MSC Abu Dhabi Cruise Reviews

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Too many passengers

Review for a Middle East Cruise on MSC Virtuosa

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56jab
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

I believe MSC Virtuosa is their largest ship and it was heaving. There was noise everywhere especially in the "marketplace". We decided to get up early so we could have breakfast in the restaurant. The last sitting was at 8.30 which in our view was early. The waiters took your order but everything arrived at the same time be it fruit/yoghurt or omelette or pancakes. The juices and coffee were ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Traveled with disabled person


Avoid

Review for a Middle East Cruise on MSC Opera

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Philip Flo
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Trying to escape the winter for a while we booked this cruise. Having been on many excellent MSC cruises before we were pretty disappointed this time. Food at the buffet restaurant: cold, not much choice Food at the restaurant: mixed, usually hot but sometimes not good, fellow passengers even got different meals (not what they had ordered and the waiters insisted that it was correct ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Second home in the Middle East

Review for a Middle East Cruise on MSC Opera

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Monica Petrosian
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

Everything was great. I’m very excited. Best place for holiday. I recommend everyone to visit there for holidays. The ship, the cabin, the staff, the food etc EVERYTHING was great. It’s really worthy to spend your money there. I was travelling with my friend for 1 week. Every night we had unforgettable parties near the pool.The pool was small but anyway very comfortable.Every evening we had dinner ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony Aurea


More Virtual than Virtuosa

Review for a Middle East Cruise on MSC Virtuosa

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LuckyDawg63
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

The reviews on the boarding, food, restaurants are absolutely accurate. My partner has a condition related to thrombosis and 5 hours stood in a boarding que did her no favours, she is still struggling on return home. My back gave up also and another passenger gave me a back massage on the rerminal floor to ease the pain. Food attocious and it was zoo like in the marketplace. No knives, forks ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


Worst cruise ever been on

Review for a Middle East Cruise on MSC World Europa

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supermizer
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I cannot say anything good about this ship or MSC and will second everything the previous reviewer had to say about this cruise I can only add it was like Butlins at sea We have another MSC booked which we are seriously considering cancelling I cannot express how bad it was .The facilities on board cannot deliver to 6000 passengers. This ship does not compare with other ships of its size and yes ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Balcony


Worst cruise I have ever been on

Review for a Middle East Cruise on MSC World Europa

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Bee5
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This is a new cruise ship that has far to many people for the community space. There is no lounges or quite places to sit and relax. The entertainment was sparse, you had to book in to the shows, which you could only see once, if it was sold out then you couldn't go. I have travelled with many cruise company's and this has to be the worst be far The food was plain, but they were always ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony Aurea


Loved it

Review for a Middle East Cruise on MSC World Europa

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jspqld
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We have cruised a lot on several ships and Lines across the world including MSC. No ship or cruise line is perfect. All have their pro's and cons. However, after our 14 day Suez canal cruise, we would probably say this is our current favorite ship. Our balcony room on deck 16 was a good size with a comfy bed and massive couch. This ship is new and it feels it. Very clean, no rust, staff always ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Sudden request PCR test before embarkation

Review for a Middle East Cruise on MSC World Europa

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Chuoilgo
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

They did not inform us about the PCR test!!! We arrived the port at 2:30pm. There was a PCR test counter at the terminal and they charge ~USD73 for person!! AND the staff said they need 4 hours to get the results!!! Our cruise schedule departed at 6pm!!! There are lots of people at the terminal waiting for the results. We finally got the results after two and a half hours! It is really ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Amazing Holiday Onboard an Amazing Ship!

Review for a Middle East Cruise on MSC World Europa

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bronwyn.penny
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We had such an amazing 7 days onboard the World Europa! (12 to 19 February 2023). I had read the reviews before our trip, and was disappointed at the low ratings, but I can say now we had an absolute blast- I will cherish the memories we collected there forever, I really do not know why people are complaining! Embarking in Abu Dhabi was super quick and easy. Once onboard we went the Pizza ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony Aurea

Traveled with children


Yacht Club was not up to par

Review for a Middle East Cruise on MSC World Europa

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Marshiemac
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

My family took a cruise on MSC in the Yacht Club on a Mediterranean cruise in 2019. We were very impressed with the YC experience and decided to sail on MSC again in Dec. 2022 Dubai cruise. The cabin was beautiful, and the cabin butler was excellent, but the YC bar, restaurant, and Top Sail grill were horrible. First, the wine selections were limited. On our last cruise, the house wine was ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Yacht Club Deluxe Suite


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