I normally stay away from cruise ship buffets. I will be cruising on MSC for the first time in January 2025. Since MSC doesn't have many included dining options, I plan to visit the buffet for a few meals. Your videos are very informative, and they help ease my mind about eating at the buffet. Thanks for sharing your video and your buffet tips!! 😀
You do a wonderful job showcasing the cruise ship, meals, and ports like Bermuda. You are an excellent rep for MSC. Thanks for sharing your experience. If money was no object, would you buy a yacht, or do you prefer cruise ships? 🚢 ⚓
Just what i wanted! A full food review!!! What drinks do they have if we dont buy a soda package? And do they have a dress up night like royal CARIBBEAN? Thanks! Oh also. Do they have food options included when you dock at the islands?😊
Glad you enjoyed the video! I recall having iced tea. There was a couple more flavors but I don't exactly recall. It's usually pre served in cups since it was so busy when we traveled in August. Most of the time I drank water and coffee. When we packed I had a day outfit and a night outfit. You can bring several outfits for the themed nights like Italian, white night, 70's/80/s/90's nights, glow party, Caribbean and dress up/formal night. Doesn't have to be fancy. A few Hawaiian button down shirts for the guys and simple dresses for the ladies. No flip flops or cameo in the main dinning room. I have videos and you can see what people are wearing when I vlog to get an idea but it's casual enough. Whatever you choose to wear, you'll surely enjoy your cruise!
@@YourNewHappyPlace We took a Bermuda itinerary and stayed for 2.5 days. There’s a Bermuda playlist. It’s a vlog during our stay on the island. I’ll link it here. th-cam.com/play/PLm5CB5pJQOp4jPAF37Is455GtMOtk278N.html&si=phG_mBMSo03TBHlP
@@YourNewHappyPlace oh definitely! That’s why we went with MSC. At the time of booking, we were considering liberty of the seas versus MSC Meraviglia. The prices were the same for what we were booking at the time. It also depends what is most important to you. For example we compared Liberty 9 days (8 nights) inside guaranteed cabin versus Meraviglia balcony 8 days (7 nights). Liberty had a great itinerary to two ports at Dominican Republic and a day in Turks and Caicos (now it’s back to Labadee). Very nice itinerary but I didn’t care for three randomly placed inside rooms. Instead chose Meraviglia with 3 balcony rooms and overnight stays on Bermuda. It also depends on the ship. We sailed on independence last year and Liberty is exactly the same. If I could have purchased an ocean view room I would have considered Liberty. Though I enjoyed the large pool deck on MSC compared to Independence which I felt was closed in. Just my opinion though.
Pizza was GREAT! I had the specialty dining package for most dinners and those restaurants were very good. The sit down restaurants were quick and good. The buffet... They need MORE omelet stations for breakfast. ONE at the very back of the buffet with a line, where they hand out #'s. I was VERY underwhelmed at the general buffet, not only the food, cold burgers, cold hot dogs, carved meat was fatty and low quality, also found dirty dishes multiple times.
Glad you had more positives during your cruise. I wonder if the food varies depending on the season. My family tend to cruise in the summer so everything is at its peak. Did see the same foods shown from my videos during my sailing besides the hot dogs, burgers and pizza?
@@YourNewHappyPlace yes we bought the easy plus package which was ver inexpensive at additional $300 to the cabin. Though that package is no longer offered starting last December unless it was already added to your cruise purchase before December 18, 2024.
@JustTheilogsAdventures this is going to be my first time, so iam doing royal, princess and norwegian. I was going to do msc but there are are a lot of not so good reviews. Also iam trying to get away from the crowd so iam doing November 2025, may and sept 2026.
@@MrCristian12332 sounds like you have a lot planned. I wouldn’t give up on MSC as more recent reviews are positive. Maybe the Yacht club if it’s in your budget? Either way enjoy the cruises you take!
I normally stay away from cruise ship buffets. I will be cruising on MSC for the first time in January 2025. Since MSC doesn't have many included dining options, I plan to visit the buffet for a few meals. Your videos are very informative, and they help ease my mind about eating at the buffet. Thanks for sharing your video and your buffet tips!! 😀
You're very welcome! Don't forget it's an open mind that makes your trip more enjoyable. Hope you have a positive outlook on MSC overall.
You do a wonderful job showcasing the cruise ship, meals, and ports like Bermuda.
You are an excellent rep for MSC.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
If money was no object, would you buy a yacht, or do you prefer cruise ships? 🚢 ⚓
Thanks! It’s all about and how you look at things. Be opened mind to the positives. Bermuda is also a beautiful island underrated to the youngsters.
You are an expert. Super nice!
I take that you enjoyed the video.☺
Thank you!
Just what i wanted! A full food review!!!
What drinks do they have if we dont buy a soda package? And do they have a dress up night like royal CARIBBEAN? Thanks!
Oh also. Do they have food options included when you dock at the islands?😊
Glad you enjoyed the video! I recall having iced tea. There was a couple more flavors but I don't exactly recall. It's usually pre served in cups since it was so busy when we traveled in August. Most of the time I drank water and coffee. When we packed I had a day outfit and a night outfit. You can bring several outfits for the themed nights like Italian, white night, 70's/80/s/90's nights, glow party, Caribbean and dress up/formal night. Doesn't have to be fancy. A few Hawaiian button down shirts for the guys and simple dresses for the ladies. No flip flops or cameo in the main dinning room. I have videos and you can see what people are wearing when I vlog to get an idea but it's casual enough. Whatever you choose to wear, you'll surely enjoy your cruise!
@@JustTheilogsAdventuresI would like to hear about good options included at the ports
@@YourNewHappyPlace We took a Bermuda itinerary and stayed for 2.5 days. There’s a Bermuda playlist. It’s a vlog during our stay on the island. I’ll link it here.
th-cam.com/play/PLm5CB5pJQOp4jPAF37Is455GtMOtk278N.html&si=phG_mBMSo03TBHlP
@@JustTheilogsAdventures thank you. Did you compare prices vs Royal Caribbean? We have be comparing and it seems that MSC is almost half the price.
@@YourNewHappyPlace oh definitely! That’s why we went with MSC. At the time of booking, we were considering liberty of the seas versus MSC Meraviglia. The prices were the same for what we were booking at the time. It also depends what is most important to you. For example we compared Liberty 9 days (8 nights) inside guaranteed cabin versus Meraviglia balcony 8 days (7 nights). Liberty had a great itinerary to two ports at Dominican Republic and a day in Turks and Caicos (now it’s back to Labadee). Very nice itinerary but I didn’t care for three randomly placed inside rooms. Instead chose Meraviglia with 3 balcony rooms and overnight stays on Bermuda. It also depends on the ship. We sailed on independence last year and Liberty is exactly the same. If I could have purchased an ocean view room I would have considered Liberty. Though I enjoyed the large pool deck on MSC compared to Independence which I felt was closed in. Just my opinion though.
Pizza was GREAT! I had the specialty dining package for most dinners and those restaurants were very good. The sit down restaurants were quick and good. The buffet... They need MORE omelet stations for breakfast. ONE at the very back of the buffet with a line, where they hand out #'s. I was VERY underwhelmed at the general buffet, not only the food, cold burgers, cold hot dogs, carved meat was fatty and low quality, also found dirty dishes multiple times.
Glad you had more positives during your cruise. I wonder if the food varies depending on the season. My family tend to cruise in the summer so everything is at its peak. Did see the same foods shown from my videos during my sailing besides the hot dogs, burgers and pizza?
Did you buy the drink package? I see soda in the video.
@@YourNewHappyPlace yes we bought the easy plus package which was ver inexpensive at additional $300 to the cabin. Though that package is no longer offered starting last December unless it was already added to your cruise purchase before December 18, 2024.
When did you go? I went Nevember 17th to the 24th
We sailed in August from 18-25th.
How was your experience? Would you say it’s similar to ours?
I like your videos, but I won't do msc for a cruise
It is all about preference.👍 Which cruise lines do you enjoy?
@JustTheilogsAdventures this is going to be my first time, so iam doing royal, princess and norwegian. I was going to do msc but there are are a lot of not so good reviews. Also iam trying to get away from the crowd so iam doing November 2025, may and sept 2026.
@@MrCristian12332 sounds like you have a lot planned. I wouldn’t give up on MSC as more recent reviews are positive. Maybe the Yacht club if it’s in your budget? Either way enjoy the cruises you take!
I can’t wait! Thanks for the tips!
@ you’re welcome!! Enjoy your the cruise and all the food!