drpclarke

Going in July. What a crazy good deal!
Now I have to learn all things MSC...yacht club, etc. So excited!

Been on Carnival and RCL; just booked my first MSC cruise.  WHAT AN AMAZING DEAL!! I'm so excited.

Just had to share!!!

Rachel

Hello all!

I've been on Carnival (too partyish, food not so great)

I've been on Royal Caribbean - quieter, which I like. My favorite was a Mediterranean cruise on Splendour of the Seas..way back.

RCL has been my favorite, but these MSC deals are KILLING ME!!  A Greek cruise for less than a thousand for both of us (my husband and I, no kids)...

Afraid to jump the RCL ship (bad pun), but am really curious to see if MSC will measure up given my preferences for a quieter, less partylike atmosphere, and decent food.

Thanks!

Rachel

Just off of Vision today!

PROS:

Captain Marek. Like an earlier poster said..I don't care about the captains. Totally different story. Marek interacts with the passengers, sings in the Centrum (don't miss out on him doing Bon Jovi), and genuinely enjoys his job and his staff.

Windjammer. I have been on several RC cruises and generally avoid this like the plague. However, the variety and quality was much better this go-round. I actually only went to the dining room ONCE.

A smaller ship - so it doesn't have a very crowded feel.

I will say my cabin was kind of close to the Centrum...and we never heard a thing.

Embarkation and debarkation - unbelievably quick and easy!

Staff. Everyone we saw was so nice.

Not many kids. I'm not trying to sound hateful, but after my last Carnival cruise, this was a plus.

CONS:

Shopping. The prices are always jacked up on cruise ships, but it was ridiculous.

The cruise director. I'm sure he's a nice guy but he was as entertaining as a wet rag.

The "one man show"..ugh. Just don't. Just. Don't.

Inconsistency with drinks. A caiparhaina on one side of the boat was totally different that one at the bar on another side of the boat.

Don't know which is better: help!

Starfish Sanctuary & Palancar Reef Snorkel

or

3 Reef Snorkel By Boat

I'm a first timer with regards to snorkeling. Thanks!

Rachel

Y'all are so quick! Thank you so much!

Interesting. I was having all sorts of problems today on the website and I called them up, spitting nails. They said they had problems with their website, but they did help me.

Rachel

Good evening all!

Just booked Vision of Seas for 4/2/18. Now off to find airfare...but which airports does RC provide transfers to?? I'm not familiar with the area and there seem to be a number of airports, all in Houston..thanks!

Rachel

Going on my first Carnival cruise in a while...

it used to be you would purchase a "drink card" for soft drinks....what is it now??

Thanks!

Rachel

Is it wise to book a beach shore excursion for a Thanksgiving cruise, or will it be too cold? (Bahamas)??

Thanks!

Rachel

Woot...I got the letter from Carnival Players Club saying I'm being offered a free cabin - pay $100 for stateroom, get $100 credit...then it says for select sailings. How do I know which sailings????

Thanks!

Rachel

Fantasy 12/00

Imagination 6/01

Splendor 6/03

Sovereign and Grandeur...dear god, I can't remember, it's been too long!!