Hi cc friends!
I've been comfortably back in my cc lurking ways for a couple of years now, but coming out of hiding to seek opinions from the pros 🙂 We are debating booking a fairly last-minute cruise this fall. We have one week to work with and were planning to go for the Allure since it's driveable for us. The price for an OV balcony has been fluctuating almost daily, and today it's back at a price we consider a good deal. Only problem is, during all the fluctuation (and several days of it being "sold out") we found a steal of a deal on MSC Seaside. I have never been on MSC, and while I know there's mixed reviews, I'm always down to try anything once. All variables considered, the total cost difference is around $1,000 when priced out apples to apples (drink package, wifi, flight vs. no flight, etc.)
I've been lurking around on the MSC board and doing lots of Googling, but thought I'd see if anyone has any insights to share. I love learning from you all and sharing in your vacations, and am grateful for your guidance!
**important to note - SO must have good WiFi, so if you happen to have insights on Allure or MSC wifi quality, that would be hugely helpful. I'm also estimating the drink package at $87.99/day based on a current 3-day sailing I have booked, but thinking it may be a bit lower for 7 days.
Thanks in advance!!