Should you try MSC World Europa?
We sailed World Europa from Naples, Italy for a Mediterranean cruise. Should you consider MSC World Europa?
What is MSC Cruises?
MSC Cruises is the largest cruise line in Europe and the second largest cruise line in the world, with a fleet of 19 ships and an additional 11 ships on order. The company offers cruises to a variety of destinations around the world, including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, South America, and Asia. MSC Cruises is known for its family-friendly cruises and its wide variety of onboard activities and amenities.
Why consider MSC Cruises?
Family-friendly: MSC Cruises is known for its family-friendly cruises. The company offers a variety of activities and amenities for children of all ages, including kids' clubs, teen clubs, and family-friendly restaurants.
Wide variety of onboard activities and amenities: MSC Cruises offers a wide variety of onboard activities and amenities for passengers of all ages. The company has casinos, theaters, swimming pools, hot tubs, spa and wellness centers, fitness centers, and a variety of restaurants and bars.
Destinations around the world: MSC Cruises offers cruises to a variety of destinations around the world. The company sails to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, South America, and Asia.
Affordable: MSC Cruises is one of the more affordable cruise lines on the market. This makes it a great option for families and budget-minded travelers.
New ships: MSC Cruises has a number of new ships in its fleet, including the MSC Seashore, MSC Seaview, and MSC Virtuosa. These ships are some of the most modern and luxurious cruise ships in the world.
Excellent customer service: MSC Cruises has a reputation for excellent customer service. The company's staff is friendly and helpful, and they are always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that passengers have an enjoyable cruise.
What are the highlights of MSC World Europa?
Modern amenities: MSC World Europa is equipped with the latest in amenities and technology. The ship has a number of restaurants, bars, and lounges, as well as a casino, a spa, a fitness center, and a theater.
Variety of activities: MSC World Europa offers a variety of activities for passengers of all ages. The ship has multiple swimming pools, hot tubs, water slides, a ropes course, a bowling alley, and a gaming arcade. There are also a number of kid-friendly activities, such as a kids' club and a teen club.
Affordable pricing: MSC World Europa is one of the more affordable cruise ships on the market. This makes it a great option for families and budget-minded travelers.
Sustainable design: MSC World Europa has been designed with sustainability in mind. The ship has a number of features that help to reduce its environmental impact, such as water recycling systems, energy-efficient lighting, and a hull that is designed to reduce drag.
LNG-powered: MSC World Europa is the first LNG-powered cruise ship in the world. LNG is a cleaner-burning fuel than traditional marine diesel, which means it produces fewer emissions and is better for the environment.
MSC Yacht Club: MSC Yacht Club is a luxurious accommodation option on MSC cruise ships, offering passengers a more exclusive and private experience. Yacht Club suites are located on the upper decks of the ship and offer stunning views of the ocean. Suites come with a variety of amenities, including butler service, a private sundeck, and access to a dedicated restaurant and pool. (Detailed review of Yacht Club coming soon)
What did we like?
The ship felt modern, clean, and the staff were friendly.
The kids club was excellent. There were lots of activities, space, and things for kids to do. They also have a partnership with Lego on the ship and there were lots of Lego-related events.
The availability of the Yacht Club was great. It is a game-changer in terms of luxury, convenience, and comfort.
The excursion organization was great. The staff were very helpful in organizing which excursions guests signed up for and made sure people were in the correct line quickly.
What didn't we like?
While it is a new ship, there were certain areas that felt overcrowded at times. This can be alleviated with better event management to spread out the crowd, but from our experience, we felt certain areas during the evening were chaotic at times.
Compared to a rival like Royal Caribbean, we felt that it lacked show options. On our cruise, there was no comedy show or aqua show. And also during the 7-day cruise, all shows were repeated.
While the cruise is affordable, once you are on the ship, there are a bunch of items that are not included that other ships like Royal Caribbean would have included. For example, water. There was no free water outside of the main dining areas. They also had great gelato, but none of it was included unless in main dining.
Verdict?
Comfort - 8
Convenience - 8
Value for the money - 9
Luxury - 7
On the scale of 1 - 10, we give this one: 8 🔥 (This is based off of a regular cruise fair vs Yacht Club. MSC cruise is worth a try for people who want to try a different cruise line than Royal Caribbean or Carnival)
