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Currently in the Top Sail and it’s packed. They’ve brought a guitarist in who usually plays in the atrium. He was here a few nights ago and was well received so they’ve brought him back. It was never this crowded last week.

Today we’re in Nassau. Been here many times, so decided to stay on board and enjoy the YC pool. I will say the newly renovated pier looks great. Had a beautiful and sunny morning at the YC pool, then right around the time we finished our lunch, a storm rolled in. We came back to our room and enjoyed watching it from our balcony. It poured, but the overhang kept us nice and dry. A perfect day actually.

You’re in the YC so no worries at all. Our time on board has been fantastic.

Tale of two cities is a perfect way to describe it. We’ve been on Seascape for the past 2 weeks. We walk the ship several times each day (Sports Bar still closed this morning btw), and it doesn’t surprise me about the low ratings. Some areas are very crowded, especially the Market Place buffet, which seems like the only breakfast option for non-YC guests. There are long lines for some of the stations and the floors are slippery (from wet bathing suits). That said, the people seem happy and look like they’re having fun. Same with the big main pool deck. We walked thru yesterday afternoon (sea day) and there wasn’t an empty lounger and the pool was full of people. Stressed me out, yet everyone else seemed to be having a good time. Got me thinking about when we first started cruising with our kids on RC ships, pre-Coastal Kitchen. Maybe if we were younger (or had never started sailing in suites) we’d be enjoying it too. 🤷‍♀️ We’ve just finished our morning walk about the ship and are now sitting in Top Sail enjoying a cappuccino. Tale of two cities is right. As I was about to hit send, the bartender walked over to our table and asked if I wanted a Bellini, which has been my pre dinner drink. (Morpheus, the guy with glasses who’s there all the time). Service has just been outstanding.

It’s still not perfect, but works about 75% of the time. We even used it yesterday on the far aft glass elevator with the view of the wake.

Yes, green was an option.

Sitting in Top Sail having tea. These past few weeks have really spoiled me.

Elevator over ride has been working pretty well for us the past 2 weeks.

Per our butler, the Seafood Extravaganza is no more. He wouldn’t say why. Tonight is the Island Party at the One Pool (dj playing dance music). We went last week and it was nice. Small plates/buffet and drinks served by the butlers. Tomorrow afternoon is high tea in the Top Sail at 4pm. (Sea day).

Not sure, but on Sunday morning they had the outdoor walkway alongside the Sports Bar blocked off with tape. Bar remains closed, but they opened up the outside walkway again. You just can’t cut thru the sports bar to go inside.

Believe it or not, we were just assigned a new butler who we met last night, who is very attentive. I plan on asking him about the Seafood Extravaganza when I see him this morning. Our butler from last week is still not cleared by ship medical to return. More on this later.

My bad! There is conditioner provided. I brought my own though.

Here are some photos I took earlier today on deck 8 outside of the Sports Bar. IMG_7047.mov

On Seascape now and several times have seen people trying to get in on deck 19 entrance. The beige beach towels are a dead giveaway.

Oh no. We’re doing HAL for the first time in April in a Neptune Suite. A transatlantic to Rotterdam. We have a wedding to attend in Fort Lauderdale and this cruise works best with the dates.

Nope. It was just too hot. Had a nice lunch in YC restaurant then some pool time.

I’m on board , second week of our b2b. Sports Bar is still closed as of today and all the windows are covered in paper. We didn’t even know about this incident until someone mentioned it last night in the Top Sail. On turn around morning the outside area on deck 8, just outside the Sports Bar was blocked off. Found it odd but had no idea anything had happened yet. Here are some photos I took this morning. We just pulled away from Puerto Plata. IMG_7047.mov

We’re in Puerto Plata today. Our first time here. Walked around the port and back on board in 30 minutes. The port area is very well thought out. It’s just soooooo hot. Question! I’ve been popping in here but not reading a lot of posts. Heard a rumor last night in the TS that there was an incident end of last week on deck 9, which caused a brief delay on Sunday morning in Miami. We’ve heard nothing up until last night, but the Sport Bar hasn’t been open at all this week, it’s blocked off, and apparently that’s part of alleged incident as well. On turn around morning while the ship was empty, we couldn’t walk past the Sport Bar on the outside deck 8. It was all blocked off.

Last night we went to Butchers Cut for dinner. We went with the menu for our Diamond benefit and my husband added a lobster tail to his filet. While we were sitting there we noticed a YC butler come in and escort an older couple out of the restaurant. I thought how nice that was. Not that we need that level of service, but he took her by the arm and it was a nice touch. Then it got me thinking, even though we’re b2b it’s still a second cruise for us. It was booked as 2, 7-day. We haven’t seen our butler since I think it was Friday night at the island party at the One Pool. We had to stop by the concierge desk last night with a question about something else, so I asked if we would have the same butler this week. I was told that ours had an ankle injury or something, but that’s all they said. Still today, no sign of a butler. I hope he’s ok and I don’t want to complain and have them make him come back if he’s injured, but shouldn’t there be a replacement? I will say our cabin attendant is doing an excellent job keeping our room tidy and refilling our waters. On our way back from lunch there was some activity in one of the owners suites next to us. Even the YC Director was in the hallway and went into the room. I don’t think anybody is in there yet, but maybe boarding tomorrow in the DR and they’re preparing? Maybe I should have asked the director who our butler is? And back to that dinner last night in Butchers Cut. We’ve had better meals and service in the YC dining room the last week. Not saying it was awful, but you do get spoiled up here. Last but not least, INTERLOPERS! Oh boy have we seen them try. Twice today, 2 couples trying to get in at main deck 19 entrance, and also that side entrance on 19. Last night while we were talking to the concierge he stopped someone he didn’t recognize. Then he apologized to me and explained he had to be the police up there with people trying to sneak in.

Will do!!

Good morning from the Top Sail. Day 1 of week 2. We’re waiting for an escort off and thru immigration then right back on. Had a great first week. I’ll comment more on that later. Yacht Club will not be sailing full this week. I forget the exact number of guests we were told, but do know that they’ll be some top brass from MSC corporate joining us here in the YC. We have new cards and wristbands for this week. Beautiful morning. Can’t wait to go to the pool.

Forgot to mention that beef Wellington wasn’t on the menu tonight. Did it come from the steakhouse?

Currently in YC dining room. I ordered the filet as my main, and the Chinese dumplings as a starter. My husband couldn’t decide between the duck or lamb. Went with the duck. Arthur stopped by our table to check in with us. My husband was explaining how he had a hard time deciding. Arthur disappeared and returned a few minutes later with Beef Wellington for him. Service has been over the top AMAZING.