I was very nervous about this cruise because they have not been around very long and I had read so many bad reviews. I had an outstanding time. I have been on two previous cruises with carnival, but found MSC much more personal. They are not as crowded even though it was Easter/spring break. We did not have to fight over or get up early to find a chair by the pool on days at sea. The entertainment crew was great. I had read bad things about the food, but I enjoyed it. This will just depend on if you like Italian food, but you can always find American dishes on the menu. Overall, my wife and I had an outstanding time and I would advise people of all ages to give MSC a try.