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We had a 3 year old and she wasn’t free. It was a reduced fee but not free. Just back yesterday

It is a short window in Port Canaveral but I doubt they will be delayed again as they did get the ship fixed. I would keep your car reservation. I don’t know about any other beach but south beach. South beach there were no rocks and the water was very nice. If going there get there early as it fills up fast and the food is right there. There were sea lice there though. Going to Margaritaville we walked going and got a cab coming back. Took about 15 minutes walking. They have small lockers and a changing room. We didn’t bring a change of clothes so we had to air dry before getting a cab. Cab charged us $20 to take us back.

Ty for the replies. No YC for us. Much appreciated. 😄

After about an hour and 30 minute drive up the Jersey turnpike we arrived to the mess at the parking lot around 10:15am. It took some time to finally get parked and off to the cruise terminal which was another endless maze that lasted another hour or so. We finally got through there and waited for our boarding group to be called, #32. I think we finally made it onboard about 1pm and headed for the buffet, ate some lunch and went to explore the ship as this was our first MSC cruise. The ship was beautiful, the food was very good and the pizza was the best I've had on a cruise ship. This was my 40th cruise. Then it was time to back to your room and watch the video of the muster station. After this you call a number and you think, "oh good , that was quick and painless only to be reminded that you then need to go your muster station where there is a mass of humanity all trying to get their cruise cards scanned so they could get the cruise started. Never did meet our cabin steward. I think our carpet got vacuumed about day 4. When we first entered our room and saw the floor I was like what the heck. I was in the cleaning business for over 25 years so that didn't sit well. We also never got a wash clothe the whole week. Not a loofah guy but made it work as my wife brought them. We had a total of 9 people ranging from 3 to 66. We got our cards and low and behold we had 2 different tables. #359 and #361. We were in the Waves dining room. When we went for dinner at 5:30pm and saw this we went to the maitre'd but said there is nothing he can do tonight but stop on the way in tomorrow night and he might have good news. Fast forward to the next night and the maitre'd says nothing he can do, sorry. We although our tables were close you really couldn't converse with each other, so we did musical chairs each night til the end of the cruise. Like mentioned above the food was delicious, good variety, and small portions but we never left hungry. The service at the larger table had a great waiter, (Redy) as he hustled around like nobody's business. The other table was kind of slow. The larger table would be finished way before the smaller table. The shows were excellent. We even paid for the 2 extra shows in the Carousel which were very good. Even the crew talent show whch was held at 4pm one afternoon was very good. The stores onboard are very small and sparsely stocked. We had propulsion problems and got into Port Canaveral late. We were supposed to get there at 1pm but it was after 2pm when we finally arrived. We were staying on the ship at this port and thought we would have the ship to ourselves. I think with getting in late that everybody did the same and it felt like the ship was still out at sea. lol We did book an excursion for Disney Springs but canceled it online on June 2nd and was told it would take 1 billing cycle to get the refund and they would not give me a cancelation confirmation. I also booked 2 floating mats for Ocean Cay. When I got my excursion tickets instead of canceling my wife and myself for Disney Springs, they canceled me for Disney Springs and also canceled my floating mat. So off to the excursion desk to get this rectified. The nice young lady was very gracious and got me my excursion money for Disney Springs back as OBC for my wife at least. Today marks one month since I canceled. Hope the refund comes soon, but not holding my breath. Got to Ocean Cay and went to pick up my mat and also got and umbrella. They said , "wherever you see a pole sticking out of the ground, put the top half of the umbrella on it." Unfortunately, every pole was occupied at South Beach so we didn't use the umbrella. Lunch at the buffet was another adventure with more standing in line waiting. Got 2 sodas which were warm as the Caribbean air and lo and behold, no ice. Went to get ketchup for my fries, no ketchup. Oh well, I'm on vacation, we are going to have a good time no matter what. Nassau was great. Went to Margaritaville and used their facilities and had an awesome day. We hung out every night in the Meraviglia lounge and we had a great waiter by the name of Joseph. Best service ever. Also thought the dome shows were pretty cool. Also loved the grab and go station outside on deck 15 I believe. Very good idea. I must say the kids were really out of control, running up and down the hallways at 1am banging on doors, taking peoples decoration off their doors, etc. I remember now why I only cruise in the spring and fall. lol Didn't have any choice except to stay home. Getting off the ship was pretty fast. The only snag we had was that the face recognition machines went down so they just looked at our passports and kept it moving. We were home by about 12:30pm today and will probably do another MSC even after this. lol After the Nassau day it was all good for the rest of the cruise. One other not so cool thing was looking for our pictures. It was like cruising back in the 90's again where they put out all the pics and you have to hunt them down. They do have a kiosk but if the photographer doesn't scan your card there is no record of the digital copy. Only had 3 pics taken and not once was my card scanned. I did find them as I was determined. lol Sorry about the rambling and being all over the place. I'd still book another MSC cruise. I guess this cruise was my hazing!

Nice review. We just got off today and the kids were way out of control. Also the elevators would get packed and you would be jammed in when the door opened on a floor youd have a group of like 4-6 trying to push their way in like it was the last elevator of the night.

Just off the Meraviglia today and have a chance to book the Divina for next April 7 due to the closing of Ocean Cay on the cruise we have booked on the Seashore next April 14.

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And not really a cheerleader.

Plus the dates shown are for Saturday December 7. The 6 day Magic sailings leave on Saturdays so that would seem to rule out the Magic.

Don't know but I wont have to worry anout after we get off this cruise. I wonder how many others are one and done? Not a good way to build a client base

You aren’t kidding. Booked an excursion for 2 to Disney Springs and bought 2 float mats for ocean cay for my current Meraviglia cruise. Called on June 2 to cancel the Disney Springs excursion. was asked if I wanted to cancel both people for the Disney excursion and i replied yes. Asked for a cancellation confirmation. Was told it will be sent once the refund is processed and it would take 1 billing cycle to receive my tefund. Still ko refund or confirmation. Fast forward to our cruise we are now on and they cancelled just me for Disney Springs and and also canceled my float mat.

According to the MSC and me app it is $28 a day to upgrade to premium package. I am currently onboard Meraviglia.

And once you get off the phone thinking its resolved, cross your fingers and hope for the best.

Was not possible to upgrade online as their website never acknowledged I had the easy plus package.

On MSC right now and the mdr food is quite good. Pizza is excellent. Pretty sure we won’t be sailing with them again but it’s not because of the food.

We are still trying to get our dining fixed. We are currently on Metaviglia. Have 4 cabins booked and linked by TA. Get to dining room last night and we had a 6 top and a 3 top. These are round tables so cant be pushed together. The 3 top is behind the other table so no way to converse with the other table. Last night not everybody showed up but they wouldn’t let the 3 people from the 3 top sit with us. said to check when we get to the dining room tonight to see if they found a resolution. We will find out in 90 minutes.

They could have had late afternoon flights and they wouldn’t have made it

You are about a 10-15 ride to the airport. Odds are very good you will be fine.

I thought there was a fireman's pole.

come on now. Just how many times when you get in an elevator is there a crew member in the elevator. Most every time none. whatever the algorithm is or what it's based on it's certainly not the fact that you are Platinum that is getting you those offers.

not many options to switch to on a 4 day Bahamas cruise.

Im glad you threw in about spending money in the casinos because there is no way you are getting a suite for just taxes and fees. we have been Platinum since 2011 and have never gotten any kind of deal like that.

That is true about everybody does what works for them. Was just curious about your statement earlier. Thank you for clearing that up.🙂

so your pvp can rebate parts of their commission? I didn't think PVP's got commission ,just some kind of points?

worked for us too but every day when the cabin steward did the room he closed it completely.