I took a cruise one of the most controversial cruise lines, MSC Cruises. When we boarded MSC Seascape, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Even though I’ve been on over 35 cruises, my first MSC cruise wasn’t what I expected!
In this video, I share an MSC cruise review, which includes what we liked best on MSC Seascape, as well as things that could have been better. I also share an MSC Seascape cruise ship tour, along with MSC cruise tips you’ll want to know.
If you’re planning an MSC cruise or have been considering which cruise line is best for you, this video is a must-watch! MSC cruise vlog & MSC first time cruise tips.
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Hi! I’m Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!
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Me and 3 friends are going to MSC Seashore Cruise for the first time schedule May 12. I’ve been watching your cruise videos. Thanks so much for sharing all the tips. It helps us prepared what to expect in two weeks on our cruise experience.
Just got off the sea escape and the crew was awesome and the boat amazing. Did not have much luck with the excursions
We hate smoking was that a problem??
Great video Ilana. I have cruised MSC five times and I have enjoyed it. Best things on MSC: THE VALUE, the coffee, the affordable drink package, the pizza, and the beauty of the ships. Not so good: variety of included food options, & the entertainment is below average compared to other lines. I have another MSC cruise booked for September 2024.
I'm a huge fan of MSC, we are now diamond and our son is gold (he's 11 😂) when you reach gold or above you can utilize a free 1 hour thermal spa area! It's awesome…18+ only. If you book a future cruise with them on board they double your voyager points also. We just did merivilia for he 2nd time and will be on seascape in June. We booked Europa & world america for next year! ❤ happy cruising!
Why would anyone get bothered by different people being on a international cruise? Yikes!!!
We just got off MSC Seashore and loved it. We have done other cruise lines but for the value and how classy this ship looks we will be sailing with them again.
Do try the yacht club and if you go for a duplex Ethan can have his own space downstairs. Once you have been in the YC you may not want to go back to the regular
part.
Taino…get there early or you’ll never find a chair!!
We're you on the Easter cruise? I thought I caught a glimpse of you but never was able to see if it was you.
Hi Ilana. Love your videos. I have been watching for a year now and more recently subscribed. Thank you for this particular video, as I have a week and a half to my New England cruise with MSC Meraviglia. It's my 3rd cruise and my first with going by myself. You answered a few of my questions, like why don’t I have times for my excursion and show. Didn't realize I have to do all that on the ship. I did have one question for the complimentary dining, is there reservations for that too or just walk-ins? Also, were there any formal nights? I didn’t see anything on that. Thank you.
Such a great review! I appreciate your videos. We got back home Saturday from a 5 night cruise with a group of 26 friends. It was my second cruise. My first was 19 years ago. Your tips were a great help! My husband and I have an RC cruise scheduled in August for our 25th anniversary! Thank you for all you do!
Your review was as informative as all the the others 😅great job, is your price included airfare too?
We loved the MSC Seashore
Really good report ! I will consider MSC now ( never have before) especially their newer ships thank you ! Glenda
Would you recommend paying for the cruise internet or your telephone service provider?
We did MSC and that was a never again.
Hi Ilana I am so happy to find your channel and watching your video about MSC Seascape! I just disembarked from there 2 months ago and now I am on MSC Seaview and have started also to upload some videos about MSC and my job there as Hotel Director. You earned a new fan and I hope one day you cruise on one of the ships I am on!
My wife and I were on the same sailing! We were in Yacht Club so our experience differed somewhat, and I completely agree that MSC is a great cruise experience.
You mentioned that you're considering YC and I highly recommend you give it a shot, you won't regret it!
Great video Ilana x
We have taken MSC since it was a totally Italian experience. Went in its Yacht Club a few months ago and liked it so much will be back in the Seascape next week. Thanks for your review, will test it during this, our 174th cruise.
We cruised on MSC Seascape last November, and I wholeheartedly agree with your comments of the cruise and ship! We loved MSC and thought that it was a remarkable value. I too liked that it was very "international," making it so much more interesting! We plan to cruise with MSC again.
We particularly enjoyed the jazz bar. And an area we walked near but did not experience was the wine cellar. Wish we had checked that out.
Thank you for your wonderful review.
I was on MSC Seascape last week. We loved it!!! I found the infinity pool on deck 8 that you mentioned. I loved the evening entertainment in the lounges, in the atrium or on the pool deck.
I did find the hot air balloon on the way to Le Cabaret Rouge longe. And yes, we took photos!!!
Your review of this cruise ship is fair. And I will cruise with MSC again.
My daughter and I will take MSC Seascape in May. Looking forward to it.
I have a question… I'm a loyal to royal Oasis class ship cruiser and I decided to give the MSC World America a try. When I called their customer service, they knew nothing basically. It was mentioned that I can't carry on my own suitcase on wheels, that I'm forced to check it in and who knows what time it will arrive to my room? Also, do they go thru your toiletries and have to approve what you're bringing? I think I'm not the only one who brings her own shampoo, body wash, deodorant, make up, etc. I didn't get a straight answer about bringing a curling iron either. I was just told to bring the stuff and they'll let me know if it's "approved" when I get there! Did anyone experience this?
I too like MSC for offering the very best value in North America vs. the other big 5 that seems to be getting more and more expensive by the month. MSC is the only cruise line that you can cruise on a relatively new ship for the cost of cruising on much older ship on the other main American cruise lines.
Another huge plus is that they do a loyalty status match for those customers who have high status with the other cruise lines .
Also their buffet has gotten considerably better over the years and their specialty restaurants are just as good as the big 5’s.
In all transparency, MSC is my 6th favorite cruise line on the entertainment front as well as last on my list for the complementary food options, but I must say that they rank #1 with me on value for money, which is why I recently cruised with them this past November and this past March, and I am also booked for another cruise with MSC in January of 2025.
Also even though
I will be on Royals Icon Of The Seas this September as well as the Sun Princess in November, in addition to two more cruises on the “Fun Ships in September of 2025 and also January of 2026 on the Celebration and the Venezia, I must say that MSC is slowly moving up the ranks as one of my preferred cruise lines for bang for the buck!
Happy that you gave MSC a try. You absolutely MUST try the Yacht Club.
Excuse me !! Did i see dueling pianos?!?!
MSC will be the next cruise I book.. thanks for your review.
You should try the MSC Yacht Club. Awesomeness 😎