MSC Orchestra Reviews

Just returned from an 8 night cruise on MSC Orchestra. Ship was excellent, beautifully clean and with lovely modern decor. Majority of staff were pleasant, although some seem to lack the happy factor and a few were uncourteous, pushing in etc. The food on board was quite good. The self service buffet always had nice clean serving utensils, not handles covered with food as on some ships we have been on. Prices on board seemed a little high and you even have to pay for water at the dining table in the main restaurants (unlike all other ships we have been on). The ports visited were great, not really the most commercialised holiday destinations, just right for cruisers. We cruise again soon with MSC, so maybe this action alone best describes our opinion.

(Staff Review) I have just finished my second cruise on Orchestra but my first trip to the Baltics. Orchestra is a beautiful ship, very clean and very stylish, with some great Italian design. The staff are very kind and caring and go out of there way to make sure that you have a great holiday. Shows are held in the 3 tier Covent Garden Theatre, and there are numerous bars and lounges where you can drink, dance and relax in. Please bear in mind that this is Italian/European cruising so there will be a mix of nationalities on board which all adds to the cosmopolitan atmosphere on board. It does mean however that there will be announcements in 4 languages on board. To sum up, Orchestra is a lovely modern, ship, beautifully designed and you'll feel really good, cruising on this vessel.

We travelled as a party of 8, and I can't fault this ship at all. I can only compare it with the Royal Caribbean, this being my second cruise, I would say I preferred the Orchestra. The ship is a brilliant all rounder and great value for money. It’s 1st Class ship, very glitzy and immaculate, no rowdy kids at the pool, all excellent. 5 course evening meals, all very good standards.

My girlfriend and I have just returned from a med cruise on the MSC Orchestra. The ship itself was nothing but top class all the way. The Orchestra was the cleanest holiday destination we have ever stayed at. The food and choice was brilliant with everything for all tastes. The entertainment could improve, not too much thought put into some aspects of it possibly. Overall though this was the best holiday we have been on to date, an unforgettable experience. MSC Musica next year from Venice.

I have just returned from a cruise holiday onboard MSC Orchestra. The ship’s facilities were excellent, as was the food. The entertainment was dire it has to be said. It was a little dated and you need the patience of a saint to listen to all 5 languages the Cruise Director introduced all the acts in! Overall an enjoyable cruise holiday, the itinerary was exactly what we wanted to do.