MSC Cruises

I am no stranger to cruising. Within the past two years, I've sailed on over 20 cruises. However, it wasn't until a recent cruise aboard MSC World America that I finally splurged on a luxury suite experience. 

As someone who cruises for work, I can't always justify expensive cabins. As such, I'll typically book windowless interior staterooms to save money. 

When I found a somewhat reasonably priced suite on MSC's newest cruise ship, I decided it was the best way to fully experience everything MSC World America had to offer. 

I tried MSC Cruises' alcoholic drink package for the first time and loved it so much that it would be hard to cruise without it in the future. 

Drink packages are one of the most popular add-ons to purchase before a cruise, and MSC Cruises has a few packages to choose from. Recently, however, they decreased the number of available alcoholic packages to just one. 

There's one secret bar on MSC's newest ship that you can't find on any deck plan. Let's just say there's more to the vintage rotary phone on Deck 6 than what meets the eye.

The speakeasy is arguably one of the best venues on MSC World America, yet it's only accessible to a select number of guests who the crew deems worthy enough for entry. 

I knew about the exclusivity of the speakeasy before my sailing and made it my mission to track down the invite-only tokens. 

Although both MSC and Royal Caribbean’s biggest cruise ships offer unique experiences and a variety of different activities onboard, one is definitely a better bang for your buck. 

Last year, I cruised on both MSC World America and Icon of the Seas, but I felt one of those ships gave me more for the price I paid.

MSC Cruises has made a bold entry into the North American market, and they aren't slowing down anytime soon. 

Compared to other mainstream cruise lines, MSC fares tend to be more affordable, especially considering they allow guests to bundle popular add-ons like drink packages and Wi-Fi into their total price at the time of booking. 

Still, there might be a few potential cruisers curious about the à la carte drink prices, such as those who don’t plan to drink enough to justify a package.

MSC Cruises is perhaps one of the most controversial cruise lines at sea. Let's just say that its reputation when it comes to food is not the best. 

If you browse Reddit, you'll see warnings like, "MSC has the worst food of any cruise I've been on" and "I can assure you the buffet is horrible."

Although I had previously sailed with MSC Cruises in Europe, I wasn't sure how their newest ship would stack up, especially sailing from Miami, Florida, where American cruisers have different expectations for cruise dining than Europeans. 

MSC World America turned heads the moment she arrived in Miami. As the newest and snazziest ship in MSC Cruises' fleet, she's unlike any other vessel at sea. 

Recently, I sailed aboard MSC World America on a 7-night Caribbean cruise. It didn't take long to see why she's generating so much buzz. 

From the elegant World Galleria to the fast-casual dining, entertainment, activities, and more, MSC World America delivers a cruise experience that feels fresh yet familiar, particularly if you're used to sailing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class. 

For my 10th cruise, I sailed on a new-to-me cruise line: MSC Cruises. Having sailed on other lines such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, Celebrity, and Disney, I was eager to see what sets MSC apart from its competitors, especially since it is a European-based company. 

Overall, I loved my time on the brand-new MSC World America. As the line's newest ship, it was packed with innovative features and new dining options.