Ronan R @explorecruiserepeat Expert Contributor (6) 15/02/2024
78.80

First Ever Cruise

I liked

The Swarovski Staircase, the Itinerary, The Ship is Gorgeous

I didn't like

Comment

My first ever cruise was back in January of 2016 on the Preziosa. It was amazing to walk on board for the first time after watching so many videos online. The MSC smell is intoxicating, the glitz and glamour of the Swarovski staircase sparkling in the atrium, the crew were amazing too. The food on board wasn't what I was used too coming from Ireland but I still found food that I liked and enjoyed. The pizza on MSC is second to none I think personally, the theatre shows were really good, with amazing dancers and acrobats.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
English
Period
Jan 2016
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Ireland

Ports of call: Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Rome, Palermo & Palma

Embarkation and disembarkation
  • Embarkation
State room
  • Comfort and design
  • Cleaning/Maintenance
Common areas
  • Comfort and design
  • Cleaning/Maintenance
Staff
  • Kindness
  • Efficiency
On board services
  • Gym and Spa
  • Shops
  • Theater shows
  • Internet service / Wi-fi
  • Casino
  • Baby club / Teen club
  • Guest service
  • Entertainment
  • Bar service
Food
  • Main restaurants quality
  • Buffet restaurants quality
  • Speciality restaurants quality
Final evaluations
  • Would you cruise this ship again?
  • Do you recommend this ship?
  • Value for money
  • Language assistance

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