Two Wheels Only

That won't be an issue when lunch is served at Ocean House instead of in the Yacht Club restaurant.

There's sometimes a combo deal such as a ship model, hat, and backpack (or something like that) for just a little bit more than the ship by itself. I always use OBC so I don't really pay attention to the prices. However, once you see what people are selling the models for on eBay, you're more likely to pay the price on the ship.

When Seashore info first started coming in (before the ship was built), MSC had "sleeps 5" listed for the RS and OS. Many sites copied this info but even back then, MSC only allowed booking for up to 4. The info above is correct. Even if a Royal Suite is available, it cannot be booked for 5 but if the number of passengers is changed to 4, you can book it.

I've stayed overnight. March 2024, Seashore will be there overnight on the 3rd to the 4th. (7 night) Day 1 Port Canaveral (Orlando), United States Sun 03/03/2024 Day 2 Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas Mon 03/04/2024 Day 3 Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas Tue 03/05/2024 Day 4 Day At Sea Wed 03/06/2024 Day 5 Costa Maya, Mexico Thu 03/07/2024 Day 6 Cozumel, Mexico Fri 03/08/2024 Day 7 Day At Sea Sat 03/09/2024 Day 8 Port Canaveral (Orlando), United States Sun 03/10/2024 Also March 25th to 26th.(4 night) Day 1 Port Canaveral (Orlando), United States Sun 03/24/2024 Day 2 Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas Mon 03/25/2024 Day 3 Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas Tue 03/26/2024 Day 4 Nassau, Bahamas Wed 03/27/2024 Day 5 Port Canaveral (Orlando), United States Thu 03/28/2024

The reservation is just a number. If you are a couple and reserve for 4, the restaurant will hold 4 seats together. Even if you get into a fight with the other couple and decide to bring 2 random people instead, the restaurant will seat you and the strangers together.....making new friends thanks to NCL. 😁

Be careful when viewing another ship in the class. In addition to stateroom numbers that might be different, bed location doesn't always match. In most cases, things match but not always.

Both are bed near balcony. 11310 has a slightly wider (not deeper) balcony. The slanted wall on the side is extra space in addition to the standard balcony. Other than that, both are basically the same as other "sleeps 4" standard side balconies on the Breakaway Plus ships.

Aqua isn't completed so nobody can give a review of that ship. The 2 previous ships (Prima and Viva) are slightly smaller versions but there are some differences compared to Aqua. The previous ships each had a go-kart track while Aqua does not. Aqua has something totally new (The Aqua Slidecoaster) which no one has ever tried. There are still details that are unknown with Aqua but information is dripping in and being covered in the following thread....

There are differences in balcony depth (by deck) and in balcony width for the aft-facing balconies on the Breakaway Plus ships (Escape/Joy/Bliss/Encore). The stateroom configurations and bed locations (near closet vs. near balcony) also vary. All 4 ships have matching sizes and stateroom configurations for aft-facing balconies although the stateroom numbers can be slightly different from ship to ship. If you have any questions as far as bed location and balcony size for a particular stateroom, feel free to ask.

The position of the lifeboats is the problem for Escape.... vs. the 3 other ships in the class...

I thought that the changes were to accommodate the World Class ships.

It can vary by ship. The OP is considering Divina which has the YC restaurant (Le Muse) on the opposite end of the ship.

Part of the answer will depend on lifeboat capacity. If your section is at capacity (even if your stateroom can hold more people), adding more people will not be possible.... Offer is capacity controlled and can be withdrawn at anytime. - Terms & Conditions Call NCL and see if you can add 2 people.

So am I but so far (based on what I've read), I'm glad that I didn't take the chance and book Explora I. Maybe after the wrinkles are ironed out.....

Eat at Hasuki every night.

MSC just uses the word "experience" to avoid using the word "class" in the way that airlines and old ships like Titanic have used it. Bella, Fantastica, and Aurea are more alike than different. It's just the little extras that separate them.

The experience levels are just "things". Some people are perfectly happy with A. Some people with A get upset when they see people with A and B. Some people with A and B are happy until they see people with A,B, and C. Some people have no desire for D so A,B, and C are fine. People can find what is best for them based on what the experiences offer vs. the cost.

You can drop off luggage. Many people drop off luggage then park across the street. The bags are long gone before a person returns.

If they do have a "plus" coming, I'd hope that something like 25K points would be needed AND the benefits would actually be noteworthy.

I agree that Yacht Club or ever Aurea is not necessary to enjoy MSC. There are many Bella and Fantastica reviews where the reviewer had a great cruise. The "interloper" term is used to describe people who are in a place that they shouldn't be. It isn't meant to disparage people booked in other "experiences".

You can call and ask for the discount to be added. Make sure that you have your Voyager's Club number and DOB since the rep will ask for them. Before you hang up, make sure that the new total is correct (do the math yourself before you call) and make sure that you receive a new PDF in your email with everything correct. The discount is applied to the base fare, not to the taxes/port fees.

In reality, the server would most likely use the child's SDP to cover the adult's meal. Technically, not allowed but probably put through the system to cover the adult meal. If the choices are... Adult as #1 Adult as #2 Child as #3, buy soda package for the child. vs. Adult as #1 Child as #2, no need to buy a soda package for the child. Adult as #3 ...the second option is probably better UNLESS the child doesn't drink soda. For the OP, it's better to keep the child as #3. For other parents who intend to buy the soda package, the switch would probably be better.

If the child is booked as guest #3, the child doesn't get any drink package. The parents (guests #1 & #2) get the PBP and are charged the 20% service charge. If the child is booked as guest #2, the child gets the soda package and is charged the 20% on that package ($1.99 per day or $13.93 for 7 days). The parents (guests #1 & #3) get the PBP and are charged the 20% service charge. By making the child guest #2, the child gets the soda package for less than buying it if the child is guest #3. Once the age of the guest is entered, the service charge will adjust and can be seen under "details" near the total price. Making the child guest #2 would mess things up for the SDP since the child would have the dining package and guest #3 would not. However, if all 3 are dining together, the server will probably use the child's SDP to cover the adult's meal and would charge whatever the child ordered (if applicable) to the onboard account. In other words, if the child ordered from the kids' menu and the adults ordered steaks, there would be no charge.

As much as we like reading reviews from Yacht Club 1st timers, the adventure before the cruise might be even more interesting. Please, keep us updated with photos about the journey.

"...very old Carnival ship..." is a bit redundant. 😅