MsTabbyKats

Several years ago we didn't go on a cruise (bad weather). No insurance so we lost the fare and we didn't get the points either. The logic was that if you aren't spending $$$ on the ship, so they aren't getting additional revenue. Makes no sense to me....since they're getting the fare.

Yes....but OP is asking about the main buffet, not YC.

Born and raised...and will die....NYC. For the record, my TA is unable to give much of a discount with Carnival. But, then again, the price of a Carnival balcony is about 25% the cost of MSC YC.

@dbrown84My husband confirmed, no made to order omelet station on Mera last week. We were in YC, and I had my omelet up there at 7:30 am. He sleeps much later than me so his breakfast was in the main buffet (open "almost always") about 11 am...and he had the pre-made ones. Another point of interest pertaining to buffets; I don't know if you care...but MSC's does not have those cabinets full of desserts/pastries or 8 kinds of ice cream with toppings! MSC is very frugal with ice cream.

@ready2cruzagainI hope this was an "Epic Specific" buffet issue and not a fleet wide cutback.

Our butlet was Onil, and he was great. His asst was Vinz...also great! Our cabin number was 16022. We really didn't spend that much time in the YC...I never learned any of the other names. But everyone was helpful and friendly.

The NCL buffets (all 3 meals) have unlimited options.....never had a bad meal there. On MSC the buffets are "ok" but with limited choices...there were a few really "not good" things I tried. However, nobody beats MSC when it comes to pizza. There was a large bowl of sphagetti by the pizza; I didn't try it so I won't comment. IMHO...if you're cruising for the buffet, NCL is the way to go.

Hmmm...I sure there was an omelet station (last week) but I didn't have one, so maybe it was just a vat of pre-made ones.

Meraviglia had made to order omelets (I don't think every day....I could be wrong). Nothing else that I noticed was made to order. It in no way compares to the NCL buffet.

I don't either (I didn't think any wheelchairs could go on any tenders. How does a wheelchair manuveur that little ramp or couple of steps???)....but let's just say her port fee refund is classified under "good will"

I'd love to give him the business but cruise critic would ban me for life. I think it was closer to 15%...looking at my records, between the MSC 5% + 5%....it was about 25% off the original price. Did you ever try the site where agents compete for your business? I believe that's where I found him (he's on vacation this week).

LOL....our subways (NYC) are filled with roving musicians...that sound a lot better. Seriously, I'd expect a more subdued atmosphere in Butcher's Cut...let's say a violinist would have been nice.

Umm...I didn't witness this myself...but "on the social media" site, it was reported that there was chair hogging in YC on Mera last week. I'm not sure if the person meant "no loungers available" or just people left stuff on "prime loungers" for hours without being there. Maybe this is what happens when people from "gen pop" upgrade to YC!

It isn't showing the discount because it's an awful and inconsistent website. I do the math myself and confirm with the TA that my math is correct.

My TA will only book directly, won't do transfers...but he gives a a very good discount...a bit over 10%. He seems to have a good relationship with MSC (hoping he can do something with my non-refundable YC deposit that I already did a "cruise change" with. But definitely...use a TA for MSC.