Boarding the MSC Magnifica: Our $400 Budget Cruise

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From the moment we stepped on board, every second was filled with excitement, surprises, and a whole lot of fun. Dive into our boarding day experience, where we uncover the truths and myths about cruising on a budget without compromising the thrill of exploration. 🌟👩‍👦
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00:00 Intro
01:07 Boarding / Embarkation Process
03:34 Kids Club Signup
05:17 Buffet Lunch
07:30 Does MSC have the best pizza?
08:20 Interior Cabin
10:17 Kids Club Tour / T32 Disco / Bowling / 4D Theater / Arcade Tour
14:43 Muster Drill Process
16:58 Sailaway Party
19:20 4D Theater Experience
21:00 MSC First Impressions
23:28 Night Activities
25:11 Main Dining Room Dinner
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  • @TeamReeseTravels
    @TeamReeseTravels3 ай бұрын

    Who has the best pizza at sea?

  • @MsQueenRo

    @MsQueenRo

    3 ай бұрын

    My vote is Royal Caribbean 🎉

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    I agree!

  • @dnqexp

    @dnqexp

    3 ай бұрын

    No lie sorrentos has my heart but with the lack of food options when we were on MSC the pizza was saving my life 😂😂😂😂

  • @Chyrise

    @Chyrise

    3 ай бұрын

    I haven’t been on Royal yet but this pizza was so good

  • @ExpeditionGenao
    @ExpeditionGenao3 ай бұрын

    Holly smokes😂 you're better than me because I wouldn't be able to hold back from asking that lady with the spoon what she thought she was doing 😂

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    I was in shock! 😂😂

  • @YourFavoriteCouple
    @YourFavoriteCouple2 ай бұрын

    Hey, fam! After Sunday Shenanigans, we had to run this back for a closer look at the spoon incident. Just nasty!!! And 7 year olds checking themselves out of the kids club is a no go.

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    2 ай бұрын

    So nasty!! And I couldn’t believe they were letting you check out that young. I guess it’s common in other cultures. I ain’t going, lol

  • @lfmckinley1077
    @lfmckinley10773 ай бұрын

    RJ is Balcony Bougie 😂

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Girl he is too much 🤣🤣

  • @880L-us2qc
    @880L-us2qc2 ай бұрын

    He wanted a balcony, adorable 😍

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    Ай бұрын

    Yep

  • @KeepingUpWithTheGriffins
    @KeepingUpWithTheGriffins3 ай бұрын

    Hey fam, loved the intro with you and RJ! Check in process only about 5 minutes...we'll take it! Oh no, yall walked down that long hallway and the rooms weren't ready yet. That lady was using her own spoon 😳That's one reason why when we went on the cruise in June as soon as those buffet lines opened we were jumping in line lol. The view of Miami on sail out is so beautiful! Always love the mom and son bonding you and RJ have on these cruises. Thanks for showing us what the MSC Magnifica has to offer!

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey fam! Man they had us walking down that long hall for nothing, lol. I’m about to start jumping in the buffet line as soon as they open too cause this was too much 😩🤣. Love sailing out of Miami, you’re right it is so beautiful. RJ is growing up on me so fast, I’m glad we get these moments together from time to time. Thanks for watching fam, we appreciate you!

  • @MsQueenRo
    @MsQueenRo3 ай бұрын

    I love seeing a parent/child trip ❤ Can’t wait for myself and my little one to take another. Idk what’s up with these cruises and the food. It’s become so lack luster 🤷🏽‍♀️ What a fun filled embarkation day for you both.

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s so fun taking these trips with him, especially as he gets older and can do more 🥰. Thanks for watching!

  • @MizzKeKe
    @MizzKeKe3 ай бұрын

    Such fun mother/son time!

  • @MaysFamilyTravels
    @MaysFamilyTravels3 ай бұрын

    😬😩 now need yall to do a cruise line comparison video 😂, we need to take our first

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Hmmm 🤔. Now you got me thinking, lol. It was definitely a big difference coming off of Icon and then moving to this one. But still fun! Would love to see you guys cruising!

  • @MyCruisingFamily
    @MyCruisingFamily3 ай бұрын

    Oooh, Keke... when you went into that vent about getting the dining assigned, it kinda triggered some PTSD from an earlier experience we had. Wooosah! They saw the Melanin at Sea shirts and said chocolate ice cream with this one! 😂 Boarding day can be exhausting by itself, so definitely appreciate you taking the time to take us along! 🥰

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Sis, I was about ready to call it a pizza night for dinner. But…content 😂 I didn’t think about them giving me chocolate ice cream to go with my melanin 🤣🤣. Thanks for watching fam!

  • @MyCruisingFamily

    @MyCruisingFamily

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TeamReeseTravels 🤣😂

  • @dnqexp
    @dnqexp3 ай бұрын

    This was so beautiful to watch u n Rj spending time together ❤ the muster is so outdated 🫠 ok u convinced me… taking my boys on a mommy n son cruise. Now I gotta convince Damion to book 2 cruises for me 🤗

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Awww yay!! I know they each would LOVE that! Come on Damion, get your wallet out 😂

  • @roslynbarnett5416
    @roslynbarnett54163 ай бұрын

    You guys had a fun first day.

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    It was busy but so fun! Tanks for watching!

  • @Chyrise
    @Chyrise3 ай бұрын

    My kids are spoiled with balcony rooms too 😂😂

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Girl these kids are a mess aren’t they? 🤣

  • @alisasadventuresincruising
    @alisasadventuresincruising3 ай бұрын

    I love how you said you are following all the instructions nice job @MH Family Adventures and @See it With C!😊

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes they both put some great info out there!

  • @BeefromSC
    @BeefromSC3 ай бұрын

    I looking forward to seeing videos on the next two days!!! Thanks for sharing 🛳️🛳️

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, looking forward to sharing them 😊

  • @kelvinwatkins8974
    @kelvinwatkins89743 ай бұрын

    R J looking like a fish in the water 😂

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    He stays in that water!

  • @deb-sc
    @deb-sc3 ай бұрын

    Catching up on replays. This looks like a fun ship to sail on. I like your tee shirts. The only thing paying for some of the actives, ship does look nice. I do like booking dining before etting on but seems all cruise lines are different. All in all looks like you and RJ had fun. ❤ 🥳 😊 🌟

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ms. Deb! We had fun, the ship had lots of cool activities for us to do together. I’m so lost as to how we didn’t already have a dining assignment, I do not get that at all. Thanks for watching!

  • @HappilyEverYady
    @HappilyEverYady3 ай бұрын

    That looked like a fun day. I love the 4D experience. Three day cruises are amazing for a little getaway,. Going on one next week.

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Oh yay!! Which ship? Hope you have a blast!

  • @HappilyEverYady

    @HappilyEverYady

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TeamReeseTravels Liberty of the Seas! Love that ship.

  • @Liamshavingfun
    @Liamshavingfun3 ай бұрын

    Thats a lot to do all in one day! Thats sneaky that it doesn't tell you when you run out of the game pass money. If you had someone else in the bed, it would be hard to get to it under the bunk bed.

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    I agree, that’s super sneaky! I had to keep checking it and asking, I can see people very easily overspending. Vet try about the bed situation too. Thanks for watching!

  • @margaretlogan8233
    @margaretlogan82333 ай бұрын

    Nice video...haven't tried MSC yet but hopefully one day. Pizza 🍕 at sea best for me haven't had one yet😊

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Margaret!

  • @kelvinwatkins8974
    @kelvinwatkins89743 ай бұрын

    Team Reese all day

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    🙌🏽. Appreciate you Kelvin!

  • @obadiahwilliams134
    @obadiahwilliams134Ай бұрын

    Thanks, great video. I’m going on this ship with my wife soon and this cleared up a lot of mystery/speculation.

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    Ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Hope you and your wife enjoy your cruise. We'll have another video coming out shortly of our full 3-day experience.

  • @kelvinwatkins8974
    @kelvinwatkins89743 ай бұрын

    Thanks guys

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @beingmelbee
    @beingmelbee3 ай бұрын

    Hey, you all! Let's get into this vlog.

  • @beingmelbee

    @beingmelbee

    3 ай бұрын

    9:21 😅

  • @beingmelbee

    @beingmelbee

    3 ай бұрын

    11:01 I would love to hear his feedback on the kids club in comparison to other cruise lines.

  • @beingmelbee

    @beingmelbee

    3 ай бұрын

    That's a BIG no. Sign themselves out at such a young age.

  • @beingmelbee

    @beingmelbee

    3 ай бұрын

    Listen, our child will be in the water even if it's cold. Shivering and all🥶

  • @beingmelbee

    @beingmelbee

    3 ай бұрын

    23:16 is a good tip ordering food to the room, especially if food is scarce, which is crazy.

  • @cydneystephen2814
    @cydneystephen28143 ай бұрын

    Hey Keke and Rj. Using her own spoon to get the meat. Some ppl are sick. And I would wonder too was it licked 🫤🤦‍♀️. Thought dining was always chosen when booked? Well we do. You wanted a bunk. Thought 2 twins. Did not like that muster on the MAS Seascape last Thanksgiving week. The whole ship to the room to look at the video. Then call 811 then the whole ship going to their muster station by stairs. They blocked all the elevators. We were deck 15 and our muster was deck 6. And have card scanned. Ridiculous. I’d still be walking down the stairs now 🤦‍♀️😂. Oh. The 5D cinema looks cool 😎. Not them playing Afrobeats Unavailable 💃🏼🕺🙌🏼🔥. And you passed empty tables for 2. You guys had a full day. See you next video.

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey Cydney! That lady using her spoon really threw me off, lol! Our dining wasn't chosen when booked, I'm not sure why and I don't remember seeing an option for it when checking in. Yes, they blocked all the elevators on my sailing too! Crazy! RJ loved taking the stairs but I appreciate the elevator rides, lol. I inquired about an empty table the next night but no luck. It was such a fun day, especially the ride!

  • @allenfamilyadventures859
    @allenfamilyadventures8593 ай бұрын

    I’ve been waiting on this to get your feedback! 1. Glad you guys got on quickly - I’m still traumatized from our MSC Embarkation 😩 2. I would’ve yelled buffet police at that lady with her nasty 🤢 spoon. 3. RJ said where the balcony at? #heishooked 4. I definitely agree a lot of MSCs policies are beyond chaotic. Too much waiting in lines.

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Yall embarkation experience was something else! It was such a chaotic day. I felt like I ran in circles all day. S/N, I should have knocked the spoon out that lady’s hand 🤣. Thanks for watching!

  • @880L-us2qc
    @880L-us2qc2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    2 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ParkersOnTheGo
    @ParkersOnTheGo3 ай бұрын

    RJ said he has standards. Where's the balcony? 😅😅😅

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    He needs a job! 😂😂

  • @kelvinwatkins8974
    @kelvinwatkins89743 ай бұрын

    R J getting lit

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Oh yea, he had a time

  • @MyCruisingFamily
    @MyCruisingFamily3 ай бұрын

    Nah! Securityyyyy! I KNOW she not using that spoon off her plate to pick up the meat off the buffet! Lord Jesus, please help us!

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Girl!! I was straight up appalled!

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Not you calling security though 🤣🤣🤣

  • @MyCruisingFamily

    @MyCruisingFamily

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TeamReeseTravels sis, I’m still watching, but had to call security on that one. I ain’t know what else to do! 😂

  • @Liamshavingfun

    @Liamshavingfun

    3 ай бұрын

    I missed this!

  • @kelvinwatkins8974
    @kelvinwatkins89743 ай бұрын

    Muster station

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    That was quite an ordeal, lol

  • @lfmckinley1077
    @lfmckinley10773 ай бұрын

    I had to go back and see if they lady actually had a spoon, what do they be thinking smh

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    I was like, what in the world 😩

  • @kelvinwatkins8974
    @kelvinwatkins89743 ай бұрын

    D J Keke

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    lol, I try 😂

  • @ParkersOnTheGo
    @ParkersOnTheGo3 ай бұрын

    Not using your own spoon to get the meat. Sheesh

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    😩😩😩

  • @nikkilav824
    @nikkilav82417 күн бұрын

    This is making me question booking with MSC

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    15 күн бұрын

    Oh no, I definitely don’t want to sway you away! But just adjust your expectations. It’s not quite like other cruise lines, at least not on these smaller ships.

  • @epicgameztv
    @epicgameztv3 ай бұрын

    Thats a tiny room..

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes it was. Thankfully it was only a 3 day cruise

  • @cocomill9468
    @cocomill9468Ай бұрын

    Can you request a table alone and can kids get in the hot tub?

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    Ай бұрын

    Hmm good question about requesting a table alone. I think so but I’m not entirely sure. They didn’t have kids only hot tubs, but kids were allowed in the regular hot tubs. To be honest though we didn’t get in because they were small sooo full of people.

  • @cocomill9468

    @cocomill9468

    Ай бұрын

    @@TeamReeseTravels I saw another Magnifica video saying you can. Usually cruise lines do. I travel solo and have eaten alone.

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    Ай бұрын

    That’s good to know! It’s been so long since we got seated at a table with others it didn’t even occur to me that I needed to request that. I’ll keep that in mind for future MSC sailings!

  • @cocomill9468

    @cocomill9468

    Ай бұрын

    @@TeamReeseTravels Yes it’s definitely a thing not wanting to eat with strangers. The small talk while I’m enjoying my dinner isn’t fun to me.

  • @melaniquefloyd388
    @melaniquefloyd388Ай бұрын

    Lord, Jesus…that lady with the spoon…😫

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    Ай бұрын

    Girl, I wanted to cry cause 🫣🥴

  • @JustKayaTV
    @JustKayaTV3 ай бұрын

    People just nasty 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Girl!! 😩

  • @kelvinwatkins8974
    @kelvinwatkins89743 ай бұрын

    I hope she hasnt put that spoon in her mouth

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    I hope not too 😩

  • @kelvinwatkins8974
    @kelvinwatkins89743 ай бұрын

    MSC doing to much

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    lol, there was a lot going on

  • @keeperzero
    @keeperzero3 ай бұрын

    MSC is terrible

  • @TeamReeseTravels

    @TeamReeseTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    I’ve heard many say the same thing! My overall experience was good, just wish the food had been better.

  • @bridgetedmonds9947

    @bridgetedmonds9947

    2 ай бұрын

    THE FOOD WAS AWFUL ONLY THE PIZZA WAS GOOD.