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Not necessarily. Depending on how it's reserved and who reserves it, the system could assume that everyone on the reservation has the SDP and will use it at that restaurant. People can "pay" however they want once there but the system won't automatically charge if reserved before the cruise.

Booking 2 or more years out is pretty normal for me if it's a ship that's under construction. That's what the "Everything...." threads are for. 😉

For larger groups, 2 chefs can work "back to back" at the same time.

I've only sailed MSC out of Florida (Miami and Port Canaveral) and every time, I've gotten the cards at check-in. One time, one of my kids lost her card between check-in and butler escort. We got a replacement right in the terminal. Still, I prefer getting the cards at check-in.

For me, the appetizer was better than the main. Maybe I was expecting more pronounced flavors than what was delivered. I'd be willing to give it another shot and I have noticed that the menu does change slightly over time. I wouldn't pay "real" money for it but I would burn some extra OBC on something on the menu that catches my eye.

I agree. It's a beautiful (usually empty) restaurant but the menu isn't appealing. MSC should alter the menu.

https://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/Cagneys-Dinner_Mobile-Menu_010224.pdf Where you see "Dining Package Supplement", that's where you pay extra on top of your SDP. Otherwise... "An SDP meal in a la carte restaurants includes 1 appetizer, 1 soup or salad, 1 main course and 1 dessert (does not apply to cover charge restaurants or Food Republic, Pincho Tapas Bar and Sushi, where a meal includes any 4 menu items). No sharing or to go orders permitted. "

Are you sure?

It's larger and better than Escape's Haven sundeck and larger and better than Joy's Haven sundeck. One major difference is that NCL has the pool on one deck and the sundeck above that. MSC has them both on the same deck but also has a grill and bar on the sundeck.

Haven sundeck is still both sides. Vibe is also both sides but further back. Escape's Haven sundeck is still (unfortunately) only starboard side.

^^ Probably should have been "I always stay solo in a room so I can uncheck it." The original statement might have been a bit "Miss leading" 🤪

Not screwed. It's up to the couple to decide what the better option is. Option A - take the promo and pay the $43.60 per day. Option B - pay for each drink that the drinker has plus 20% on each of those drinks. If the drinker has enough drinks per day, Option A is better. If the drinker barely drinks anything during the cruise, Option B is better.

https://www.cruisecritic.com/cruise/msc/msc-seashore/dining

I've never, ever sailed without a balcony but if the choice is "balcony non-Yacht Club" or "interior Yacht Club", I'd take interior Yacht Club every time.

It's a very good ship for families plus the scheduled refurb means that the ship should be in excellent shape when you take your cruise. NCL ships are generally in good condition but Joy was extensively refurbished when it came over to North America (from Asia) and the current scheduled refurb will make it even more up to date. The Breakaway and Breakaway Plus ships (Joy is the 2nd Breakaway Plus ship) have certain bottlenecks where crowds can form but these crowds can often be avoided by taking alternate/less crowded routes. For example, if you're on deck 8 and want to get from one end of the ship to the other, you'll find that the center of the ship is crowded with people. An alternate route would be to take the outdoor Waterfront to get where you are going.

By the terms and conditions..... SDPs are personal (per person, e.g., 2 guests cannot share 1 SDP meal) and non-transferable (guests cannot give their SDP meals to someone else). ...but you might not get charged unless you order more than what the SDP covers.

Had their package revoked? I'm sure someone on the forum has warned people what can happen when sharing drinks....🤔

Yes. Even adult guests 3&4 (who are charged a much smaller fare than guests 1&2) would get the PBP if the promo is selected and would be charged only $21.80 more.

If the under 21 is guest #2, that minor does get the soda package and is charged $1.59 pppd. By default, the system charges the full $21.80 for everyone but adjusts/lowers after the age of the minor guests is entered.

It's 10 lines down below what you pasted. It should be noticed long before entering any names and long before making a down payment. It's there... Unlimited Open Bar Package (Open Bar)... ...For sailings on or after to January 1, 2023: Guests are responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Unlimited Open Bar Package ($21.80 USD per person per day) and/or Soda Package ($1.59 USD per person per day) prior to cruise. Even if people don't notice the daily amount, they can see the running total as they select their stateroom type, location, etc. If the price changed after entering a down payment, I'd 100% agree with you. The point is that before anyone enters any payment information, that person can see the total for their cruise (taxes, port fees, service charges, etc.). Nothing is hidden from anyone but some people get locked into the "...starting at..." price and the "...free..." items and don't pay attention to what they are buying.

"Thug" and "hooligan" are generally used to describe someone based on their behavior, not on their appearance. It's akin to seeing a woman who is wearing a short skirt and calling her a prostitute.

MSC is more "suggestion" than "rule". Certain things can be enforced but often times, even those things aren't enforced. The khaki shorts should be fine. MSC seems to make a distinction between shorts (think gym shorts) and shorts (khakis, cargo shorts, etc.). In your case, I would suggest bringing a pair of pants just in case the Maître d' is strict on your particular sailing. The same Maître d' might allow shorts the following week. Who knows? Have I seen gym shorts being worn in the Yacht Club for dinner? Yes. Is it possible that the same person wearing the same shorts might get turned away at the MDR on another MSC cruise? Yes.

Price will probably fluctuate just like when the go-karts were first introduced. Even if you see a price when the ship first launches, there's no guarantee that the price won't go up...like it did with the go-karts.

Ship?

If you DIDN'T have a package, you would have paid 20% on each drink and on each meal in addition to the cost of the drink and/or meal. Knowing what you now know, would you rather take the promo and pay the 20% on the package(s) or pay a la carte? Neither is wrong (personal preference) but more people than not are better off with the promo.