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Will be sailing on Seascape in YC for the first time in January. Look forward to following your thread. Enjoy your cruise!

This thread is very helpful as we are sailing in our first Star Class on Symphony in June. Hopefully, we get a good Genie, and our experience is one to remember!

Thanks for sharing some of your experiences with us. Sailing on Symphony in June. So looking forward to it! 😁

When I said cabin, I meant off one of the guests listed on the cabin, not all guests. I have not known a cruise line to offer a discount like that for all guests in a single cabin.

We booked for end of July 2025. Doing an inaugural for another ship early next year.

It would only be 5% off of the cabin, so just one of you would get the discount.

Following. I am having some issues with my Voyager Club membership as well. I emailed the voyager club email address three time so far with no response other than the boilerplate response with an SR number. I did take it one step further since I am a stickler for customer service and emailed an itemized list of issues with dates of actions/non actions directly to MSC cruise customer service with cc to Mr. Ruben Rodriguez (President, MSC Cruises USA) and Ms Polita Dawkins (Director of Customer Services). Did receive an email from MSC existing reservations/executive offices on Saturday that they are looking into my issues and will get back to me early park of this week. We shall see!

Thanks, as I thought. Was also told that YC Duplex doesn't qualify for the 5% discount, but I assumed it was loyalty-based, not suite-based. Customer service leaves a lot to be desired with this cruise line. 😏

To clarify, is the 5% discount per cabin or per person? Each of us (husband, myself, and daughter who will be 20 at time of sailing) are Gold members. Booked for July 2025. My membership number is not working for some reason, but my husband's does and working on getting my daughter's membership now.

We sailed in the Presidential Suite (maybe called Villa Suite - 6414) on Freedom of the Seas in 2019. It slept 14 people.

Congratulations on your wedding and am loving following your review. I am considering trying MCS yacht club suites for a large family vacation but have not sailed MCS before. Any idea what the largest suites are on Caribbean based MCS ships? Any can sleep 8-10?

Thanks for sharing. Icon's inaugural sailing prices haven't dropped at all; doubt they will. 🙄

Free, no. We either used our daily vouchers or beverage packages. The only complimentary alcoholic beverages are in the concierge lounge during specified hours.

Some years ago, Royal used to offer last minute deals to sell remaining cabins on ships. If I remember correctly, it was generally within the last 7 -14 days prior to a sailing. Does anyone know if this still happens, and if so, how does one find out about these last-minute offers. Thanks in advance!

I plan to decorate the door of our cabin next year when we cruise to celebrate my daughter's HS graduation and acceptance to college.

Anyone recently sailed in a suite on Wonder of the Seas? We sail June 19 and haven't heard from the suite concierge yet. Very unusual given we have always received an email from the suite concierge the beginning of the week before our sailing. Is this typical for Mediterranean cruises?

So glad this requirement is being dropped. Flying to Barcelona for our Mediterranean cruise next Wednesday and the return flight has been my biggest source of anxiety because of the negative test. Now I can go and really enjoy my vacation! woohoo!

Have a great time and thanks for sharing your experiences with us. We are sailing on Wonder in a Grand Suite next month, June 19 from Barcelona. Glad to hear the arrival process at the airport is smooth. Will be staying in Barcelona for three days pre-cruise so looking forward to exploring the city before the ship!

We are doing the same itinerary June 19. Would you please confirm which nights are formal nights? Glad to hear you are having a good time! Can't wait for our turn! 🙂

How awesome! We will be sailing on Wonder from Barcelona the middle of June. Is there anyway to find out if RCCL will provide (for a cost) testing for passengers who are flying home the day of disembarkation? I've seen conflicting information on this. Royal told me they will test if for a fee but others have reported (on various ships) are claiming the opposite. We plan to wear our masks inside and around crowds as a precaution to help avoid getting sick. Hope you stay safe.

Are taxis metered in Barcelona? We will be there mid June.

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Any news on who will take over for Mike on Wonder of the Seas? We will be sailing her June 19th.

Loved the review! Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey! Look forward to sailing Wonder in six weeks. Have a safe trip back home.

We will be doing similar on Wonder of the Seas in June. If you don't mind me asking, how much for the testing onboard?