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19 hours ago, mcoler181 said:

Not a lot no, just 4. Since posting though we have actually booked YC for next June, so will come back to you after with my opinion.

 

 

I think you'll be impressed.

On 9/6/2023 at 12:15 PM, mcoler181 said:

I find it hard to believe that MSC (or any mainstream cruise line for that matter) would be knocking out food comparable to Michelin star restaurant, it takes a lot to gain 1 star never mind 2. Every dish has to be perfection every single time and from what I have read/seen that is certainly not the case. 

 

 

I guess you have a lot of experience in Michelin starred restaurants?  Maybe as much as YC?

6 hours ago, mcoler181 said:

I've never sailed in YC but comparable to a one or two star Michelin restaurant? Surely not

For someone without experience you're prettyof yourself

We sailed MSC Seaside in June 2023 and were fortunate to upgrade to YC. Our impression of dining in the YC is it comparable to a Michelin one or 2 star restaurant.  Well above the specialty restaurants on other cruise lines. Maybe 2 levels above Coastal Kitchen on Royal.

Just our impression after 285 cruises.

Scanned this thread quickly and didn't see mentioned, but, unvaccinated can cruise except for departures from the US, Canada and Athens, or, if there's a port call where the destination requires it. 

So, for the most part this is clear as mud and all the celebrations are wasted.

I carry on and carry off. My luggage never gets lost (anymore)!

I would get the test to be sure. You'd hate to get to the port and then find out.

Thanks. We'll be there soon!

Carnival used to award an OBC at the 25th, 50th, 75th and 100th cruise. The OBC was based on the value of your cruise fare with the 25th being 25%, the 50th being 50% and so on. 

We recieved 25% OBC on our 25th cruise. 

We are approaching our 50th cruise and could not find any current information.  Is anyone familiar with this and aware that this promotion is continuing? 

On 12/28/2021 at 4:25 PM, Von & John said:

I was looking forward to next year until I realized it is pronounced "2020, too!"

Has Carmival restarted the Diamond/Suite line embarking at Port Canaveral?

Is Carnival using a Diamond/Suite line for embarkation at Port Canaveral, now?

We've been on the Mardi Gras twice since cruising started and missed that. Royal Caribbean started their Pinnacle/Suite embarkation line October 31 at Port Canaveral and I was wondering if Carnival did the same. Other cruisers mentioned Ft Lauderdale and Miami  had started earlier.

We are on the Magic Jan 9, 2022.

One day, while strolling down the boardwalk, Bill bumped into an old friend of his, Rob, from high school. “You look great Bill, how do you stay looking so young? Why you must be 60 already but you don’t look a day over 40!” Rob exclaimed. “I feel like I’m 40 too!” replied Bill. “That’s incredible” exclaimed Rob, “Does it run in the family? How old was your dad when he passed?” “Did I say he was dead?” asked Bill. “He’s 81 and is more active then ever. He just joined the neighborhood basketball team!” responded Bill. “Whoa! Well how old was your Grandfather when he died?” “Did I say he died” asked Bill. Rob was amazed. “He just had his 105th birthday and plays golf and goes swimming each day! He’s actually getting married this week!” “Getting married?!” Rob asked. If he’s 105, why on earth does he want to get married?! Bill looked at Rob and replied, “Did I say he wanted to?”

47 minutes ago, SNJCruisers said:

It says in the fine print of Cheers about the different items not included such as the fresh squeezed OJ, floaters, beer tubed, fish bowls, etc.

The pour your own draft on the Lido deck is now included on the Mardi Gras since the Mardi Gras has the pour your own soda which is covered by both Cheers and bottomless bubbles.

I didn't see the fine print. In the list of inclusions and exclusions "juice" is not mentioned. "Food items" are excluded. Who knew any juice would be a food item. In listing items so you know which program to choose, " juice" is the second item listed for both Cheers and Bubbles. 

This post could be titled "I didn't know that," or, "live and learn."

Just got off the Mardi Gras again today and learned two new things.

1. Prior to my first Mardi Gras cruise I learned from cruise critics that Diamonds were each provided $25 free play in the casino but you had to have it loaded on your Sea Pass card by the casino cashier before playing. We did that this time, but, instead of playing the slots, we played roulette. Instead of using our free play, they charged our account $25 + $1.50 fee. When we questioned that at the cashier it turns out if you want to play table games, the cashier will give you $25 fun chips which you exchange at the table.

2. We had the cheers package for both cruises. My wife enjoys screw drivers but doesn't care for the OJ used by the bars. "It doesn't taste much like orange juice." So, the Havana bar offers fresh squeezed OJ. Ordered two fresh squeezed and added a shot of vodka. Got billed 5.89 each. When I questioned this at guest services, it turns out fresh squeezed orange juice is "food" not "juice."

Still learning after cruising since 1971!