MsTabbyKats

@Elaine5715Thanks...interesting. I don't want to end up paying "full fare"! When I get a chance I'll call their casino dept and get the "possibly" incorrect information.

The cruises they're offering me are for "within" 2 days! So, the question is, if I book today for a cruise that leaves tomorrow, and they assign me something awful....I guess I'll just be out my $50/pp.

LOL...I know. I've noticed that Carnival is giving me these "free cruises"....but if I book, and I get something like a bunk bed cabin, I'd just skip it, as long as my loss is only $50/pp. So, that's my question!

If one if offered "a free cruise"....you pay taxes/port fees and a $50/pp deposit. If you take the offer...and then decide not to go (awful weather, awful cabin) I assume you get reimbursed for taxes/port fees....and just lose the $50/pp. Is this correct?

I am very confused. MSC promptly refunded 100% of your fare, but you also said something about 60%. Is your issue the FCC?

And I thought "the secret second bathroom" was my secret! As far as "the Italian aspect"....on my first MSC cruise I said "it was like traveling to Italy without having to fly". On my April 2024 YC...it was more like being at the Jersey Shore.

People have reported that they switched their YC reservation to a non-YC cabin for a differet saiing.....and then canceled that sailing and got a refund.

I believe that there was a sangria special on the Meraviglia 2 weeks ago in the buffet. It wasn't included with the beverage package.

Yes. When MSC first came to the USA...we sailed on the Divina (general pop) and the vast majority of passengers were European or South American. They had style...all day long. Not fancy...just knew how to dress and how to take care of their bodies.

I like that saying "below the salt" (never heard it before). Based on our "non-use" of many YC perks....our next MSC cruise may be "below the salt" too. Enjoy your cruise.......

Just want to comment on this: We were on this ship Jan 2024. DH uses a cane, so in the buffet I become his butler (he sits; I get the food). More than once, while I was gone, a buffet staff member brought him stuff...coffee, soup etc.

@amurray88Look at the title of your thread. You asked what could go wrong. We've told you.

You're asking people on a forum to condone your decision to break a rule, which could effect 4000 other people. If you don't want to hear the answers, then don't ask the question.

Our initial decision to try YC was the price...cost of NCL balcony (no drinks/no wifi) was just a few dollars less than the YC interior (DH was recovering from surgery and really needed the butler/pampering)....so it was a no brainer. The YC (at least in the Meraviglia) has a dedicated elevator; you can go from cabin to YC pool deck in about a minute....no need for a balcony. Prepared to be spoiled!

Our first YC sailing was an interior on the Meraviglia. Loved, loved, loved it. We just did the Deluxe Balcony and although the cabin was larger with more storage and a great bathroom/shower, if we do YC again, it will be with the interior. Once your in the YC, nobody cares what you paid....service was wonderful! Enjoy........