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I was just on MSC seashore May 2024. I had no issues with any surcharge for added entrées at dinner had no issues with towels. The muster drill was fairly simple and although I could see your point about being a little bit of annoying, but nothing out of this world. The elevators, so you wait five minutes for an elevator, life is too short to make a big deal out of that especially when you’re on vacation. .!! Did not do any of the water slides can’t comment on that . My credit card was not taking for some reason, but resolve that quickly by going to get service. PS I’m a Solo traveler, the food I thought was really good the bar service little slow so you doubleFist two drinks and you said your good to go.! My question is if her experience with them was so bad, why has she cruised on them yet Again...!!! And yes would do MSC seashore again great ship ,great food, no complaints…!!!
@@georgealmengor6425 I’m not quitting MSC! They have the potential to be an amazing cruise line! Many misconstrue me sharing my experience as complaining but the point is to share EVERYTHING about my experience so potential cruisers are prepared. I do have a “hits” list as well. HITS on the MSC Seashore ~ Sharing all good stuff on this ship! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KmHGySDd1Ok.html
It was a 4 night. We brought family members so we wanted to keep costs down but you are right, the shorter cruises seem to be focused on boozing and gambling.
I don’t care what you say, this is my favorite cruise line over others line always have fabulous experience on this luxury MSC. And I do love cruises 🚢
@@melvinjacobs2328 We're thinking of booking the Reflection. Did you find that all Celebrity ships were superior to the other lines or are you referring specifically to the Beyond?
Well done. Some fantastic footage here, 1st person view. This is what people will want to see. Will you go back on NCL after this? Quite an upgrade, no?
Thank you! We will definitely go back on NCL!! Our next cruise with them is the Aqua launching next year. One thing nice for us on NCL is all the perks with platinum status. I do look forward to many more Celebrity cruises though. We’re actually trying Holland in Nov and then Princess.
I did hear that after the fact. Seems it would be easier to handle at check in but it does eliminate a step making check in quicker. We just got off our first Celebrity ship and they did the same but the process was insanely quick.
Beyond April 2023 was my first cruise. Loved it. Back on the Beyond this November. Also sailed the Ascent. Ascent was excellent, as well, but there was something about the Beyond I preferred. If you feel like splurging, go to Eden for dinner. Some of the best food I've ever had land or sea.
We planned to do only free dining for our first Celebrity cruise to really gauge it. We gave in and had dinner at Final Cut which was great and I heard from guests that all the other fine dining was wonderful as well. I also heard Blu for Aqua class guests was amazing so I'm very curious about that and trying to find a smokin deal on a Aqua class room on any Celebrity ship to try it.
I love the Prima for the most part. I was on the first 3 open to the Public. The food was so good. The venue was way too small. Never went to Syd Norman. Did go to the Comedy Club. Was always on the waitlist. The Theater was big. The show in the Theater was Great.
I was on the Sun and the Jewel in October and November. The Venue was big especially the Gym. I went to Stretch and Abs class every day and didn’t have to get there early. I’m going either on repositioning or older ships they must cheaper.
@@rodneyscales2648 We’ve been really loving the smaller ships. The Jewel was our first NCL cruise back in 2018. We took the Sun to Alaska last year and LOVED it!
Did I not put the gym on this video? 🤣 It was small and you had to walk through the spa to get to it. (very odd) Here's a link to my Prima Ship Tour video.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mVuFrSf7Qpk.html
I have this excursion booked through NCL -- can you tell me if we can take as much time as we want? The info says 4 hours, but we want to make sure we have time for the hike to Nugget Falls and not be rushed.
The time at the park is limited. I want to say we had to meet back at the bus within an hour and a half. If you are referring to the waterfall in that park, it is a very short walk. Less than a mile I believe.
I was on the Seashore recently in May 2024 and I agree with most of your misses. Especially the lack of staff which led to bad service and SLOWWWWW drink service. I gave up several times at bars after waiting 15 minutes,. The worst part is the server and bartenders aren't even friendly. It's like they don't give a flip. That's probably because they automatically add a 15% tip to every drink you buy so they have no incentive to work quickly or even smile - that's on top of the $17 per day per guest gratuities they charge at the end. The food was hit or miss, but I've found that's every cruise. Believe it or not, we thought the food on MSC was better than Disney, which was 2x the price. But the service on Disney is unmatched. Remarkable, really. Not sure I would go back on MSC, but they're so cheap it's hard to complain much.
Yes sir! So hard to beat the price even though you find yourself struggling in certain ways to get through the week. We booked the World America (their new ship launching next year) because it’s a different design and I’m trying to stay hopeful. Last week we did our first ever Celebrity cruise and 😳😳😳 it was AMAAAAAZING! I agree with you on the non friendly staff but don’t think it’s due to auto gratuity because all ships have that.
Ncl has good included food Best is main dinning But even buffet works Fast convenient Yes special dinning very good Sorry local is bar food Not as good
When I first watched your video, I thought wow, she is just whining about everything. You have brought up a number of great points. Check in, not good. Getting your room keys, not good. Having to have everyone in your group having a drink package and you have a 3 year old, unbelievable. The elevators, that is not right. Dining in the MDR and waiting 30 minutes for a drink, not acceptable. Waiting for a drink at a bar for 30 minutes, not acceptable. Being charged extra for mains is getting common to keep people for ordering food they will not eat, but I think if the food is not up to standards, there should be no extra charge for the food. I look forward to your next review. We sail on the Seashore in July. I hope it gets better.
Thank you! Every experience is different and many have not had any issues. My optimism believes they are always working to improve. Have a wonderful cruise!!
We sailed on the Prima this past January 2024 and we LOVED it and would not hesitate to sail her again! Yes, the layout of the ship is different from the "classic" cruise ship design, but I actually enjoyed how the ship made each space unique, intimate and distinctive. You really did hit the nail on the head regarding the positives versus the negatives about the Prima. The entire ship was modern, chic, contemporary and each space was thoughtful and very inviting. I believe NCL purposefully made most of the venues smaller in order to better disperse passengers throughout the ship, which, for the most part, they were successful in. The only venues that seemed overly crowded were the pool and surrounding area (yes, the pool is much too small for a ship that size, but we're not sun worshippers and can partake or pass on a pool depending on the size of the crowd, so it was no big deal to us), as well as the buffet, which again was much too small for a ship that size (and again, we are not buffet people, so we didn't mind at all). The atrium could become crowded if there was music or activities, but we just avoided the atrium during those times as well. Otherwise, each of the dining rooms and their food was excellent, and the staterooms incredibly comfortable, spacious and well appointed, especially the bathroom. We enjoyed all of the outdoor spaces (the ship was most definitely designed to sail in warmer weather cruises in order to take advantage of all the outdoor spaces) and even though our cruise was sold out, it never felt too crowded or overwhelming. Regarding the two dry slides, we tried both and had a blast...literally! We FLEW down the slides with no issues (getting stuck) and felt like kids again each time we slid down! Just like you, our favorite bar was the Belvedere Bar. Its location was tucked away and gave off a cozy vibe, perfect for that nightcap before adjourning for the evening. We also loved Hudson's (the larger of the two main dining rooms) with its wrap around windows looking out at the sea, the Indulge Food Hall, as well as two specialty restaurants: Food Republic and Onda by Scarpetta -- if you sail on the Prima, do not miss these wonderful restaurants (Cagney's Steak House also deserves an honorable mention)! Last, but not least, I also believe that NCL designed Prima to appeal to a different demographic and those passengers with young children may want to choose another NCL ship, such as those from its "Breakaway" and "Breakaway Plus" class, which cater to young families and young adults with its many age-appropriate activities (water slides, laser tag, arcade, etc.). To be honest, that's what I like about NCL -- they offer many different styles and sizes of ships that appeal more to certain demographics. I recently discovered your channel and have enjoyed you sharing your insights and perspective -- I look forward to your future content!
Thanks so much! I am not a buffet fan either and loved the Food Hall as an amazing alternative! As a bonus we could order and dine outside. I booked the newest of the fleet, the Aqua launching next April and so excited since they finally eliminated the go karts. ❤️❤️❤️
@@DestinedJourney We're booked on the NCL Aqua too! We are sailing to Bermuda from NYC in September 2025. Like you, we are thrilled that NCL did away with the go karts on Aqua as well. Sadly, I did see that Aqua will not offer Food Republic as one of their specialty restaurants, however from what I understand, they are expanding Indulge Food Hall, so maybe some of Food Republic's plates will be offered in Indulge Food Hall? We sure hope so! Thanks again for your review of NCL Prima -- she deserves way more love than she gets! Regards, Todd in Greenville
Just got off the Prima, had a great time. The indulge food hall and food republic are innovative venues. Palamar seafood restaurant is fantastic. I think people are giving the ship a bad rap because the layout is different and new. We were on an Iceland, to Southampton cruise and the weather was such that they only were able to use the outside seating venues one day, never had trouble getting a seat to eat. Would sail the Prima or Viva without hesitation.
@@richwielechowski5191 I agree with your assessment of the NCL Prima, Rich. Granted, Prima is not going to be for everyone, but we thoroughly enjoyed our time on her and like you, we wouldn't hesitate to sail on her again or her sister ship, Viva. Happy cruising, sir!
Appreciate this review. TY. My son will be 10 if we go. Are there enough activities for him as they don't have a traditional arcade , bowling , air hockey, basketball/soccer court or more than 1 water slide. Thank you
My kids starting cruising when they were 8/9 and they really enjoyed the kids club activities. There are definitely more “kid friendly” NCL ships with ropes course, several water slides etc so it really just depends on the kids and what they enjoy.
Just sailed that Prima did not like it. As an avid cruise, it's not the ship for me. It gave you hotel vibes, not cruise vibes. The venues were small in some spaces. I felt like I was sitting in a basement with no windows like the Metropolitan. There weren't many places you could sit and just look out at the water. The atrium was too small and to have to put out folding chairs was a little ghetto to me. You could not see the stage from the upper levels of the stream. I will be cruising on the Jewel later this year, which was updated in 2022 it seems as though it gives you cruising vibes.
I loved my Seaside cruise, best $2000 balcony ever! Included drinks and wifi too. We had the same issue at embarkation, someone wasn't ready for their cruise to end🤣 Can't really blame MSC though. The drink package is well documented too!
Thank you for this video. Me and my husband are going on the Norwegian prima. in November the end of November. I’m not looking forward to it but he is because he wants to sell on the Prima. I’m loyal to Royal Caribbean but to compromise this time and this video really helped me a lot because I was really nervous about going on here. I heard so many bad reviews, thank you again💜
The only difference between regular balcony room and the club balcony rooms is the bathroom. It has an upgraded shower and a double vanity. Other than that, balconies are the same size unless you opt for the larger or aft balcony.
Just a quick point… I am embarrassed to admit that I DID NOT REALIZE THAT DONNA SUMMER HAD PASSED AGES AGO! And the DONNA SUMMER show was “virtual” Also: WHO THE HELL WANTS TO SEE PRICE IS RIGHT or DEAL OR NO DEAL as a “show”I see those shows when I’m home sick from work (T.P.I.R.) if ya know ya know. I still had fun, but in terms of entertainment 0-10
Don't be embarrassed, I JUST found out. Didn't even know on the ship.🤪 I actually wanted to see Price is Right just because I grew up with that show and was interested to see the reenactment if the various games but dinner took long and we missed it. I heard it wasn't great and more of a "money grab" so I wasn't too disappointed.
Several solo cruises with msc. Never seated alone. Giant floating disco ball. Love it. Ocean cay fantastic if you dont need waterparks but love to snorkel on the beach.
As to The Local, my impression is it's more a sports bar rather than a restaurant. Sort of like going to a local restaurant/bar, but everyone knows the bar is the more popular part.
Your commentary about the extra prices for activities kids love really understated how very, very pricey those activities are. It will break the bank of any budget. Similat activities on Royal Caribbean are at no extra charge. $15 for one 8 minute drive of the speedway cars will hardly satisfy any kid. $20 pp for mini golf? Our reaction was “Ncl has lost touch with reality.”. It is misleading to say the costs are avoidable by not using and them and then suggest the basic cruise price is less…It is most definitely not lower priced that similar lines. We are definitely in the worst ship idea camp. AVOID the disappointment you will have and choose another cruise company.
Things have changed ALOT! They have all increased prices in different ways or downgraded food quality etc. To be honest it’s been difficult for me to compare value from line to line due to SO many changes. We always love NCL and more than likely because it’s really familiar. We’re going on Celebrity for the first time in a couple weeks and I’m wondering if there’s better value with Princess/ Celebrity etc…..
It's true - the complimentary dining does have variety on Prima class. I also steer clear of the buffet when I can help it. It still boggles my mind that that's where 80% of the passengers head basically all of the time. When people ask me "what's so great about NCL" I usually point to the value in the Free at Sea pack that you get. But variety in complimentary dining is a good answer too.
I agree in regard to buffet dining. I'm on vacation so I'd much rather relax and be served freshly cooked food. We're cruising Celebrity for the first time in a few days which will different since the only complimentary food is main dining rooms and the buffet.
@@DestinedJourney More sophisticated fellow passengers for sure. My bet is they don't flood the buffet the same way. Looking fwd to your review of the differences.
@@mrfrank022084 They had the same style at the Crown Plaza Hotel and it was wonderful. Something is wrong with MSC’s version because elevators rarely showed up and by the time they did there were too many people waiting that all couldn’t fit.
