I Took My FIRST EUROPEAN CRUISE With A Company that I HATE
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- I just took my first Cruise in Europe around the Mediterranean as an American and I did it with a Cruise Lines that I hate (MSC). Here’s my review and opinion on the experience.
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MSC food is horrible, i will never cruise with them again
OMG I laughed so hard at "it seems like they were scared to put salt and pepper on the food" 🤣🤣🤣 I felt the same way eating in London a few years ago
One of the reasons for the lack of seasoning is the desire to serve those who, for whatever reason, want less seasoning. It seems to be a trend unfortunately for those of us who prefer well seasoned food.
@@donaldmickunas8552 I agree with you. I'm an American and I would truly appreciate the less seasoned food, as it allows the natural flavor of the food to shine through. Salt is nobody's friend...especially to those with high blood pressure. Nevertheless, it would be yet another problem if they added too much. Damned if you do, etc, scenario. :)
Go to Spain. They were masterful with the way that they used spices.
If I have a tiny uncomfortable shower, some days I will go up to the Gym/Spa and use the showers there. Usually much larger and nicer than the cabin showers.🚿
Good to see you back posting again Jay! I was going through The Shiplife withdrawal symptoms. 😵💫 ☺
Me 2
My wife and I love MSC Cruises, although we've only cruised with them in the Yacht Club. But, I personally find the international passenger manifest refreshing. The food is nothing to write home about, but you're not going to find a Ruth's Chris steak on any cruise ship at sea. We've met some great people from all over the world thanks to MSC.
@@bodyloverz30 I also say chops and 150 central park specialty restaurants on royal carribean ships
You did a great job with the video. I prefer to vlogs the majority of the time. However, switching it up occasionally with this style of content would be good too. Take care and stay healthy.
That crash affected a lot of my clients, and Uniworld decided to drop excursions relating to Wagner and Verdi :)
Thanks for the information. Looks like the food situation would be a dealbreaker for me. I’m surprised they didn’t have better food.
The price is a little steep for MSC but still a great value compared to other cruiselines. Going on a RC cruise to Greek Islands for 8 days on Sept. 11. The cheapest indoor Cabin cost us $2400 with no drinks, tips or wifi. Just with the drink package for 2 would come out to $1152. Over all it cost over $3500 with no wifi and inside stateroom. MSC best value period.
I like both ways. I will watch it all. You deserve to enjoy yourself.
I had a horrible experience on MSC and swore I’d never go back. The boarding was chaotic (this was pre-COVID in Germany) and took hours . They cancelled one of the stops due to weather and didn’t find an alternative plan; just dropped anchor in the middle of the sea🤣. The staff was unhappy and complaining.
The ship was solidly-built, thought.
Our time on MSC was the worst cruise that I've been on. Probably never go on another one.
Sometimes you eat the MSC and sometimes the MSC eats you. 😂
What boat??
@@jorgechiubomberos the Magnifica
@@TheBartostock I taking an MSC in Oct. Now I am very nervous of how it is going to go. I will take the seashore
We did a cruise out of Genoa, Italy, on an Italian cruise line, many years ago. Loved the ports. Forget getting ice in any drink. Food was just edible, but no buffet, and if you didn’t go to your assigned dining time, you didn’t eat. It was very different from cruises we were accustomed to out of the US. All with it, though, for the ports!
I stayed in a hotel in Iceland once where the shower was right next to the bed, I mean we had to schooch the bed away from it in order to get in it. My husband is 6 feet tall and it was the funniest thing I ever saw until I got in, I’m 5’9.
(We was on Royal Caribbean, Splendor of the Sea, probably been stopped using that ship)
I really enjoyed seeing pics and hearing about your experience on European crushing compared to US cruising. Back in 2004 my European cruise was the best thing ever to me!!! It was my 1st cruise so I had nothing to compare it to. The food, staff, cabin was the best. The cost for a 7 day Spain, Italy, France, including air fare from USA for 2 was over $3k. May have included a military discount. That was just for the minimum, Oceanview, no wifi or drink packages, lol, but the experience was everything!!! Yes, please share any additional footage you have, I’m enjoying and reminiscing through your experience. 🚢🚢
Hey Jay this is Blair one of your subscribers and a big fan of both of your channels okay that part, and I must say I really enjoyed this style of video in fact one of my other favorite RUclips cruise vloggers Emma Cruises, she also does this type of cruise videos when she reviews and talks about her cruises that she has gone on, so I find that this format is amazing because it keeps us the viewer engaged the whole time, so I hope you do more of these types of videos because I found it very engaging and very entertaining, Also I just got back from my very first European Cruise as well, from June 19th through June 26th I was on my very first Royal Caribbean cruise on wonder of the Seas, and we sailed out of Barcelona and we went to Marseille France, Florence and Pisa Italy and of course Rome and the Vatican and also Naples and the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii, which was a dream come true for me because I've always wanted to see Pompeii, and we also went to the island of Palma next to Ibiza, and I must say I really enjoyed my first time in Europe it was amazing and I can't wait to go back in fact I'm looking into doing a river cruise in Europe next, so I have been on many Carnival Cruises but I must say I do love Royal Caribbean now but don't worry I'm not a loyal Royal 🤷🏾♀️😂👍🏾 because I want to try all the cruise lines including virgin voyages, Norwegian, celebrity, princess, Holland America, Cunard, MSC, P&O and maybe Disney if I take my nephew, and like I mentioned I also want to do river cruises as well, hell I just love cruising okay that part, anyway I just wanted to give my input and of course say hello and let you know I'm still watching and apologize for this long comment, but I hope you read it and again I hope you do more videos like this one because it was one of your best videos okay that part, sincerely Blair Fox Love!*🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Was on MSC Armonia in July- pretty sure my family were the only Americans on board. Most everyone spoke English anyway, although most of my family is fluent in Spanish as well. My balcony room was the smallest room I have ever been on in any ship- my mother's inside cabin was slightly bigger than my balcony cabins for other family members., Oh, I forgot to mention- the food was pretty poor unless you really like lamb, veal, and/or mussels. Won't go on MSC again at least for a long time- maybe in North American waters when they change to food to suit NA tastes.
Yes, that’s it, Resilient Lady. Please keep us posted on when it actually sails and how the show comes together. I’m curious to see how this goes.
@@JustinTaylor1979 I would think he would want to see how it pulls together or if they scrapped the whole show. We will see.
I like the vlog style. You get to see more of the ship along with your commentary
You don't like MSC much I get it... they are our preferred... mostly cause after the first one we went on, we have had the next one either free or steeply discounted. So far we have done 3 Caribbean on Seaside, Merriveglia and Devina. Devina was hands down our favorite. APRIL WE do a Mediterranean on Seaview.
As for renting car, I 100% agree with this for Sydney Australia as well. Sydney has a decent enough train network that you can stay anywhere in the city and grab a train to Circular Quay for the cruise terminal there. If your ship is docked at White Bay Cruise Terminal, it's a cheap taxi or Uber run, or you can get a ferry from Circular Quay. Do not drive it yourself, whatever you do.
I really like hearing cruise reviews
It was worth the costs for so many ports of call. I get off each and every stop. Yes, even Nassau. I love it!
Jay you do well. Keep up the good work. Your videos are great and you really keep us entertained with your good descriptions of the things that you do on your trips. Keep cruising and keep entertaining us. Thanks.
Also be safe. 🙏🙏👍🤗
Insurance good call, still very good deal. Consider the location. You provide so much in your epis, love them.
It doesn't matter the format of your reviews, they are always informative and awesome!!
Not sure I will ever cruise, but I love your videos - you know your stuff and you are clearly the guy I would like to hang out with you on the ship 30 years ago (I am a 60 year old in London10.
Next time you take a Mediterranean cruise, go out of Rome, Barcelona, or Southampton. English is popular at those ports
I’m on Valiant out of Barcelona next week. Genova is just a 2 drive away from where I am now so it made the most sense to go that route.
Found your channel a couple of weeks ago and love your videos! Just got off of a 3 day cruise on Divina. I was very disappointed by the ship's condition and the food. I sailed on MSC Meraviglia in 2019 and it was a great experience. The food was amazing and the ship was pretty close to perfect. Divina had internet problems the entire cruise. The tvs in the staterooms only showed the advertisements for excursions and shopping. The couple traveling with us also got called out for not watching their video for the muster stations even though they called in. Leaning towards not sailing with MSC in the future.
I enjoy both types of videos! Glad you had the opportunity to enjoy!!
Im with you, I love Barcelona. Been there 5 times and will be back again
I’ve recently sailed from Genoa with the MSc Seaview. You should have tried this ship, it’s beautiful 🤩
I worked security on MSC Opera until 4 months ago, just missed your trip buddy, the previous ship I worked on was MSC Fantasia, you would've had a blast on that one.👍😁
Good to see you back..
Anything you produce is good so whatever you feel is prudent
Love this style of video for you
A good mix of vlog is great
Wow, you would think the food would be fantastic sailing in Italy.
Nice info. Eye-opening for me.
Love your reports.Have a great time!
Nice Video. Thanks for the info.
I think both are just fine, we appreciate the content either way. Enjoy your next trip.
This was funny that you were the only American. I sailed with Princess 3 weeks ago, and was one of only 11 Brits, which I found amazing!
I like this version - I enjoy the vlogs too. I think a mix of content is always fun.
Good content as always. I recommend you mix it up and do both types of content. As to entertainers having 7 different productions, they must be amazingly talented and no way anyone could expect an amazing performance at each one. Thinking I will not be trying out MSC anytime soon.
Use your magnificent creativity! It keeps it fresh, and me wanting more!
Glad you & Laurene' had a great vacation & cruise. I noticed she is left handed 😉😊. I like this kind of content.
I like this format.
I think this content is fine and I like the vlogs.
In Europe I use the trains and uber. Also you can get a car service locally pretty cheaply.
Nice review. Thanks. I like a variety of content. Never sailed MSC. I loved Barcelona.
You gotta try MSC Yacht Club... Join on us Meravigla end of October!
yooo, we were there with you, remember my cousin's underware, they was ghalvin clain or smthng like that lmao
i loved my cruise with the aida prima to norway
I enjoyed the vlog. Glad that you had a great vacation.
Good to see you both enjoyed some time together for a change
This was very interesting, thank you for showing us.
Great analysis. 🌺🌸
I went on one cruise with MSC and I wasn’t a big fan. The people seemed kind of snobby. That’s why I’ve always preferred Carnival because they are all about having fun. Carnival seems to be the most reasonable in price as well.
i love your show it is so cool .
Shower review was hilarious
I like either one. With giving what you think of the cruise and doing the rating was great.
Genova Italy that's where they scrap the Costa Concordia
Love you bro ! Thank you for the quality content your consistency is on point. Great video !
Wait for MSC Explora Journey. Their first ship to sail is gonna be in May2023 it is the luxury line of MSC.
We took a transatlantic cruise with MSC in 2019, leaving from Genoa. Not my favorite cruise line. Food was terrible! We took the cruise as the price was right! I would not sail on them again! Before every show the cruise director would make announcements in 5 different languages.
Me and my better half is going on the MSC Seashore in Oct hopefully the food is seasoned lol because we are foodies lol and since it did not sell out they are going to let us upgrade
We sail out of Venice Italy in the MSC Magnifica the same day the Opera accident, I even have some videos from our water taxi. I totally understand what you mean about the food but our experience in MSC has been good. I see this cruise line as an good option when you don’t want to break the bank. They have good prices all around.
That is Ship life for sure.
I have yet to have any problems on my MSC carribbean/bahamas cruises. And I find them quite refreshing & laid back.
Very honest. Thanks Jay
As for multiple production shows on ships you should check out Disney! Not only do they have the Sail Away Deck Party, they have a Welcome Show in the Mainstage, then at least 2 (sometimes 3) LARGE Broadway style production shows. On top of that they have Deck Parties for Pirates Night, Frozen Night or other deck party them nights. In addition to this the Mainstage cast has to escort the Characters (Mickey, Minnie et al) for greetings and events around the ship or in port. Cast Members on DCL have no days off (or very rare).
When I worked on Holland America many years ago they had 3 production shows plus other ship duties but I believe that has changed.
Hi Jay, love your channel! Do you know how I would apply for a gig/job at a cruise line as a stand-up comic? No, it's not a joke. Unless it's on Carnival. Then it is absolutely a joke. 😄
Let me know when you're in Belgium or The Netherlands so I can buy you a drink. Cheers!
You´re back! Finally! =)
I like this content. Gives you to opportunity to live the experience and report a detailed review instead of focusing on being a live presenter.
That shower cracked me up! My boys are 6’5” and 6’4”. Not happening!! Lol
And my daughter is a performer-7 shows in two weeks is insane!! I was literally shocked and looked like this 😮😮
5'6"?!?!?! That's shorter than Spud Webb
I like both ways , keep doing what you're doing
Very informative video J. We sailed on MSC Seaside pre-Covid and we said that we would probably not do another MSC cruise… this definitely does not make me feel any differently. Thanks for your detailed review of your experience. Always Love your vids J, please keep ‘em coming on both of your channels.
I like your take but I do have a few things to point out as a different perspective on your take. I am an American who is stationed military in Germany and have been here awhile, so I see the blend of Euro and American "styles". I agree the buffet is woefully underseasoned, and there is no excuse for that. Regarding the shower being small, that is how most homes in Europe are as well. I am maybe one inch taller than you and most showers here are tight. Regarding portion sizes in the main dining room, they are small but Europeans scoff at American portion sizes. And to me, when in Rome do as the Romans..... I do like how you describe the daily embarkation/disembarkation. To me that actually leads to a less chaotic boarding process. I did the MSC Grandiosa with 6 specialty restaurants so it was a bigger ship. Turning over 500-600 cabins a day is far less chaotic than 3000 all at once.
Ohh you were there when that happened?? Omg 😱
Great video but maybe a blend of the styles occasionally so that viewers still have that up close and personal inside view. Glad you both had a great time.
I thought your information was interesting and informative. I know MSC is known for its good prices but I'm still trying to make up my mind if I would ever go on one. My first choice is NCL and my second choice is rccl and I'm pretty sure I will never go on another virgin voyage for that I believe I am one and done.
Agree with we prefer inside
Great video J. Sailed Meraviglia last September. Food overall got a 75 out of a hundred. In the MDR, there were aome amazing standouts. Ironically the had the "boringest, dry" garlic bread. An Italian company go figure. And their pizza was very good to excellent. In a few weeks I'm goin on a seven night cruise on the Seashore. Will let y'all know how it went.
Prefer the blogs coz we get to see the ship Amenities & rooms :)
This information was very helpful and informative. Hopefully soon myself and my daughters will be going on this Cruiseline. I’m trying to get my husband to go on a cruise 🚢 very soon. I know he would enjoy cruising.🎉👋🏼😂💥
J. Good to see you. Glad you’re enjoying Europe and Laurene. Ppl can get on and off the ship at every port ? New passengers at every port? Muster drills numerous. Lots of shows to take your mind off the bland food. 🤷🏻♀️. Would think the food would be European based and tasty. Been hearing better food reviews on the newer ships.
Whatever content you give I will enjoy. You have to enjoy yourself too J. Thanks so much and see you next video.
Just finished a 7 day Eastern Med cruise on the MSC Lirica, exact same ship as the Opera with the exception of an expanded shopping area. Agree with much of what you said, buffet food was the worst I've ever had plus the pushing and shoving was horrible. Ship had very limited dining options and really not much to do. Do like older ships because of their large pool areas not taken up with stupid attractions like go-karts. I was a solo English speaking traveller and one of the few that spoke English so do not recommend for non-english speakers unless you're with a group of friends. Lirica class ships will likely be retired soon as they are very dated, very limited and no longer come anywhere near the dining, features and attractions of newer MSC ships. Overall don't recommend Lirica-class ships but glad you enjoyed your cruise.
My wife and I sailed on MSC Seasore in April 2022, Caribbean cruise, and yes the showers was a tight fit, lol. I hated that shower.
The food was not that great either. Otherwise, it was a good cruise.
Probably will not sail on MSC anytime soon.
I have sailed msc 4 times since covid.all have been from fla. You have to remember that it is European and their cooking is different from us. I throughly enjoyed msc. During covid the ship only had 1000 passengers. I am diamond plus at royal, and I have same status with msc. They do status match. Awesome. Planned sailing on seashore in oct for back to back. Just booked Mergavlia for Jan 8 balcony that includes drink pkg and wifi for 600. 7 day cruise. Unheard of on other lines. In Oct it will be my 55 cruise. Love MSC. Upscale sailing. They are getting ready to build the largest port in Miami. Bigger than royal. Cruise line to look out for in the future 😉
Half way into this video I knew MSC in Europe was of no interest to me. Thanks for saving me the time and $$
The shower in that cabin looks a lot like the ones on crew cabins
Those muster drills everyday are a pain I ll agree that s why we do not do the short round the Med trips anymore in the summer - it s like a ferry.
We noticed a huge difference with MSC post Covid. We are on our tenth MSC cruise in October. I am not a fan of Costa but we do enjoy a week away around the Med because we live here and it s economic for a week s vacation
We love the MSC Splendida and Precioza
I actually prefer this style. This way I know you were able to actually enjoy yourself without working the entire time.
That shower would meet the needs of most Europeans, especially on the Med (where I live), people are not very tall and much slimmer than most. Some Germans and English might think otherwise.
Definitely the best cruise experiences I’ve had are the ones that have the least of my fellow Americans onboard.
I am very nervous. I have a 15 day cruise coming in Oct. It's a 15 day west and east Caribbean cruise on board the MSC Seashore. We got a balcony on the 15th floor, Aurea class!!!
The only experience I had was on MSC Divina back in 2017. I remember we had a good time.
I not shure now if I should cancel it
You deserve a break...enjoy yourself with your lady...
It looks like they took old carnival Cruise ship plans and built that one you got to remember MSC is the company who owned the achille lauro
The issue with MSC is that it caters to a different audience. That’s all…
Well said.
Similar to carnival?
I just sailed on MSC Divina and it was...great. Great ship, great crew, great food (except the meatball sub, that was...just no). I think they're finally 'getting' the North American market.
I was thinking the same thing
Totally disagree- was on Armonia from Venice in July- food was not at all what North Americans would be happy with (my family wasn't)- ports were great, most of staff was great, food was poor- Way too much reliance on lamb, veal, and mussels.
We sailed on MSC DIVINA in June, liked it so much we sailed again in July...great ship, awesome crew.
@@mcarabis ok, so you are doing short 3 day cruises from Port Canaveral where they will tailor the food to the north American market. My point was from Venice in an almost all Italian or European market, the food was likely very different from a cruise in North America (and we did not like it).