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For instance, is it considered obstructed because of the shape of the balcony opening?

Hello everyone, We haven't sailed on X since pre-Covid, but I'm on the Celebrity website now getting ready to book a transatlantic on Apex for next year. We have a wedding in Ft. Lauderdale next year in April. Thought it would be nice to tag a cruise onto the end of that. Wasn't expecting to do a TA, but oh my gosh this looks so good. And we're newly retired (66 and 62), so why not, right? We've always wanted to go to Portugal, and we'd be there on my birthday. Seems meant to be, right? Anyway, we usually sail in suites, but since this wasn't expected, going with a veranda this time. I'm fairly familiar with the fancy balconies with the windows that open from watching a Ben and David YouTube video, but can anyone tell me about the port hole verandas? I know some of the ocean is obstructed due to the circular cut out, but that wouldn't be a problem for us. How are those rooms? We prefer being forward and higher up and that's where those are. Wouldn't rule out one of those fancy extended balconies I mentioned if you say they're wonderful. Would love to book today. Any help is so much appreciated!

Is room service available to B2B'ers in the YC on the last morning?

Don't spouses both get the same (higher) status together?

Minus the 5 course meal served in-cabin, that HAS been our experience on both of our YC sailings to date. Unpacking, pressing, without your asking? Seriously?? I do agree with your comments about the logistical failures on the recent Meraviglia cruise and it has me a little concerned for the B2B we have booked on Seascape for September in the YC.

I'm a big fan of the Camus Conundrum. Glad you were able to get that.

Oops! Sorry! LOL!

Wait, what? You were booked in a YC GS, then downgraded to a regular balcony outside of the YC, and they didn't compensate you? If you were booked in the GS, how did that booking change? Confused.

When my husband and I sailed on Meravigalia in 2021, we had an overnight and 2 days at Ocean Cay. On the second day we went for a walk around the island after having lunch at the Ocean House and ended up at this bar. We really enjoyed it too!

O M G! I know I'm late to posting here, but this is definitely NOT the norm in the YC. So sorry you're having to deal with this.

Oh no! I would report that waste smell immediately, it's usually a quick fix, something to do with a dry drain or something. Has happened to us in higher end suites on RC, so can happen anywhere. Still gross though! Could the wifi issue be something to do with all the people on board?

My husband and I were on Meraviglia in October 2021. I know a lot of people don't like those overhead glass panels, but it was the first cruise we were able to spend all day poolside and not end up with a horrible sunburn, yet still got some color.

Good idea about running the small cup of water first. In fact, my husband never uses the Nespresso machine anyway, so if I can figure it out, it will only be used for my hot water for tea.

Good to see this! We're on Seascape in September and our balcony on deck 19 looks large enough to definitely accommodate one lounger in addition to the 2 chairs and little table/footstool they have out there. I plan on asking about that too.

This is a question I've asked before, and people have told me to just use the Nespresso machines, but I know exactly what you're talking about with the faint taste of coffee and grounds in there. It's just not the same! I've had tea kettles in suites on RC and X, and I'm going to ask on our next cruise.

Thanks again for your great review with all the pictures and video. I felt a little sad watching the video of you walking off the ship. I know how that feels. Safe travels home!

If you can handle sleeping in a twin, it seems like splitting the beds makes the interior rooms seems more spacious.

Thanks again for your photos and videos. We're also excited to be making a stop in San Juan when we cruise in September. It's always been one of our favorite ports and it's been a few years for us as well. Excited to hear all about Puerto Plata. It will be a new port for us, which hasn't happened in a long time.

We'll be on Seascape in September and look forward to a stop in Puerto Plata, which will be a new port for us. Been a while since we've had a Caribbean itinerary with a new port.

Do you need a reservation to go to this venue, or is it just like any other lounge with live entertainment?

Hi Seacruise, I see you're from Chicago. 🙂 We've sailed on Seaside (similar to Seashore) and Meraviglia. Prior to that, many cruises with RC and Celebrity. I've only sailed in suites on X, and I would compare the balcony staterooms in the YC, YC1, to be similar to a Sky Suite on X. It will definitely be larger than a traditional balcony on either Princess or Celebrity. We prefer the YC to suite class on RC and Celebrity. The ship-within-a-ship concept is really nice. You kind of get the best of both worlds. You have the exclusivity of the YC enclave, but still have the rest of the ship to explore and enjoy. You're really going to enjoy the One Pool deck. Hope that was helpful.

Thanks for doing your live review and including pictures and video. Looks like you're having a great cruise with beautiful weather.

It looks like the balcony we'll have for our upcoming Seascape cruise is pretty big. (It's the room with the walk-in closet.) Was hoping to get our butler to put a lounger out there for us.

We decided to try MSC after many cruises on RC and Celebrity. To date we've been on Seashore and Meraviglia, both times in the YC. We found the YC experience to nicer than suite class on RC and X.

Same. Usually have a couple of drinks on the beach under an umbrella, then move to the Ocean House for lunch, a walk around the island and then back to the YC pool deck.