Costa Maybe... YES!
MSC Day #4
Costa Maya, Mexico
White Night aboard the MSC Seascape!
Morning
We woke up and neither of us was feeling 100%. I did not sleep well due to the stuffiness of the room and Chris was having terrible neuropathy pain all night but we got dressed and ready for the day because ANY day onboard a cruise ship is better than a day at home. We went back to Hola Tacos because the breakfast was really good!
Hello to the NEWEST SHIP IN THE WORLD (at the time) Norwegian Luna!
It was gorgeous and I would LOVE to sail on her but I thought she would be a little bigger!
Just 7 weeks ago, we were unable to dock at Costa Maya due to the weather and had to miss this port on The Harmony of the Seas- February 2026.
Hola Tacos for FREE Breakfast was SO GOOD!
It was EASILY the best food we experienced on this sailing! Do not skip on this one!
After breakfast, while the majority of the passengers got off the ship to explore Costa Maya, we opted to go to the Infinity Pool in hopes of enjoying this area a little less crowded than a seaday. This worked out well as we had the Infinity Pool all to ourselves for about an hour before more passengers arrived. The bartenders at the Infinity Bar were wonderful and kept the drinks flowing nicely. Unfortunately, there was ZERO sun coverage at the Infinity Pool but we kept the sunscreen applied and we did not burn at all. TIP- The first port day is usually the PERFECT time to enjoy a nice quiet ship and this is almost always the day we enjoy the adults-only areas of the cruise ship.
The Infinity Pool at 9:30AM on Port Day #1.
We literally had the whole thing to ourselves!
We stayed at the Infinity Pool area for nearly 4 hours before getting out and going to lunch!
Afternoon
After our massages we were hungry so we went to the Marketplace Buffet for lunch. While this buffet had countless things to offer, the food was still just "mid" and I was reminded, I am just not a buffet person. This is one thing Carnival does INCREDIBLY well with Guy's Burgers, Blue Iguana and Shaq's Chicken. Even Royal Caribbean offers Cafe Promenade and Sorento's Pizza as quick lunch and mid-day options. MSC only offered the Marketplace Buffet.
We played some trivia in Times Square but did not win, unfortunately. We also made a visit to Venchi Chocolate and Chris was able to enjoy a "Chocolate Tasting" for $40- which included 10 chocolate pieces. He really enjoyed this but it seemed way overpriced to me!
This is a really cool place on board... Especially if you like chocolate!
We then went and laid out in the Jungle Pool area for a while before it started to get really humid since the roof was open! We decided to go to the Loft Cafe on Deck 8 to get an afternoon coffee followed by a cocktail. Then we began heading back to the balcony to enjoy the sail away. There were a few late arrivers but no real pier runners. However, we did learn there was a medical emergency and a passenger had to be transported off the ship. It was terrible to watch and I pray for her and her family. TIP- Always get Travel's Insurance. Even a small policy can cover expenses for a medical emergency. We use Alliance Annual plan and it is not that expensive and covers quite a bit. We pay $350/ year for ALL FOUR OF US! Thank God we have never had to use it- but I will always reapply annually because you never know when you may need it!
Our balcony was in the sun for sail away but this also meant we were able to enjoy the sunset and it was gorgeous on this evening!
Goodbye Norwegian Luna & Enchantment of the Seas!
Sail away from a balcony is one of my favorite things on a cruise.
Evening
It was "White Night" on MSC Seascape and I believe at least 95% of the ship was dressed in White. We have been on 29 cruises but I have never seen a set of passengers get this excited about a theme night! I truly enjoyed this vibe!
I love a sunset on a cruise ship but seeing it from your balcony is PRICELESS!
White Night and a gorgeous sunset!
Sunset Selfie!
Sunset on a cruise ship Balcony is PRICELESS!
Dinner in the MDR was good as the service was once again phenomenal. Our Head waiter and his team did a great job of balancing the two larger party tables and our small table. We were in and out of the MDR in 50 minutes. The food was still only Applebee's level (if that) but there were a few dishes that were memorable.
Check out "Let's Talk Ship" for Day #4
Our view at dinner was worth the mid-level food!
Vegetable Rolls
Chris -3.0 & Kellie- 2.5
These were crispy but not a lot of flavor.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Chris- 4.5 & Kellie 4.0
These were the best appetizer thus far.
Barramundi
Kellie -3.5
This was actually good for our experience thus far. It didn't have anything on Babin's Seafood (one of our favorite restaurants in our neighborhood) but it was really good for MSC food.
Coconut Cake
Kellie- 3.0
Light and moist but a bit too coconutty!
We went to the Cocktail Bar once again after dinner and thanks to the food not being great, we didn't even have to stop and take a break between dinner and cocktails, which was nice. We loved Ashish Rao, the bartender, and we were really able to make a relationship with him during our cruise. I have always joked that when I retired I am going to bartend (it's great money) and he is one I would like to mimic... He was incredible!
This reminded me SO MUCH of the Alchemy Bar (Carnival).
We LOVED this bar and shut it down nightly!
The Bee's Knees... SERIOUSLY so good!
We shut down the Cocktail Bar at 10PM, (they close SUPER early) and then went to the Sports Bar to enjoy more live music with Christo De Rey. We made our way up to the Main Pool on Deck 18 for the White Night Party of which we had heard so much about. But this was a sleeping Carnival Party to say the very least. Lots of people but they were all much like us... just swaying side to side and looking like a fool. I enjoy the Carnival Deck parties or the Royal Caribbean Promenade parties were EVERYONE is umping up and down and literally shaking what their mama gave them... Breaking a sweat! This was not that... We still had fun but I was expecting a more "College Spring Break" vibe.
This was the White Night Party atmosphere about 10 minutes after it started!
It was not what we were expecting but we still had fun!
We didn't care... We don't like the crowds as much so this was fine- it just wasn't what we were expecting!
Gelato from the Marina Pool.
This was $3.95 plus gratuity but there was a lot in here!
We went to the Late Night Adult Quest in Uptown Lounge and we really enjoyed this vibe. I think the smaller venue really allowed for more people to participate. Chris even threw in his shorts. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT- The Quest is an Adults- Only scavenger hunt on most cruise lines. This asks for things like belts, socks with holes in them (just a normal sock) and then things like "5men's pants tied together" of which Chris participated in. I also give them a "thong"... one of my flip-flops! It is a lot of fun but be forewarned it can be a little raunchy!
We have yet to win any trivia but the cruise is now OFFICIALLY a success... We have taken a picture with the Cruise Director!
We closed down the Uptown Lounge Bar around 1AM and then called it a night! It was a great day spent on the MSC Seascape!
Up Next... Roatan, Honduras!
God is Good... ALL THE TIME!
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