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Thanks for your review! Love the Seaside!

21 hours ago, HeavySeaman said:

I like Pina Coladas and Daquiris. Do they have those at these things? Can you order what you want?

Never have seen those ordered or given out during the M&M's I have attended. Diet Coke, yes, have had those many times.

21 hours ago, pepper said:

Ours is docking in Montego Bay, at least according to my docs and itinerary I booked.  Maybe they have a couple of different routes on a rotation or they made a last minute change?    I'd love to do Dunns, but it is a long drive from Montego Bay.  They offer a Dunns Express, but I imagine that to be a 1.5 he drive each way and only 1 he at the falls, which does not appeal to me.  

You don't need that much time at the falls. 1 hour or less is what most suppliers do. If they are any longer, you are just shopping at the "crafts" market at the falls.

When the trees have matured, there will be some shade. Now, there is nothing. Umbrella costs $12.99 if purchased prior to arriving to the island. Otherwise, it is $14.99 because of Bahama taxes.

We were supposed to sail at 11:55 p.m. last month but they moved up our departure to 10:30 with all aboard by 10.

Casino was closed while in OC.

Think your cabin steward definitely crossed the line here but this really makes me wonder now. We always prepay our DSC and then give additional cash to those that deserve more. On the Mera last month, we gave an additional $20 to our cabin steward and at the time I also told him that we had already prepaid our DSC. He said thank you but you could tell he was just kind of ticked off a bit. Gone was our friendly cabin steward for the rest of the cruise.

Bimini Beach.

Didn't smell anything on the Mera last month but did smell more of a rubber/burning smell in our cabin only on the Seaside in October.

Lots of international cruisers that do not know about Cruise Critic.

CC only represents about 3 to 4 percent of those sailing from all the the lines.

Great review! Love the Seaside!

I am a big fan of NCL and MSC. Curious which NCL ships you have been on.

Also, what hotel did you stay at in Miami?

Maybe give MSC another chance with a longer cruise.

3 minutes ago, Talex831 said:

Can you offer some suggestions? Other than dining, what is available at night?

You can take an excursion to the Bioluminescent Bay. Bacardi was offering special night time events. Walk around the old town.

You are very welcome!

Thank you!

Havensight.

There will be one 110 and then one European.

Definitely a walk from the ship. Closest to the point where the wedding pavilion will be.

Personally, I hate Carnival's food except for a couple of things. I have enjoyed MSC's food though others despise it. When you say you are a picky eater, what do you mean exactly? Only eat a few things? Need specific dietary needs met? Hate Italian food?

Daily service charge.

Good to see the OP had a good experience. Still needs to be improved greatly.

Still a lot of things to do when you arrive at 5 p.m.

We actually loved the entertainment on Mera but not on Seaside.

Enjoy the Seaside! She is a beautiful ship. Love all of the outdoor spaces.

We went to Sonor and planned on going to the other one but the show was canceled.

You will get there at 5 p.m. Still plenty to do.