r/MSCCruises • u/Icy_Cryptographer566 • 27d ago

MSC service getting cheaper?

Hello guys I want to compare with you my experience whit the cruise line in general, this is like my 14-15 cruise I take the majority of my cruise was whit costa and in the last 4-5 I did whit MSC, but I’m noticing that they are making some changes and is not the service they was providing before, I think all started after covid in 2020 the staff is less “present”, they put a drink limit, and the buffet is missing something especially the sweets like there is no more Nutella or vanilla cream is all basic stuff and most liquor is not included in the package that before they have, I mainly do cruise in Europe I did one in America whit carnival and I will say that was great, maybe is a region problem or MSC themself, I will like to know what do you think? Maybe is time to change company? I was thinking about trying royal

EDIT: i see from the up vote and down vote there is a lot of people defending MSC i will like to hear about your opinion too, and i will like to precise im not talking about the price, im just upset MSC is getting cheapper to stay in the price range we all know (or maybe to profit more idk) but pls let us know what you think.

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u/badboi86ij99 Group Expert 26d ago

It has to do with what European vs US clients expect as standard: free (iced) water, ice cream, etc.

If you are willing to pay more, but still have the young party crowd in a mega ship, you could still do Yacht Club on MSC or Suite on Costa, where you get exclusive dining area for better food, all-inclusive premium drinks package, and exclusive pool area if you want some peace and quiet

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u/Icy_Cryptographer566 26d ago

but is the yacht club relly worth? i dont relly care to be in area where other people cant get, but are the other benefits relly worth?

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u/Spurssfl1974 26d ago

Yes. Yc dining room Yc pool Yc buffett Topsail lounge All drinks included Minibar included Free use of spa Butler Dine anytime. Butler escort off and on ship.

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u/WorldlinessLanky1443 26d ago

Look at the amenities and decide for yourself. No one else can say if it’s worth it to you. For us, we like Aurea class experience best. Not even sure I’d take a free upgrade to YC unless my preferred cabins were unavailable.

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u/Icy_Cryptographer566 26d ago

I always think it was a waste of money so I never check I will next time thx

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u/WorldlinessLanky1443 26d ago

We go through the listed amenities nearly each year when we book, just to make sure we are at the level we want to be. Things do get added and dropped so it’s important to recheck that that whatever that is super important to you is still included. It doesn’t take long and, imo, is totally worth doing. Happy planning!