caffeine_demon

on Magnifica, they did have an "afternoon snack" at 4:30-5:30, with some rather nice cookies!

seem to remember about 3 euros for  a 1l bottle (can only get half litres and 1 litres).

Magnifica last week had just under 1,000 at le havre and zeebruge, but did seem to get a bit busier at hamburg (maybe 13-1400 on board)

MSC = Mysterious shortages of cold beer....

On 3/11/2022 at 5:39 PM, johnnylincoln said:

Randox self test Antigen LFT is accepted for boarding in Southampton. They are around £13 each as well so very good value. 

I thought self tests weren't acceptable (and they have to be official lab tests)

Hamburg looked similar, didnt go ashore, we docked in the newest of hamburgs cruise terminals, which is the most awkward to get to and from.. expensive shuttle bus was about 18 euros.. 

Also, they collect your passports at guest services so they can get your sxhengen exit stamp from German passporr control

Ijmuiden:

There is a shuttle bus from the boat to the gate, or you can walk the 100ish metres, no paperwork needed, just go over the big bank opposite the terminal to the bus stop, hourly bus to ijmuiden, and on to amsterdam. There is a bus every 15 minutes, from a stop about 30 mins walkaway..

Zeebrugge.

Didnt even need to show passports, had printed plf, but no showing that either.

There is a free shuttle bus from ship to port gate (no walking allowed) and a shuttle bus to blankenberge, 16 euros. But tram is 5 euros return, stop is about 10 minutes walk, but the walks a bit industrial..

On 3/6/2022 at 11:21 PM, McHaggis69 said:

 

Bit weird the set up of the MSC website 

 

Understatement of the year! 

(Oh, and you're not an idiot!)

Just on the Magnifica, and thought this would be helpful. Will fill in the rest throughout the week!

Le Havre.

There is a shuttle bus between the terminal and centre, runs every 30 mins until 5pm. Takes about 20-25 mins, slightly expensive at 12 euros (can use it all day)

Getting off was easy, just flash your passport, didnt need vax certificate or sworn statement.

Looking on the UK site, booking as a solo, I got about £100 a night for inside, and only a little more for balcony, The all inclusive was an extra 60 pounds. Even yacht club inside was less than £200 per night!

I'd have considered booking, if i wasn't already on a cruise then!

3 hours ago, kilkoyne said:

We are pleased to inform you that booking #xxxxx is reflecting a HealthCare Heroes discount. Per our adjustment department, this sailing is offering 0% discount for healthcare heroes. A confirmation email was sent to the email address on file for your records.

Still - better than nothing, eh??

Oh, hang on!

54 minutes ago, Morgsmom said:

It is DAYS before, NOT hours, so you can get your test at 8AM on Sunday, not PM.

Not for north europe cruises -

Happened to me - You shuld be able to log on with just your booking number, or on the MSC for me app. (this is on the uk site)

Just wondering, as it really doesn't leave much leeway for any delays in getting covid test results or travel delays.

For instance, on the Northern europe cruises from southampton - the cruise departs at 8pm on a tuesday, so the earliest you can get your test is 8pm on sunday.

Only no testing stations are open that late on sunday, so the earliest you can get it done would be monday morning (7 ish)

And if you've got an early check in (mines 11-12), that only gives a few extra hours if your test results are delayed, even If I got the 12 hour / same day test I'd be nervous..

13 minutes ago, ganigani said:

 

Aww - The plug sockets look sad!

On 2/18/2022 at 12:19 PM, morpheusofthesea said:

This comes in an envelope in ones suite cabin on first day on board, newspaper list to choose. Placed every morning outside ones cabin door.

How does the paper boy /girl get their bike on and off the ship?

It's simple - If there's an R in the month, and you're boarding in a country beginning with a-m (except on sundays, if there's no "e" in the month, when it's a-k, and n-p, along with y), you need to have been boosted 9 months ago, otherwise if the day begins with "S" and your surname does not begin with a, p, r or t, you just need a second dose, Otherwise the pier staff will make up the rules...

Sure - Bring in the whole ship while you're at it!

17 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said:

 There appears to be a 'familiar' arm protruding from a port hole with large scissors cutting the support ropes.

 

That's what happens if you don't do it right first time! 😄

Hi,

Was just wondering what areas of the spa on magnifica are currently closed?

Thanks.

1 hour ago, Oxo said:

 

sorry - duplicate post!

1 hour ago, Oxo said:

Apparently they do not allow any seating at the bar? Isn't that a little overboard?

"Overboard" is a poor choice of words when talking about a cruise ship! 😄

I read the topic title and thought "they put diamonds in the food???"