CruisingFox27

Historically, we just used ours for the gratuities but now they're included I'll be using ours for perfume and stocking up room diffusers.

We used stayshore. Selected the include cruise travel and then I chose to add on the cruise plus cover. You select you own levels of cover for cancellation and baggage etc, which determined the price. We used to be with Cover For You but this was half the price. Although I did get a 20% discount from Tim & Andy the MSC FB fellows.

Gelato not included in the Easy Plus or Premium Extra according to the booking information. it specifically excludes ice cream menu, crepes and gelato.

There are 2 red wines included in Easy.

We've sailed on Orchestra twice in an Aurea suite. Both times we had a fabulous trip, excellent service and food. No issue with menu size difference or slow embarkation. The ships without YC are, as previously stated the older ships, less glitzy but more intimate. Both of our cruises were port intensive so we weren't looking for facilities and events on board during the day. We thought the suite spacious. A lot will depend on your itinerary and time of sailing. We always sail off peak so enjoy a quieter time. If you're travelling in the school holidays, I'm not sure it would be as quiet and relaxing. We've sailed on Meraviglia and Seaside in YC and I'm not sure if I'd be as happy not in YC on those larger ships.