MSC SEASIDE | The Ultimate Cruise Ship Tour

Take a full, guided tour of the MSC Seaside to see everything this MSC cruise ship has to offer in 2023. We start on deck 5 and work our way all the way up to deck 20 of the Seaside. We show you the restaurants, bars, pools, entertainment, activities, and everything else that the MSC Seaside has to offer. We also show you a tour of our MSC Seaside Balcony Stateroom, as well as MSC's amazing private island, Ocean Cay.
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Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Deck 5
06:02 - Deck 6
08:23 - Deck 7
11:11 - Deck 8
14:35 - Stateroom Tour
17:39 - Deck 16
22:24 - Decks 18-20
26:31 - The Private Island
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  • @theDisNuts5
    @theDisNuts5 Жыл бұрын

    We went last week and had a great time. It was different than what we were used to for sure, but the food was excellent, staff was friendly and Ocean Cay was amazing.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the ship as much as we did! We agree that MSC is definitely a bit different than other cruise lines, but it certainly does have some things going for it... especially Ocean Cay!

  • @donnaelliott5772

    @donnaelliott5772

    Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to visit in October! Looks amazing

  • @mechanicaldave7981

    @mechanicaldave7981

    Жыл бұрын

    What do you mean different from other cruise lines?

  • @mechanicaldave7981

    @mechanicaldave7981

    Жыл бұрын

    Right NOW I’m on MSC Seaside and the only thing I can complain about is, the elevators and if you have childrenX signing a waiver for each individual ride. Other than that I’m having a great time

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mechanicaldave7981 we found the MSC cruises to have more of a European influence, which makes sense as the company is based in Switzerland and has offices in Italy. I do think we discuss more of the differences in this episode too kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGiWrLubp6uZYKw.html

  • @LucasWorldTravel
    @LucasWorldTravel Жыл бұрын

    The fact that you guys take this tour every year is a testament to how much you must love it. We still have never down a caribbean cruise. Looks like we're missing out. That private island looks amazing and All that food looks so delicious!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, we really do love this itinerary, and it's so great that we are able to repeat it but also experience a different ship!

  • @BobCarlson
    @BobCarlson Жыл бұрын

    My cruise to Alaska and Northern Europe were nothing like this. All the adventure was off the ship. I would enjoy this ship if it never even left the port. And since I’ve been checking out cruise videos recently as I suddenly have interest, your videos are levels above anything else I can find.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of cruisers who never do get off the ship. I never used to understand it. But now that's we've stayed during port days to film these videos, we're starting to see the appeal! Service becomes about 200% better when half the people are off the ship! Thanks for the kind comments. We don't watch a lot of cruise videos, but we've been getting some good feedback on the quality of our cruise tours compared to everything else that is out there, so we're excited to do more in the future and keep making them better!

  • @rhondalyn100
    @rhondalyn100 Жыл бұрын

    What a great tour of a beautiful ship! I had just about decided not to try cruising but this video has changed my mind. I'd *love* to cruise this ship...it all looks like paradise! Thanks so much, guys! 🙂

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rhonda! We do feel that a ship this nice and this big really does have something for everyone. There are certainly areas of this ship that we mostly prefer to avoid (mainly due to crowds and noise level), but we can always find somewhere on the ship that we find enjoyable! If you do decide to give a big cruise ship a shot, a short, cheap MSC ship is a great way to get your feet wet!

  • @gobaliksocials
    @gobaliksocials Жыл бұрын

    That was, once again, incredibly helpful, fun to watch, and just so perfectly done!! 👏👏 Thank you guys❣️

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the kind comment! We think this was our best cruise tour video yet, and hope to keep improving them as we do more.

  • @frankbama3684
    @frankbama368411 ай бұрын

    My family just returned from a cruise on Seaside. Amazing ship. Great service. The good thing is that this is a BIG ship. The bad thing is that this is a BIG ship. Just much too crowded for me but that comes with the territory on these behemoths. We gave up on the pool for the grands after the first day. It was nuts. Elevator service was slow of course. Again, that's to be expected. The restaurants and food were fine. Our assigned waiter was extremely cordial and helpful. We cash tipped him extra. Now, here's the big bad complaint, and believe me, this is justified, not just whining. This is on MSC for poor design planning. We had 3 balcony cabins on the 15th deck. They were nice. However, directly above us was deck 16 (obviously) and it was open right outside of the buffet restaurant overlooking the ocean. At night other guests were constantly dragging around tables and chairs which megaphoned right into our cabin. We simply could not get to sleep until those folks decided to leave that deck. So, if you're going to book, do NOT book cabins on deck 15 unless you check first and make sure yours aren't directly below the open part of deck 16.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    We're glad to hear you had such a good overall experience, despite the sleep issues. We'll make sure not to get a balcony cabin in that location on our next MSC cruise!

  • @Song-ii8vj
    @Song-ii8vj7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the tour and all the information about the MSC Seaside. I just booked the MSC Seaside last night for Jan 2025, I have sailed with MSC on the MSC Divina. Yes, it was a bit different but nothing new I lived in Italy for a few years (USN). The MSC Divina was my first solo cruise, and I did enjoy myself . Looking forward to my next MSC Cruise.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    6 ай бұрын

    Our pleasure. We really hope that our video helps you to make the most of your cruise on the Seaside next January! We are hoping to get a chance to sail on the Divina sometime soon, and we're glad that you enjoyed your cruise on it.

  • @Victory1981
    @Victory1981 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice! Beautiful views! Thanks for the tour.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! The views were beautiful, no doubt!

  • @sydneymcmillian
    @sydneymcmillian11 ай бұрын

    Okay that’s it!! MSC cruise will be my next cruise 😀👏🏼❤️especially will my friends!💖

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    10 ай бұрын

    That's great to hear, Sydney! We hope you and your friends love it!

  • @tonjiwilliams1588
    @tonjiwilliams158811 ай бұрын

    OUTSTANDING VIDEO...HUGE THANKS!!!!!! I and my daughter will take our first MSC voyage next week. You guys have helped with our anxiety AND YOU'VE GENERATED TRUE EXCITEMENT, as we have been on many cruises, with other carriers. THANK YOU!!!🐠🚢🎉😄🏖

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    Wow thanks so much for this kind and encouraging feedback. We hope you and your daughter have an amazing time on your first MSC Cruise!

  • @vs123
    @vs123 Жыл бұрын

    Wow wow Amazing

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching, this ship really has a lot to offer.

  • @gmpny3945
    @gmpny3945 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tour. I've never been on a cruise ship so I find this very fascinating. It's like a city on water. Totally different than the old rusty oil tankers I used to spend time on.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    A city on water really is a great way to describe it. And yes, I would imagine the oil tanker experience would be just a little bit different!

  • @KatPlayz1023
    @KatPlayz10235 ай бұрын

    I went there for my birthday and almost threw up :’( I still recommend! They have medicines there!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    4 ай бұрын

    We're so glad you still had a good time despite getting sick. Thanks for watching!

  • @MrTmiket0007
    @MrTmiket0007 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, awesome cruise ship, keep up with the awesome content 🛳️👍🤗

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure! We feel like we're really finding our groove with these ship tours and may just have to start cruising a bit more often!

  • @ScullyPopASMR
    @ScullyPopASMR Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing show today!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Scully. We think it was our best ship tour yet!

  • @reesescales784
    @reesescales7849 ай бұрын

    Preparing for my first cruise and we decided this ship. Your video was sooo needed! Thank you so much!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    9 ай бұрын

    How exciting! We're so happy to hear our video helped you to decide on your first cruise! We hope you have an amazing time.

  • @ThereandBeck
    @ThereandBeck Жыл бұрын

    The water looks amazing on island. We have heard mixed reviews of the MSC line but looks like you had the most relaxing time and that’s the best part of cruising. Love it guys!!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    We've been on that island three times and each time the water has been beautiful, but the day we filmed our tour was the most beautiful we've seen the water on that island. It was unreal! Half the cruise was definitely not relaxing (the filming half), but once the filming was done and we were able to enjoy a few drinks, we were definitely relaxed!

  • @ThereandBeck

    @ThereandBeck

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Explorcation so beautiful! and yes you need time to relax cause filming is a lot :)

  • @violetanimations4082
    @violetanimations408210 ай бұрын

    I’m going to the MSc seaside with my family in a year or months I just gotta ask what foods to avoid and to try. I have never Ben on a usa cruise before and I am from Sweden. So exited to fly to Florida I haven’t Ben to usa in years

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    10 ай бұрын

    We really loved the pizza, and pretty much all of the other Italian food (pasta, cheeses, and breads). We also really loved the prime rib in the dining room on the first night. Breakfast on the buffet was also pretty good. We did not eat many of the meats on the main buffet, and also didn't find many of the desserts to be very good. We hope you have a great time on your cruise on the Seaside!

  • @vanessagh65
    @vanessagh65 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tour of one of my favorite MSC ships. Looking forward to sailing her later this year. Did the inaugural sailing on the Seascape in December

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the kind comment, Vanessa. The Seascape looks like such an amazing ship and we're hoping to sail on it sometime soon! We hope you have a great cruise on the Seaside later this year.

  • @placidodpr
    @placidodpr11 ай бұрын

    Very good video, loved it We cruise on it in June and we’re cruising again this month This is the best video that we have seen. You are excellent explaining everything ❤

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the incredibly kind and encouraging comment! We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed the video, and that you'll be getting back on the Seashore soon. It's such a fun ship!

  • @samo8204
    @samo8204 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching!

  • @AlwaysontheMoove
    @AlwaysontheMoove Жыл бұрын

    Great ship tour! I've been on 3 MSC cruises but not yet on the Seaside... can't wait!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! We've now been on 3 as well and are trying to decide what # 4 will be!

  • @kaiapirie9572
    @kaiapirie95727 ай бұрын

    I was on the same cruise as you!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    7 ай бұрын

    That's awesome! Did you see yourself in the video? Or did you see us on the ship?

  • @franciscovillafane1828
    @franciscovillafane1828 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. We are doing our first cruise on MSC on the Seashore in January 2024. Looking forward to the overnight stay at the private island. The island looks awesome. we have been going to RCL Coco Cay since 2009 and we liked better before all the additions of the waterpark and large pool. Thank you again you guys are awesome.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. And yes, we also experienced Coco Cay before it got built up, and did prefer the experience back then as well. We hope you have a great time on the Seashore!

  • @shirleycompitello3167
    @shirleycompitello316711 ай бұрын

    You do a great job on your videos, it's much appreciated!!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this incredibly kind comment, Shirley!

  • @robinsnest6832
    @robinsnest6832 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this insightful video! Looking forward to sailing on this ship soon.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. We hope the video helps you make the most of your cruise on the Seaside!

  • @daniellemasucci9855
    @daniellemasucci985511 ай бұрын

    I’m going on this ship tomorrow and your video makes me so excited. This is my first time cruising with MSC, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect as previous experiences have been with RC and Disney… great video and awesome info!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this incredibly kind comment, Danielle. We hope you had a wonderful time on the Seaside!

  • @aynrandfan7454
    @aynrandfan7454 Жыл бұрын

    nice i am going on an msc cruise in sept...the gym looks legit hopefully it is as nice as the virgin voyages one

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    We thought it seemed pretty nice but have never been on a Virgin Voyages ship to compare it to. We hope you have a great time in September!

  • @TheAverageTourist
    @TheAverageTourist Жыл бұрын

    I love seeing around cruise ships - they all have something a bit unique about them. I think I need to give MSC a try and rank it for myself ;)

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    They really do. Even the sister ships always have so many things that separate them from each other. MSC's definitely worth a try, especially if you can score a great deal!

  • @user-lu3ko9uw8g
    @user-lu3ko9uw8g Жыл бұрын

    I have sailed her twice and going again 2 weeks. Always enjoy MSC.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    How exciting! We hope you have an amazing cruise!

  • @sober4159

    @sober4159

    11 ай бұрын

    I’ll be on the cruise with you is it august 17-2 can’t wait

  • @philliplyn2692
    @philliplyn269211 ай бұрын

    Went on my first cruise with them I’m definitely coming back had so much fun the staff was very good towards our needs the music and food was really good coming back soon 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    We're so glad you had a good time and plan to return. Maybe we'll see ya on a ship someday!

  • @Trendy9t
    @Trendy9t11 ай бұрын

    Been on the ship my mom and dad said it was not their favorite but I still recommend people to go on it and I love the fact that you tore everything around and every time for drinks and get a piña colada or strawberry daiquiri

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    We're glad you enjoyed your cruise on the Seaside. Thanks for watching!

  • @vernonprevatt-usmc
    @vernonprevatt-usmc Жыл бұрын

    Great job on this video. Definitely feel like we got a great ship tour and an excellent perspective on features of the Seaside. New subscriber and we are catching up on your previous adventures.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and for subscribing, Vernon! We're glad you found the video to be helpful and we hope you're enjoying our other content as well!

  • @summerlinpublic5673
    @summerlinpublic5673 Жыл бұрын

    Very well done review!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Fun videos to film... not so much to edit!

  • @Winterkay33
    @Winterkay33 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! I’m taking my first cruise with them on the 31st and I wasn’t sure what to expect, so this video was a huge help 😍 you guys are awesome!!!! New subscriber lol ❤

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and found it to be helpful! We hope you have an amazing first cruise, and thanks so much for subscribing!

  • @elmenomaronido6653
    @elmenomaronido6653 Жыл бұрын

    My first cruise on MSC was last year on the Seashore and i enjoyed very much that i cruise on the Meraviglia last april , both very good ships and in both in balcony cabins for the same price as an interior cabin on Royal Caribbean and Carnival new ships(Mardi gras or Celebration)

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and sharing your MSC experiences! The deals that you can find on these beautiful MSC ships are truly amazing! We can't wait to sail on the Seashore... hopefully sometime soon!

  • @JC-po6yj
    @JC-po6yj Жыл бұрын

    Hi @Explorcation. Great video guys. Very nice tour :). Greetings from Dunedin.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello and thanks for the continued support of our channel. We always appreciate it!

  • @allkristiningram
    @allkristiningram Жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @gladysgriffin7347
    @gladysgriffin73477 ай бұрын

    Never been to this one but I will in the future

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    7 ай бұрын

    We sure hope so!

  • @Polarveis
    @Polarveis10 ай бұрын

    i'm going on sunday. i have high hopes!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    10 ай бұрын

    That's awesome. We hope your video helps you to make the most of your cruise!

  • @Polarveis

    @Polarveis

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Explorcation my grandparents were denied boarding because US Customs changed the rules on what's needed to board a week prior, but other than that, i had fun. I met a really nice bartender and Bistrot la Boheme. We became friends lol

  • @ImCaturro69
    @ImCaturro69 Жыл бұрын

    wooo koks

  • @msrolltide6635
    @msrolltide663511 ай бұрын

    OMG, I LOVE THIS‼️‼️ This is probably the MOST thorough review I've ever seen! 😍 I've never been on a MSC cruise before (only 4 Carnival 1 Norwegian 1 Royal Caribbean) so I just wanted a glimpse of what to expect and your video did not disappoint - I'm so EXCITED after seeing this!! I will say, the only thing I noticed that was missing from this...was a segment about the professional pictures! I have to have em 😅 so I was hoping I'd see something about that, but still no complaints because you definitely filled me in on exactly where to get my Miami Vices from!!! LOL

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    Wow thank you so much for this incredibly kind and encouraging comment. We're glad the video has helped you to get excited for your upcoming cruise. We hope you have a great time on the cruise and get some amazing professional pictures taken!

  • @msrolltide6635

    @msrolltide6635

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Explorcation yesss, thank you so much! ❤️

  • @msrolltide6635

    @msrolltide6635

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Explorcation I literally just got back from the cruise - I had a blast! But I see why you didn't include the professional pictures 🤣🤣🤣🤣 their lighting sucks! I hated all my pictures lol

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    10 ай бұрын

    @@msrolltide6635 aww thanks for coming back and commenting, we are so glad you had a good time. As far as the professional pics...since we've only been on short MSC cruises (so far) we would forget to even go and look at our pics, but it sounds like we didn't miss out 😆

  • @audi999
    @audi99911 ай бұрын

    mes enfants partent en croisiere sur ce bateau bientot, magnifique vidéo vous etes des pro, je me suis abonné a votre chaine

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for this incredibly kind feedback. We hope your children have a great time on their cruise, and thank you for the sub!

  • @trying3841
    @trying38413 ай бұрын

    Never again! MSC Seaside was a nightmare! If it was my first cruise it would have been my last

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    3 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear about your experience. We are a bit intrigued to hear about what made your experience so bad.

  • @trying3841

    @trying3841

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Explorcation 1. Food was mostly bland. A few dishes were ok. Everybody I talked to was disappointed. The sit down planned dinners, the food portions were so small you had to go to buffet to get satiated. The buffets weren’t good. The only good places with food were the restaurants you paid money for. 2. The speakers in rooms were so loud it hurt your ears. 3. Not much to do on board unless your a drinker or wanted to spend a lot of money. 4. The elevators were always packed and you had to climb stairs for everything. 5. You couldn’t go to the front of the ship unless you paid for the high class. 6. The muster drill made old people that could barely walk to walk down the stairs and not use the elevators. Poor old people had to shuffle downstairs with a crowd of people , it’s a miracle none were trampled or fell and got hurt. 7. When we went to leave we woke up early, and then waited for 5 hours to be met with everybody else to leave. And as we waited in the long lines the high class people were ushered through the crowds infuriating everybody who waited for hours. There’s so much more, I can’t remember it all

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    2 ай бұрын

    @@trying3841 thank you for taking the time to share your experience as this information is helpful to others who are trying to decide if they want to book on this ship. We've sailed on MSC several times over the past couple of years and have found the food experience to be improving, but there is still room for continued improvement. You are correct about the front of the ship being reserved for those who book in the Yacht Club. We've found this to be the case on all MSC ships we've sailed on out of Florida. We also agree with you on the muster drill. Of all the cruise lines we have sailed on, the MSC muster drill has been the most unorganized. We hope you have a much better experience on your next cruise.

  • @tshirt9
    @tshirt9 Жыл бұрын

    Leaving tomorrow just watching this for the dopamine

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    We're happy we could provide it for you, and we hope you have a great time on the Seaside!

  • @Anakin-wp7xk
    @Anakin-wp7xk3 ай бұрын

    Nice tour! Did you like meraviglia or seaside better?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Very though call. Both had things we liked over the other. I'd probably say we liked Seaside a tad better, but Meraviglia would be better for a colder weather cruise.

  • @BillSferrazza
    @BillSferrazza Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent review. Great editing and your voice is so calming! We are seriously considering an MSC cruise. Between the Mereviglia and the seaside which one do you think would be better for a couple? We both are vegan and love spending our days out in the sun by the pool. Thanks and can't wait for you next video!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! That's tough because there were things we enjoyed more about each ship... but we will say that the Meraviglia seems to be more of a cold weather ship and doesn't offer quite as much outdoor space as the Seaside does. The Seaside also does have the Miami Beach pool at the back of the ship which was probably our favorite pool on either ship. So we'd probably lean towards seaside knowing that you love being at the pool and out in the sun! Now if you were more into staying inside in the AC, we'd have to recommend the Meraviglia.

  • @BillSferrazza

    @BillSferrazza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the reply really appreciate it! They both look great from your videos.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BillSferrazza we hope you have a great time is you end up booking!

  • @johndehof4076
    @johndehof40768 ай бұрын

    I recently was on seaside. I will never go on another msc cruise. The old saying that you get what you pay for is very true with msc. The food is terrible. The ship was dirty. My wife and I both caught covid. I actually lost weight.😢😢

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    8 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately there's always a decent possibility of getting sick any time you put 5,000+ people together in a limited space. In what way did you find the ship to be dirty? We didn't experience that at all on our cruise. As far as the food goes, we can see how some people don't like it, especially if you stick mostly to the american style food. We really loved the pizza, breads, pastas and cheeses... but to each their own. Buy yeah, getting what you pay for generally rings true at least to some degree. These are generally very inexpensive cruises and do fall short of more expensive cruises in various ways.

  • @EscoPicoTrane
    @EscoPicoTrane Жыл бұрын

    Great video, very detailed. When you purchase drinks at bars included in your package, how do you leave the bar tender tips? Cash or is it charged to your room?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a tip fee charged to your room each day... but we do still leave extra cash tips when we receive good service.... nothing too crazy, but just a few dollars here and there.

  • @rotfan77
    @rotfan7710 ай бұрын

    Zip line related question. I could tell from the video it looks like Tyler had a GoPro mounted camera on his helmet, as well as holding a phone or some sort of camera device in his hand, are there any restrictions as far as taking your phone or camera on the zip line? Thanks

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, he had one GoPro on a head strap mount and one on a wrist strap mount. They do require that they be attached to you in some way.

  • @jiah9428
    @jiah9428 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! How did you upgraded to balcony room?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. We'll share how we got upgraded in our next video, which we expect to be live this Saturday. We hope you are able to watch it!

  • @donnaelliott5772
    @donnaelliott5772 Жыл бұрын

    Has our very first cruise on the Seaside in 2019 and going back on her her again this October. Best places to have breakfast other than the Seashore and the buffet?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    That's so exciting. Thanks for sharing. Unless you are booked in the Yacht Club, I don't think there are any breakfast options other than the two buffets, the Seashore restaurant, and room service.

  • @esorellino
    @esorellino Жыл бұрын

    Where can you find, or can you remember, which nights were which theme? We are going on the 3 night P.C. and back in August.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Based on our experience on the three day itinerary, it seems common to have the Sail-Away and 70's/disco party on Day 1, the Lighthouse Show/Island Party on Day 2 and the White Party on Day 3.

  • @mirandaym68
    @mirandaym689 ай бұрын

    Acabo de bajarme de ese crucero, los pasillos olían a humedad apenas tenían buena rotulación no creo que volvería con esa línea

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    9 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear that. We definitely did not have any humidity/smell issues on our cruise. I wonder if there was something wrong with the air conditioning.

  • @rotfan77
    @rotfan7710 ай бұрын

    really love your ship tour, I have one question for you? I am booked on the seaside this coming October, I believe on deck 16 you said it was a Buffet the smaller version which was less crowded. Is there outside seating at this Buffay or is that only at the back of 8th floor Buffet? Thanks

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    10 ай бұрын

    Neither of us recall there being any outdoor seating in the smaller deck 16 buffet. For that reason, we still ended up on the 8th floor buffet most days (way at the back).

  • @rotfan77

    @rotfan77

    10 ай бұрын

    It looks like you could go out the back doors of the Buffet on 16 and basically eat at some of the tables that are semi-outside near the bar but it looks like they have at least a 5 1/2 foot glass shield and roofing over the top so you might get some air but not like I would assume you would on the Buffet on eight. Thanks

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    10 ай бұрын

    @@rotfan77 it is possible that we just don't remember that area...or maybe didn't even see it! Either way we hope you have a great cruise!

  • @KarlosCarrasquillo-sb4cr
    @KarlosCarrasquillo-sb4cr Жыл бұрын

    How’s MSC entertainment wise? Compare to other cruises night clubs, food etc??

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    You may want to check out this video if you haven't already. I think it should answer your question and hopefully a lot more. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGiWrLubp6uZYKw.html

  • @christyhatton109
    @christyhatton10911 ай бұрын

    So on the upper state room floors that you dont tour in this video, do they offer anything like the other floors, pools, bars, restaurants?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    The spots on the upper floors that we didn't tour are reserved for Yacht Club guests only. We've never booked a Yacht Club room (they are quite expensive) so we've never had access to those areas and can't tell you for sure what you can all find there.

  • @brianeverhart9634
    @brianeverhart963411 ай бұрын

    I noticed he is wearing a t-shirt at the restaurant. Are not as strict as they say they are about what you wear on the ship I am a shorts wearing kind of guy all day and night on vacation.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    10 ай бұрын

    From our experience, the main restaurants on MSC ships are generally not to strict on the dress code. Skylar definitely wore shorts to dinner one night and no one said anything.

  • @ScotchOnyx
    @ScotchOnyx6 ай бұрын

    A bit confused, why is the buffet closed on port days. What food options are on the cruise if guest are staying on the cruise.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    6 ай бұрын

    It's just the smaller buffet that was closed on port days during our cruise. The main buffet was still open.

  • @nealturner8344
    @nealturner8344 Жыл бұрын

    Question: MSC states that we cannot board until 2:30 but our hotel check out is at 11:00am. Will MSC let you check in early? Thank You

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    From our experience, it's possible. We've shown up early for many cruises and sometimes you get right one, other times you have to wait until they call your group (which may be your originally assigned time or could be earlier/later). We think it's generally worth it to show up early, especially since it can sometimes take an hour plus just to get parked and back to the terminal.

  • @josephgeorge3850
    @josephgeorge3850 Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking of booking this cruise for my birthday in august, as a solo traveler it would be my second time cruising alone. First on MSC, would you recommend it?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    MSC does occasionally run specials for solo travelers. If yo are patient and wait for the right time, you can probably get a really great deal. As long as you have reasonable expectations, we think you'll have a great time!

  • @joeydurham3493
    @joeydurham34937 ай бұрын

    Taking my first Cruise what is the best cruise line in cruise ship for the ultimate Cruise the best money I'm only halfway through this video did you guys deal with a lot of crowds

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    7 ай бұрын

    That all depends on what you prioritize. If you prioritize good food/drinks/service, we'd probably recommend a Celebrity ship or the MSC Yacht Club. If you really like to party, you may want to look into Carnival. For a little of both, you may want to try one of the newer Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, or MSC ships.

  • @dutchman7216
    @dutchman721611 ай бұрын

    I was wondering. The items that were in the mini fridge in your hotel room. We're those complimentary?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    No, we're pretty sure that the mini fridge items are not complimentary on MSC. Thanks for watching!

  • @dutchman7216

    @dutchman7216

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Explorcation thank you for your reply.

  • @cynamontwist1851
    @cynamontwist18512 ай бұрын

    Did you book directly through the MSC website or Travel Agent?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    2 ай бұрын

    I believe this one we booked through Vacations to Go, but occasionally we will book directly through MSC. It all depends on who is offering the best rate/perks.

  • @vesselofpraise77
    @vesselofpraise77 Жыл бұрын

    How did you get the free upgrade?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    As far as we know, the only way to get a free upgrade is to get really lucky!

  • @sc_williams
    @sc_williams Жыл бұрын

    Are the items in the mini fridge included or have to be paid for separately?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    They have to be paid or separately.

  • @sc_williams

    @sc_williams

    Жыл бұрын

    Ok thanks also do you know what the theme nights are so I may plan accordingly?

  • @sc_williams

    @sc_williams

    Жыл бұрын

    Sailing 20th-23

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sc_williams during our cruise the first night was 70s/80s theme, 2nd night was the beach party and 3rd night was the white party. We hope you have a great time!

  • @Freebird83
    @Freebird83 Жыл бұрын

    Can you wear shorts in the dining room?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, we saw quite a few people wearing shorts. Just no swim trunks or gym shorts.

  • @clipperloyalty
    @clipperloyalty Жыл бұрын

    What cabin number did you have? We booked a tub for sept and wondering if this is our cabin lol

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Our room # was 14155. That would be pretty crazy if you got the same cabin!

  • @clipperloyalty

    @clipperloyalty

    Жыл бұрын

    @Explorcation we are pretty close to that one. Its my first cruise. Thanks for all the info in your video. Last question. Did you have a view of the private island when it was docked or were you on the ocean side?

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    @@clipperloyalty we had a view of the ocean and not the island, but the water was absolutely gorgeous 😍 we hope you have a wonderful time!

  • @Carriethela
    @Carriethela6 ай бұрын

    The worst cruise I have ever been on. 10/29-11/5/2023. The dining tables are jammed together & it was like being in a high school cafeteria. It was so loud I could hear the people next to me.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    6 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear about your experience. Thanks for sharing.

  • @helendandridge1980
    @helendandridge198010 ай бұрын

    I went, beautiful ship, food was mediocre at buffet, dining room needs new chef

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    10 ай бұрын

    Fair assessment. Our first MSC cruise the food was a bit disappointing, but by our third cruise we had learned which foods they did well and never had a bad meal.

  • @skulldaddy8431
    @skulldaddy8431 Жыл бұрын

    Just got off this ship last week. Food was HORRIBLE!!! and that is being kind. Staff is good but none of them seem to know what is going on. It seems like they all just started working there.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    We've sailed on MSC three times in the last few months. One ship was only about 60-70% full and seemed to be properly staff. The other two were 100% full and seemed to be under-staffed. Regarding the food, we've learned that there are some things MSC does poorly, but also some things they do extremely well (Pizza, breads, pasta, cheeses.... basically anything Italian). Plus the prime rib the first night has always been great.

  • @Explorcation
    @Explorcation Жыл бұрын

    Have you sailed on the Seaside...or any MSC ship? If so, let us know about your experience! This was our 3rd MSC cruise and will be sharing what we like and dont like about this cruise line...and tips for making the most of your MSC cruise in our next episode. If you haven't sailed on MSC, do you think you will consider this cruise line in the future?

  • @pdanker1

    @pdanker1

    Жыл бұрын

    Best tour out there.. MSC Seaside.... I have 29 sailings to my repertoire with MSC 9/2021 TO 5/2023... with 21 more already scheduled 'til 7/2024. I am a single cruiser, inside cabin, wifi and drink package... my next is July 30, 2023.. Balcony Upgrade.??? .... I was never offered. Thanks, Julius😊.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pdanker1 thanks so much for watching, we hope you are having a great time on your current cruise 😁

  • @explorewithmayank
    @explorewithmayank10 ай бұрын

    Does anyone currently working on msc seaside cruise kindly ping me

  • @vikirice
    @vikirice11 ай бұрын

    First time cruisers will think this ship is ok. But if you've been on any other cruise line, you will see the difference. We just returned two days ago. The quality of food and entertainment was........not good. A pole dancer on a cheap portable pole was the entertainment on the last night of the cruise in the main theater. So beware.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    11 ай бұрын

    It's a massive and beautiful ship. While it has its flaws, it also has areas that exceed much more expensive cruise lines. From our experience, once you've cruised on MSC a few times you learn what's good and what to avoid, and it's then that you can really enjoy their ships. We are far from first time cruises and we still think the ship is ok (especially when considering the price).

  • @yemisi5191
    @yemisi5191 Жыл бұрын

    MSC has beautiful ships but I will never understand the tinted windows everywhere obstructing the stunning views of the ocean. It's seriously annoying and makes me not want to book a cruise with them.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the tinted windows are not our favorite thing either, but definitely not a deal breaker. But if you prefer spending most of your time inside, we see how it could be.

  • @trying3841
    @trying38418 ай бұрын

    Don’t go on MSC Seaside. Just got off today. Worst experience!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    8 ай бұрын

    If you don't mind us asking, what made the experience so terrible for you?

  • @susanpitre1185
    @susanpitre11856 ай бұрын

    I cruised on the MSC Seaside….worse cruise ever! Ok if your Italian.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    5 ай бұрын

    We are sorry to hear you didn't have a good experience, we still appreciate you watching.

  • @taysharamos9244
    @taysharamos9244 Жыл бұрын

    I'm going on this specific cruise in October and your video has been the most insightful one yet. Thank you so much! 🫶🏽 Also, it did leave me with a few more questions so I'll look into them with your other videos.😅

  • @taysharamos9244

    @taysharamos9244

    Жыл бұрын

    Speaking of questions. Do you have a breakdown of the MSC Ocean Cay? I didn't know you could be there during the night or let alone that there was a party on the beach!! That's pretty cool. Also, did they require you to be on board at a specific time after the beach party? Or could you literally stay there overnight? What time did you have to be back the next morning? The layout definitely seems weird to me. But your thorough explanation was great! I say this because I've been on multiple RC cruises and on Carnival too.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this incredibly kind feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    In our MSC Meraviglia video we do have some more footage of Ocean Cay, and we also discussed it a bit in our "Things we like and don't like about MSC" video. But someday we may just have to do a video just about Ocean Cay. I do think they told everyone that they had to be on board by midnight, or somewhere around. We didn't stay out there long enough to see if they actually enforced it!