Royal Caribbean vs MSC: 7 Fundamental Differences

If you have cruised with Royal Caribbean or MSC Cruises you may be wondering how they compare. I have cruised with both cruise lines and have noticed fundamental differences in almost every element of the cruise experience. During this video we will talk about the differences in itineraries offered, onboard experience, food, service, price and more.

When talking in the video about Royal Caribbean the points mentioned are also relevant to almost all US and UK cruise lines. If you have cruised with Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival or any other US or UK cruise line this video will be relevant to you. When talking about MSC most of the points mentioned are also relevant for Costa Cruises.

If you would like to learn more make sure you check out this post. The post has 10 differences and talks about things not mentioned in this video.

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[billorafferty]

Emma, I have been watching your reviews for a few days and just watched the video from last year when you discussed the people that criticize you, sometimes harshly. You provide valuable input and appear to do so with a specific intent to be helpful. To those that would be mean or unkind, let them be. You will continue to be successful as they move on to criticize others. Life is short for that foolishness and I believe what you have to offer is great. Continue to party on; screw the clowns who have nothing positive to add.

[two_toned_rooster]

“The portions are probably what you should be eating and are much healthier than what you’ll find on an American cruise”, if gaining a pound every day isn’t a cruising tradition then idk what is 😂

[ingridk]

Great, thanks! My knowledge about MSC cruises just went from zero to 100% 😀

[louisianalady]

I absolutely loved the MSC Opera cruise of Italy and Greece. At the time of the cruise, we passed through the Lagoon and the Giudecca Canal of Venice. The food was delicious. The staff was very personable, friendly, and helpful. It was beautiful!

[peterjaro]

There were a lot of interresting comments from you in this video. I was worried the first time I was cruising with MSC because of the bad food reviews all over YouTube and the Net, but you are absolutely correct. If you expect US portion sizes or UK fish&chips, you will be disapointed, but the food I have had the two times I have been on MSC has been really really good. Sure, if you are after Gordon Ramsey kind of food, you will be disapointed, but the ONLY food issue I had while on MSC was a kind of cheese cake that was dry... I mentioned it to the crew and got another that was perfect... that can happen on a Royal Carribean Cruise too... and the first MSC cruise I did cost me £458 INCL tip, water and hot drinks for an inside cabin (for single use) from Southampton to the Med for 8 days, and flight back (without flight it would have been £84 cheaper) from Genua Italy. That was so cheap I don't know how they made ANY money out of me (eating like an elephant) but I was happy!

[cafsixtieslover]

With MSC it depends on where you cruise from.  When we cruised from Genoa it was  a very Italian experience.  We did a cruise from Southampton with them the following year and it was very British experience, there were tea trays in the cabin and everything was in English.

[marynezierene]

Hello Emma! ☺️Thank You for commending Philippines Crew/Staff for speaking in English.😍 ❤️☺️ I am a Seafarer from Philippines. Thank you for choosing MSC🛳️💙 also. ☺️ Keep Safe! CIAO! 🤗

[peterlanders]

Haven't been on RCI yet but have been on Celebrity & NCL. I found the 1 cruise we had with MSC (Seaside) was fantastic. Loved the differences, compared to regular English cruises. My wife & I found the food brilliant. We are both vegetarian, so maybe that is why. The shows were different with more acrobatics & the like, with occasional singing. I do like a variety if Entertainment, which MSC were a little lacking in the main theatre at night, but still highly enjoyed each performance. I would happily keep sailing with MSC, just loved it

[tamiam]

I’ve cruised MSC, Carnival, and Norwegian. MSC and Nowegian were by far my favorites, especially if you can swing the Haven in Norwegian. I am with you on MSC and enjoying all the languages, It feels much more like traveling then.

[AndAWakeUp]

Just found your channel. Fellow travel vlogger taking my first solo cruise on MSC (21 days). Thanks for the comparison - really good to know. I've only ever done 2 cruises - one with Princess and one with NCL.

[michelleandersonacc]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much. We are Royal Caribbean cruisers and are considering MSC just to try something different. We love your videos.

[AddyandTerry]

we LOVE msc! we have sailed on almost every ship they have in the US but first sailed the Meraviglia on a Mediterranean cruise. Loved it. Still need to cruise more on Royal Caribbean but we enjoyed them too.

[cassandrasobehrad]

MSC in America is completely different you get on and off the same port. MSC is making changes to the way they do things for their Caribbean cruises.

[varun]

Hi Emma, i am a crew member from Mauritius, works on cruise ships.. well i would like to tell u i really appreciates you when you explain about cruising.. keep posting videos it Will definitely help peoples before going onboard.. 😘🙂🙂

[mr.pac.]

Me and my partner have just come back on a Med cruise on MSC Virtuosa and we had a great time. The ship wow, the staff, lunch & dinner dining 10/10, buffet quite simple incl pizza & pastas. Entertainment nothing like RCI. But we got a bargain with 14 nights, upgraded to balcony and incl premium drinks package so couldn’t refuse. Would sail with MSC again.

[catbriggs]

Yes, the soda... My friend's father owned a restaurant. I saw an industry magazine at her house that talked about ice. It's a "trade secret" that ice is used extravagantly to save money. So, good tip!

[johnreed]

Booked my first cruise ever because of this channel. Hopefully it will be fun.

[RBUDD]

I’ve been on Carnival twice and took my first RC. And, I loved RC so much better than Carnival. I booked my cruise for next year while on the cruise. Granduer of the seas, this year & Harmony of the seas, next year.

[postaldee]

Like you, I'm also a picky eater. I love that I can try new things on cruises and i try to get out of my comfort zone. I've only regretted one thing but i finished it because I also want to be a good traveler. But if you try something and don't like it the waiters are happy to bring you something else.

[TanyainTx]

I enjoyed playing Bingo on MSC because they call the numbers in multiple languages. It was fun learning how to say the numbers in different languages. Plus, I won!