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6 hours ago, sverigecruiser said:

 

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Wow. Thank you. So many interesting things about MSC that at least I'm learning before next month when we cruise. 

Just searched for boarding time since this is our first time on MSC and were wondering about choosing a boarding time. (sailing Seascape in January!)

So, we don't get to choose our boarding time? If we are Aurea can we also show up early like YC can? TIA!

3 hours ago, Jthans24 said:

Thank you so much for the review Kahuna. You are doing a great job!

 

We are on an upcoming Reflection cruise and were just notified that the Dominican Republic isn't happening. What did they replace the DR with on your cruise? God forbid I have to wait a few days for them to post it. HAHA!

Which sailing are you on? We are on the 12/26 and I did communicate with the new port in Puerto Plata that they are opening on 12/15 and expecting Reflection on 12/31. They also told me they have "surprises" planned at the port that day since it is New Year's Eve day. 

We couldn't reprice because we are past the final payment date, but Lafrica was able to submit a best price guarantee form for us and we got $653 OBC for our concierge room and $325 for the Oceanview room. Thrilled! Thanks for posting this. 

5 hours ago, kristineb said:

My friends were on a Carnival ship that stopped at Peurto Plata last week.

Yes, Carnival has their own port called Amber Cove. What I've read is that Virgin was trying to strike a deal with them to let their ship dock there but they won't sell to other cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. 

6 hours ago, funship freddy said:

Thanks for your review. Sailing on 12/26 in a Sunset Balcony.

We are on that sailing also! So excited to cruise again. Have you heard/seen anything about the port in Dominican Republic? We are seeing it won't be ready and RC is already canceling stops there through April 2022!

Definitely can't wait to see people's reports. We are heading there in July and definitely don't want all the "touristy" places but want places that are fun and not too far off the beaten path!

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We just booked the 4-day on the Sun leaving July 2nd. We were considering the 5-day on RC, but the price was better on NCL, along with the free drinks. Wish it was 5-day though.

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My family’s set sail pass suggests boarding between 12:30-4:00. What did your time say and what is the new boarding time?

We got an email from RC about an hour ago with the new check in time. That's after we got the email from them that they were also cancelling the excursion we had in Costa Maya (the same one that had the bus crash.)

I called RC and they said everyone saying this weekend will have delayed check in as a precaution but that they weren't reporting any problems on the ship.

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I’m getting on FOS on Sunday when you come back and just got a message from RC that our boarding time is delayed for “enhanced sanitation and maintenance as part of our illness prevention efforts.”. Are people sick that you know of?

We are in the car now driving to Florida to get on Freedom when you get off. Thanks so much for posting all this. It’s helping us plan and get excited!

In the Uber at 10:55. At the port at 11:11. On board at 11:31.

WOW! That is super fast. And great to hear. We will be getting on next week when you are getting off. Thanks so much for posting info, especially the menus and compasses. Enjoy!

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Actually, it doesn't stink. There really is no need to make reservations ahead of time on the Freedom class ships. You will get into the shows. The nice thing is that you don't have to decide what you MIGHT feel like doing months ahead of time. There is a lot to be said for being able to just make spur of the moment decisions when on vacation.

I'm not that kind of traveler. I'd rather plan it all out now so I don't have to think about it once I get there. We leave on the New Year's Eve sailing so I'd like to really not have to plan since the day we leave is New Year's Eve and I'd like to begin celebrating the minute we board! :D

Welcome to CC. No pre-signing up for any shows/entertainment on the Freedom. Enjoy your cruise.

Thanks for the info. We were on Allure before and could. That stinks that we can’t!

Trying to Sign up for shows and things on the Cruise Planner but they don't show.

Does anyone know how to sign up to see the shows, like the ice show, etc? When I go to entertainment the only things there are like the mystery theater and wine tasting. Any ideas?