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Last night’s supper was good. We were seated just above the gorgeous swarovski crystal staircase and could see the entertainers and hear them well. I didn’t eat my main as it wasn’t cooked well and the veg was cold. All staff could not have been more helpful but I wanted to move onto cheese dish and dessert rather than wait for a replacement. I joked, that I was definitely not going to starve on a cruise ship! The manager took it very seriously though and apologised profusely and was very sincere. The starter was delicious and one of my favourite MSC food offerings. William was again, amazing and informative about the wines. He really is making our mealtimes special.
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We would recommend this excursion as we saw many places we have not seen ourselves when visiting the port on other occasions and ‘doing our own thing’. The commentary was informative and interesting too, although it was sometimes hard to hear the guide if you weren’t immediately near him as there was no microphones or headsets. It could be easy to be left behind. One man lost his wife but a helpful MSC woman found her. It was too late to go to YC restaurant on our return and we only just made ‘last orders’ for hot food in the YC grill and bar. For the second time, I requested roast potatoes but was served chips. I think the staff struggle to keep up in the area and it wasn’t the best meal I have had onboard.
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Last night, we received our tickets for our excursion today. I think they leave it until the last minute, just in case if last minute changes of time or cancellation. Expected timing information is available on the MSC app under ‘Your Personal Itinerary’. we meet in Top Sail Lounge ten minutes before at 9.50am.
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We are enjoying entertainment by Giulia. She just sang Purple Rain- one of my favourite Prince songs. Only three other groups of orally here - so not busy. The restaurant manager explained to me in detail that YC is full this week. He said every room is occupied. That is different from all the settees being used. Mostly couples this week but last week it was more groups of four or more. it has always felt comfortable and quiet and we have had no problem getting a table exactly when we decide to walk in and get one. I can imagine any shop gets busy during school holidays and this reflects on the experience of the cruise but I am certainly not put off. if we choose to fave the hubub of steerage, we have that choice but if booking an ordinary cabin you do not have the escape into serenity of YC.
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Tonight’s dinner was delicious thanks to chef making ok my dishes without salt. I just added black pepper to my soup and enjoyed its natural flavours of asparagus. It was paired with a Chardonnay in a large tasting glass. I had the same wine for my main which was black cod with carrots.Mr CT had a Sauvignon with his champagne risotto. Lastly we enjoyed crepe Suzettes with a Gran Marnier. Actually, it was too much for me as the crepe already had some in there!
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Just saw the Diva show with the hugely talented Bethzienna. Her voice is powerful so she easily handled the big songs by singers such as Tina Turner, Nina Simone and Any Winehouse. why do people go to a concert and then proceed to chat all the way through it only to clap the loudest between shows?! I just don’t get it! Stay in the bar! There was a sweet little audience member in front of us who loved the singing and clapped along. Bethzienna explained she had been in the IK TV show, ‘The Voice’ and footage was played as she sang one of the songs from that show. Ollie Murs looks suitably taken by her’ 😂
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Went to have my hair washed and blow dry earlier. All went well. Really friendly hairdresser and I was delighted as there was no heavy sales pitch. What a difference it made! I really enjoyed the experience and this has restored my faith in MSC salons. I did still wait 5 minutes before my appointment began, so I am guessing that’s how relaxed the spa is!
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Hi @kym05 I asked this at YC concierge and the woman I spoke to said she did the same to go to the Vatican but her opinion is don’t try to do it! At first, I doubted what she was saying but as she explained further I cloud see it could be risky. She said there could be traffic hold ups going into Rome which takes around 90 minutes. The excursion starts at 8am. Then you have to get to the Vatican and the queues are horrendous there. You can be waiting in line for a very long time. Next, when in the museum, you have to queue and wait for others for ages while they look at various things. You could easily spend a whole day there. Next you have to get back to the shuttle in time and get onboard. If you miss it, you will be trying to get the next port on your own! I guess the best advice for a long visit at Vatican would be to sail from Rime and have a few days in Rome beforehand, to enjoy the sights and spend a leisurely day at the Vatican. She said there is a small group excursion through MSC that goes to the Vatican, but these fill up very fast as there is only 20 in each group. I'm sorry this is not more positive but it’s what I found out from one onboard in the know!