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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Andrew Bwown  MSC Fantasia  western med

  The MSC Fantasia was a beautiful ship, we were in awe of its size, facilities and beauty. Shows were excellent. Cocktails were beautiful. Did think the daily service charge was excessive though.... read more

  3 users found this review helpful.
• Lorraine morrissey  MSC Lirica  Middle east

  We went on msc lirica anyone thinking of this don't bother cabins clean so is pool deck and entertainment areas food is absolutely awful and served cold most of the times. Cabin staff very friendly... read more

  3 users found this review helpful.
• Jayan Krishnan  MSC Poesia  Caribbean

  This was my first cruise and I went with my wife and a group of friends. We were drawn in by the $299 sales price and as a "smart person", I should have immediately recognized that you get what... read more

  26 users found this review helpful.
• Vanessa  MSC Orchestra  Norwegian Fjords

  We absolutely loved staying on the MSC Orchestra and would recommend it to anyone. The food, service and overall impression was excellent. We would do it any time again. Norway and the fjords are... read more

  9 users found this review helpful.
• Stephen Webb  MSC Splendida  Med

  Enjoyed the ports of the Med with the history and artifacts. The ship was magnificant in size and presentation. It was easy to get lost. Food was at a low standard, the buffet had little... read more

  18 users found this review helpful.
• C  MSC Musica  EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

  A nightmare, i wouldnt go back if they pay me, i cant find a single positive thing about it A lot of food but very average So small we couldnt even move, i felt sick after a few... read more

  11 users found this review helpful.
• Joseph Charles Moore  MSC Orchestra  Mediterranean

  I know that this company is an Italian company, but a "mafia" company nobody knows. The Italian passengers are so rude and depending where they are form more rude. The company procedure are... read more

  6 users found this review helpful.
• Parks  MSC Armonia  Medeteranian

  The only good thing about this cruise was the ports. Very few employees of the ship spoke english. We had a hard time communicating and when some of the cruise members found that you spoke english... read more

  13 users found this review helpful.
• Pauline  MSC Splendida  Mediterranean

  I really enjoyed the cruise, the ports were good and all the bad reports that I have read have been unfounded. I went with my husband and two children aged 16 and 11 and they all really enjoyed it... read more

  23 users found this review helpful.
• john hum  MSC Opera  Northern Europe

  Mediterranean Shipping Crooks The whole time you are on this ship you can't wait to get to land. A British man I talked to compared it to being in the army and he hit the nail on the head. If... read more

  9 users found this review helpful.
• H Bingham  MSC Orchestra  Baltic and Norwegian Fjords

  We did two MSC cruises "back to back" ex Copenhagen. Cruise 1 14 May 2011 and cruise 2 21 May 2011. These were our third and fourth cruises with MSC. The Orchestra is a large ship and offers... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• vince rotondella  MSC Splendida  mediterainian

  had read a lot of bad reviews about this cumpony and there cruise but it was all faulse it was the best holiday i have been on by far and would recomend this company to anyone it is fantastic ... read more

  15 users found this review helpful.
• Stuart Rice  MSC Orchestra  Norwegian Fjords

  FOUL....dont bother with this cruise at all. Food was ABYSMAL....the brochure lies. We were expecting good Italian food. Soups were like walpaper paste. Salads came swimming in water with... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Blake Ostler  MSC Splendida  Genova-Greece-Crete-Jerusalem-Cairo-Tunisia-Naples

  You would have to be crazy out of your mind to consider cruising with MSC. We were originally booked on Costa; but the cruise was canceled because it had to go to dry-dock. So we took a chance on... read more

  11 users found this review helpful.
• jimjbd  MSC Poesia  Canada-New England

  OK Cruise - MSC provided a nice cruise, and delivered exactly what they advertised. Dining on board was just average. The food in the dining room lacked presentation. It was good, but... read more

  23 users found this review helpful.
• John  MSC Poesia  eastern carribbean

  While I am not a big cruise fan, I will never cruise MSC or recommend it. The low price of 299 and the disembarking for the final time were the highlights of the cruise. At a low low price i... read more

  9 users found this review helpful.
• PS  MSC Poesia  Caribbean

  The embarkation & debarkation was VERY unorganized & the older couple who were handling people were extremely rude, rude, rude & way over there heads in how to organize people. We experienced the... read more

  8 users found this review helpful.
• lillian  MSC Poesia  Bahmamas

  THIS WAS THE WORST CRUISE EVER! We chose the two night POESIA cruise because we had limited time after a meeting in Florida. We thought it would be a wonderful break for all of us. The... read more

  17 users found this review helpful.
• Barb and Don  MSC Poesia  Caribbean

  Prior to our cruise I read the reviews, just like you are doing now. After our 10 day cruise on MSC Poesia, I can't understand some of the negative comments I've seen about this ship and cruise... read more

  59 users found this review helpful.
• Barb and Don  MSC Poesia  Caribbean

  Prior to our cruise I read the reviews, just like you are doing now. After our 10 day cruise on MSC Poesia, I can't understand some of the negative comments I've seen about this ship and cruise... read more

  17 users found this review helpful.
• D  MSC Poesia  New England Canada

  The Poesia is a beautiful ship. Unfortunately the management needs to be able to understand their passengers. English was poorly spoken and understood. Ports of call were fine. The entertainment... read more

  46 users found this review helpful.
• jabri silvia  MSC Splendida  genova-marsseile-barcelona -tunis-valleta -messina-roma

  Before i was starting the cruise I've read a bad review about my cruise,and I've decided when i come back,if i don't have the same opinion, to write a review, trying to help others.My English is... read more

  71 users found this review helpful.