Durban Gourmet Food Cruises Reviews

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Excellent staff, good cabin, but needed a bit of better staff planning at times.

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Bareskin2000
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This was our 3rd cruise with MSC out of a South African Port. We were Aurea, and it is well worth it for the priority boarding alone. The staff in the Main Dining room were the staff stars of the cruise, friendly efficient and very attentive. The meals in the main dining room were very good and well presented. The buffet was as expected, mainly overcrowded and typical buffet ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Premium Balcony


Not a holiday worth having

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Ftz
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

By far our worst holiday experience, a complete waste of money and time. We would have had a better time on land where we catered for ourselves, our first time cruising with #MSC and if this is their standard I would recommend anyone to rather not choose the #MSC Splendida. Not enough space for people in pools, mistakes made by staff caused us to repeatedly go stand in line at reception for ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Little value for money

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Solar traveler
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

Our family have traveled at MSC ships before from Durban South Africa but this last cruise was very disappointing. Boarding took 4 hrs of various queues at the new durban cruise terminal. Ship feels extremely crowded even jf to be expected this time around was extremely crowded, service is extra slow at all areas with what looks like an understaffed ship with very overworked staff. Staff is ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with children


Terrible cruise

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Wayne1976
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

I travelled with my dad on Sinfonia Nov 2011 after the passing of my brother. The ship was stranded in Capetown Harbor for most of the trip due to extremely bad weather, however, the experience on the ship was very enjoyable and the staff were amazing. This trip on 8 Dec on MSC Splendida, to Mozambique was a total disaster, from embarkation to end. It was horribly managed. During embarkation, ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Premium Balcony


Absolutely disappointed!!!

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H1234
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

It was one big disappointment. From the embarking right through to dis-embarkment. It took 4 hours to embark and again 4 to disembark. Both our suitcases were damaged, and they just pulled up their shoulders. After throwing my toys completely, they sent someone with cellotape to fix my suitcase... cellotape!!!!???? The ship was totally over crowded - we did not even get close to a pool, let ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


First family cruise with kids ( 11yrs and 8yrs)

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Nikolodean
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We experienced our 1st family cruise to the portuguese island, mozambique. The children absolutely loved the experience. The food,drinks,entertainment and shopping was wonderful. Food was prepared well and delicious, staff were all very attentive and well informed. The pool areas were clean and well maintained. We purchased the Aurea experience and that was a good decision as we could dine in the ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with children


Great holiday with fantastic service

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Happy Traveler _
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

We booked a cabin for myself, my wife and our two teens - it was our first boat cruise. We were spoiled and handled extremely professsionally by all members of staff from the cleaning staff to the waiters and butlers. The embarcation process went smooth and our bags were delivered to our rooms quickly. The crew assisted with all our questions and helped out to make us feel at home. Food was always ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with children


A wonderful rest and magnificent stopovers!

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josephlyn272
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We chose this, our first cruise for two reasons: 1. The rest and relaxation it would afford us and 2. the places we would get to see. We were not disappointed; every place had its own unique history and was a worthwhile visit. The pre-stop talks by Alison were appreciated but not always accurate and lacked practical information for those not doing the organised Excursions. However, that said, the ...
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Sail Date: April 2018

Cabin Type: Suite


NEVER AGAN

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Wendy Helmand
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise to celebrate birthday and anniversary milestones as we had not had a long vacation in years. I cannot recommend MSC to anyone. The actual destinations we visited were amazing but the overcrowding on board, the poor quality of food and entertainment spoilt our holiday. The problem seems to be the management have completely lost touch with what is happening around them and have ...
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Sail Date: April 2018

Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom


Very disappointed we didn’t think we were going on a training ship

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AlbertJohn
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

My husband and I went on this trip that was special to us we were celebrating our golden wedding anniversary, This was our first Cruise with M.S.C and the calamity’s started at embarkation where we were left in a car park to take our cases and find where we had to go. Next the cabin although clean it was one of the smallest balcony cabins we have been in. The food I couldn’t give one good word ...
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Sail Date: April 2018

Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom


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