MSC Cruises Cruise Line

Following several years of unprecedented growth, MSC Cruises boasts the most modern cruise fleet in the world, with 11 ships currently in operation. MSC Cruises is a leader in the Mediterranean cruise market, sailing in the region throughout the year, as well as offering a wide range of seasonal itineraries in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North America and Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, South and West Africa. The company is entirely European-owned. It employs 12,000 staff around the world and has offices in 42 countries.

• Sharon  MSC Divina  Mediterranean

  This was our first cruise ever and having read some negative reviews about MSC after booking we were a little apprehensive. We shouldn't have worried. The ship is magnificent, spotlessly clean... read more

  5 users found this review helpful.
• jacqui heslop  MSC Armonia  Red Sea Cruise

  This was our first cruise and we thoroughly enjoyed it on MSC Armonia. A little doubtful at first because we appeared to be outnumbered by other foreign guests (mainly German) who could not speak... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Mike  MSC Fantasia  East Mediterranean

  Incredibly good value. Staff were almost all very friendly, food fabulous, entertainment very good, cabins more luxurious than I had anticipated. Overall a great experience for all four of us... read more

• Thomas Jaramillo  MSC Poesia  Caribbean

  1. All activities on board had been cancelled with the exception of single games of Bingo (which had to be paid for) and 1 or 2 dance lessons. We did partake in the dance lessons, but the... read more

  4 users found this review helpful.
• Robbie Ballentine  MSC Poesia  MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE

  While the Monsters Of Rock Cruise organizers & the event itself was fabulous....the theft of a smaller Canon Powershot SD1400 IS camera from my cabin & the lack of any concern on the part of the... read more

• DaninSTL  MSC Splendida  Western Med and North Africa

  I don't understand why so many negative reviews for MSC. We booked into the Yacht Club which I know makes a difference as it's all inclusive except excursions. We had great service in all areas of... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Jane  MSC Poesia  Caribbean

  'For the Price' - it was better than prison. Terrible. And I am not picky - but I like food that tastes good and is hot when it is supposed to be hot and cold when it supposed to be cold.... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Jennifer  MSC Poesia  Eastern Carribean

  Beautiful Ship, larger than average balcony stateroom, average food, awful cold and uncaring assistant maitre d. I will never sail this line again! The food was not terrible but was never... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Michelle  MSC Opera  South Africa

  CABIN 10199 The staff on boarding could speak very little English and we were sent from pillar to post regarding the on board recharging of accounts and eventually just went up to our... read more

  10 users found this review helpful.
• Denise Fourie  MSC Sinfonia  Cape Town-Mossel Bay-Cape Town

  MSC Sinfonia was a very bad experience. The que to board took forever. We sat on the ground. No shade, no chairs, no refreshments for more than 2 hours before going into their terminal. No... read more

  6 users found this review helpful.
• Jackforever  MSC Divina  Mediterranean

  Beautiful cruise but poor service. Excellent food! Room was nice & new. Fantastic evening show. Just too many kids. One thing I learned: Never go on a cruise where kids... read more

  12 users found this review helpful.
• Jackforever  MSC Divina  Mediterranean

  Beautiful cruise but poor service. Excellent food! Room was nice & new. Fantastic evening show. Just too many kids. One thing I learned: Never go on a cruise where kids... read more

• Jackforever  MSC Divina  Mediterranean

  Beautiful cruise but poor service. Excellent food! Room was nice & new. Fantastic evening show. Just too many kids. One thing I learned: Never go on a cruise where kids... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Harvey Lightfoot  MSC Sinfonia  Medfiteranean

  The ship was about 90% non british which is not a problem as we have been on the MSC Magnifica. In brief the ship was totally geared towards Italians whether it be entertainment, announcements etc.... read more

  6 users found this review helpful.
• Terry Morgan  MSC Musica  Adriatic

  Appalling. If we had never previously cruised, this would have put us off from ever doing so again. The attitude and professionalism of the majority of the staff we were unfortunate enough... read more

  11 users found this review helpful.
• Ann Morin  MSC Divina  Med

  First try with MSC- very impressed. The Yacht Club was and excellent value being all inclusive. All of the YC areas are very nice and the ship itself is beautiful having only been in the water... read more

  20 users found this review helpful.
• Patrick Donovan  MSC Poesia  Copenhagen to the Baltic Sea

  Great cruise!!!! If you like italian food, you're in for a treat. But don't expect American style steaks and twice baked potatoes at dinner. They do have a so called "minute grilled" steak... read more

  23 users found this review helpful.
• Pedro Casals  MSC Splendida  BCN-Tunis-Malta-Messina-Roma-Genova-BCN

  Don´t fall sick @ MSC Splendida!!!!! Second night @ MSC Splendida I had a terrible stomachache. At 3am I went to the front desk asking for a doctor and they told me that it was better to... read more

  16 users found this review helpful.
• Gillian Schneiderman  MSC Sinfonia  Durban to Mozambique

  There is so little information on the Web about this cruise. MSC operate two ships from South Africa for the summer season. We took the cruise from Durban to Maputo in Mozambique - and had one... read more

  18 users found this review helpful.
• Stacy  MSC Poesia  Bahamas

  I first sailed on the MSC Poesia in January 2011. It was my husband and 2 small kids. We chose that ship & cruise line because the kids sailed free. We found the staff to be really uninterested and... read more

  36 users found this review helpful.
• Stacy  MSC Poesia  Bahamas

  I first sailed on the MSC Poesia in January 2011. It was my husband and 2 small kids. We chose that ship & cruise line because the kids sailed free. We found the staff to be really uninterested and... read more

  6 users found this review helpful.
• Lorraine Glanz  MSC Sinfonia  Mozambique

  This review will appeal to South Africans “particularly those who have not cruised before and are looking for detailed information on what to expect “as it covers a five night cruise on the MSC... read more

  24 users found this review helpful.
• Ian Parker  MSC Magnifica  Israel Greece Italy

  This was the worst ever cruise experience. The many standards that make cruising enjoyable had been shaved and from the second we got on to the ship we were treated like 'Euros with legs' The whole... read more

  27 users found this review helpful.
• Liza  MSC Fantasia  Western Mediterrean

  Enjoyed the Christmas MSC cruise. I went with my friends family and my children. It was a birthday and Christmas present for all of us. I was impressed by the live entertainment on the ship. The... read more

  16 users found this review helpful.
• sheila merriman  MSC Fantasia  western med

  Second year on the MSC Fantasia, returned with family, 4 children, under 18's travel free. Had another amazing holiday. Excellent again. Fussy vegetarian daughter, who was spoilt for... read more

  13 users found this review helpful.