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Euribia YC 3/15 aka Amazing Adventures in Europe
perakcruiser replied to mnpurple's topic in MSC Cruises
Too far to walk. Public transport is available 10 to 15 minutes walk from the ship but only Monday to Saturday. Sunday it would be a 40 to 45 minutes walk through the old Elbe tunnel to the next useful public transport. The MSC shuttle brings you pretty close to the city hall, on a Sunday it is the best option. Best thing in Hamburg is miniature wonderland as mentioned in this thread. -
New to MSC Question about Complimentary Drinks and Water
perakcruiser replied to Cruzinforpeace***'s topic in MSC Cruises
No, "MINERAL WATER AND COFFEE IN DINING ROOM" is just a drinks package like other drinks packages, it is marked on the cruise card and it on in the manifest. MSC does put people with different or without drinks packages together as they don´t expect strangers share the drinks. Which is a correct expectation. -
A 1 year old onboard - Babysitting service or kids club
perakcruiser replied to mairead224's topic in MSC Cruises
What you see is not what MSC offers. This: And you are commenting things from 2016, on one special ship in 2016. Maybe it was not even correct at this time. -
Day Trip to Bosnia from Dubrovnik?
perakcruiser replied to Borrillje's topic in Other Mediterranean and Black Sea Ports
I guess you only want to hook Bosnia as "have been there" as there is nothing to see and do near Dubrovnik. Just take a local Dubrovnik city bus from the bus station to Donji Brgat and walk the last 2 km to Ivanica. Nice views of the coast line , so "nothing to see" is not totally correct. -
I never heard about this, maybe this is something new on the World Europa? The kids (over 3) have dinner with the kids club in the buffet. Or with you where you want to have dinner. In the MDR they can order from the kids menu or the regular menu.
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> On our documents that we just booked, it says embarkation time 1:30pm, can we change that time when we do the online check in? - Yes > Can you buy a bottled water package only? - discontinued > Are there formal nights on the cruise? 7 nights Seashore - Yes, it is not formal, but "elegent" (not enforced) > What is the dress code in the dining room at dinner. (dress shorts and sandles for men?) - very limited "dress code", you need to look like an idiot to be refused > Are you able to bring a case of pop or wine onboard (like other cruise lines) - No. > We booked Fantastica, I read somewhere that you can select your dining time? Our agent has us for 5:30pm (early dining) - You (your agent) selected this. Can change on board probably.
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Are you sure? When did you check?
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La Spezia - Cinque Terre Card increasing price
perakcruiser replied to alserrod's topic in Italy Ports
Actually the three in the middle Manarola, Corniglia and Vernazza are undoubtly the best. If the easy Manarola - Corniglia trail is closed, do not bring your kids to the hard one up and down the hill. You start either in Manarola or Vernazza and then see in Corniglia if the group is willing to continue. It is worth it and millions of very old and very young did it 🙂 -
La Spezia - Cinque Terre Card increasing price
perakcruiser replied to alserrod's topic in Italy Ports
Every year they say next year -
MSC drink, internet, and formal nights questions
perakcruiser replied to P27159's topic in MSC Cruises
Browse is enough for you. Water, Ice, Coffee and Tea are available 24/7. At breakfast time there are also (fake) juice options. No, nowadays the cruise lines are already happy if all manage to wear long trousers. The Gala or Elegant night is for you to enjoy, many guests enjoy to make photos with their nicest cloths on this special night, but it is all up to you. -
La Spezia - Cinque Terre Card increasing price
perakcruiser replied to alserrod's topic in Italy Ports
Yes, it is a lot of stairs. Maybe not the most suitable for old folks and young kids. The easy walk down at the water is closed since I first time heard about 5T. Maybe these a special tourist taxis, La Spezia is a big industrial town where locals need taxis also. And they surely will not pay 15 Euros for a short city ride. -
La Spezia - Cinque Terre Card increasing price
perakcruiser replied to alserrod's topic in Italy Ports
15 Euro for less than 2km, impossible! Sounds realistic. -
La Spezia - Cinque Terre Card increasing price
perakcruiser replied to alserrod's topic in Italy Ports
Been 3 times to 5T, never bought the useless card, only the train tickets. There are booths were you would need to pay entrance fee to the trail if you not have the card. But there were never people there. And I don´t think in the last 20 years all trails were open, one or two or three always "broken". -
No refund for covid cancellation, terrible customer service
perakcruiser replied to KimPossible1's topic in MSC Cruises
Correct! -
No refund for covid cancellation, terrible customer service
perakcruiser replied to KimPossible1's topic in MSC Cruises
I have the feeling as it disappeared also from all MSC websites except MSC USA. Which certainly is not some kind of escape road for MSC. But @KimPossible1 has to prove that these T&C were in effect at the time of booking, from now on I will save the PDF every time I book. -
I think from Athens will be a little bit less than from Italy and in the Western Med. But sure more kids than usual. The point is if the Aurea restaurants still have a better menu compared to MDR on Lirica Class. If yes, in my opinion it would be worth the upgrade. My experience is from 2018, so absolutely no clue about now.
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No refund for covid cancellation, terrible customer service
perakcruiser replied to KimPossible1's topic in MSC Cruises
OK, if these Terms and Conditions were in effect at the time of your booking I cannot see any reason at all how MSC could refuse your claim. -
No refund for covid cancellation, terrible customer service
perakcruiser replied to KimPossible1's topic in MSC Cruises
I checked my booking conditions, there is nothing like this clause 6 you mentioned in your first post. I really wonder why MSC could deny. Is the stuff you quoted from their website or where did you get it? -
Before Covid (at least, I have not sailed with a Lirica-Class-Ship since then) these ships hat the huge advantage that the Aurea Restaurant had a different menu with some great choices from the Speciality restaurants. I don´t think any of the older ships has a hot tub in the spa. We are cruising in the Eastern Med in the same week with the Armonia, I hope you are aware that it is Pentecost school holiday week in some countries and you will not be alone on the ship 😉
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If you booked with a 3rd party, MSC will not entertain any requests from you. If your booking ended up with MSC USA, MSC in Europe will not even give you your money back if they cancel the cruise 😄. If you booked outside the EU, you automatically have given up all EU travel and consumer rights. Which in 99 percent of the cruises is not problem, but in 1 percent is a disaster. There is a reason why people like us here in Malaysia book in the EU, because their consumer rights are priceless. And we have none and the companies know this very well. So good that nowadays this is so easy to do online. Sorry for being off topic. You have to go through your "online 3rd party". But there are not just the category "Inside", "Oceanview" und "Balcony", there are much much more. So if your Balcony cabin is let´s say a BL3 and the Inside is a IR1 the cabins cannot be on the same deck. Maybe the 3rd party can get cabins next to each other, but expect that you will have to change the category of at least one cabin and this will not be free.
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MSC Seasore Easy Plus Package and Bottled Water limitations?
perakcruiser replied to WirelessRoute's topic in MSC Cruises
One bottle never is a problem. Ice dispensers are numerous in the buffet area accessible 24 hours a day. -
Is the Splendida already available to book? I only have seen the Bellissima.
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Can i change a booked cabin to a guarantee cabin?
perakcruiser replied to Aussie Jeep's topic in MSC Cruises
Depends if you booked with MSC Brazil, Australia or elsewhere. Rules are different for basically every market. I have no idea about their Brazil or Australia rules. -
What kind of luxury shuffleboard is this? Thought shuffleboard disappeared on all the newer ships. And on the older ships it was always free and still is but nowadays usually the pucks are missing and will not be replaced 😑