theartfulcodger

Beware of an extra few drinks added to your onboard account if you have the full drinks package

the bill comes in the early hour of disembarkation day so dont have much time to argue the point to cancel.

very sneaky tut tut.

Spectacular if you are a lifeboat enthusiast.

Oh a heads up to anyone travelling back from New york that need a fit to travel test DO NOT PAY for test there are loads of free testing sites all over the city just ask them for a fit to trave test they will email you with all relevant paperwork you need to board.

Boarded on the 1st May from Brooklyn back to blighty took two hours from queing to more queing ,what a fiasco that was.

Ship to me was very plain and rather dull 

Waived gratuities at pursers desk on embarkation only to find out luckily enough this wasnt put in place

reported the chap that said all was done.

thankfully the lady sorted this mess out.

The contsent taking off and putting on masks was a right pain ,in the buffet and walking round on board.

then sat for dinner amongst six complete strangers for evening meal with no masks

Wine waiter half filled our glasses with the house wine then disappeared never to be seen again however the food waiters were good as gold 

Food was average fare and actually thought the buffet was better quality ,the old QE2 was far superior.

one chef had the right hump when I called him over to serve me something in the buffet as he was chatting to a young waitress at the time.

American comedian was quite good although couldnt take a drink in the theatre and the mask wearing made it stifling in there.

Still, got me across the pond after a hectic week in New York.

The cabin cleaner chap was a diamond couldnt do enough for us.....top marks.

Would I use the ship again .............No.

Had drinks package on Britannia and had no bother getting extra glasses of wine for me and the missus during the evening meal.

meal and a nice little shot after,keep the wine waiter sweet and Bobs yer uncle.

Handy for Posh coffees and bottled water too if your that way inclined.

Cocktails are well made in the main bars.

If you dont fancy getting dolled up on Formal nights eat in the buffet.

And dont wear a monkey suit with sandals thats a defi😀nate no no.

Some people do go a bit far for attention seeking.

Still apparently doing the air hostess bit (for now anyway) but not with Virgin - doing it on small business jets according to reports.

Lets hope she don't jump out of the aeroplane .

Hope she is sent the bill for her rescue by the Croation Navy also issues a public apology to all fellow passengers for completely messing up their holiday, hope they don't make a film of this numptys exploits.

House wine was alright,food was acceptable although many were complaining, plenty of choice or if not up to scratch the table waiters would offer an alternative.

Hygiene espicially from the foreign guests was awful.

Entertainment was generally very good although i agree it took an age to get going due to the multi language introductions much better the the tui screeching wanabee entertainment team and naff productions.

above the pool deck drink service was little or non existent so better to get your own drinks rather than die of dehydration, many bar staff have an attitude problem a session in charm school would be appropriate.

Cabins are good and kept to a high standard.

Ship is more like a passenger ferry picking up and dropping off everywhere en route so getting on/off at ports is sometimes murder.

English bangers were the best ive had on any ship.....top marks.

So all in all get your own drinks rather than wait for the poor service

Had too giggle at the Italians wrapped up in body warmers and scarves thinking they looked cool in tempratures reaching the high 70's.

would I go back,probably not.

Here's a link to a thread containing the menu from Oriental Plaza with prices from last October (from post #24, with photos of the food we ordered):

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2553610&highlight=magnifica&page=2

Cheers Beam,looks tasty that.

Hi anyone know how much the Asian speciality restaurant charges on MSC Magnifica ?