******MSC - UK CRUISERS ***

[insidecabin]

1 hour ago, Bertie Doe said:

We always use Ibis City Centre, but not Ibis Budget (next door). Clean rooms, friendly staff plus the option to buy breakfast for +£24. They will call you a taxi, which is only a 10 min drive, depending on traffic.

 

There's also a good TGI Fridays or a McDonalds, with 5 mins walk :-

 

https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Hotels-Ibis-Southampton-Centre.h3431.Hotel-Information?chkin=2024-04-27&chkout=2024-04-28&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1709548656083&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jby51ay9Ib3RlbC1TZWFyY2g%3D&useRewards=false&rm1=a2&regionId=3245&destination=Southampton%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&destType=MARKET&neighborhoodId=553248635810423085&latLong=50.900631%2C-1.40391&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_dp=121&top_cur=GBP&userIntent=&selectedRoomType=200691819&selectedRatePlan=204003726&searchId=61e2363f-fa35-4a9c-9f0d-5371bd0e874e 

 

 

 

 

They also do park packages which can be reasonable, a bit more than west quay multi storey, cheaper than ABP.

 

For MSC using Horizon it's <10min walk from Ibis

We prefer the town centre(depending on price) better choice of pubs and restaurants.

[Bertie Doe]

1 hour ago, insidecabin said:

They also do park packages which can be reasonable, a bit more than west quay multi storey, cheaper than ABP.

 

For MSC using Horizon it's <10min walk from Ibis

We prefer the town centre(depending on price) better choice of pubs and restaurants.

Yep, walking's a good idea, assuming the weather is ok. Looking at Ibis's map, you'd need to cross the busy W Quay Road (A33) via the Southern Road underpass, so taxi is fave at the moment.

I'd forgotten about the Ibis parking option. We're doing a Trans in 2 months, so I'll look at their prices, thanks.

[insidecabin]

1 hour ago, Bertie Doe said:

Yep, walking's a good idea, assuming the weather is ok. Looking at Ibis's map, you'd need to cross the busy W Quay Road (A33) via the Southern Road underpass, so taxi is fave at the moment.

I'd forgotten about the Ibis parking option. We're doing a Trans in 2 months, so I'll look at their prices, thanks.

You walk the few yards to the southern road lights across the slip road to the mini island and then cross the road no underpass.

A33

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mCoisyAoSjiFRu98A

 

(Easy for Brits that understand how UK lights work as pedestrian option)

[Bertie Doe]

3 hours ago, insidecabin said:

You walk the few yards to the southern road lights across the slip road to the mini island and then cross the road no underpass.

A33

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mCoisyAoSjiFRu98A

 

(Easy for Brits that understand how UK lights work as pedestrian option)

Ah thats brill, thanks for the info and map.

[stoneman56]

On 3/4/2024 at 3:46 PM, Bertie Doe said:

Yep, walking's a good idea, assuming the weather is ok. Looking at Ibis's map, you'd need to cross the busy W Quay Road (A33) via the Southern Road underpass, so taxi is fave at the moment.

I'd forgotten about the Ibis parking option. We're doing a Trans in 2 months, so I'll look at their prices, thanks.

From the train station it’s a 5 minute walk to Ibis, my wife and 83 year old MIL did it last year each with a suitcase each. Then in the morning it’s an easy 5 minute walk to the terminal as it seems to be downhill. When you get near the terminal don’t follow the road around, there a pavement that cuts through s saving a few minutes.

[FamilyCruiserUK]

Juat completed a weeks cruise on World Europa out of Barcelona. 

 

Have submitted a review if it helps anyone. 

 

https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=714085

 

Any questions please ask away.

[bluecontrolman]

I wasn't sure where to put this - but I thought that it was pretty funny that only things not included on my recent cruise (with premium drinks package) were bottles of champagne and . . . . . ice cream!

 

€14 Premium spirits cocktails - Sure.  

€4.50 scoop of mint choc - no chance. 

[nafanny29]

Hi, booked a last min cruise on MSC Virtuosa sailing from Southampton 6th May 24.  

 

Can anyone confirm if the onboard currency is £ sterling or € Euros please.

 

Many thanks

[notley-cruise]

Good Old British Pounds Sterling

[nalrudaini]

Greetings fellow cruisers.

First timer on MSC, sailing out of Southampton.

With RC and NCL (US sailings), we could disembark whenever we want (after custom clearance) if we are carrying our luggage with us.  Does the same apply with MSC and UK customs, or do I have to adhere to the timing provided by the ship?

 

Thank you in advance.

[notley-cruise]

3 hours ago, nalrudaini said:

Greetings fellow cruisers.

First timer on MSC, sailing out of Southampton.

With RC and NCL (US sailings), we could disembark whenever we want (after custom clearance) if we are carrying our luggage with us.  Does the same apply with MSC and UK customs, or do I have to adhere to the timing provided by the ship?

 

Thank you in advance.

 

There's a self-disembark time slot, but so many people try to use it, it somewhat defeats the purpose. 

We always stay on board as long as possible to let the crowds disperse, have a leisurely breakfast, grab a few drinks to go and make full use of the facilities and drinks package, dispite having priority disembarkation.