on deck 9. They are huge though. The pools are all open 8am to 9pm.

[@scottchace780]

@@GroundedLifeCruises Thank you. Have you eaten the the Ocean Cay restaurant yet? How was that? Enjoy the rest of your cruise. 🛳

[@momof1576]

@@GroundedLifeCruisesthank you for mentioning this issue with deck 9 balconies. I just nearly booked one.

[@gillianentwistle1461]

What you guys show in the minibar on the balcony cabin...is that included for free? Loving your videos by the way

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Thanks, no it is paid

[@kyle7219]

Thanks so much for this comprehensive review. Much appreciated. I will be on the Seascape in January 😁 Just one thing- You mentioned at the beginning of the video about the flow/pressure in the shower, and you were going to talk about a way to get around that? Thank you 😊

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Ah, yes I realized we forgot. The flow in the showers in the Thermal Spa is the best ever, so if you want to enjoy a shower we would go there!

[@kyle7219]

@@GroundedLifeCruises Perfect, we are staying in the yacht club, so will definitely make use of the showers in the Thermal Spa 👌🏻 Thanks again for your review/advice 😊

[@ShaniaPinkney]

For the speciality restaurants like sushi and tacos are we able to just sit down or do we have to pay for a package?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

You can just sit down and order off the a la carte menu.

[@ShaniaPinkney]

@@GroundedLifeCruises ohhhhh! Thank you so much!! I haven’t been on a cruise in a while, so I forgot how everything works. This will also be my first time going on MSC.

[@deidresmith9698]

Yes CARNIVAL's steakhouse will let u have 2 appetizers. 2 desserts. Your main course is ALWAYS a nice or big portion. Thn the chef sometimes sends over thngs for u to try

[@rob171081]

So just to clarify regarding wifi. If I bought a 1 device wifi package, I could use it on my phone then my partner could hotspot it from my phone to hers ? Would that work ?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Yes, it should work depending on your phone of course. It is working for both of us. We don't have airplane mode turned on though as we don't have sim cards in. So just make sure your phone can do a hotspot with airplane mode on.

[@rob171081]

@@GroundedLifeCruises ok thanks for your reply. Are you uploading these videos from the ship ? It’s strong enough?

[@meghanwages8130]

Question about water. Do they have different size water bottles? Disappointed I can't pre-order a pack as it looks like they don't sell them and I have a medical condition where I need water, definitely without salt.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

They have big and small. We have the water package but didn't buy it. It was just included. I think everyone on our cruise got it free, due to being the first one maybe. So... Not sure what the price would be, but it's unlimited water bottles.

[@meghanwages8130]

@@GroundedLifeCruises would love a price if you can find someone who knows. I just see a non alcohol package and I don't want to spend 200 pp for just some water.

[@SandraHernandez-mz7um]

I dont know when your cruise is but if you need water for medical use you can fill out a medical form tell them why you need the water for.

[@RogerGarove]

Show the store as far as pop and snacks it would be great to see menus and in room menu Thanks

[@paulzambito8173]

Can you tell how late the buffets open. It does look like seas must be rough . I see you two moving. Have fun

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

They are pretty rough, we are doing the Atlantic crossing now! Buffet times are breakfast: 6-10:30am, continental breakfast 10:30am-11:30am, lunch 12:00pm-3:00pm, snacks 3:30pm-5:00pm, dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm, late night 10:00pm-11:30pm and pizza until 1:00am

[@paulzambito8173]

@@GroundedLifeCruises thank you

[@markbonasso1583]

Thanks for showing the food. I've been on Meraviglia twice and disliked that the chef puts gravy all over the meat. The pictures that you took showed the same. Maybe they reassigned him. I'm booked for Jan 29th 7 days in 15226. Looked at the 14 day cruise but too many days sitting at Ocean Cay.

[@kamronnanderson9786]

How are the adult areas on the seascape also the adult nightlife?

[@cherribrady9586]

I have watched several of your reviews. They are wonderful and I am most appreciative of them. On another review I believe you mentioned that you couldn't avoid the cigarette smoke on the MSC ship. How was it on the Seascape? Since I'm highly allergic to cigarette smoke, I may need to avoid this cruise line.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It is the line that allows the most smoking

[@fanya2234]

I can’t wait for thermal spa! What is the dress code in the spa?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

There isn't much of a code from what we've seen.

[@ejohns2098]

Is the use of the Waterpark included in the cruise fare, or it is at an extra cost?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It is included

[@pofengqiao]

Do you see people playing tennis in the sports arena? It is configured for multiple sports. Not sure how it works for tennis. Do you need to make reservations?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

We haven't seen anyone play tennis yet

[@mariavenuto467]

Looks like a rocky ship lol u guys are rocking back and forth lol Is it because you are on the mediterranean? We are going March 2023 Caribbean

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It was a transatlantic, it was quite rocky!

[@NathanielWatkins]

They say they have a dedicated Aurea restaurant. What is that and is the food better?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

There is, but we haven't eaten in there.

[@susanphillips2627]

I was on NCL in Aug. I ate at the specialty restaurants every night. I was not allowed more than 1 appetizer. The steaks were overcooked.

[@momof1576]

Thank you for the information as I was debating about a cruise on this line

[@pabloiturbe5788]

We cruised on seashore and the dining package was awful. We don’t eat fish and you are not allowed to repeat restaurants. Just once on each restaurant. The restaurants where empty every night. We did teppanyaki and we were just one table on the whole place

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

We wouldn't get the dining package either. It is as you describe. If we end up going it'll be just a la carte. They did 20% off Butchers Cut and Teppanyaki today.

[@pabloiturbe5788]

@@GroundedLifeCruises that’s great. Watched the shows at the nightclub at back of the ship. I love that bar

[@MAGAfreedomis1]

I was told by the agent on the phone that we can go to The Butchers Cut each night if we want to for the trio package, I sure hope she knew what she was talking about.

[@pabloiturbe5788]

@@MAGAfreedomis1 I hope it’s true. We couldn’t buy the package because we can’t change the restaurant

[@dandeely1000]

May I ask, what kind/brand of noise cancelling headphones do you use. My wife can't deal with my snoring. Hoping for calmer seas for you....I got a little woozy just watching you guys :)

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Yes, they are linked in this article. One thing to note, you can't listen to music with them, they are only for sleeping, but this is what makes them last more than 8 hours each night. www.groundedlifetravel.com/20-must-have-items-for-your-next-amtrak-trip/

[@dandeely1000]

@@GroundedLifeCruises Thank you!

[@latandreast.holder174]

We appreciate your time taken to do this review. Are most games free?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

All of the arcade games are paid, ping pong is free though.

[@deidresmith9698]

From my research Royal n MSC nickle and dime u for sure

[@tonyintrevado8960]

? Is the rocking due to design or waters where you are or wind.............?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It was quite rough waters

[@momof1576]

Do you know anything about the kid’s club for young teens?

[@thewiltotravel]

Question what is there to eat late if anything at all???

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

There are snacks from 10-11:30pm on the buffet and pizza until 1am

[@thewiltotravel]

It feels like the included food is very limited almost to a fault....was it a deal breaker or am I make a big deal out of nothing

[@wesmatthews8403]

That was our experience as well. The buffet is alway crowded even late at night. They only keep one pizza station open so be prepared to wait.

[@cruisegal4991]

What was the total cost of your cruise? Love your vlogs.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

I think it was $879 per person with a $200 on board credit.

[@bettouahmed5198]

Was it a 7 night 8 days cruise?

[@cruisegal4991]

@@GroundedLifeCruises You two are excellent at getting great deals. Fantastic.

[@lindacarr314]

Do they have room service?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Yes they do

[@digitmanken5468]

I can't believe how much you were moving around. I would need a shot from medical or I would be sea sick.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It got a little worse off the coast of Portugal too! Hope fully better in the Atlantic the next few days but we will see.

[@johnfrankham249]

Just done 2 weeks from Miami very disappointed in rooms in staff and food it gets sad the same thing for two weeks entertainment was terrible it was like ground hog day on a ship same food same entertainment we ported at one place 3 times there own island it was only ok the first time lol the ship was beautiful but not enough staff for size and they struggled Wi-Fi cost me a fortune nearly £1000 for my family of 6 plus no supplements in paying restaurants they cost a fortune as well there’s more staff trying to sell you stuff then serving costumers

[@roberterickson4347]

How do you like the entertainment?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It hasn't been our favorite, but it's transatlantic, so it's tougher on them.

[@blisteringherb]

Wow, that wifi issue is a big deal breaker. It sounds like there are a bunch of things on MSC that are just annoying that add friction to vacation and take away from the enjoyment. It’s a shame because a lot of their ships are beautiful.

[@flplumbob1]

alot has to do with the ocean you are in as far as the movement. Coming from Italy is alot different than running the Caribbean.. I have good sea legs but that size of a ship and the stabilizers on them that should be a non issue

[@robertlandry5676]

6:22 Nice for two

[@tonyintrevado8960]

? Its an Italian cruise line don't they have free pizza stations, sandwiches..........

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Yes, but only on the buffet

[@susanphillips2627]

MSC will tell you Not to leave your balcony door open. The AC will shut off.

[@patrick8128]

These people are bouncing in their seats!

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Haha it was so wavy across the Atlantic!

[@SandraHernandez-mz7um]

I was getting a little motion sickness watching them.

[@nysguy07]

These are supposed to be experienced cruisers but they don’t understand that you feel less motion in the middle? Regarding the noise with the balcony door open, I’ve heard that on other cruises on selected nights. That’s not unique to the ship they’re on, it’s a function of the direction you’re going along with the wind speed.

[@tammyqueen9236]

Is there any other packages or things that you wished you'd bought ahead of time?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Not really but we were glad we got the thermal suite ahead of time.