Norwegian Cruise Line vs MSC Cruises: Which one is best?

Which is the better cruise line? Norwegian Cruise Line or MSC cruises? We take a look at the ships, entertainment, cabins, dining and value for money and find out which cruise line we think is better in this, the battle of the cruise lines!

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Ahoy! We’re Ben and David. We’ve been married since 2014 and live in Cambridge in the UK. About 5 years ago we caught the travel and cruise bug! Ever since we have been creating fun cruise ship videos including cruise ship tours, cruise news updates, cruise reviews, cruise tips and tricks, cruise vlogs, and much more! We take you on all of our cruise adventures around the world including the Mediterranean and Caribbean. We love to sail with the best cruise lines in the world including Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, P&O, and Carnival Cruise Line.

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[brendadelacruznavarrete]

I`ve been on both cruise lines and both of them are really good but about the languages, it is absolutely true that you might have to deal with a lot of announcements in different languages on MCS ships. However, I think that is a part of the experience of cruising, people from all over go on cruises to see the world in a much relaxing and comfortable way. On MSC ships the staff speaks at least 3 or 4 languages to try to make guests, from all nationalities, feel more comfortable, especially guests who don't speak English. So the staff is very inclusive and patient. I personally think that should be a plus because you don't get that service too often on other cruising companies. And the ships, especially the new ones are absolutely beautiful. Love the Swarovski stairs on all of their ships, perfect Instagreamable spot!

[cindyeissler]

Hi Guys, Love your Videos! We sailed NCL and MSC this year and we found NCL was lacking in the food department.Perhaps it was just the ship we sailed. Steaks were dry and over cooked. sides were flavorless and wait staff were VERY SLOW and often unfriendly! We ate in MDR and Buffet on both ships. Yes there were more offerings in the NCL buffet but it was a mad house trying to get food. MSC buffet did have specials everyday from pasta to sandwiches. The Pizza is superb! There service was exceptional. The wait staff were very accommodating and so friendly. Remembering our favorites and often surprising us with extras.
What we didn't like was there are not very many quick service venues on the MSC ~ no sea side venues on the promenade.We enjoy'd the shows on MSC . And boy do they know how to throw a party. Yes some start late but they had a party going at all hours. We enjoy'd the shows on NCL but the ship we were on did not have the big Broadway productions. All in all we like MSC the best. We will be sailing on Celebrity this year. Will be very fun to compare.

[karmamule]

We are posting this while on the MSC Meraviglia, so you can guess what we think! ;)

All your criticism of them is valid, but because MSC is so much cheaper we can afford the Yacht Club and that makes a world of difference on service and amenities (unlimited mini bar, free room service, better food) so that swings the balance in MSC's favor for us. And yes the ship are BEAUTIFUL.

We were on the Escape a couple years ago and had tons of fun but overall MSC has won us over.

[stevenkeen]

Hi guys we had our first cruise ever last October on MSC Divina and we loved it. I have to disagree on the entertainment front as the shows we saw were hi energy, very visual, great dancers and we went to see everyone! The food was good, ok not outstanding but it was good. I was stunned by the beauty of the ship . So much so we have booked on MSC Fantasia in November. We will be sailing with Norwegian on the Epic this October and we will be having our honeymoon on Celebrity Edge april 2021 . So by that time we will be able to compare properly. But for anyone going or planning to go on MSC do it! The value for money is incredible and TBH I hardly noticed the announcements, and we really got the cruise addict bug!

[debbief]

I love your honesty. Those announcements would drive me crazy on MSC.

[andrew]

My very first sailing NCL Escape 7nt Western Carribean out of Miami next month! So excited!

[travelingmedicssamapril]

We've been on the fence about sailing MSC for a while. Thanks for the video guys. The waterfront is truly amazing on NCL

[seansparks]

Having just discovered your channel I have to say that your videos and uploads are absolutely excellent and totally enjoyable to watch.

Regarding your review MSC v NCL I felt that your comments were absolutely spot on along with your points.

Being bias I will go along with MSC everytime, not being a big fan of NCL but one thing that I will agree with you regarding the guests on-board MSC they can be quite demanding and the food and customer service does need more attention but at the end of day it's still going to be MSC for me, far better ships all-round as go karting is something that will make me choose NCL.

[deboraribble]

A really good video and even though we've got a NCL cruise booked - you've given us food for thought about MSC - thanks guys!

[pamelaadams]

We have tried only one MSC cruise. We will never be fooled by lower prices again. What good is a lower price if the food and entertainment is not good! We sailed out of Miami and thought this cruise line needs to stay in Europe.

[lukepare]

Having traveled on both MSC and NCL I would have to say the MSC is a much better cruise line. It is true that the languages are done in usually at least 2-3 languages, but it is not as agrevating as people make it sound.... they don't happen that often... Entertainment is different as they are geared towards none speaking entertainment as there is a lot more different cultures on the MSC ships, but the Shows are very excellent and amazing.... NCL is just the starndard American entertainment and not as diverse. MSC service is 1000 times better at all times than NCL... so I would vote that MSC is by far the better cruise ships.

[UltraMichael]

I have only cruised with MSC. Simply because they have a good selection of cruises in Northern Europe. prices seems to fit my wallet a bit better. I would love to try NCL or RCCL, but I would prefer 2 cruises on MSC instead of 1 on one of those. (for now).

I completely agree that the food could be better. I think there is a lot of great food onboard though and a big selection of everything. There will always be something to your liking.

I have had one experience with bad thats one out of 1000. The staff that I have been dealing with have been a delight.

So even for the somewhat bland food, I stille love cruising with MSC. Specially the newer ships.

[KS-krok]

Meraviglia is beautiful. The food sucks on MSC. I sent food back each night on MSC. I have never done that on a cruise ship in 30 years of cruising. Best meal we got that week was at Cracker Barrel after we got off the ship. It was very disapointing. I talked to two couples in the Yacht Club who also hated the food. So much for a Michelin chef. They must have hired Michelin tire guy by mistake. I am sticking wit RCL and Celebrity. I know they have good food.

[Dangic]

In the Americas....
1.MSC competition is Carnival.
2.NCL competes with Royal.
3.Next group is Holland, Celebrity, Princess.
4.Then Disney on its own.
5.Then the luxury cruise lines

[thescubabug]

You forget "Customer Service", at least as the phone concerns... MSC, your on hold for 40 minutes, and once you get through, the help is underwhelming (hard to get price adjustments and upgrades)... NCL, super fast to get through, super friendly, and more than willing to give price adjustments and upgrade options... on the ships however, I think the service is better on MSC... far more European, than NCL American attitudes... LOVED the wait staff on MSC... (but I agree Norwegian is. Better overall)

[darren_soap]

I’ve just been to MSc mergilvia and it was a pleasant experience there was a good amount of activity’s on the ship throughout the week. The places that msc sailed to were quite pleasing I enjoyed the ocean cay the most. The price for excursions were a little high but overall msc was really fun.

[wp]

Keep up the good work, We are heading out to board the Escape this Week!!

[paulaboukhaled]

We sailed on the MSC Seaside last year. The ship is amazing, but the customer services were BAD, and the food was OK compared to NCL and RC.

[steveroth]

You two are awesome! Thanks for another amazing vid! :)