My husband and I recently returned from a 1 week cruise to the eastern caribbean on MSC seaside. This was our first cruise in nearly 20 year so I read all of the positive/negative reviews and went onboard with my eyes wide open. My overall experience was WONDERFUL!!!! Below are some of my thoughts.
We chose:
- Aurea Experience
Jasmine was AMAZING
Stateroom - Portside balcony
- Room reed diffuser that was calming a relaxing but not overpowering
- Gift reed diffuser to take home (Aurea experience)
- Oversized balcony with 2 chaise lounges and chairs with ottoman/table
Power outlets
- 2 US
- 2 European
- 1 USB port by one side of the bed
Suggestions
- Take a power cube that provides more USB and outlet options
Closet space
- Nice size closet
- Only 2 small drawers
- Only 2 cubbies
- Safe
- Television
- Limited channels
- No music
Suggestions
- Bring at least 10 slim hangers
- Bring heavy duty hook magnets
- The cabins are made of steel. These magnets are great addition to hold items
- Bring music and/or bluetooth speakers while in your state room. Be respectful of neighbors
Bathroom
- Tight but great water pressure
- 2 shelves for belongings
- Provides
- shampoo and body wash in dispenser
- 2 shower caps
- Suggestions
- Bring mesh shower loofah
- Normal size shampoo and conditioner
- Trial size soap
- Full size lotion
Did our own thing and made reservations weeks in advance at Marmalade in Old San Juan