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Many happy memories in the Radiance class CL's on all 4 ships in the class. Unfortunately, I can't book a full suite to gain access (even if I wanted to) because there are no cabins on this class higher than a JS that are accessible. Love the smaller ships, wish there was a little more love back. 😪

Yacht has reportedly sunk in the channel. Will need to be removed before cruise ships can dock. Expect several hours. Someone on an MSC ship just reported that the ship started a movie, to give you some idea.

For us it isn't the included drinks. We don't drink during the day as a general rule, excluding maybe a single beer each after a sweaty excursion/outing (replacing essential body fluids). We do enjoy a cocktail in the evening, but don't get overserved. We do the YC for the short lines, service on board and for the generally very accommodating restaurant that isn't the madhouse of a main dining room. I could care less what others wear, but my own standard of what is appropriate dining room dress is applied just to me. I don't judge others. (OK, except for the guy in the wife beater shirt & ball cap - that was over the line).

Love Blu. Only reason we book AQ. Had enough of the MDR madness and not very big on buffets.

Booked on the Edge in Retreat next January - New Zealand. Any Retreat info specific to this ship would be appreciated.

Looking at a cruise next fall with an overnight stop in OC. We did one a few months ago & loved it! This time another couple might be interested in joining us - BUT - unlike us they are big casino rats. Is the casino opened while docked overnight in OC? Would be a deal breaker for them.

1991 Alaska inside passage. Glory days of cruising. Great to do that cruise on a small ship.

Actually, you can fly with knitting needles. If you look on the TSA site they are specifically listed as permitted items. My wife keeps a printout in her knitting bag & has had to pull it out a few times when they balked. Actually had one guy say he didn't care what it said. We has a nice discussion on his perceived authority to overrule the published rules. He supervisor agreed with us. In my mind the circular needles are far more dangerous, but I don't make the rules.

Be there in 2 weeks. 😁

Was this an upgrade or a purchased YC experience?

D+ on RC with almost 400 nights. We think we have "outgrown" them & don't sail on them any longer, have moved on to Celebrity (Aqua) and MSC (Yacht Club). Enjoyed our years on RC, but they have evolved into Coney Island of the Seas, and that just doesn't work for us. Seems they are trying to mirror Disney. You need to try MSC for yourself to see what suits your needs. Fair warning - the Yacht Club will spoil you.

First world problems - but someone has to do it.😁

On the Divina (YC) in a few weeks. Have heard both answers of 2 per guest and 2 per cabin from different sources and have had both answers from MSC. Have pretty much given up looking for any consistency. Will find out 10/2 when we board.

Thank you - exactly what I was looking for.

Tried to search here (and on you tube) the cruise parking situation at Port Canaveral. Have figured the ship generally berths at terminal 10, but can't determine how close the parking structure at the port is to the terminal??? Obviously, driving and would rather not park off-site & do the sardine shuttle trips both ways - so parking at the port this time. How close is the terminal to the port parking structure? Any tips or tricks? Best to drop bags then park & walk back to terminal? We are in Yacht Club if that makes a difference. Your experiences welcome.

Recent 12 night cruise. Ate in Blu every night. Went @ 6, was never a wait for a table.

Contact them or your TA now. If you wait that cabin could be sold.

Have friends that have a FCC that they will probably not be able to use. In general, can they transfer this to another booking (mine) for someone else leaving none of the travelers that were on the original booking??

Glad your bag was found. Disappointed that you are to pay shipping. They lost it, not you.

Different airline, different rules.

Next time you talk to Celeb air and they give you the brush off - tell them to just cancel the cruise then. They can't do it, but it may gain you some leverage to get this done.

We bailed on our USA to Europe TA this year as well - same concerns. Cruising closer to home for now.

The Retreat staffing issue is pretty simple. Did it all the time in business. Two of your five unexpectantly are not available you go to "next man up". Temporary promotions for the next two in line. Good training and experience for them (test drive) and it takes at least some of the pressure off the other three. Certainly, isn't rocket science.

Be aware that their email response time has been known to be glacial. You "may" not get an answer before your cruise date. I'd call again. Many have had good luck with different reps. Kind of like spinning the wheel at a fair.

Exactly why we cancelled our TA for this year. Long swim back to the US if you can't fly.