If you are taking a cruise on the MSC Virtuosa you may be wondering which cabin to choose. The MSC Virtuosa has cabins identical to that found on Virtuosa’s sister ships MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima and MSC Grandiosa. I’ve cruised in both an inside cabin and a balcony cabin on the MSC Meraviglia and have … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with either Princess Cruises or MSC Cruises, you may wonder how the two cruise lines compare. I’ve cruised with both cruise lines multiple times and regularly recommend both! Princess and MSC are two of my personal favourite cruise lines. That said, there are some big differences between the two … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with either P&O Cruises or MSC Cruises you may be wondering how the cruise lines compare. I’ve cruised with both cruise lines multiple times and regularly recommend both. That said, there are some big differences between the two cruise lines. In this article, we will look at differences in … Read more
If you’re considering an MSC cruise you may be looking at the MSC Meraviglia. I’ve cruised on the ship twice and she is one of my favourite MSC Cruise ships. In this article we will explore all public areas of the ship, the bars, restaurants, lounges, pools and more. MSC Meraviglia’s Sister Ships MSC Meraviglia … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with MSC you may be wondering if they have laundry services onboard. I’ve cruised with MSC 3 times and have used a range of laundry options onboard. During this post, we will cover all options available. Do MSC Cruises Have a Self-Serve Laundry? None of MSC Cruises cruise ships … Read more
If you’re taking your first cruise with MSC, you may be wondering about the dress codes and to what extent they are enforced. MSC does have formal nights – which they call ” Gala Nights” – but most of the time dress codes onboard are casual. In this post, we will explore all guidelines in … Read more
If you are thinking about taking an MSC cruise you are probably wondering if MSC have formal nights. I have been on many MSC cruises, and I personally love how relaxed the dining atmosphere and dress codes are. MSC ships are elegant and modern, they provide the perfect backdrop for guests who do want to … Read more
Most cruise lines either include gratuities or they don’t. MSC are slightly different in that they do include gratuities for some people but not for others. In this post, we will cover who has gratuities included within the cruise fare, and how much these gratuities may be if you do have to pay extra. Do … Read more
On most cruise lines, an automatic gratuity is added to your onboard account to cover staff tips. Increasingly, cruise lines are including gratuities in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with a number of lines that include gratuities, and I much prefer this. In this post, we will look at the cruise lines that include gratuities … Read more
When considering a cruise, many people feel overwhelmed trying to weigh up the pros and cons! There are multiple positives and negatives to taking a cruise vacation – and cruises aren’t for everybody. I believe that almost everybody will be able to find a cruise line that will suit them. Having said that, cruises can … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with MSC, you may be wondering if food is included. I have been on many cruises with MSC and I love the value for money that you get on MSC Cruises. Do MSC Cruises Include Meals? MSC Cruises include the cost of breakfast lunch and dinner in the cruise … Read more
Considering a cruise on the MSC Meraviglia/Bellissima? In this post, we explore all cabin categories onboard. I have stayed in both inside cabins and balcony cabins onboard and review those during this photo guide.
I successfully used the MSC Status Match program to transfer my Norwegian Cruise Line loyalty status to MSC, and I have been enjoying the perks on MSC cruises ever since! In this post, we look at how you can apply. What is the MSC Status Match? MSC Status Match is a program from MSC Cruises … Read more
In this post, we look at the differences I have noticed between the cruise lines Costa and MSC. Both are Italian cruise lines, and both offer very good value for money. They are very different from British or American cruise lines though. I have taken many cruises with MSC, and two with Costa Cruises. One … Read more
I took a Mediterranean cruise onboard the MSC Meraviglia. In this post, I will be talking about my experience on the Himalayan Bridge rope course and the waterslides. Both activities at free to try at no additional cost. You can find my full ship review here: MSC Meraviglia, ship review. Both the ropes course and … Read more
What is a Thermal Spa Pass? Visiting the spa when cruising can be the ultimate chance to relax. Individual Spa Treatments like massages can be expensive on a cruise ship. Apart from the more traditional Spa treatments many cruise lines also offer ‘Thermal’ Spa passes. Thermal Spa Passes give you access to all of the … Read more
Christmas Cruises Vary From Cruiseline to Cruiseline Christmas Cruises vary a lot from one line to another. If you are cruising onboard an Italian cruise line you may find it a more “low-key” event than you are used to. Don’t expect to be served what, to a British or American cruiser would be considered a … Read more
My Preconceptions About MSC Food Before I first cruised with MSC, I was a little apprehensive. I had read a lot of reviews about MSC food which were less than complimentary. Once onboard I enjoyed the food. I didn’t experience any of the bad things that I had read about online. MSC food is certainly … Read more
This MSC Meraviglia ship review contains all public spaces, my cabin, bars, restaurants, pools, theatre, casino and more! (Lots of lovely pictures if you’re not in the mood to read words.) I have sailed on many MSC ships over the years – the larger new ships and smaller older ones. Meraviglia still has a special … Read more
This review is based on my experience of nine MSC cruises, ten Norwegian cruises and five with Royal Caribbean. I will compare my cruising experiences below. The differences are related to the following: #1 Languages Spoken Onboard Norwegian / Royal Caribbean If you cruise with NCL/Royal Caribbean, you will rarely hear announcements in any language … Read more