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Hello, Operational reasons also includes 'we've had a better idea'. Virtuosa in September 2025 has had 3 & 4 night cruises replaced with 7 night itineraries. Regards, Cublet

This cruise has been cancelled by MSC.

Hello, My maths says 2.5 vouchers as 2.5 * 40 = 100. But then pigs might also fly. Regards, Cublet

Hello, The 'With Drinks' offer at the time of booking is for the 'Premium Extra' package: https://www.msccruises.co.uk/on-board/dining-drinks/drinks-packages Regards, Cublet

Hello, I've seen them worn around the pool. The weight of them does cause the top half of a bikini to reveal rather more than it should. I only wear my pin badge on formal nights. Regards, Cublet

Hello, One of my bookings on Virtuosa is back on sale on Virtuosa (including my previously booked cabin). The bad news is the price at which I booked, £2.3k, is now £4.9k. I can't decide whether they think I'm an idiot or hope that I am. Regards, Cublet

Hello, For RCI & X it's for cruises embarking after 5th June. But given they have only allowed themselves a week to sort it out, I'm not holding my breath. Corporal Jones ...."Don't Panic"! Regards, Cublet

Hello, I can assure you that not only is that not a great loss, it may also be to your body's/hair's distinct advantage - were you/your cabin steward be able to locate any! Regards, Cublet

Hello, No-one has added that MSC has cancelled MSC Virtuosa out of Southampton departing in September 2025 so my B2B YC bookings have been cancelled with a generous offer of a refund of deposit! An August departure going into September remains. I am eyeing suspiciously my (consecutive) 4th October booking to see if that follows the others. Regards, Cublet

Hello, Whilst I agree that cartons of milk are available from the WJ, that's only for as long as they have them. On longer cruises, 12D+, they have had to resort to filling carafes or bulk dispensers with milk in WJ. Regards, Cublet

Hello, It was on the Independence out of Southampton and a US table companion said he didn't know what a kettle was. I remember asking 'what do you call the thing you boil water in' but I cannot remember the reply. Regards, Cublet

Hello, MSC has said that they will be showing all the matches. Virtuosa does have a bar called 'Sports Bar' on 16 but (a) I've never seen it in use, and (b) two people and the ship's cat in there and it would be crowded. My money would be in the 'TV Studio & Bar' on 7. Regards, Cublet

Hello, Hardly news, is it? Regards, Cublet

Hello, Thank you for that. Do you have first hand experience of La Locanda? I am wondering if the smell of the pizzeria side of it pervades the drinking (only) side of it? Regards, Cublet

Hello, As the MSC Preziosa doesn't have a Champagne Bar like Virtuosa and Euribia, can anyone with recent experience advise which of that ship's bars offers the best selection of Champagne and other sparkling wines? Cheers! Cublet

Hello, That's why I suggested the Passport Bar as it's one of the few full bars with an espresso machine whilst the Cafe al Bacio is an espresso bar that serves (some) alcohol. I think you'd have better prospects on MSC where almost every bar has an espresso machine. Regards, Cublet

Hello, My money would be on the Passport Bar on Deck 3. Regards, Cublet

Hello, I've never read a dog complaining about not getting the points on a Cunard TA whilst in kennels. Regards, Cublet

Hello, I've been trying to convince RCI of this for months but the pond life that, post covid, have replaced those that knew/understood (and been let go), will not have it. 😢 Regards, Cublet

Hello, It was quite a few years ago on Constellation but I did an 'Extensive Wine and Food' cruise to France and Spain. The menus on board were supposed to be indicative of our ports of call. It was officially stated by X that we could bring on-board wine from our various ports of call. Whilst I have many France and Spain cruises under my belt, none since have been called the above. Regards, Cublet

Hello, Agreed - Diamond Priority Disembarkation is only at the end of the cruise. If the ship arrives at 08:00 I very much doubt if Yacht Club priority disembarkation will do you much good either. Regards, Cublet

Hello, Anyone joining me on this one to the sun? Regards, Cublet

Hello, Anyone joining me on this one to the sun? Regards, Cublet

Hello, Anyone joining me on this one to the land of 'fire and ice'? Well, not a lot of ice but plenty of sun on my previous visits! Regards, Cublet

Hello, Any more family and friends joining me on this one? I don't know where we meet in the absence of the Champagne Bar and the meetings are not always announced in the daily paper. Regards, Cublet.