It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of MSC Cruises, but in today’s blog I am going to share with you why 11-million other people think they are pretty awesome too!
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MSC Cruises – A seafaring family since 1675
Founded in 1970 as the Mediterranean Shipping Company, MSC is now amongst the top leaders in cargo transport
MSC Cruises launched in 1988 and is one of the world’s fastest growing cruise lines
12 elegant and technology advanced masterpieces
4,000 people worked 3 years to build the latest jewel in the MSC Cruises fleet, MSC Preziosa
14,600 friendly staff to cater for your every need
At least 11 years navigational experience for each of their captains
3,230 hours of staff training with yearly refresher courses
168 hours of entertainment provided weekly
4 choices to suit your holiday requirements – Bella Experience – Fantastica Experience – Aurea Experience – MSC Yacht Club Experience
65% of cabins have balconies
100% natural bedding fabrics
2 daily room services
140 different recipes served each day
5-star waiter service at MSC Yacht Club
8 different speciality restaurants
9 different concept bars
3 dining styles
20 hours of entertainment each day
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360° activities for all ages
25 stage artists
6 shows a week
220 leading brands available in the onboard shops
7 types of workshop classes and courses
5 engaging activities for all kids age groups
1 expressly designed family tour in each port of call
3 dedicated dinner options
14 hours of free activities per day
1,700 metres of wellness heaven
20 types of massage
1 spa doctor
590 unforgettable travel experiences each year
209 ports of call
72 countries visited
1,600 excursions
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How about that for some statistics?
The thing I like most about cruising with MSC Cruises is the onboard atmosphere, especially aboard MSC Opera during the summer months. There were several different nationalities onboard, but every single person on that ship was united by fun and laughter! There was always so much going on throughout the day both inside and on the open decks. Sea days are pretty good with MSC Cruises! 😉
Author: Danielle
Info courtesy of MSC Cruises
I think the key point here would be that not every person has the same taste in cruise lines. This is why it is important to choose a cruiseline/ship that fits what you like. For example, a person who loves cruising with Carnival may hate cruising with NCL, Royal Caribbean, or MSC. You may think MSC doesn’t offer a great experience but, there are getting to be more and more people who are liking them. Like Danielle said, it’s a matter of personal preference.
yes, it is personal preference. MSC is among the bottom of cruise lines. Much better available options. Any experienced cruise passenger from America would put MSC at the bottom with Costa. Carnival, NCL are above MSC and Costa. The European product is much worse than what is delivered in America.
Sorry Danielle, you must not have very much cruise experience. I sailed on Fantasia and Prezioisa and would never sail on MSC again. Food and service are horrible. Yacht Club was disappointing and view it as a waste of money. Many, better options available.
Hi Daniel 🙂 Many thanks for your comment! I am actually nearing my 21st cruise, only two of which have been with MSC Cruises so I do have a fair bit of cruise experience to share. I have to admit I think this is a “each to their own” topic as we will never all agree, but both of my voyages with MSC Cruises were a lot of fun and I wouldn’t hesitate to cruise with them again.I have yet to sample the MSC Yacht Club so I can’t comment on that I am afraid. I am very sorry you had bad experiences!
Sorry Danielle but I can’t agree, we tried an MSC cruise on Splendida and found the food lacking, service standards lower than we are used to and the fellow passengers ( mostly Italian) rude and ignorant, and nearly everything apart from the basics was an additional cost. The ship itself was stunning but in our opinion it was all downhill from there, when cruise offers come into my inbox now if MSC are on them I delete them immediately.