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MSC Cruises Reviews (1085 reviews)
UK Cruise Passenger Ratings for MSC Cruises
Overall Rating: 3.06 based on 1074 reviews since 2006
Quality of Food
2.98
Entertainment
2.96
Shore Excursions
2.83
Staff
3.64
Children's Facilities
2.52
Onboard Activities
2.49
Cabins
3.88
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Christmas cruise with MSC
MSC CRUISES / MSC Fantasia / Mediterranean
By mclaren, Canterbury on 1st Jan 2012
We recently took a Christmas cruise on the MSC Fantasia. This was our second cruise with MSC. I should first state what is obvious, that this is an Italian company and those British who moan about...
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Volare oh oh Cantare oh oh oh oh! Go with the flow
MSC CRUISES / MSC Splendida / Mediterranean
By Wallis, Eastbourne on 1st Jan 2012
My 27 year old son and I returned yesterday from the Christmas cruise on MSC Splendida. Seeing as he is the only one of my three kids living at home, I was hardly likely to leave him on his own at...
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meeting new friends
MSC CRUISES / MSC Melody / Mediterranean
By Tomlinson, York on 31st Dec 2011
We sailed from Genoa and met 4 people who shared our dining table. 2 of them had cruised once before but for the other 2 this was the 1st time. The cabin was very basic but adequate for the...
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Great Value Cruise across the Atlantic
MSC CRUISES / MSC POESIA / North America
By Condliffe, Crewe on 31st Dec 2011
We saw a buy one get second passenger for £1. We booked and the 14 night cruise cost £1600 for two for a balcony cabin. This worked out at £400 per person per week...
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MSC - "you get what you pay for"
MSC CRUISES / MSC Fantasia / Mediterranean
By Warner, Tonbridge on 31st Dec 2011
I am writing a review for a mediterannean cruise on MSC Fantasia in Nov / Dec 2010. We had been on several other cruises but this was the first with MSC. The ship was vast, it was very modern and...
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Excellent ship -let down by service
MSC CRUISES / MSC Splendida / Mediterranean
By Flintoff, Derby on 31st Dec 2011
First, the positives, - MSC Spendida was clean and well appointed. The staff that we came into contact on a day-to-day basis were very good. The itinery was good and most of the ports visited were...
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From Genoa to Cape Town
MSC CRUISES / MSC Melody / Africa
By Ogden, Accrington on 29th Dec 2011
Had an 18 night cruise from Genoa to Cape Town with MSC on the ship Melody in Dec'2011. I thought some of the reviews about this ship did not give a fair account of it...
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Why all the fuss about Magnifica
MSC CRUISES / MSC Magnifica / Mediterranean
By Lea, Southport on 29th Dec 2011
Having read a lot of reviews regarding the MSC Magnifica, we decided to go on the cruise with an open mind; and on the whole it was a very enjoyable cruise. The ship does live up to its name and is...
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Re-location Cruise
MSC CRUISES / MSC Musica / South America
By Borrows, York on 22nd Dec 2011
This was my first cruise with MSC and I am afraid it could be my last. The embarcation in Venice was a farce with only two young ladies on the dock to scan tickets and show you where to put...
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Never again
MSC CRUISES / MSC Lirica / Dubai
By Pickering, Sutton Coldfield on 20th Dec 2011
When we saw blue plastic mugs in the buffet dining area we wondered if we were on the right ship. For a cruise line that boasts quality dining this was a let down...
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Nice ship shame about the food
MSC CRUISES / MSC Splendida / Mediterranean
By Hammonds, Otley on 8th Dec 2011
Splendida is a lovely ship and the cleanest we have been on (compared to P & O, Cunard, Holland and America and Celebrity). Unfortunately the food lets it down badly in the buffet restaurant...
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MSC..Bella..Bella...But !!!!!!
MSC CRUISES / MSC Musica / Mediterranean
By Welch, Wimborne on 2nd Dec 2011
Nailing my flag to the mast, I am a MSC fan & this was my 2nd cruise with them this year, that said I will try to give a balanced & informative review & there is a big black mark to come...
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A novices perspective of a much maligned cruise
MSC CRUISES / MSC Sinfonia / Africa
By Taylor, Paisley on 28th Nov 2011
As a first time cruiser, it may be seen as full hardy to have jumped in with both feet and opted for an 18 day Trans - Atlantic crossing, but with nothing to compare, I still thought it valid to give...
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Mixed Emotions!!!!
MSC CRUISES / MSC Fantasia / Mediterranean
By Brooks, Shanklin on 28th Nov 2011
Just returned from MSC Fantasia. It was a beautiful ship clean decor theatre cabins etc etc BUT there was not enough to do during the day-I didnt like the food in the self service it was more or...
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Fantastic Fantasia
MSC CRUISES / MSC Fantasia / Canaries
By joslyn, Maidstone on 28th Nov 2011
This is one of the best ships I have been on and much better than the similar age Costa Serena ship I went on last year as not so fancy inside. THe crews attention to maintenance was incredible and...
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MSC Splendida Mediterranean Cruise Nov'2011
MSC CRUISES / MSC Splendida / Mediterranean
By Pearson, East Sussex on 26th Nov 2011
Apologies in advance for the length of this report but it was difficult to summarise my experiences without losing some useful facts. Getting There - I embarked the ship at Genoa, Italy and as...
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MSC Musica Magical
MSC CRUISES / MSC Musica / Mediterranean
By Jeffs, Southampton on 24th Nov 2011
My wife & I have just returned from an 8 night cruise on the MSC Musica, sailing from Venice to Bari, Rhodes, Izmir, Piraeus , Katakolon, Dubrovnik, then back to Venice & what a Fantastic Holiday we...
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Western Mediterranean
MSC CRUISES / MSC Splendida / Western Europe
By Hardwick, Mirfield on 24th Nov 2011
Beautifully appointed ship, very large but huge numbers well coped with. EMBARCATION/DISEMBARCATIO N PROCEDURESwell organised and smooth. Food excellent and varied. Staff polite and attentive...
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Be Fair and Don't Compare!
MSC CRUISES / MSC Lirica / Dubai
By HIGGINS, Warrington on 23rd Nov 2011
My husband and I have cruised several times before with P&O - it was our first time on MSC and booked for Dubai based on destination, cost and value for money...
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An Italian Affair
MSC CRUISES / MSC Magnifica / Mediterranean
By bernhard, edinburgh on 22nd Nov 2011
We arrived at Venice Airport after a problem free flight. within 2 hours of arrival at venice we were settled in our cabin and enjoyed our 1st meal. As previously described by other reviewers the...