Top 20 MSC Cruises Questions Answered! Everything you need to know about MSC

Planning an MSC cruise? This European cruise line offers amazing deals and cruises to over 100 destinations. In today's video, we are answering the most common questions about MSC!
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[@smileforsonya1]

Gratuities are not mandatory. You can adjust them at the front desk.

[@teniahawkinssimon7099]

I have personally never taken away cruise gratuities but this is good information to know. I will pass it along to my travel clients.

[@philliplyn2692]

My first curse and would definitely recommend to everyone the staff is very helpful towards your needs the food and the entertainment is very good so much good things to name 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@raynash4748]

A couple of things to add.... A) Ocean Cay. Unless you are waiting 20 mins ahead of the opening of the Buffet, forget about it. You can wait up to an hour for food. B) The MSC Meraviligia is short on staff for the last 4 months. A lot of social media post (Video and pictures) of long lines at bars.

[@richandvanessa6120]

Not if you're in the Yacht Club.

[@raynash4748]

@@richandvanessa6120 Good point.... but MSC will need to keep prices cheap to keep passenger booking cruises. Eventually, people will go to other lines.

[@stephenbunjan7539]

MSC is building a new buffet restaurant for reg. guests among many other things right now.... with the islands closing currently and until May 22nd. :)

[@jcspotter7322]

​@@stephenbunjan7539where did you hear that?

[@teniahawkinssimon7099]

I will definiely get to the buffet super early!! Cruising in January 2025

[@lindaobrien8538]

I have many friends who are very positive about this line.

[@tintintravelers]

Very informative

[@TheKillerace900]

In going on msc meraviglia on the 28th of may!

[@Anna65909]

Why would someone want to bring snacks on board if you get limitless food options included in the cost ?

[@KaayBeeee]

June 2024 we will be flying to athens fir the 9 night splendida cruise

[@gigiray7413]

Thank you for the informative video. My only suggestion would be to slow down a bit. I can hear at a fast rate. However, I was trying to take notes, written and mental, and, you were going at warp speed! LOL. Again, thank you for the informative video.

[@allytrudie864]

So you want her to make a 30 minute video that won’t be clicked on as much and that the majority of us will watch on 2X speed? How about instead of making the world bend to YOUR needs you just either slow down YOUR video playback speed in the setting of the video on the top right hand corner or use the pause, rewind button if you are too inept to realize you can do that?

[@gigiray7413]

@@allytrudie864 WOW. Sorry you are so hateful. I hope you have a great day.

[@lorisherlock5267]

We just booked family of 4 two kids under 16 should they be free ? The video suggests that?

[@hectorcast4445]

I will be taking a 10 day Caribbean march 24 for my b day excited

[@TheSkyHive]

How is it going? I am leaving on mine in MAY! The more details, the better....met anyone? Wild experiences with the pineapple breed?

[@billyangel3683]

@@TheSkyHive I am heading out June 4. Going solo. Hope I can meet up with some fun cruisers.

[@TheSkyHive]

@@billyangel3683 Hell yeah, First week of MAY here! Just look for doors with pineapple magnets, don't even bother knocking, walk right in! LOL!

[@Vic646]

I am heading out in March as well, but on a 7 day cruise leaving NY!!

[@user-pn2tb9ns5t]

Hello, my husband and I are going in the MsC sinfonia cruise from Brindisi. We would like to know what time is usually the dismbark time back to brindisi? Thank you in advance

[@FWN1905]

Can you use the Internet for gaming apps on your mobile device or phone

[@kims7387]

Drink package ? - Can you order one or two drinks when you go to the bar with drink package at a time. just got off Norwegian and you can order tow at a time per person.

[@ChrisParrishOutdoors]

Yeah the packages are optional, you can buy per drink if you want although the packages are pretty fairly priced relatively speaking.

[@ladyblueamb]

Yes you can get two drinks at a time

[@dele7849]

I plan to book excursions online before the cruise starts if for some reason we have to cancel the trip before the date line to pay in full for the cruise will I get money back for these excursions??

[@coldfrost7592]

Good morning, thank you so much for your amazing videos. I’ve noticed that MSC rooms say that they are for 2 people. We are planning our 1st cruise from Florida (flying to Orlando) in July and we are a family of 4, (two adults and two teens). I wonder if they would accommodate and provide additional beds, so we could all fit. Looking at the cheapest inside rooms, as it is our fist cruise and we won’t spend much time inside and don’t want to break the bank hahah

[@jenniferlanouette164]

Many cabins will accommodate four passengers.

[@karelfranchoo]

we had two adjacent cabins that connected with a door. very useful, we traveled with two kids, 4 and 7 year old.

[@luciamoniz689]

Do you know if I buy alcohol on port will they hold it until the cruise is done and then give to you at the disembarkation? Another question does MSC do a sail off?

[@billyangel3683]

Yes ,they will hold your alcohol till disembarkation. Not sure about the sail off.. Going on the Mereviglia June 4..I will find out then.

[@TheKillerace900]

​@Billy Angel I get back on the 4th! I go may 28th!

[@bostoncream38]

Just Wondering Dose MSC Fantasia have baccarat table game?

[@geraldshy586]

As of lately my last three cruises was with MSC and I will never be going on them anytime soon again service and the food is terrible the ships are beautiful and nice but they got to get their act together. Can take up to 3 hours for dinner service. I was on the meraviglia in March

[@zhanzhao144]

Just curious; MSC had failed your expectations twice in a row, and you still decided to take a third gamble? I have heard of many of bad things about their complimentary food. Let me know if I should take my first gamble with MSC this September. Thanks a lot in advance.

[@bexinthebox]

MSC food it’s aimed at European palate. If you are use to American food with higher sugar and salt content, you will probably find the food bland. I like the food but then I find the food in America too salty and rich. It’s what you’re use to eating.

[@marciajimenez7347]

That's what most people say about them, service and food are bad.

[@LuckyLiger-zg7hx]

It's 5,000 people on board, what do you expect. I tend to stick to the smaller fleets. You get what you pay for.

[@janfoustka3780]

is MSC Europe good for honeymoon?

[@mrfrank022084]

seaside 4th of July weekend

[@billyangel3683]

Mereviglia, June 4th

[@NandaKishore-xc8vb]

how to become captain on MSC CRUISE SHIP

[@sto9135]

As an Australian resident my only chance of being on MSC is going to the US or Europe 😢 I am more of a Celebrity Cruise fan than Royal Carrabian and MSC would be my choice of Mega ship

[@deirdret2824]

MSC says kids under 2 only are free

[@davew8269]

Too typical of too many large corps, ignore problems and they will go away. I was on an MSC ship a week ago and most went well but we didn't get beach towels or slippers & robes, not a big deal. Service was great in most places but food at the buffet was as good as any family restaurant and was warm at best. The restaurant food was fairly minimal, although the steak was a good size and overcooked. There is lots of money spent on looks but not substance. I also may have had my personal info stolen while attending the theatre. Not much they can do about it but be aware it can happen. They also nickel and dime you to death. The price for the tickets may easily triple with all the addons. Seems everyone is doing that now. I didn't bother with the food at Ocean Cay as I heard it was a ridiculous wait.

[@starbright3512]

Pp

[@momof1576]

I’m thinking we might go back onboard for lunch and then back out again.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

how do you join the yacht clubs..is this the same as the voyager club

[@stephenbunjan7539]

You don't have join anything just $$$ pay

[@lylac391]

We usually book with Celebrity and never need a drink package as they offer free water, juices, coffee, and tea in the buffet. If we want an occasional alcoholic beverage or specialty coffee we just pay for the individual drink. This is much more economical for us on Celebrity as we rarely drink alcohol or specialty drinks. Does MSC offer free water, juices and coffee and pay as you go specialty drinks or would we need a drink package for these basic drinks?

[@heyfuturescientist]

Yes, MSC offers free water, juice and coffee. You will have to pay for bottle water, though. You can buy individual alcoholic beverages too.

[@TheStuman1]

Have you asked the front desk staff to remove the "mandatory gratuities" at the end of the cruise??

[@FWN1905]

Can you use the msc cruise Internet for gaming on your mobile phone

[@bexinthebox]

Gratuities are already built into your fare. They don’t have them separate like on American lines

[@SMcK-qz6vm]

@@FWN1905 yes. We played games and we only had the cheaper internet package.

[@stuartjohnson5686]

Climbing the lightouse on Ocean Cay is an excursion, you have to pay for it.

[@Kryinggame]

As beautiful as the ships looks online, MSC seems to be another version of Carnival. Overly crowded ships and rude people whom you don't want to associate with. It's probably best to pay for a better cruiseline. Thank you for the video.

[@stephenbunjan7539]

Or Yacht club, interior rooms are very reasonable and make it a great deal when you add in all the perks

[@zonialeon7171]

Does the boat have American or European electric plugs??

[@michaelengle9062]

The Seascape/Seashore class boats have at least two of each,plus USB plugs. We got euro->US adapters to make more usable options

[@twilightooflol9332]

Sorry. There is a $5.00 fee per electronic for texting w/out internet.

[@Anna65909]

Can I bring my pet pony on board? He would be totally bored if I left him at home all by himself.

[@michaelengle9062]

Definitely. Get him the drink package too.

[@marciajimenez7347]

Can you have 2 different credit cards charged to a room

[@grabyourbags-travel]

Yes you can

[@mariuspettersen664]

Actually everybody in the same booking need to have the drunk package

[@Goldstar2110]

Haha, the drunk package!! I’m calling it that from now on 😂

[@normamejias6587]

Kids under 18 sails for free?

[@marciajimenez7347]

Booked on a 4 nite out of Port Canaveral. Do they do a white party?

[@traccedite1]

Yes they do

[@davidmu8593]

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[@SDBibleChurch]

MSC compromised our safety and security for my wife and myself by giving out our personal information when we reported smoking and drug use right below our balcony from another guest. We had harassing phone calls to our room and harassing visits to our room......inexcusable and unexplainable.....We didn’t expect this and won’t ever sail with them again!!!!!!

[@mooseganja]

snitch…

[@helloyall4355]

So sorry to be reading about this. Just awful and I would sue them for that breach!

[@cp111777]

You complained and the staff let the other passengers know there was a complaint. Wasn’t hard for them to figure it out.

[@allytrudie864]

Snitches get stitches. Maybe try minding your own business? Seriously, you never know who you snitch on and people get killed and their houses blown up. Just mind your own business. Close the patio door for the 3 mins and mins your business you baby.

[@Loveeveryone-uu1hk]

I wish I would’ve read this before I booked with them. That is ridiculous!!

[@Sulla2300]

Is English spoken on board the ship? 🙄 no, they speak Swahili.

[@impero1936]

Italian do it better.... 😊

[@johannashoba]

I have the group of people who want to cruise in March 2025 I need to know the prices of the cruises.