After our seven-night Alaska cruise from Seattle, we’re sharing our honest MSC Poesia review to help you plan your own sailing. We cover the ship’s layout and amenities, our aft balcony cabin 11250, the complimentary food and restaurants, and the entertainment and activities.
We had a wonderful week aboard MSC Poesia, but there were also a few things we wished were different. Here’s a quick overview, with the full discussion in our video below.
In this section of our MSC Poesia review, we explore the ship’s layout, pools, hot tubs, fitness centre, lounges, and outdoor viewing areas. We discuss how the different spaces connect, where to enjoy the scenery, and what amenities are available onboard. We also cover the pool and hot tub hours and the differences between public spaces and areas reserved for certain guests.
The outdoor pool deck aboard MSC Poesia, one of the areas we discuss in our review.
🛏️ Our Aft Balcony Cabin 11250
We take you inside our aft balcony cabin 11250 on Deck 11 of MSC Poesia. This section covers the room’s layout, bed, seating, storage, charging options, and bathroom. We also discuss the balcony, wake views, and what to expect when staying at the back of the ship.
A look inside our aft balcony cabin 11250 on Deck 11 of MSC Poesia.
🍽️ Free Food & Restaurants
Our MSC Poesia food review covers the complimentary dining options, including the Villa Pompeiana Buffet and the main dining rooms. We discuss breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner, with examples of the meals and desserts served throughout our cruise. This section also covers dining arrangements, requesting a table for two, and additional charges to be aware of.
Baked Alaska, one of the desserts served during our MSC Poesia cruise.
🎭 Entertainment & Activities
We cover the entertainment and activities available during our MSC Poesia Alaska cruise, from theatre productions to live music, comedy, and onboard games. This includes the two different Dirty Dancing performances, Big Band at Sea, naturalist presentations, and themed parties. We also discuss the activities offered throughout the ship and what families can expect from the onboard attractions.
The evening Dirty Dancing: The Celebration show aboard MSC Poesia.
Whether you’ve followed our Alaska cruise vlog series or are just starting to research MSC Poesia, we hope this review helps with your cruise planning. Watch the full video for our thoughts on each of these four areas, including what we liked and what we wished was different.
Wondering what food is included on MSC Seascape? 🍽️ During our 7-night Western Caribbean cruise, we explored the complimentary dining options available throughout the ship and were impressed by the variety of food included with the cruise fare.
From the Marketplace Buffet and main dining rooms to complimentary breakfast venues around the ship, there are plenty of options to keep you well-fed throughout your cruise. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a full breakfast, or a multi-course dinner, MSC Seascape offers a wide range of included dining choices.
The Marketplace Buffet on Deck 16 serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a rotating selection of items. During our sailing, we found everything from omelet stations, fresh fruit, pastries, and bacon at breakfast to carving stations, pizza, burgers, salads, international dishes, desserts, and soft-serve ice cream throughout the day. 🍕🍔🍰
Fresh fruit was available throughout the day at the MSC Seascape Marketplace Buffet and was one of our favorite healthy snack options.
We also checked out some of the additional complimentary breakfast options available onboard, including the Loft Café, Hola! Tacos & Cantina, and Butcher’s Cut Steakhouse. While Hola! Tacos & Cantina and Butcher’s Cut are specialty restaurants in the evenings, guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast there in the mornings.
For a more traditional dining experience, MSC Seascape’s main dining rooms offer breakfast, brunch, and dinner. During our cruise, we enjoyed a variety of appetizers, entrées, and desserts, including prime rib, New York strip steak, lobster on gala night, cheesecake, tiramisu, and the classic baked Alaska. 🦞🍰
A complimentary lobster and shrimp entrée was one of the highlights of gala night in the MSC Seascape main dining room. 🦞
If you’re planning an MSC Seascape cruise and want to know what complimentary dining options are available, this video will give you a great overview of the food, restaurants, and dining experiences included with your cruise fare. 🚢
Are you considering booking a cruise on the MSC Seascape? 🌴 After spending 7 nights aboard this beautiful MSC Cruises ship on a Western Caribbean cruise from Galveston, Texas, we wanted to share our honest likes and wishes to help you decide if MSC Seascape is the right cruise ship for your next vacation.
In this review, we’re focusing on the areas that matter most to cruisers: the ship’s Layout & Amenities, our Bella Class Balcony Cabin 10024, the Free Food & Restaurants, and the Entertainment & Activities available onboard. MSC Seascape is one of the most visually stunning cruise ships we’ve sailed on, but there were also a few areas where we felt there was room for improvement.
🚢 Watch Our MSC Seascape Review
🌊 MSC Seascape Layout & Amenities
One of the first things that stood out to us aboard MSC Seascape was the ship’s design. The vessel feels modern, bright, and spacious, with plenty of beautiful public areas to explore. Throughout the week, we found ourselves constantly discovering new viewpoints, relaxing spaces, and activities.
Some of our favorite areas included:
Marina Pool
Jungle Pool
Pirates Cove Aquapark
Bridge of Sighs
Infinity Pool
Infinity Hot Tubs
Times Square
The stunning atrium
We especially enjoyed the aft areas of the ship, including the Bridge of Sighs, which offered some fantastic ocean views and a unique perspective of the ship’s wake. The Marina Pool and Jungle Pool were both great places to relax, while Pirates Cove Aquapark added plenty of family fun with waterslides and splash areas.
Looking down beside the Bridge of Sighs on MSC Seascape at the Infinity Pool and stunning aft ocean views during our Caribbean cruise. 🚢☀️🌊
👍 Likes
Beautiful modern design throughout the ship
Excellent pool areas and outdoor spaces
Stunning atrium and public venues
Unique attractions like ROBOTRON and the Bridge of Sighs
Plenty of places to relax and enjoy the ocean views
🤔 Wishes
No mini golf course
No dedicated jogging track
Shuffleboard required an additional fee
Some outdoor venues could become busy during peak times
Overall, MSC Seascape is one of the most beautiful ships we’ve sailed on and offers plenty of amenities for guests to enjoy.
🛏️ Bella Class Balcony Cabin 10024 Review
For this cruise, we stayed in Bella Class Balcony Cabin 10024 on Deck 10.
One of the biggest surprises was just how quiet this cabin was. Throughout the week, we experienced very little noise from neighboring cabins or public spaces, making it one of the quieter cruise cabins we’ve stayed in.
Inside our MSC Seascape Bella Class Balcony Cabin 10024, featuring a comfortable bed, couch, vanity, storage space, and private balcony during our 7-night Caribbean cruise. 🚢🌴
👍 Likes
Comfortable bed
Spacious couch
Good storage options
Functional vanity area
Multiple charging and power outlets
Quiet location
Modern cabin design
One of our wishes for this cabin was additional storage space, as we found the available storage somewhat limited during our 7-night cruise.
🤔 Wishes
Small shower
Cabin temperature could have been cooler
Metal balcony railing instead of glass
Limited storage space
While the balcony offered great outdoor space, the metal railing partially blocked views when seated compared to a glass balcony.
Despite those minor issues, we were very happy with the cabin overall and would gladly stay here again.
🍕 Free Food & Restaurants
Food is one of the most important parts of any cruise, and MSC Seascape offered a wide variety of complimentary dining options throughout the ship.
Marketplace Buffet
The Marketplace Buffet quickly became one of our favorite dining venues onboard.
Highlights included:
Fresh fruit selection 🍉
Excellent complimentary pizza 🍕
Rotating hot food stations
Salads and desserts
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options
We found the buffet to be one of the better cruise buffets we’ve experienced, particularly when it came to the variety and quality of the food.
Complimentary Breakfast Options
Beyond the buffet, MSC Seascape also offered complimentary breakfast at:
Butcher’s Cut
Hola! Tacos & Cantina
Loft Café
Having several breakfast venues available helped spread guests throughout the ship and provided some nice variety during the cruise.
Main Dining Rooms
Most of our meals in the main dining room were enjoyed at:
Green Wave Restaurant
Cala Jondal Restaurant
The dining rooms were attractive and comfortable, and we enjoyed many of the appetizers, entrées, and desserts offered throughout the week.
The Cala Jondal Restaurant aboard MSC Seascape offered a stylish dining atmosphere with modern décor, ocean views, and table service for dinner throughout our cruise. 🍽️🚢
👍 Likes
Excellent pizza
Fresh fruit selection
Variety of breakfast venues
Attractive dining rooms
Good selection of complimentary food
🤔 Wishes
We would have liked to see another complimentary food venue available on the lower decks outside of the buffet and main dining rooms, especially for guests looking for a quick snack or light meal during the day.
🎭 Entertainment & Activities
MSC Seascape offered a busy schedule of entertainment and activities throughout the cruise, helping ensure there was always something happening onboard.
Chora Theatre Shows
The Chora Theatre productions featured:
Singing
Dancing
Acrobatic performances
Aerial acts
Large digital screens
Impressive visuals
The shows were energetic, colorful, and family-friendly.
One of the high-energy production shows in the Chora Theatre aboard MSC Seascape, featuring singers, dancers, colorful costumes, and large digital screens. 🎭✨🚢
Parties & Activities
Some of our favorite activities included:
White Night 🤍
Tropical Night 🌴
Silent Disco 🎧
Snow Party ❄️
Officers vs Guests competitions
Selfies with the Officers
Crew Talent Show
One thing that really stood out to us was how involved the officers were throughout the cruise. Whether it was competitions, events, parties, or guest interactions, their participation helped create a fun and welcoming atmosphere onboard.
👍 Likes
Active daily schedule
Excellent officer participation
Fun themed parties
Crew Talent Show
Family-friendly atmosphere
🤔 Wishes
While we enjoyed the entertainment overall, we would have liked to see more variety in some of the theatre productions and the nightly entertainment offered at La Cabaret Rouge.
⚓ Final Thoughts
After spending 7 nights aboard MSC Seascape, we came away impressed by the ship’s beautiful design, enjoyable pool areas, complimentary dining options, entertainment, and welcoming atmosphere.
While there were a few areas we would improve, the positives far outweighed the negatives, and we would happily sail aboard MSC Seascape again in the future.
If you’re considering booking MSC Seascape, we hope this review helps you understand what to expect and whether this ship is the right fit for your next cruise vacation. 🚢☀️
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