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MSC offers limited free or affordable dining choicesīuffet line on MSC Seashore. Here's what I took away from my experience. But the logistical operations, dining options and family-friendly amenities were simply not up to par with those offered on other lines. MSC Seashore was indeed a beautiful ship with plenty to entertain the whole family.
Unfortunately, that wasn't quite the case. I was simply hoping that getting to experience a brand-new ship at a low price would give a line like Carnival or perhaps the older ships of Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line a serious run for their money. Going into this trip, I knew I wasn't going to find all the bells and whistles of a Royal Caribbean megaship or the service levels and entertainment expertise of a Disney ship. The cheapest balcony cabin I could find for that line's newest ship, Mardi Gras, was $2,475 for four people on a weeklong Western Caribbean cruise in November 2023. In my mind, MSC Cruises' lower fares and mass appeal make it a direct competitor with Carnival Cruise Line. (Of course, older ships on these lines will be priced lower.) A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean's new Wonder of the Seas next July is close to $6,000 for four people the cheapest balcony cabin I could find on that ship for a weeklong Caribbean cruise was $3,300 in February 2023. I paid $2,658 total for four people to share a balcony cabin on a weeklong Western Caribbean cruise in July on the line's newest cruise ship, MSC Seashore.Ĭontrast that with Disney Wish: The cheapest cruise you can currently book is $2,975 for a three-night cruise in a windowless inside cabin for four people. cruisers as Europeans, MSC Cruises' Florida fares have always been competitively priced and it routinely offers kids-sail-free deals. ports.īecause the line is not as well known among U.S. The combination of cultures and languages makes the line's onboard vibe a bit different than on other cruise lines that sail from mainland U.S.
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The line is known to attract a diverse crowd, including a high percentage of international guests plus a mix of English and Spanish speakers from Florida. See privacy policy.Īlthough it has been offering Caribbean cruises for about a decade now, MSC Cruises recently deployed more of its ships on itineraries out of Florida, many with stops at the line's new private island, Ocean Cay, for a relaxing beach day. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. I would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. Within the last five years, though, the line has made an effort to build and deploy ships with amenities and itineraries that are more targeted at American travelers.
MSC Cruises is a Europe-based cruise line, with a large presence in Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa. But for smoother sailing and fewer hassles, you will either need to shell out more money on your MSC voyage - or consider a different cruise line. The truth is, I got what I paid for and encountered more logistical hassles and nickel-and-diming than I’ve experienced on most of the 50-plus cruises I’ve been on.Ĭan you have a wonderful family vacation on a budget on an MSC Cruises ship? Of course. Itinerary in hand, I thought I had found the secret to affordable family cruising and that I’d come home bragging to my friends that I had scored an amazing vacation for a fraction of the price folks would pay for other cruises. I ended up paying less for a balcony cabin on a seven-night cruise to the Caribbean on MSC’s newest ship, MSC Seashore, than I would for a three-night Disney Wish cruise in a windowless inside cabin.įor cruise guides, news and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter. MSC offers affordable Caribbean cruises thanks to free kids fares and onboard credits that passengers can put toward things like activities and non-included meals. In search of cheap family cruises myself, I followed the deals to a major but more under-the-radar cruise line, MSC Cruises. But with fares that start at $1,000 per day for a family of four, even a three- or four-night sailing might not be in most families' budgets. Disney Cruise Line’s new ship Disney Wish is getting a lot of attention this summer.
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