RosieRoo

Unlike the Oasis class, the suite lounge and Coastal Kitchen are not in the same space. They are actually on two separate floors, not even near each other. Also on Oasis there is an actual bar in the suite lounge. On Anthem there is no bar in the lounge. They get the drinks from somewhere behind closed doors. The only time drinks other than the coffee machine are available is during happy hour.

Yes to the lounge. No to all day drinks.

I thought it was funny. We got to hold the stratum and the champagne for the photo and then they took them both back 😂

On the Anthem TA 106 Pinnacles I believe.

Yes, but we don’t actually have Pinnacle status til our next sailing. Someone had mentioned it was different for Pinnacles, but it’s the same. You don’t actually have that status til your next cruise.

I feel your pain. I find the whole thing confusing. We cashed in 75,000 points for a companion fare. Had to go thru the travel agent to get it done. By the time they finished deducting the discounts off my reservation (can’t use it with this discount or that discount) I would have been better off just cashing in the points for OBC.

Also from MA. I have booked thru Trinity Reservations many times in the past. We usually drive down the day before. They include hotel in Newark area, 14 days of free parking and transfer to the ship if you want it. No problems ever. Also, they have always been cheaper than booking thru the hotel directly.

We just reached Pinnacle on our current sailing (day 2 of 12) but we are not recognized as Pinnacle until our next sailing. We have not been included in any Pinnacle activities.

I had a balcony guarantee booked on an upcoming sailing and put in a small bid for the large balcony cabin. My original guarantee was never assigned. I just won the bid about a month out and was assigned a cabin in the category I bid on. There’s a ton of suites open, but I cannot bid again. I guess once you win a bid you cannot bid a second time.

I have not been on the Wonder so I’m not sure what the suite set up is like. Is there a pool and hot tub up there as well? If everything is enclosed in one area, then yes it would be like the Haven.

https://www.msccruisesusa.com/manage-booking/msc-voyagers-club/status-match?utm_campaign=usa-en-sem-brand_general&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=msc+status+match&utm_content=branded&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw-HioZ29hQMVOV1HAR3gaAOsEAAYASACEgJff_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds We matched to their highest tier. It gives you a few perks, like a specialty restaurant dinner, 5% discount and maybe an OBC. Not sure of all the perks.

To me when you are paying that kind of money for a suite you should have unlimited internet and free bottled water. That’s why I prefer MSC Yacht Club over NCL Haven. The lack of bottled water on NCLs drink package baffles me.

I am still receiving offers and can place bids, but if I try to modify any of the bids it says “no eligible cruise found”. I don’t really care because I’m happy with the cabin I have and don’t really want to spend any more money. I just thought it was weird.

I know this doesn’t answer your question, but I have a similar scenario. The price of my May sailing went down quite a bit. I received a FCC from NCL, same as you. The weird thing is I had bid on upgrades before requesting the price adjustment. Now if I go and try and modify my bids, I can see them, but when I try to modify them it says “no eligible cruise found”. I have never seen that message before so I’m assuming because I got the FCCs it cancelled out my eligibility to bid. I’ll be curious to see what your experience is.

On NCL no bottled waters included. You have to purchase water separately. On MSC unlimited waters both still and sparkling. Bottled water is also served in the Yacht Club restaurant both still and sparkling.