SewKate5

10 minutes ago, Eglesbrech said:

We usually show up at the YC tent (look out for a blue gazebo outside the terminal building) about 10am. As described above you are escorted to the YC check in area for a drink and the paperwork.
 

A butler then takes you up to the Top Sail lounge for another drink about 10.30am. There is a nice little snack area there on some ships on others you can request a snack plate. You can then either wait there to be escorted to your suite by your butler once it is ready or leave and go exploring.

 

The concierge desk will help you set up your payment account and can assist with any bookings you wish to make.

 

You don’t need to book slots for the main theatre shows if in YC, there is a separate area reserved for you. Your butler can escort you down to bypass the queues in the evening if that’s something you want (we never bother but the facility is there).

 

Your YC card can also override the lifts to give you priority but the lifts are efficient so again we don’t tend to use this perk as it affects other guests.

 

You will eat in the YC restaurant which is very good, particularly the Italian choices. You also get a choice of included wines by the glass and staff are happy to recommend an appropriate pairing if you want that. The coffee is also very nice as you would expect from an Italian vessel. 

 

On the last morning you also get priority to disembark when you want to. A butler will escort you down and you get priority to exit.

 

@SewKate5You will enjoy the YC, they take very good care of passengers there. 

Thanks  for your detailed reply. Does that mean we can arrive earlier than our given embarkation time? It’s been given as 3pm and I know we can board earlier than that on Cunard if we are in the grills. I had hoped for a much earlier boarding time.

We are doing our first cruise on MSC. It’s a 2 night cruise to celebrate my husband’s 60th. Can anyone please tell me what time we can expect to board and will we get priority boarding as first timers in Yacht Club. I chose this cruise as it falls on his 60th and due to a bank holiday weekend we don’t need to take any leave. Thanks 

~Thank you for all your replies. Two more questions please. Is the spa pass worth it and what is available there? Will we be able to swim in an indoor pool? Thank you

It will be our first cruise ever on the 3rd Jan 20 and we are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. I  have a couple of questions please.

Is there a hairdryer in the room or should I bring one?

Do we get free water in the mini bar - we will be in Princess Grill.

Is a spa pass worth it? We want to swim and have a sauna/steam room. We will also use the gym. Has anybody done any yoga classes.

What it the ambient temperature on board? Will I need a warm jersey and a coat? Do I need a jacket/wrap for the evenings?

Many thanks 

How do I find out the evening schedule for our Transatlantic Cruise on QM2 starting on the 3rd January 2020?