Give it to me straight about the Wish

[John VN]

To echo your thoughts. We are looking at MSC Yacht Club as an option. We have a couple of friends that totally love it especially for the price. I’ve priced them out and their yacht club is similar in price to ocean view or verandah standard rate on DCL. I’ve heard cruising regular on MSC isn’t spectacular but the yacht club is a whole different level of service

r.e. 1st bold -- we have been spoiled since 2019 and even MORE with the OVERNIGHT at OCEAN CAY


r.e. 2nd bold -- cruising regular AT THE MUCH LOWER COST compared to other lines is not that bad.

 

[mmouse37]

Ok, I'll be honest. Sailed the Wish 3 times and the first time I hated it....well it was more why did they do that type of thing. The next two times I really enjoyed the ship and appreciated it much more. I think my initial reaction was that it was just so very different from the other ships. Go with an open mind and don't compare to the other ships. The pool food is miles above the other pool deck foods, the many pools are nice, the decor is beautiful, the dining rooms are very interesting in a good way.

I have never sailed concierge in 59 DCL so I can't comment on that but I found the ship very nice. Do visit the kids clubs....they are extraordinarily themed and really cool...especially the slide from the atrium down to the kids club. Even if the kids don't want to stay in the clubs, just visit them to check them out.

Don't miss the Incredi course up on Deck 12. That is really cool as well for the kids. As far as the shows, I did not enjoy their version of the Little Mermaid the first time. The costumes and sets were minimal and it reminded me of a high school production. The talent was great but it was more interpretive dance vibe for me which I didn't enjoy. They updated the costumes a bit on our subsequent Wish cruises for LM. Thank goodness because on the first Wish cruise King Triton looked like he swung by Party City on the way to the ship for his costume. Aladdin is very good and I enjoyed Seas the Adventure show. The 2 elevator banks did not bother me at all as they are much larger than the other ships. The laundry room is out of this world compared to the other ships. The cabin set up is nice though the cabins seem smaller than the other ships. Shower set up is better.

I fell in love with the Treasure when I sailed that ship......I loved every single thing about the themeing. Have a Destiny cruise planned for January with 2 other couples and hoping it matches the enjoyment I had on the Treasure.

Have a great cruise. I just Wish (lol) she sailed longer itineraries. 4 nights go by so fast!

MJ

 

[OKW Lover]

Have a Destiny cruise planned for January with 2 other couples and hoping it matches the enjoyment I had on the Treasure.

We're on the Destiny 1 /31 sailing. We have very similar experiences as you on the Wish (did maiden voyage, as well as a later concierge sailing), and the Treasure (concierge).

 

[jimmymc]

Probably on Cruise Critic, trip advisor and others. Reviews are always a mixed bag with most ships. As far as the Disney ships go the Wish seems to score the lowest. On CC the Wish has an average of 3.3 where the Fantasy 4.3.

I see that. The wish isn't perfect, but 3.3 seems low.

 

[mmouse37]

We're on the Destiny 1 /31 sailing. We have very similar experiences as you on the Wish (did maiden voyage, as well as a later concierge sailing), and the Treasure (concierge).

Yes! I was on the MV of the Wish as well. I remember you talking about the MV. We are on the Destiny the cruise before you...We debark on the 31st Did Treasure in January and loved, loved, loved it!

MJ

 

[DCLMP]

I see that. The wish isn't perfect, but 3.3 seems low.

I've noticed those kind of ratings on a few of the new ships not just DCL. It leads me to believe bigger is not better for seasoned cruisers.

For instance I've booked the Viva for next year. I've watched numerous you tube ship tours and the ship looks great to me, but it get's bad reviews from the NCL crowd. The size, small venues, confusing layout are some of the complaints I've seen.

I've also seen a lot of negativity about Princesses new ship which is also over in the Med next year. Royals new Icon class seems to be fairing a little better for a new ship.

 

[jimmymc]

I've noticed those kind of ratings on a few of the new ships not just DCL. It leads me to believe bigger is not better for seasoned cruisers.

For instance I've booked the Viva for next year. I've watched numerous you tube ship tours and the ship looks great to me, but it get's bad reviews from the NCL crowd. The size, small venues, confusing layout are some of the complaints I've seen.

I've also seen a lot of negativity about Princesses new ship which is also over in the Med next year. Royals new Icon class seems to be fairing a little better for a new ship.

I've also seen that for newer NCL and Princess ships. I haven't been on the newest classes, but I've heard the small event spaces and upcharges are bad on NCL Viva. I'd still book it for the right price, just keeping the feedback in mind.

 

[DCLMP]

I've also seen that for newer NCL and Princess ships. I haven't been on the newest classes, but I've heard the small event spaces and upcharges are bad on NCL Viva. I'd still book it for the right price, just keeping the feedback in mind.

I booked for the itinerary. There are no sea days on the 10 day cruise. We will be too busy to care about entertainment and venues.

 

[DCLMP]

r.e. 1st bold -- we have been spoiled since 2019 and even MORE with the OVERNIGHT at OCEAN CAY


r.e. 2nd bold -- cruising regular AT THE MUCH LOWER COST compared to other lines is not that bad.

Do they still do status matches?

 

[John VN]

Do they still do status matches?

Certainly do.

 

[DCLMP]

Certainly do.

I'm Pearl on DCL what would I get on MSC?

 

[John VN]

I'm Pearl on DCL what would I get on MSC?

*Blue Diamond* is the highest level

https://www.msccruisesusa.com/msc-voyagers-club

DW and I have been Blue D since this level was introduced. We were Diamond when MSC added the BD Level and we already had the required points so we were bumped up.

 

[Chirple]

@KashasMom we sailed on Wish in November 2022. The ship decor is pretty. The layout was confusing, and the elevator buttons were a pain (think they have been changed); we could not find a door to deck 4 that wasn't marked crew only. We still enjoyed it. It was a four night.

Like others have said, while Treasure has the same layout, we loved that ship. I was even able to find the door out to deck four and relaxed in a deck chair. Looking forward to sailing on Destiny in the future.

 

[sponica]

I can't speak to the concierge experience. I've done a Wish cruise and a Treasure cruise with kids. My Dream cruise was in 2014 so those memories are fuzzy and useless.

To me the biggest factor will be what ages are the kids involved? I had a potty trained kid young enough to use the splash pad and an older kid who wanted to be in the deeper pools on the pool deck....and those are at opposite ends of the ship basically.

I like the scattered bars. We NEVER made it to the bars on the Dream on our honeymoon. I couldn't tell you where they were, we never made it down there.

I think everything is subjective. If you prioritize a walking track or the adults area or midship elevators, the Wish is going to be more challenging than if you don't.

The restaurant tables are too close together, and it feels the worst in arendelle. (Although Arendelle has one of my favorite menus).

If you're in concierge, book the royal gathering and you can knock out the princesses in one meet and greet. The princess lines seemed the longest on the Wish. The pirate night characters also had longer lines (this is where the Treasure really shines, more opportunities to meet captain hook).

Unless things have changed, Stitch doesn't meet on the Wish. So if he's important, I think he is on the Fantasy.

For us, the biggest knock on the Wish is it's only 4 nights....