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My WORST cruise yet?! Welcome to MSC Meraviglia...!
#cruise #msccruises #mscmeraviglia
In this video, I'm in NEW YORK CITY! Today, it's time for a brand new ship: welcome onboard MSC Meraviglia! This cruise was an interesting one - so much went wrong over the course of the week that it genuinely became almost comical. Throughout this vlog series, I'll show you in detail exactly what happened!
In this episode, I'm taking the ferry from downtown NYC over to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, where I'll board MSC Meraviglia for some interesting goings on - see you onboard!
I'll show you the boarding process, give you a tour of the worst cruise ship cabin I've ever seen, show you what it's like to cruise from New York City, before heading out to sample the food and entertainment on offer from MSC Cruises.
Video chapters:
I'm in NEW YORK! 00:00
Travelling BY FERRY to the cruise port - 00:45
Arriving at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 02:38
My embarkation slot... 03:07
Boarding MSC Meraviglia - 04:48
Infinity Atrium - 06:03
The worst cruise ship cabin ever - 07:01
HELP - 10:56
My new room... 11:20
Sailing away from New York City - 15:01
Paperwork from MSC - 19:16
This was SHAMBOLIC - 20:15
Let's explore the ship for the night! 25:26
GOOD MORNING! 27:09
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I checked in to a DIRTY cabin on this luxurious Ocean Liner

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @JustTheilogs
    @JustTheilogs 24 хвилини тому

    Great idea to take the Ferry to the city! What port was this and is it easy to reach other ports for the other cruise lines?

  • @stephenwilliam5377
    @stephenwilliam5377 2 години тому

    We are sailing with them next month, we've gone mega rockstar which is their all inclusive option, loved the review! More excited now

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea Годину тому

      Oh wow - what an incredible experience you’re in for. Have a great trip - drop back and let me know how you get on!!

  • @shay47444
    @shay47444 4 години тому

    Lovely ship,but wouldn't return,simply too many people,cant get a sunbed, really struggling to get a seat for entertainment,and also a banging noise every night in our cabin,did complain but to no avail,again lovely ship,but alot of things to sort out

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 2 години тому

      Ahh, I do understand re busy ship - my first cruise on Virtuosa was right after the closedown, and we had 900 onboard. More recently, I was on at full capacity - such a different experience. Thanks for watching!!

  • @maureenscully8138
    @maureenscully8138 9 годин тому

    God Bless you! The donkeys I love your stand

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 2 години тому

      Thanks, Maureen. The donkeys broke my heart - hopefully that changes in the short term! 🤞🏼

  • @Cory69
    @Cory69 11 годин тому

    I wento to montego bay in may on MSC and did the island tour and rose hall house with shopping didn't feel unsafe that day luckily

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 4 години тому

      Ahh, that’s annoying - sorry to hear that. Also, thanks for watching my video!

  • @RamblingWithPhil
    @RamblingWithPhil 14 годин тому

    So sorry for the negative experiences! Great video though!

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 14 годин тому

      Thanks so much for watching!!

  • @wellardsmith3629
    @wellardsmith3629 15 годин тому

    This is the same place the QM2 SAILS from. Agree... that ferry is the best way to get to the ship.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 15 годин тому

      You’re so right - exactly the same dock as the QM2. The ferry is excellent! Thanks a lot for watching, and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

  • @FrielFamilyFootball
    @FrielFamilyFootball 15 годин тому

    OMG! If this is how the cruise starts…let’s hope things get better.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 15 годин тому

      Stay tuned - spoiler alert - the issues continue, haha! Thanks for watching!

  • @leeswan2916
    @leeswan2916 15 годин тому

    Do you have to pay for WiFi?

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 15 годин тому

      You do indeed - packages are available for the whole cruise, or you can buy 24 hours at a time!

  • @Hewbrry496
    @Hewbrry496 15 годин тому

    W 💀😊

  • @FrielFamilyFootball
    @FrielFamilyFootball 15 годин тому

    I might have left the ship after seeing the room.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 15 годин тому

      Ha, I couldn’t believe it when I saw it. However, a day on a ship is better than a day on land - buckle up for the next episode next week…!!

  • @CapriciousCapricrn
    @CapriciousCapricrn 17 годин тому

    Starting video. $40,000 per crystal stair then that cabin. Let's see where this goes. (((Fraser)))

  • @moirasutherland7443
    @moirasutherland7443 17 годин тому

    You got your cabin change that is a plus

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 16 годин тому

      Oh, I totally agree! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @frammus
    @frammus 17 годин тому

    What language are you speaking? I can barely understand you

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 16 годин тому

      English - I have a Scottish accent.

  • @joanneyoung8571
    @joanneyoung8571 17 годин тому

    Oh my goodness…. I would have burst into tears if that was my cabin. Well done you for sorting it. What a place to sail away from, that is indeed a bucket list place.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 16 годин тому

      Joanne, hello! Oh, I came close - I was SO frustrated when I saw that room - I’ve never ever felt that on a cruise before. Thanks so much for watching - glad you enjoyed it!

    • @joanneyoung8571
      @joanneyoung8571 16 годин тому

      You came back with such a positive spin on things which I am so impressed by. Good that you found nice people to have fun with. Must admit that I hear so many things about the crew on msc that I’ve resisted going on one

  • @vincentclausen2250
    @vincentclausen2250 18 годин тому

    Is that a solo room?

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 18 годин тому

      It is indeed - it’s a solo inside cabin!

  • @vincentclausen2250
    @vincentclausen2250 18 годин тому

    Wow where is everyone?

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 18 годин тому

      Ha, I know - SO weird for such a HUGE ship!

  • @robertabeyers3371
    @robertabeyers3371 19 годин тому

    Thanks, Frasier. another great video

  • @stevenb9422
    @stevenb9422 19 годин тому

    You get what you pay for. Spend some money, stay in the yacht club. It’s an outstanding experience and far better than any other cruise line out there.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 19 годин тому

      Oh, I wish - hopefully get to try it in there at some point! Thanks for watching, Steven!

  • @richardc9758
    @richardc9758 21 годину тому

    Just binge watching your videos to catch up! Glad you are planning to go and see the Rotterdam. I stayed onboard for a friend's wedding and the solo cabin I had was great. It was great to stay overnight as it's a different experience to just visiting for a trip. Done a day visit as well off of a cruise and it was great to do the self guided tour because you can roam around the ship and imagine yourself back in time when she was sailing.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 21 годину тому

      Hey, thanks a lot! I’m so keen to get out there to see (and also film) Rotterdam - I’ve heard nothing but good things. Glad to hear you’d back up those good reviews! Thanks so much for watching back!

    • @richardc9758
      @richardc9758 20 годин тому

      You've mentioned in your videos how you like your ocean liners and their history, do you know about the Hikawa Maru in Yokohama? She's a museum ship in Japan, so another one for your list :). Been to see her twice and I really recommend it if you are ever in that part of the world.

  • @kevanhubbard9673
    @kevanhubbard9673 21 годину тому

    The weather in NYC looks just as bad as over this side of the Atlantic with 11 and a half months without a rain free day ....12 months once July begins!

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 21 годину тому

      Ha, yeah the weather was interesting! Wow - I know the feeling of missing the dry days, don’t worry! Haha, thanks for watching!

  • @roan6125
    @roan6125 21 годину тому

    Sorry you had a bad experience with your stateroom. I guess it's a hit or miss with sail away staterooms. I had a cruise on Meraviglia back in November of last year where I purchased an interior room with bella experience. I found out close to my cruise date they assigned me a stateroom with a deluxe size balcony. It was a pleasant surprise.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 21 годину тому

      Oh wow - this is such a huge win! I rarely get the surprises like that - you must’ve been DELIGHTED after booking a Bella Inside, haha! Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment!

  • @alanjones7050
    @alanjones7050 22 години тому

    Great video. I’ve never considered Carnival before but that cabin does look absolutely fine. The bathroom however is a disappointment. I hate shower curtains and that would be a deal breaker for me. Yes call me precious but I hate them. It’s actually the reason I’ve never sailed Princess. (I think the newer ships may not have them). Glad I found your channel, great work.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 21 годину тому

      Thanks, Alan - welcome onboard to my channel! I do understand your hatred of a shower curtain - I hate them sticking to me when the ship’s moving and I’m trying to shower, ha! Thanks again!

    • @alanjones7050
      @alanjones7050 21 годину тому

      @@FraserAtSea I stayed on the QE2 in Dubai about a month ago after watching your video on the flight over. That was an interesting experience. Thanks again.

  • @senorpasso8670
    @senorpasso8670 22 години тому

    Hi! Im debating whether to take my 86 year old mother on Aurora (sea view) or Arcadia (deluxe balcony) for the same price in July on her first cruise to Guernsey. I've seen & heard bad reviews reference Arcadia, but your balanced video here & the ship review has swung it for me. Many thanks!

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 21 годину тому

      Oh, amazing - I’m so glad to hear you’ve found it useful. Thanks for watching and giving my small channel a chance! Enjoy the trip! 🚢 😊

  • @jikjakjoyo
    @jikjakjoyo 23 години тому

    Fraser what do you do with your camera and stuff when you’re at the beach and you go in the water? Thinking of the security angle?

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 23 години тому

      Hey! Good question - I do leave it on the shore, but I basically just go in to paddle and back out - I’d never leave it for any longer than a minute or so, and would never do it if there were other people there. This was a really quiet beach part. Thanks for watching!

  • @alfredsantella6477
    @alfredsantella6477 23 години тому

    Thanks Fraser! ❤🚢 Al Florida 🇺🇲 You look 🔥. Al

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 21 годину тому

      Thanks a lot for watching!

  • @kennywalker4091
    @kennywalker4091 23 години тому

    That's a shame. Out of 25 cruises, MSC Meraviglia was one of the best. Gorgeous ship, great food, professional service, outstanding entertainment. We did it January 2022 out of Port Canaveral. Weather was perfect. Ranks in top 5 of favorite cruises.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 21 годину тому

      Oh, I’m so glad you had a great experience - it just shows how they can fix issues, doesn’t it? It’s a gorgeous ship - I do love the Meraviglia class. Thanks for watching!

  • @mikedown1250
    @mikedown1250 День тому

    fold the bed in , problem solved

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 21 годину тому

      Fair, but I don’t want to be constantly doing that, haha! Thanks for watching!

  • @Krypto64
    @Krypto64 День тому

    Good grief, I get that this was the cabin you paid for but it’s hardly fit for use, well done on getting sorted.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 21 годину тому

      Oh, I totally agree - I still can’t believe this is a cabin they’re selling. Thanks very much for watching - I appreciate it!

  • @alanjones7050
    @alanjones7050 День тому

    I get the way you’re feeling. My first day on MSC Virtuosa as solo traveler left me shaking my head and wondering what have I done. I did not feel welcome, no one was trying to help resolve any of the countless issues I encountered from the minute I boarded, I felt like I was being ignored when all of the problems were MSC’s own doing (or lack of doing). This lasted for the entire 16 days (as a suite passenger). Terrible experience, terrible customer service, terrible attitude from staff. Never again MSC.

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea 21 годину тому

      Oh no - it sounds like you had a very similar batch of issues to me - I’m so sorry to hear that, especially as a suite guest. Thanks a lot for supporting my small channel by watching - I really appreciate it!!

  • @MacStewart
    @MacStewart День тому

    Totally agree with you regards the single room having a sofa bed and I would defo chase reimbursement for the upgrade as that sounds like false advertising to me, a sofa bed is not a single bed, I would be annoyed by that, as you were. Just found your channel and subscribed! I'm heading on a Princess cruise with our family (Balcony cabin) in less than a month to Iceland from Southampton, which is costing an arm and a leg btw, but it's been a tough few years and we have literally pushed the boat out a bit and so looking forward to our first cruise, I think it will be the first of many, although I will be looking at last minute deals from now on, I think. I hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise and it's not as stressful as the start of it!

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea День тому

      Hey, thanks so much for subscribing - I really appreciate your support, and welcome onboard! Have an amazing time with Princess - I do absolutely LOVE a the Princess cruise product - you’re going to be so well looked after on there, and what an itinerary! Thanks again, and welcome to my little corner of UA-cam! 😊

    • @FrielFamilyFootball
      @FrielFamilyFootball 15 годин тому

      Agree.

  • @robbieallcock
    @robbieallcock День тому

    If you booked a studio room what do you expect? Did you not go onto their website and look at the room views / videos in advance as that’s what we always do to make sure we know exactly what we’re going to get

    • @FraserAtSea
      @FraserAtSea День тому

      Hey! Good point! As I was spending so much time on ships last year, I assumed ‘it would be fine’, so I naively didn’t check - my mistake! Hopefully this video will show people they really need to - I agree with you!