We Sailed MSC’s Oldest Ship in Europe
Piraeus PortBonaire CountryPapua New Guinea CountryMSC Cruises Cruise LineMSC Armonia Cruise ShipMSC World America Cruise Ship
We recently sailed aboard the MSC Armonia — currently MSC’s oldest cruise ship — on a 7-night Adriatic and Greek Isles itinerary, and the experience gave us… mixed feelings. After recently sailing aboard the brand-new MSC World America, we wanted to see what cruising on one of MSC’s smaller and older ships in Europe was really like. Was it dated? Charming? A great value? Or simply past its prime? In this review, we cover: • Embarkation in Athens (Piraeus) • The ship itself and onboard atmosphere • Our suite cabin • Food and dining • Service and guest experience • Entertainment and nightlife • The Adriatic & Greek Isles itinerary • What we loved most • What MSC really needs to improve And while the MSC Armonia may not have all the bells and whistles of MSC’s newest ships, we also discovered some things about smaller European MSC sailings that we genuinely enjoyed. If you enjoy cruise reviews, world cruises, premium travel, cruise comparisons, and destination-focused travel content, consider subscribing to Jan and Tracey Travels. Have you sailed on MSC Armonia or another older MSC ship in Europe? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! #MSCArmonia #MSCcruises #CruiseReview #CruiseTravel #Cruising #JanAndTraceyTravels Our Recommended Cruise Gear OREI American to European Plug Adapters—Many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs, which are useless unless you have the correct adapter. These are the essentials we pack in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six-pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6-pack sets of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold up to 30 lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and the shelves described below. Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space are sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers, which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We typically use a couple of magnetic hooks, as described above, to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small, and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, as Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What's great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, distributing the weight of your camera across your back rather than your neck. Additionally, it provides a bit more security when traveling through high-risk pickpocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR As Amazon Affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases.