garrymorere

Mamma Mia on Allure was my favorite, followed very closely by Hairspray on Symphony.  Haven't been on Harmony to see Grease, but loved it on Independence.  Cats...meh.  

I got off Radiance this morning. Can confirm a bank of 6 Dragon Links, 4 More Puffs, 1 1-line Double Top Dollar, 1 9-line Pinball, and 3 Buffalo Ascensions (I did very well on this by the way. There are also 2 Buffalo Gold Collections) 

All were multi-denom except Ascension 

Sounds mixed based on these replies, I can say at least on last week's Mariner (9/1-9/9) we were interested in this.  My mother went to Guest Services Day 2 to inquire about it, and they said this didn't exist.

The next morning, Day 3, there was a wash/fold $34.99 bag and flier in our room.

Don’t know when he started but Captain Panos has taken over and is the Captain currently on this sailing on Mariner 

1 hour ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Overall looks like a nice itinerary, better than missing Bermuda all together.

Hope you have a great cruise with smooth seas.

Thanks!  I’m just happy to be going at all, can’t wait 🙂. 

Got an email our itinerary for Mariner this coming Friday has changed due to Hurricane Idalia.  Originally was starting with the trek to Bermuda, back down to Nassau and CocoCay. 

New:  

Day 1 - Port Canaveral

Day 2 - Nassau

Day 3 - CocoCay

Day 4 - Sea Day

Day 5 - Bermuda (PM)
Day 6 - Bermuda (AM)
Day 7 - Sea Day

Day 8 - Sea Day

Day 9 - Port Canaveral

I don't have as many years under my belt as a lot of longtime cruisers on here, but I really miss the roasted garlic soup that was on the MDR menu up until a few years back.  

Glad to hear you are enjoying!  My mother and I had a wonderful week 3 weeks back on the Meraviglia and agreed, couldn't find a majority of the issues that have been expressed!  Not to say they didn't happen, but minus sporadic small hiccups here and there, had a fantastic week.  Enjoy the rest! 

Mike Witte was on Brilliance 12/15-19, no additional time info, sorry! 

You won't likely find $5 tables anymore...Symphony last month for BJ - Single Deck $10min, standard BJ $15 

Symphony 11/12-19

On 11/18/2022 at 1:50 PM, TheHawk1 said:

The party theme must depend on the ship.  Symphony has an 80's night and it was much better than the usual tired 70's parties.  Unfortunately, Harmony has a 90's night, which was not a good decade for music. 

Last week on Symphony, there was a 70s night, no 80s.

Lobster night was my final night in MDR - I settled for Windjammer on the final night.  

Just finished my survey and definitely stated my opinion.  The whole menu thing clearly didn't ruin my cruise, but it was an asterisk on what was overall a very enjoyable week aboard Symphony.  

I'd even settle for a tiered charge, I understand the need to curb abuse and know it's pricey.  Something like $5 for a second and then $16.99 beyond even sounds reasonable, I just wanted a second with how small they still were.  

I did peek ahead in the app and saw the menu was sticking around at least this current cruise, so it'll be interesting to see if there's any tweaks yet

Clo has taken over on Symphony 

Lobster was vey tasty! Was just trying to savor every bite as I knew it was my only one. 
 

Didn’t see anyone upcharge a second, or order steak or another entree with it. Sorry!  I also wasn’t paying too much attention to others though so not claiming any credibility there! 
 

Service was good, by no means awful.  No qualms with service at all but jeez I would have still loved that second lobster tail and yes feedback will be provided.  I know the service team is understaffed and overworked and I hope nobody took this negative change out on them. 

Sorry, I’m back!

I skipped MDR the last two nights hence my disappearance. Was just not hungry the other night and nothing on the menu last night jumped at me but as promised I was going to lobster night and here we go!  French Onion soup, shrimp cocktail, lobster and warm chocolate cake. 
 

The lobster was good, but yeah I definitely would have liked a second. Oh well, enjoyed it anyway! 

Night 3. I gotta say the shrimp pasta was very good, I think that’s new. Also had the chocolate custard, sorry photo came out super blurry, nothing special but nothing terrible either. 

Night 2 

2 minutes ago, blueslily said:

Hello, we will he on Symphony on 3 weeks. Would love to get your thoughts on the new menu. Any chance you can post some pics of what it actually looks like. Sorry if that is asking a lot. We are not really concerned about the lobster. Mainly interested in daily menu options in terms of variety. Thanks! 

Will do, at the latest when I get home!  I take pics of everything MDR every time so I’ve got you covered!  I didn’t come night 1 so there will be a gap there. 
 

Also worth noting and unrelated LOL,  Starlink is active for Wi-Fi 

I’m onboard now, actually scanning this as I sit in the MDR as we speak LOL. Will report back on lobster. 
 

I do miss my near nightly app combo of shrimp cocktail and French onion, I will say that. 

Thanks for the replies! 

Hello fellow cruisers.

QQ - Do you pay for parking at PortMiami's Terminal A before the cruise or after?  Symphony in 13 days, cannot wait!

Great, thank you! I also wonder if they had a mixed party. 

Hello!

I am sailing on Divina in a couple weeks -- I read a review recently where the OP had completed the required testing negative to bring to board, and was tested again at the pier.  Is this still a thing in the last couple weeks anyone is aware of?  Just seems a little overkill if face coverings are still required through 4.23 (I'm sailing 4/17).  I know I have no control or can change it and honestly it's fine, if not an extra precaution still, just curious.

Context for curiosity:  Sailed MSC in September and November (Mera out of Miami) and this was not a process at that time. 

Thanks!

1 hour ago, webworm said:

Be aware if you are a Canadian citizen and miss a port with MSC there is no refund of port fees and taxes. I was told only US citizens get a refund. This was my first MSC Cruise and it will be my last! I made that very clear with Guest Services this morning while getting of the ship.

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that.