MSC Cruises UK  Reviews 

18,934
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Looking at 12,984 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their friendliness, attentiveness, and exceptional service, making interactions enjoyable. People found the ships beautiful, immaculately clean, and well-maintained, contributing to a special holiday experience with good itineraries and excellent entertainment. Many also highlighted the consistently high food quality and ample choices. However, some people were dissatisfied with certain aspects. Reviewers noted issues with overcrowding and a lack of seating in public areas. Others mentioned concerns regarding food quality and hygiene at buffet stations, alongside occasional unhelpful or rude staff. Some customers also experienced slow embarkation and disembarkation processes.

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Service

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Quality

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Facilities

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We choose the cruise based upon the itinerary, the experience was mixed with generally good food and pleasent staff. MSC pushes the extras which can add-up during the voyage. I would recommend having... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very enjoyable cruise on the MSC Virtuosa. Good itinerary visiting Iceland and Norway. Good food and excellent shows. The ship is immaculately clean. On the negative side there is a lack of bars and... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The company have a Beautiful ship but areas need addressing! Buffet staff are lazy & inappropriately trained to clean tables! Food was basic food especially in the complimentary restaurant! Cabins ar... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not catered for British. 90% French Spanish guests ship very very noisy. Large teenager school groups (150) too full onboard and food poorer quality than MSC others prior travelled Staff people an... See more

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  1. Cruise Line Company
  2. Cruise Agency
  3. Cruise Terminal
  4. Cruise Travel Agency
  5. Resort
  6. Travel Aggregator

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MSC Cruises, offers unforgettable holiday experiences, visiting breathtaking destinations, and providing the finest hospitality and entertainment. We sail year-round in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, offering convenient fly & cruise packages with established airlines. Our sensational itineraries also include the Emirates, North and South America, South Africa, Asia and Northern Europe cruises from Southampton. At MSC Cruises, our purpose is to provide our guests with memorable experiences, whilst honouring the ocean we sail and the places we visit.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience on MSC Euribia to Norwegian Fjords

Definitely recommend MSC. I was on their Norwegian Fjords cruise on MSC Euribia. The view and scenes of the fjords are astonishly beautiful. The cruise fee charged by MSC are highly competitive and really worth it for such a fantastic trip. Would definitely recommend a balcony room especially for this trip.

6 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The room staff and facilities were…

The room staff and facilities were great, the restaurant staff should have the power to tell parents to control there children when having a meal as next to us they were wandering climbing on tables and chairs. Also nobody should be allowed to walk around in pyjamas so disrespectful, horrible to see in the buffet room. All in all a fantastic experience

24 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was served RAW Pork in the main…

I was served RAW Pork in the main restaurant, which was quickly taken away and was asked if I wanted anything else, which I declined and complained to Guest Services. I was fobbed off for 3 days with, "we are looking in to it"
Clearly they wanted me off the ship so not to make a fuss. I have reached out to MSC on Thier review survey, but doubt I will be contacted. Respond to this review if you have has a similar experience and perhaps we can get health inspectors onto the ship so it doesn't happen to anyone else

I am now going to guess MSC's response " Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We regret to hear of your disappointment and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback will be passed to our teams to help us deliver a better experience for our future guests."

Come on MSC, let's open some dialogue on this, don't just trot out the corporate response, it doesn't show a true caring company and perhaps gives readers an expectation on what to expect on thier cruise.

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We are very sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your recent cruise experience. We can see that you raised your complaints whilst onboard and were offered and accepted the proposed resolution. We would like to kindly note that post-cruise surveys are for internal review purposes and do not form part of the complaints process. Should you wish to have your complaints re-reviewed, please reach out to our customer services team who will be happy to complete any investigations on your behalf. With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff in this ship are so friendly…

The staff in this ship are so friendly and professional they make the holiday! Big shout out to
Nina in Infinity atrium
Evie in L’atalier
Ken & Laurence in Blue Danube absolute stars and MSC are lucky to have them.

21 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional staff

Behaviour of Main dining room seating manager and his staff, very unprofessional and rude with unacceptable attitude

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We're truly sorry to hear about your negative experience with the main dining room seating manager and their staff. This is certainly not the standard of professionalism and attitude we aim to provide. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will be addressing this with the relevant teams to ensure improvements are made.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First Time Cruise

We choose the cruise based upon the itinerary, the experience was mixed with generally good food and pleasent staff. MSC pushes the extras which can add-up during the voyage. I would recommend having the premium drinks package if you want more than just the standard drinks.

6 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with MSC World Europa…

Great experience with MSC World Europa in the Med. Yacht Club perfect. Looking forward to the next one.

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

lack of gluten free options available…

lack of gluten free options available throughout the day.
limited bars serving gluten free drinks

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we are very sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the gluten free offerings during your cruise. We can see that you’ve already been in touch with our Customer Services team and your complaint is currently being investigated. We appreciate your patience and we’d like to assure you that you’ll receive a full response once the investigation is complete. With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Big ship average everything

A company that can deal with large amounts of people. Food and food service bland …
Cleaning staff brilliant!
Dining staff average and rush through service!
A cheap version of a cruise

21 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your comments regarding the food, dining service, and your overall experience. We're delighted to hear our cleaning staff made a positive impression. Your insights are valuable as we continuously strive to enhance our services.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great cruise with msc grandiosa

Great cruise with msc grandiosa. Plenty of life on ship

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Iceland and Norway were both…

Iceland and Norway were both spectacular destinations, and it was a long held ambition to see the midnight sun. On the whole it was an excellent cruise and well worth the money.

21 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great ship and crew

Great ship and crew , easy to embark less hassle than an airport, great food and entertainment for all the family and brilliant places to visit

21 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fantastic ship

Fantastic ship. Excellent staff.
All areas very clean and itinerary was amazing.

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best time!

The staff on board; amazing food; luxury, quality, comfortable surroundings. Very special.

22 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We expected better from MSC

We expected better from MSC, but sadly the service was slow and inconsistent. Staff often appeared uninterested and unhelpful when we needed assistance. The food was bland, repetitive, and below the quality we anticipated, with limited variety. We hope standards improve, but we cannot recommend this cruise based on our trip.

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear that your cruise did not meet the high standards we aim to provide. Please rest assured your feedback has been noted for internal review and improvement.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

perfect holiday

perfect holiday, from start to finish, staff, entertainment, food, activities, wake up everyday in a new destination couldnt have had a better holiday.

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MSC Musica, Entertainment team

I have just completed my second cruise on MSC Musica, and once again, it exceeded my expectations.

I would like to give a very special thank you to Camila, Andressa, Antonio, Olivier, Hamza, TJ, Erica, Melissa, Jose, and the DJs.
They truly made every day and every night of our cruise unforgettable. Their energy, enthusiasm, and constant smiles brought so much joy to everyone's holiday. Whether it was during the themed parties, quizzes, pool activities, games, or evening entertainment, they always made sure every guest was having the best possible time.
What impressed me most was their dedication. They spent countless hours under the hot sun during the daytime activities and continued working long shifts into the evening, always with the same positive attitude and incredible energy. Their commitment never went unnoticed, and it made a huge difference to our experience.

Without a doubt, the entertainment team was the highlight of our trip. Special thanks to them!

17 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yacht Club, whilst not cheap is very good.

Superb time in Yacht Club

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The food was horrible

The food was horrible

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We are truly sorry to hear that our food did not meet your expectations. We are always striving to improve, and your feedback is important to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Msc experience

Start with the great service nothing is to much to ask the staff are there to help with anything nothing is to much trouble msc is great value for money from the smallest cabin to the most expensive all passengers treated with respect .would recommend msc to anybody. Its a holiday for any family .go once with the family and friends and your hooked

27 June 2026
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Reply from MSC Cruises UK

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with MSC Cruises. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
With thanks, MSC Cruises

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