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Mediterranean Shipping Cruises
SS Melody
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Reviewed by: Julie Offery
# previous cruises: 6
Date of Trip: March 9, 1999
Itinerary: Caribbean - Southern
This was a 12 day cruise to Southern Caribbean which is much too long. The
ports were OK although why they stopped in San Juan at 8:00 PM at night was
incredibly stupid. You cannot go sightseeing at that hour, much less go
shopping, etc. This is something they should really look into. One of the
most interesting cities in the Caribbean and they arrive at 8:00PM? The
cabins are very nice, although mine got flooded and we had to move to
another cabin. The Americans on board were the minority. The European
passengers were very aggressive, arrogant and rude. If you are sensitive I
would not recommend this cruise. They have another culture. This ship
would have a higher rating except for the European passengers who ruined the
cruise. I would suggest that MSC line think about cruises for Americans
only and cruises for Europeans only.
The public areas were fine. The pool area was roomy. In many
ways this ship is equal to The Disney Magic. I do not use casinos, although
they seemed to be always full.
The food and service was very good. Had much better meals
here than on the Disney Line. There were buffets on the deck.
The cabin was excellent. Very room with private bath with tub and
shower. The steward cabins were excellent. Although after the fourth night
my cabin was flooded (minor) they did move us to an upgrade cabin. Lots of
space and TV. Also fresh fruit to your room in the afternoon. Lots of
closet space and our room had 3 bureaus.
The cruise staff is very good. The entertainments was poor. About the worst entertainment I have seen on any ship.
The daytime activities are the standards you find on all cruise
ships which I never attend. The ports were San Juan (at 8:00pm?) St. Thomas,
Antigua, Grenada, St.Lucia, Guadeloupe and Port Lucaya. There was child care
available.
The American and Canadian passengers were fine. However the
Europeans when in a confined situation are the most boorish, offensive,
annoying passengers to be stuck with. Extremely rude....I would never go on
this ship again because of them.
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