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MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
I’m so glad that MSC didn’t try to create a balcony-like area the way Celebrity did. The cabin is nice and roomy as a result. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
No sign of our Diamond “gift” yet. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
To follow up on the drinks package situation while we were delayed in Jeddah; MSC gave a non-refundable OBC of €40 to everyone with PremXtra; €20 for EasyPlus and €10 for Easy. How they came to those figures, I’ve no idea. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Totally agree on the Aurea fares - those who like the extra space that the suites offer and are happy to pay for it, fair enough. Personally, they just don’t appeal. I’ve plenty of space at home; I don’t feel the need to rent a large space on vacation. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Great to hear they have Kerrygold in Chile. Unlike Guinness, it travels really well (though we’re not too happy that so much of it - Kerrygold, that is - gets shipped abroad. Less for us at home. 😂. As for Guinness - they can ship as much of that as they like. 🤣🤣) -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Hope you have a fab cruise, Foxy. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
I haven’t sussed out the champagne situation yet. I’ll see what they say in Fizz next time I’m there and report back. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Hi BC. Les Dunes is for Aurea suite guests and Bubbles has an area for us lesser mortals with Aurea Experience booked. Hope you like your Infinity cabin. We absolutely love it and would book it on every ship if we could (when not booked in YC). -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Thanks for following. We’re doing Musica in October; it’s a great class of ship. I can confirm that the service charge is 15%, though I have read, for US sailings, that has been/will be increased to 18%. Can’t fathom why MSC would want to complicate matters. Oh, wait ….. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Cheers, phissy - appreciate you following along - as I do with everyone who does. Makes it worthwhile (otherwise I’m really just talking to myself 😆). -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Much appreciated. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
It’s buttergate time again, folks. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
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MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
We’re at the very civilised timed Diamond event. The captain, hotel director, as well as the cruise director, are all in attendance. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Interesting (about the airport - Mr B hasn’t ever had a complaint. Maybe it’s cos he’s usually having one at 5 in the morning. 🤣 If the hopstore doesn’t serve the very best pint, there really is something wrong!!! We get passes every year to visit. Reckon it’s best to leave it to the tourists. 😆😆😆 The first Mr B worked for Irish Distillers (seeing a pattern here, anyone 😳) and they used to arrange fantastic weekends away to distilleries - including Bushmills, Middleton and, the smallest distillery in Scotland (can’t remember the name). Dem were the days. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Just a thought - it would be handy if MSC could put a couple of USB chargers in their lounges (only cos I never charged my phone last night. 😂😂) -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
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MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Had no problem having alcohol yesterday. Didn’t you see our stocked mini-bar - several beers and 2 bottles of Prosecco? -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
The waiter here has informed me that there will be other liquor items added to Premium Extra when the ship begins its Med season. Hopefully we will see early confirmation of this. I, personally, will follow the subject with interest for our Musica sailing in October. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Drumroll, please …… paid a total of €1.15 for my Skyfall (which I’m beginning to take a liking to 😁) -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
So, Diamond ‘party’ at 5.15pm. We know the cruise director from another sailing so we will go just to say hi. From what we were told by our room steward ( you may remember the dearth of robes early on due to Diamond and Aurea numbers) it may be a very well-attended event. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
Oh - another thing. We’ve heard several complaints from other guests about Butchers Cut. So we weren’t the only ones unimpressed with the venue. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
A couple of things to report (before my battery dies). La Dolce Vita, the main lounge in the Galleria, is really small. Seems they didn’t learn anything from Mera class. Don’t know if this photo quite captures it The area outside, with tables on either side of the Galleria, is very popular and tables are always occupied. Can’t see the attraction, myself All of the wine bottles on display in the windows of one of the MDRs (the Hexagon?) were removed while we were in that … place, Jeddah. -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises
So, purely for research purposes, you understand (and to clarify for those sceptics amongst you) I have ordered an alcoholic beverage (an MSC signature cocktail, Skyfall) not included in Premium Extra, to test the rumours swirling that MSC, in their wisdom, really have introduced the ‘Pay the difference’ policy. I have been assured that will be the case. I will check my onboard account later and report back. Now that I have it in front of me, I distinctly remember having this in Venchi on Seashore and disliking it intensely. The things I endure in the name of research for this site. 🤣🤣 -
MSC WORLD EUROPA REPO ABU Dhabi to Genoa on behalf of BEAMAFAR
Beamafar replied to sidari's topic in MSC Cruises