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Did they do a christmas menu at all for the weeks leading up to Christmas? 

On 9/1/2023 at 9:38 PM, SolentCruises said:

MSC sometimes decorate the ship, but most of the time they use the massive screen to do christmas things on. The ship may stop at every port to pick up passengers, but that won't affect your itinerary. Most of the ports you will visit have christmas decorations and markets in the towns/cities. The ship shouldn't be maximum capacity, probably around 5000/6000 guests as it's a week too soon for most school holidays.

I hope they do the screens but also on board - that would be awesome. I know about the itinerary, done my research. It was just more for on board. Hope it's not at capacity, as it could be very crowded inside. 

On 9/2/2023 at 12:04 AM, Essiesmom said:

I’m sailing Seashore on December 10 and hoping there will be some decorations up.  EM

I imagine it definitely will be!

2 hours ago, Morgsmom said:

Did the Meraviglia in early December and it was decked out --- trees and decorations everywhere.  It was charming.

6 hours ago, Cruiseforever11 said:

 

 

On the ship there were decorations and trees and the staff had their Xmas hats on. They had a snow party on the pool deck and there were games and Xmas huts to get your mulled wine etc from. It was really cold but they made an effort and lots of people went. When we went the year before it was on the Magnifica and it was the last week of November but into the 1st week of December and the staff were starting to put the decks up on the ship that week.

 

I hope you have lovely time 🎅

Thank you, to you both. I've heard mixed from different people. But both your answers sound promising, so I'm really looking forward to it now. I think my mum will be super excited if there's xmas huts on deck too, or on board.

13 minutes ago, Stocksy82 said:

Check out @maehara recent thread, got lots and lots of info!

Just read it, sounds and looks fantastic.

1 minute ago, Stocksy82 said:

Same to you, most of the Xmas Markets should be started by then. Can't wait but a little apprehensive if it's at full capacity, hoping there will be less kids due to the date and as such power numbers overall.

This was my thinking too, but I'm going with my mother and she loves Christmas markets. Can't wait

Just now, Stocksy82 said:

We're sailing on the 24th November so unfortunately think we're going to miss all of the fun festivities 😥

Ah, potentially. Maybe a week too soon! Hope you have an amazing time.

On 7/5/2023 at 7:03 PM, Preziosa said:

It is a fantastic ship. Dont miss the shows every evening in the Carussel Lounge on deck 7. 21.30and 23.00. If you not are in the Yacht club the bar on deck 18 the Sky Lounge is a good place with a fantastic view.

Nice partys in the Galleria most of the evenings.

Very much looking forward to it. The sky lounge looks like a perfect spot for an evening drink for me.

Thank you for all your responses. I can't wait, and hope that it's not too bad.

Hi,

I am sailing on the Euribia on the 15th December and have been hearing different things about what MSC do to make the boat feel Christmassy/festive. I have seen a post on another ship that they turn the pool deck into little huts and have hot chocolate, bratwurst and other festive treats on there. I can't find anything concrete, but I am wondering if anyone else has done the same itinerary and noticed that they do things like this during the month of December.

Thank you

On 7/14/2023 at 5:51 PM, Glencraigs said:

The answer to your question about the condition of the sea....flat calm, raging storm or anything in between. It's Britain we don't have bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.

On 7/14/2023 at 5:58 PM, MBP&O2/O said:

At that time of the year and in that area, the weather and the seas can be brutal, just be prepared for anything.

 

Thank you both. I'm less worried than I probably should be, but imagine it to be quite rough regardless

11 hours ago, roxette said:

I just departes two days ago after a week on the Euribia, in the yacht club.

 

Beautiful ship, the best staff I've experienced on any cruise. Including the non yacht club staff. The buffet selection and quality was fantastic. Like on Celebrity or NCL 10+ years ago

 

The service was great everywhere. It took never more than one minute from seated until a bar server came to the table in the buffet.

 

 

I had a better experience this time than on the Bellissima in september, also yacht club, that time the capacity was 60%, this time 100%.

 

The wine bar is not included in any package.

 

Go for it!

That's as good a review as I'm going to get, so thank you. 

I watched some videos and seen the buffet looks quite extensive, which I'm looking forward to. 

Really excited to go now!

11 hours ago, Meander Ingwa said:

La Havre. Bayeaux museum and the tapestry or Rouen and the cathedral there.  I would choose the Tapestry with only time for one but both are historic

 

Brugge.  Stunningly beautiful town to walk about.  Canal boat rides to see sights.  

In La Havre I think we might go to Honfleur as Paris is too far away. Rouen will be good, just FAR away.

Brugge is amazing, been before, my Mum hasn't - so looking forward to that

Booked a cruise a week before cruise and we sail from Southampton. This is the first cruise we are doing that's not in the summer, so I am wondering what the seas are like and if it will get very shaky.

This will be the first time going to Northern Europe on a cruise (Hamburg, Brugge, Le Havre, Rotterdam) has anyone done these places, if so, any recommendations on things to do other than the markets.

Thanks!

I've just booked a Christmas Markets cruise, and wanting to find some feedback and information about the ship. I know the ship has only just started sailing, but trying to build some sort of knowledge for it.

Has anyone sailed on it yet, and if so how was your experience? The wine place looks good, but I don't think that's included in any drinks packages, so I'm not sure.

I have been on the MSC World Europa and will be on the Seaview in September.

Secondly, I've only ever cruised during summer times, so not sure what to expect on a winter cruise - I'm assuming it's going to be rougher seas.

How did you find the cruise? We are booked on for December.

It's the day at sea, by the sounds of it.

https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/forum/462-france-ports/

I think this will be moved to this forum, however we went on the land train to the Notre Dam and it was brilliant. Then walked around the harbour and went to one of the basilicas/churches.

We got off the Europa in May and the dress code for MDR wasn't really followed at all, I mean a few people turned up in sliders, shorts and a vest. Each to their own, it didn't affect me at all. But I wouldn't worry about the dress code.

Gala Night, not many people do it as it's usually the day at sea and when people are getting off the next day. White Party had more involvement from people

1 hour ago, Qc-Mtl-To said:

the problem is that travel agent said it's possible/msc says it isnt, or vice versa for my last 3 calls. hence me asking here!

Hmm, I'd definitely speak with whoever you booked with or MSC to resolve this

Upgrade on the site or through travel agent if you can. On board will be so much more expensive

15 minutes ago, danny8826 said:

 

Sorry to bother you, but one last question since I don't see your review mention this.  How was the customer service?  If you have an issue, are they helpful? 

We were on the Meraviglia 5 years ago and costumer service was awful. 

 

Just to jump on this, we couldn't get in our room. Went to customer service, said someone will be there. Went back 20 minutes later, still nothing, then someone came and they were very apologetic. 

Other than that, everyone seemed very helpful

We sailed Europa and enjoyed it. Thought it was a little too big for us, as we were on a smaller ship previously. We are sailing on the Seaview this september though, so looking forward to that.

Does anyone know what changes have been made to the Seaview?

5 minutes ago, brooklynphil said:

Yes. That's what we always do.

I've gone ahead and purchased this. Thank you!

2 minutes ago, bruce85 said:

Not sure what boat. But I have sailed Divina, Seaside, Mergivila and worn jean and polos or shirt in MDR all the time. Never a problem

It's the World Europa, and it will be gala night. The other nights, I am not too bothered with