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July 2023 on Seaside there was another RCCL ship in port in Coxen RCCL ship used the main pier and MSC used the side pier (construction was going on). We had been both in Mahogany and Coxen. Mahogany is MUCH nicer but of course if you are on a non-Carnival group ship a very good chance you will end up in Coxen. Roaton is very beautiful island, but the poverty is very bad just outside Coxen.

This is where the schedule for all piers in Cozumel you can find out by month at a time. Cozumel (Quintana Roo Mexico, Riviera Maya) cruise port schedule | CruiseMapper NCL/Disney will have more priority to dock at Punta Langosta and if either lines are there at the same time with MSC then the MSC will be dock at International Pier. We like Punta Langosta (downtown pier too) and had been docked International Pier a few times when we were on MSC. Enjoy your cruise

We are partial with Princess too and Princess does have ANYTIME dining for those who does not want the lock in time.

We had been on both ships and had been through the canal (Pacific - Atlantic) but not on them. As either ships would go THROUGH the canal and you would get experience to see how the locks operate from the comfort of your ship(s) which costs nothing. We did a small boat excursion into the lock, it was nice to touch the canal wall etc but one thing to remember the cruise ship pays PRIORITY to go through but not the small boat tour it must tag a long with another big ship to go through canal the waiting time can be a few minutes or longer.

We had cruised from Miami several and once we got used to with Port Canaveral no look back for us because this port is easy to get to and the parking is also so much easy. We had cruised on MSC several times from port Canaveral and our next one will be on the Seashore in a few weeks. All our MSC cruises were not YC but good for the money we paid for. Happy cruising

MSC does not check the boarding time. On our last four cruises we just showed up whenever time and there is a line for Diamond members on the right hand side. Once you complete the procedures (including re-take the picture) they would let you board (if the ship is already cleared).

We were on Seaside twice and for a diamond specialty dinner were at Butcher's Cut only (both cruises were on April and July this year). We were non-yatch club. You will need to reserve the time slot as soon as you are on board. In July the dinner slot ran out by 12.30 pm and only lunch slots were available.

Per Cozumel (Quintana Roo Mexico, Riviera Maya) cruise port schedule | CruiseMapper. October 29 Meraviglia will be only ship in Cozumel. On our last 3 MSC stops at Cozumel 2 at Punta Langosta and 1 at International pier. You might end up with either those piers.

I believe you can.

We had twice also agree the canapes are not so good. 1. A plate of canapes with 6 pieces (very small) of something. 2. A plate of chocolate covered strawberries (6 or eight) way over ripened. We did not bother to eat these. We did not order or place an order they just showed up.

Yes, there is decaf coffee (already made) at the buffets (decks 8th and 16th). These buffets also have decaf tea bags to make for yourself.

Some ships open 24 hours some do not. I am an early riser I would start very early of the day/late night. You might be better off doing your own laundry than to send it out. $3 a load to wash and $3 a load to dry. Just bring along some detergent pods/dryer sheets. The laundry room also has iron to press the clothes too.

I hope they will have them on Seashore too as I have seen the buns on Divina and Meraviglia - yum yum.

We did not cruise on Euribia but can answer the above questions per our experiences on Seaside. 2. The TV screen around the ship would let you do for all the people on your booking by using cruise card(s). 5. In most cabins MSC does not provide FACE TOWELS but will provide bath/hand towels. If you need face towels just ask your cabin attendant for them you could have just one day or everyday.

As a Diamond level VC, out 4 sailings 2 times robes and slippers were in the cabin on the first day, 1 time we asked for them and the last time they forgot it all together and did not have diamond priority departure/diamond party and other benefits as stated on the provided list. MSC very inconsistency on their benefits. On last cruise they did not bother to send out an email for the survey. MSC might get too famous to care how they had performed.

Yes, it was our observation too. With status match program with many diamond members on board, we are wondering if MSC using this method to discourage diamond people from using this benefit. It it was very strange in late May we could choose anytime and any date then 2 months late on the same ship they told us such. We like MSC enough to cruise with them but not too happy on some of their ways of doing things such 3 MDR seatings and $5 charge for another entree etc.

We made the reservation on board. Remember to make it VERY EARLY. On 7-23 sailing we made as soon as we boarded the spaces already filled for dinner for next 7 days and the only time left was lunch. With many dining packages sold it was hard to get a space ones wanted and the menu is the same but a much for lunch. We enjoyed this freebee.

MSC must change the MDR menu fast. We were on Seaside 7/23 - 7/30 the shrimp cocktail was JUMBO (not mentioned as baby shrimp on the menu).

Surf & turf on Seaside (formal night)

You will need to go to EUROPE BOARD/FRANCE PORTS, this is where you can find the information regarding D-Day landing beaches. It is best if you can join with some group on a roll call (if there is any) to go to this site because you would need a guide to show/inform you about this place. We joined a group on a roll call (but do not remember the name) and it was wonderful, some of our roll call people went with Over Lord company (this company is well know on Le Harve port of call) and they enjoyed it very much too. Even with a private company it was an expensive tour and worth every dollar. Happy cruising.

On 3 different ships we DID NOT RECEIVE a final bill at our room on the last evening/morning, the last sailing was on Seaside May 14 sailing. Make time to get one before leaving the ship to make sure for the correct charge.

On 5/14 sailing Seaside per MSC app shown as Punta Langosta but we ended up with International Pier because NCL Escape docked there. We like Punta Langosta better because it is near downtown with more options to see and do. Nobody is sure regarding which pier MSC would dock. In the past most RCI ships dock at International Pier and non RCI ships would dock at Punta Langosta but it seems lately most MSC ships dock at International Pier if no RCI ship(s) in port. Just have to wait until the last minute....

Keep in mind. Flam train ride up to Myrdal on your own (much cheaper than ship tour) the ticket must purchase FAR IN ADVANCE because anytime there is a ship in port all good departure times ALWAYS SOLD OUT (cruise line reserved them all).