Joiseymom

one example is on the YC menu the everynight steak is fliet mignon, its a strip I think on the regular MDR.

The new YC Director is Alin, my butler was Pravin, and he was very good. We got which ever waiter was in the section that sat us. We had different waiters based on where they sat us for dinner. I didn't get any names. Honestly, non impressed me.

It's a promotional rate. They have the least expensive Escape to Sea, then the Drinks/wifi and sometimes obc, and other various ones. The issue is people DON'T READ, the terms and conditions. Especially with NCL. It states you are paying the grats on the bev and dining. It's still a good deal if you drink. They don't realized taxes and fees are added at the end as well.

They said I could. We just didn't. I was honestly afraid if being told no again. 😂

Very different. There are other menus posted on the board. Their app didn't let me take print screens.

Thank you, I appreciate that. I never got to the MDR in the gen pop. I really wanted to try the french onion soup. We only went to the buffet during lunch or late night. I would have liked to have checked out the "dessert buffet" you guys had to at least take pics. Food is very subjective, and all I did was get attacked on our fb group. LOL

They YC has their own room service menu. We can't order from the regular room service menu

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Debarkation I set my alarm for 7:00 AM. DH still didn’t feel great. I was hoping disembarkation would be quick as possible. We packed everything, showered, made sure closet, safe dresser was empty. Went to the YC MDR for our final breakfast. Another window table with a view of NYC. I learned and didn’t order oatmeal. I did order a mocha latte with almond milk. I actually had two, and they both came rather quickly. I had eggs Benedict again, DH and omelet and pancakes. I asked for a croissant, but it never came, and no one brought pastries. Never got our water refilled either. We went back to the room to get our bags. DH wanted to lie down. I was like it’s 9, we need to be out of our rooms. Let’s go to the lounge. By the time we get there and our butler arrives we can get off the ship. By then our son should be there. We went to the lounge said our final goodbyes to the new YC director. He told me to email him if I have any friends etc on board over the next few months. Our butler escorted us and another family with their luggage off the ship. The lines were long waiting to get off. We were at the opposite side of the line and our butler went and opened the blocked off section and he got us to where they scan the cards. An older man on the other line didn’t like that we cut the line and yelled at us about the line behind him, don’t think he noticed the butler. Our final fast pass! We were then on our own down the gangway. Went to the escalator, where they limited how close you could be to other people on it. At the bottom DH literally ran and left me as he was looking for our luggage. I couldn’t figure out why he didn’t grab a porter. I asked where the YC luggage area was and told DH. I have no issues asking for directions. For some reason he thought we were going to deal with our bags on our own. I thought he lost his mind. 😂 I got a porter to help us with our luggage. DO THIS! He took all our bags, escorted us away from the long line of people at customs to an empty line where they glanced at our passports and we were told to go. Our porter even said that’s the fastest he's seen! He directed us outside and we had him take us to area 1 to wait for our son. I tipped him and we waited about 5 minutes till our son reached us. Traffic was again being directed by NYPD. As we were driving around to get to the BQE, we saw passengers waiting with luggage for their cars. It looks like many walk out with luggage to be picked up outside the terminal. Next stop NJ. It wasn’t too bad with shore traffic and the Benny’s. Final Thoughts If we’d ever do MSC again, it would only be in the YC. We are picky on how we spend our hard earned vacation $$$. Ok, everyone has an opinion they are all different. Some people like Coke others Pepsi. Neither opinion is right or wrong. Some love Olive Garden or Dominos and thinks it’s Italian food and pizza. And that’s fine, for them. Different strokes. I was not a fan of MSC pre cruise, based on reviews and their customer service on the phone. We came in with an open mind. Maybe if I’d never been on another cruiseline and had nothing to compare it to, it would be different. We were told YC doesn’t say no, but that wasn’t our experience. Again, little things: never asked about pillow menus, our one bottle of spirits, daily newspaper. We had to ask. We also didn’t get the paper until day 3, when I asked when we would get them. It should have been daily. The difference in the room service menu vs the ships room service. Little service issues: no sugar free syrup for coffee, at least in YC. Issues getting almond milk. At times not getting water refills during dining. Other little dining requests not happening and nothing being said about it, sorry, can’t get this. Food in general gets a grade of C. The main buffet for lunch was almost inedible. I’ve read where people loved it, and I’m scratching my head as to where they eat at home. But again, each to their own. I don’t think I saw a chicken finger at all, lol. At a kids section I saw mac and cheese, Burgers hot dogs, fries and I think fish sticks. I had some meals in the YC MDR that were very good. But generally speaking not great. I wish we’d done more specialty dining, Hola tacos was very good. Even if you are in YC, make dining reservations as soon as you can. We tried using other key type cards for the lights, they only worked with the MSC cards. If you are not in the YC: do express walk off if you want to get off quickly. Avoid the forward elevator banks that will flash priority service. People were not pleased when an elevator went express and didn’t stop at there decks. Ship is gorgeous. YC stateroom was wonderful. Everything is very clean. But they are not asking/telling you to wash hands before you enter a restaurant. I saw very few people washing. Casino, reeked of smoke, all over. You have to walk through it to get to the Carousel theater. Pay shows were worth it. If you can only do one do Rock Circus. Other shows with the international staff, well, I’d pass, but you do you. (Remember you can never get that time back). I’ve had people tell me they were great and others who agreed with us. If the comedian is ATrain, go, he was very funny! There are many other cruiselines I want to try. MSC was on the list, now on to the next one for us! Happy Cruising!! Will be posting pics and menus soon.

OBC from MSC is use it or lose it.

Day 7 We rocked and rolled all night long and all day. It’s 7:30 pm and it’s still storming. All outside activities cancelled. We are getting to port late tomorrow. First we were told a 3 hour delay. Now we should be in port around 7:30-7:45. YC Express walk off if we are cleared is 8:30. They want us out of our rooms by 9:00AM. DH was still feeling crappy this morning. He decided to go to medical as I went to breakfast. Only the YC MDR was open. Ordered a mocha latte with almond milk. The drink waiter had no clue what almond milk was. I ordered oatmeal with brown sugar and eggs Benedict. One out of three? Still no almond milk. One waiter said he would get almond milk upstairs for me, I saw his superior arguing with him. FYI, no latte. No brown sugar either. Huh? 🤣. They bake amazing chocolate chip cookies, that’s an ingredient in the cookies. At least it is in the recipes I use. He comes back and points to the brown package of sugar in the raw. Brown yes..sugar yes.. Brown sugar for oatmeal? Umm…no. The menu lists brown sugar as an option. They brought a chef out. Not quite sure the jist, but something about they have European brown sugar and due to US rules, can’t use it. No coffee no cereal. Oh, ordered an omelet for DH, it was wrong as well. I went to YC desk, I had questions. Denise was there and she asked how things were. I’m like don’t ask. I told her about the almond milk story from this morning and last night. She had to make a few phone calls, but she did get almond milk for the YC. I said I’d be back later once I checked on DH. Met our butler he saw how my DH was and I told him that I was going to try deck 6, and buy one. I told him that Denise was going to try to get almond milk upstairs. He told me not to go to deck 6. A short term me later he brought me back a yummy Mocha latte. The teased me to contact him when I need something. I was like, I didn’t think I needed to go to him for a latte that the restaurant should have been able to prepare for me. I left DH to nap, he also had the room way to cold for me again. At home I have throws everywhere. I went up to the lounge to finish my book. Chatted with another guest who we met during embarkation. Finally finished my book and started the sequel. Relaxed and watched the rain and waves. Never sailed through such constant bad weather. It sucks, no sun or balcony, but still had a quiet place to read. Went back to check on DH. He wanted pizza. I had ordered it with our butler. I went to the YC MDR. Specifically asked for a rare burger. Also tried the canelli soup, and cheese fritters. Both were ok, burger wasn’t a hockey puck and much better then the one I had there the other day. Came with one onion ring this time and fries. I ordered a plate of onion rings and fries for DH. They sent three onion rings with fries😂. Went back to the lounge and read. Eventually it started to filled up as there was trivia with YC Director Craig, who is leaving the ship. His replacement, Alin Tocu, is here and starts officially tomorrow. Very nice men. Craig leaves I think after the next cruise. I played trivia and did better than I thought I would. I was always taught that I should stick to my first answer during tests. If I’d listen, I’d have had two more points! I named my team rockin and Rollin, 😂. After trivia he told us we’re were getting in earlier than expected. But still a little later than usual. We needed to be out of our rooms by 9:00. Express walk out is at 8:30. Our luggage should be out there by 8:15. He encouraged everyone to send the luggage down and not do express walk off, as we can leave at that time with their luggage already downstairs. He said that everyone should come to the lounge, as that’s the only way we don’t have to deal with the other 4400 guests. Went back to the room and read more and started the dreaded packing. Got the two big suitcases packed. Then onto the two carry-ons. One will go with the checked bags, and one with us, as it will have our vodka and prosecco. I also have a duffle as well packed for any extras. Yes, I over packed, plus with the rain, I didn’t need extra bathing suits and didn’t bother to change into my evening clothing. Easy to take extra when you just drive. Went to dinner. Convinced DH to allow me to order him some soup and a salad. I left and let him sleep. Went up to the dining room and was told to go down to the lounge to wait. He did have one two top, but it was between the other 2 families of kids. Nope, even though they are both well behaved, I’ll wait thanks. Waited under 10 minutes. The director of the dining room always wants to place me/us at a window seat. The other maitre de wants to put me at a tiny blocked table. Menu was good tonight, but the original menu when you scan the code had grilled lamb chops. They were now a lamb shank. Bummer. They had a fried seafood appetizer, with calamari, shrimp and coddle fish. I requested shrimp only. I also tried the minestrone soup, osso bucco, and the asparagus risotto. Shrimp was very nicely seasoned with a very light batter. Soup was excellent, veal was very good. Risotto was ok, had two bites. I went back to the room to finish packing and wait for DHs food. I ordered him mozzarella caprese, a triple green salad and the soup. He was feeling better, I’m sorry I didn’t also get him the lasagna. He was now awake and actually wanted to eat. When our butler brought the food he also brought the luggage tags and went over the disembarkation procedure. I finished packing and started moving the bags outside the door. I got scolded for moving my bags, 🤣. It takes time getting used to a butler. I had stopped at the concierge desk to make sure we received a detailed bill for medical and they told me that they will put it under the door. Even without travel insurance this was not expensive. Total with meds was about $150. DH liked the doctor as well. Ok, I walked around and and took one more pic of the domed ceiling. Back to deck 16, yummy chocolate and unwind. Ships is normal rocking now. The people I’ve been talking to in the lounge showed up and we talked until after midnight. Got back to the room. Shuffled items in the bags. Took a shower, where I wasn’t worried about getting hurt and, finished this. Debarkation and final thoughts next.

Day 6 Slept in, again. So nice. I woke up around 7 ish.. didn’t expect to fall back to sleep. Woke up at 10! Had enough time to get dressed to go up and grab breakfast on 19. DH wasn’t going to make it. Still tired, no voice. Deck 19 was not hot in the shade and had a nice breeze. Grabbed a table in the shade and ordered an omelet, and a slice of toast. Tried the bacon again.. nope. Had a few potatoes, they are just ok, and ordered a mocha latte with almond milk. Forgot to say iced. It was very good though. Ordered an omelet for dh, grabbed that and a sugar free red bull and brought him breakfast . I sat on the balcony finishing yesterdays post. Today they had the welcome back party, the diamond party and a tea in the YC. We missed the welcome back. We will be going to the tea, not sure about the diamond. Received the correct two newspapers today. The Washington Post and USA today. Out Butler said they still printed the NY post, did we want it. I was like no thanks. Once DH was dressed, we went to see if the store had Mucinex. Nope. Not sure what they had, as nothing was in English and the prices were ridiculous. I’ve been on other cruises, but these prices are insane. I feel bad as I thought I had packed all the meds we usually take . We have Sudafed, Tylenol, naproxen, Advil. But he needs something for his cough . We looked at the shops but the crowds set my anxiety on edge. The prices again, are you kidding me? I might try some gelato before we leave as the flavors look amazing. We went to the lounge, I downloaded the menus. We won’t go to the YC restaurant for lunch, but dinner, I think Dh will like. I heard the MPB has a seafood buffet today. I might check that out. FYI, they didn't. DH went to check out the casino. I’m going to find a shady quiet place to read and relax. Not sure I want to swim today. Ok..deck 19. Found the ladies room. I need to mention this. All the public bathrooms I have been to on this ship have been really nice sized. They need that in the staterooms onboard! Buffet lunch looks like the norm. Not hungry but might go back before they close. Sadly no shaded areas on deck 19. It’s very hot to just sit and relax. Plus my fave family is there, kids in the pool and their grandma screaming at them. Couldn’t leave fast enough. 😂 If I swim I might go to the adult pool. I went back to the room, my balcony is shady with a nice breeze. I apologized to the room steward cleaning. Told him I’m just going be reading on the balcony out of his way, and I’m sorry for interrupting. Warning PSA: if you are in the YC. Eat lunch before 1:30 or go hungry or main buffet. Rain closed the grill on deck 19. Ok..well room service options suck it’s pizza again or cold sandwiches. Sorry, neither one is an option. I didn’t spend $$ for cold sandwiches or pizza everyday. The MPB had pasta, tried it.. sigh. Fried rice? Cold cuts ? The options are Friday and not very appetizing to us. I am tired of burgers and fries. I’m on a cruise ship, food options should be better than this. I don’t usually do so many carbs, sigh . Not a happy camper. My frustration limit has been met. I’m looking forward to my own kitchen! High tea on MSC. My comparisons are Viking and Virgin. Viking wins, Virgin a good runner up. The scones were ok and had raisins. We’ve been served both previously. The butter was good, but not the clotted cream I've had previously. They had egg salad sandwiches, tuna I think, a macaroon, a tart, some other type of cookie, a chocolate chip cookie, a sandwich I wasn’t sure what it was, a coffee type cake, lots of options. The tea DH picked, I don’t remember the one, was tasty. We went back to the room. The storm we were in was getting worse. DH went out to look, things were flying off the ship. He thinks he saw balloons, a life vest. If anyone had things on their balconies they went flying. Dinner in the YC was rocky. Plus the forward view through the windows was wild. A decent menu, at least for us, tonight. DH had the steak tartare and veggie spring rolls, prime rib, and cheesecake. I had the crab cake, lobster ravioli and prime rib. Prime rib was soft and cooked perfectly. The crab cake was tasty on the inside, but again, breading lacked seasoning. The ravioli was tasty, sauce was really good with lots of flavor. Would like that sauce for the pasta in the main buffet! The ravioli from lunch a few days ago, was still the best thing I ate on this ship. I had read that servings are small, I'm finding the similar to other lines. The carousel show for tonight was cancelled, the comedian is performing instead. Captain made an announcement to stay inside and off balconies. I left DH in the stateroom and went to the show. Long line, and they were just letting them in and I was allowed without waiting on the queue. No reserved section tonight but no issues with finding a seat. They had some scattered seats available for the show, but no SRO as the previous evening. Another great show, with new material. Went to Topsail after and grabbed some of the chocolate they get from the downstairs shop. Chatted with some lovely people for awhile and went to bed. These seas are rough.

YC only felt full at Ocean Cay, since everyone was there. Biggest issue is we aren't fans of the food. Every one is like the YC MDR is the best restaurant on the ship. I'm not a foodie, I like good food. I had one ravioli dish at lunch that was fantastic. Last night's dinner was very good, my DH favorite in the YC as far as options for him. The YC stateroom is gorgeous. The pool deck is nice, but needs a shaded area. Pool is very nice as well. I'm relaxing, reading and until yesterday enjoying the weather. 😂 Ship is a rocking. I've read that the Oasis is behind us and going slower and avoiding much of this. Not sure why our ship isn't doing the same.

Day 5 Ocean Cay Day. Slept in, DH wasn’t feeling great, a cold coming on and last night and today, no voice! Tea and honey! The incoming YC director suggested honey and lemon. Our butler had it in our room tonight. We slept in. Got dressed for the island, had enough time to grab breakfast on deck 19. It was hot up there. Finished and went to deck 16 to be escorted off the ship. We were the only ones there for a bit as we waited. At least six more people joined us. We turned off our wifi, got off the ship and was escorted to the waiting area. Not enough seats for everyone to sit. I was hoping the cart would be there soon. Between my back and my knee..my body hated me, lol. The cart was coming, she said there is only room for 7. 😞 Counted the people sitting, there had been two others there before we got there. And we were left out. Not happy. I have to say prior to this most people were hi..you were here first go ahead, etc. Not here. At least I was able to sit once they left. A non yacht person came over to get some water and was told sorry, YC only. The cart comes we get on with some others and we head to the YC section. YC has almost 200 people this cruise, we are full. We get to Ocean House, I’m looking at the beach and no chairs or umbrellas are available. Now, I’m not a beach person. Not a fan of sand. The one beach I've lived was in Destin Florida. OMG, the sand us like powder. It's amazing! Our butler offered to get us lounge chairs and to place us near a tree with shade. Honestly, I didn’t see a spot the could do that. There were tables in the shade at Ocean House, we went sat at a comfy couch and chair, under a fan, ordered drinks and relaxed. Lunch wouldn’t be served until noon. We ordered lunch at noon. I had the lobster roll but ignored the roll. Ordered another one and had them keep the roll. DH had the carne asada which the menu said was skirt steak. Nope, looked like London broil. They need to update their menu. The app also didn’t have all the drink options. 1 ½ frozen margaritas and two tropical traders later we decided to walk a bit, take pics, look at the nicer less rocky beach across the road. Made a pit stop, and went to wait for the cart back to the ship. The crew member told us to sit on the couches/chairs to wait. The crew member was not at the Podium when the cart showed up, but others were also waiting, but near the road boarded and we were again left. DH, not happy. It’s frustrating to be told to sit here and then others get on first. A butler went to get a small cart for us and another couple and drove us to the ship. Lots of these little issues add up. We got back and walked to the stores, one sold very expensive water bottles and magnets. We then walked into the MSC store, which had more economical prices. We were getting hot so we went to the ship. I went to 19 to swim, DH went to the room first. When he came to the pool, too many people for him, plus too hot, he went back to the room. When I got out of the pool I got another tropical teaser and started reading. My phone and my kindle got way to warm so I went down to the room. DH was napping. I feel bad he’s not feeling great. I showered, relaxed and read. He woke up, we dressed for dinner at the YC DR. We went about 6:30. They were first going to seat us on the right, but that is where they seat that other family, who were not there yet. Instead they seated us at a four top by the window on the left side. There were two families with littles on that side. At one point one started to whine and mom of the year ( not being sarcastic) immediately said to stop or we'd be leaving. I think they did leave for awhile and dad took care of their other little. They came back and you would never know they were there. Great parents and great littles. If drinks weren't free, I'd have bought them a round! Dinner was, well, ok. Not a fan of the options. I requested an off menu Caesar salad. I hoped the dressing would be better in YC. Nope. I ordered the chicken Kiev. It was bland. Very little filling and like the veal I had previously, no flavor in the breadcrumbs. It wasn’t bad, but disappointing. I expected more from what I’m constantly told is the best restaurant on board. DH had the plain grilled chicken. He had cheesecake for dessert, I requested the chocolate souffle and the rice pudding. The souffle was eh. Two bites was enough for me. Never received the pudding and we wanted to see the magician, so we left. Magician aka comedian would not have passed the AGT audition. Thankfully it was short. We caught most of the first lighthouse show. It was pretty. DH wanted to check out Sky Lounge. Headed there, and we listened to the saxophonist, who was very good, even though it’s not my type of music. I requested a water, DH requested a n Mai Tai and a shot of Jaeger. After awhile it came and she said she’d bring nuts and chips. Well, we left before it did (we had waited a while before we left). I’ve found service on the slow side, even in YC. Our water was never refilled during dinner. They usually come back for more drinks and bread. Sorry, not sorry, I expected more for the YC experience. The little things keep happening and they add up. The adult comedian show, ATrain started at 10 in the carousel theater. I said it’s early, but let’s go, since the venue is small. There was a long line already. We went up front to ask where the YC should wait. We said told the empty queue next to the long one. We were joined by others in the YC. Then we saw one of the butlers with other guests and she had us join them. They did have a section reserved for us. The show was SRO, and very funny. It was over at 11, and we decided to go to the MPB. Burgers again had sauce. I requested one without and was told there was nothing on it. I was like yes, there is sauce on it. He said we had to wait for the chef to come back. Went to sit down. A crew member came over and said it’s just ketchup and mayo. Ok..it’s sauce, I want a plain cheese burger. Not sure why it’s so difficult, lol. I don’t mind waiting, but geez. Really wish we could order room service. I’d get wings etc. It honestly is frustrating and the logistics doesn’t make sense. I don’t think the butlers are going to the buffet to pick it up, I could be wrong. But it makes more sense that others are bringing it to the YC for the butlers to deliver it to us. If that can happen why can’t it happen with the other food?? I’ll pay the freaking fee. No logical sense. I’m sure others will disagree and say I’m being too picky, feel free. 😂 I didn’t set the expectations, MSC did. Little things add up.

Day 4 Slept in. Grabbed breakfast after 9:30 at deck 19 grill. Waived to the directors in a corner table. Put our things at the only available table, right next to that lovely family, lol. The directors came over and stated they were leaving, and asked if we wanted their table! We thanked them and, OMG, they moved our belongings. We ate and hung out for awhile, but it was very windy. Couldn’t find my scrunchie, which I put into my pocket to make it easier to find, lol. We looked at the dinner menu and decided to try to get Hola reservations. It’s frustrating, but it seems, to us at least, all they do is say no. We were told there were no more specialty reservations available for the rest of the cruise. That doesn’t sound right. She didn’t try to call, just said no. DH wasn’t happy. We went back to our room, saw our butler and he said he would find out for us. We said we would take anytime. We also told him, we haven’t received our newspaper at all. He said he will look into it. Our bottle of Belvedere Vodka was there. We decided to check out the Horizon pool, deck 16, adults only. I was very nice and quiet. Weather was very overcast and we stayed there for a bit watching the captain maneuver us into Nassau. We watched to pilot get on the ship. Wow, he did an amazing job backing us into port between Independence OTS and the very tiny and old Carnival Legend. We then decided to see what the MP buffet had. Tried some Asian chicken stir fry with veggies and rice. It was pretty good. DH didn’t like it. Also tried the sliced brisket from the carving section, which was good as well. DH was checking out agenda and saw we had two reservations for Hola!! Our Butler came through. He also found us in the buffet. Lol. We asked if he was tracking us! He joked yes, but said he had been looking and this was the last place. He told us about the reservation and asked which one we wanted, we said the early one. Later on, another YV guest was told the same thing as us, but others said they went to the restaurants and got reservations. Turned out Butchers Cut and Teppanyaki are sold out. We went back to the room, DH was getting warm. I left him in the room and went to deck 19. It was overcast and not bad to sit outside. Grabbed a sunset beach and second lunch. I’m a sucker for baby lamb chops. Had a few and some green beans and fresh hot fries. Grabbed pics of the pool deck of the Legend and had another Sunset beach. Then the clouds left and the sun was hot, so went back to the cool room to decide if I wanted to swim. I decided to nap and cuddle with dh. We got up, I started reading my kindle. To Kill A Mockingbird. I’m reading banned books! We got dressed for dinner at Hola. I wore my white outfit since it’s white night! Our butler escorted us and my newspapers were delivered. Well, one was right, one was not. But I need birdcage liner and the NY Post is perfect for that, 😂. We called our butler who escorted us to Hola. We looked at the menu and decided on the all can you eat to sample. We ordered: guacamole, queso fundido, steak taco, al pastor taco, carnitas taco, cheese quesadilla, steak quesadilla, tamale and more fundido and tasted the desserts. Unfortunately as posted by others the frozen margaritas and another frozen drink are not allowed under any drink package. I had two passion fruit margaritas with rim of wild berry sugar. DH had 2 lavender ones. Very happy with food and service and non frozen margaritas. DH will be back for margaritas! We came back to the room to unwind and see what else we will do tonight and walked into the most romantic surprise in our room. I told DH not to turn on the lights. We were just floored. Our bed had faux rose petals in shape of a heart, with different colored tea lights, plus a strobe type light. It was beautiful ❤️. We also had a bowl of fresh fruit! Yay, bananas! I’ve been asking for them since we boarded. I need potassium when I cruise! Our Butler came to tell us about our Ocean Cay day. He told us to turn off our phones from the ship wifi and Connect to the OC wifi once off the ship. He told us to go to the lounge to be escorted off and wait for the buggy (golf cart) to drive us to the YC. We went to the Rock Circus show at the Carousel theater. It’s $12 if you prepaid before you embark, $18 if you pay onboard, or $5 if you purchased the 3 night dining package. We really enjoyed the show, the singers were great and the acrobatics were WOW. We went to Top Sail lounge after for more drinks, yummy chocolate from the shop downstairs and friendly conversation. Ocean Cay tomorrow!