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Fla Mike

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  1. 2 hours ago, Purplsmurf said:

    It will be loud since you are under the sunset bar. We were in 9197. It wasn’t as bad as those in the middle because there were stairs above us. Our neighbors said that their cabin was so noisy and wanted to move because they couldn’t sleep. I wouldn’t take a cabin on that deck again

     

    Totally agree, we were in 9201 on Infinity and the chair scraping was awful.

    Beautiful view though.

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  2. 2 hours ago, Morgsmom said:

    If no cabins show as bookable then the upgrade company might be data-mining. They collect information to see how much people are willing to pay for each category.  It is used in setting prices going forward.  

    From personal experience, YIN > a balcony (unless it's a Yacht Club Balcony, of course)

     

    Funny thing.

    When I looked at the latest upgrade email, it was early yesterday morning, about 3 AM, (Just couldn't sleep).

    I went online to see what YC cabins were open, just to see. There were seven YCP's and one YC1.

    There were tons of Aurea Jr. Suites left, and I mean lots. A few Standard balconies, and nothing else, OV or Insides.

     

    Right after I posted yesterday morning, I checked again, ship sold out.

    A few have posted that they have won bid offers to Jr's.

  3. Congrats!!!

     

    On social media for our Nov Seashore cruise, people have been reporting the same, and I have been getting non- stop emails to upgrade our aft wrap Aurea Suite to YC.

     

    One couple, as you, went from Bella Interior, to assigned a Balcony, then put a min bid on a YIN and got it.

    No idea what they paid originally.

     

    My minimum bid for a YCP would put me in for less then I paid for a Deluxe Veranda on Celebrity next year...Lovey would shot me if I did, and I'd hate to give up the aft room, but it is tempting.

  4. 6 hours ago, CruiseAdict218 said:

    Speculation is now pointing to the former Costa Atlantica (a Spirit Class) which was renamed Mas Islander. 

     

    Interesting as per Wiki:

    Costa Atlantica was sold to CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping in late 2019.[3]On the 12 October, 2023, the ship was renamed Mas Islander, however, the buyer is undisclosed.

     

    So, the ship was sold today, (Oct 12, 2023).

    I would love this, if it comes to pass, Spirit Class ships are my favorite from Carnival, minus the gawd awful dinning room on the Miracle.

     

    Will she fit in the Port Of Palm Beach???

  5. 11 hours ago, lcpagejr said:

    Curious why you say this?? I'm just an average Middle class person....low frills... but saw this type experience as a bargain?!

     

    To us it is wasted luxury, meaning that at some point the law of diminishing returns kicks in.

    Again, this is us, and I get it.

     

    We've done suites on Royal and Celebrity, (before the Retreat was the Retreat), nice...without a doubt, just not for us.

     

    For our Nov. Seashore cruise, back when we booked it, I could have gotten a YIN for a few bucks less then the Aurea Aft Suite (with drinks), no brainer, right?

    Not for us.

     

    We hate inside cabins. We like to sit out on our balcony, aft, preferred.

    Don't need or want a butler, and the food is wasted on us.

    If it's a Caribbean cruise, we have been to these ports so many times, we never get off the ship.

    We have the ship almost to ourselves, works.

     

     

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  6. Thanks for your honest review, and sadly, about what I expect from our Seashore cruise in November.

    We are Aurea, but if the spa is packed all week, it kind of negates getting away from it all.

    We are some of the very few here that won't do YC. Just not for us. Period.

     

    This will be our third MSC cruise, but I think there is a reason our next two cruises for 2024 are booked with Celebrity... We have never had a bad cruise with them, and the service, food, and vibe fits us well. Despite all the chatter to the contrary on the Celebrity board.

     

    Personally, I'd give Virgin a shot, but Lovey would never go for it, and I doubt that we are their target. (She: Mid 70's ME: late 60's).

    Yes, I married an older woman 😇.

     

    Again, thanks for the review.

     

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  7. 9 hours ago, CruisinCrow said:

    Really?  My husband and I were actually surprised how many kids there were.

     

    I would think that over Labor Day the ship would be loaded with kids too!

     

    We always try to plan our short cruises a week or two before a holiday, (week before memorial Day or Thanksgiving) knowing the kids will still be in school, and it seems to work out.

  8. 9 hours ago, KINGBOBOFTHENORTH said:

    If interested, I posted the parties on my Orlando-based nightlife Blog:

     

    Great Photos Bob, Thanks.

     

    A lively looking crowd for sure. I will admit Lovely and I really had a great time at the White parties on Divina and Mera.

    Still a little nervous for our upcoming Seashore in November although the aft facing  Aurea "Condo" suite should be nice.

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  9. Love the photos on your blog!

    Glad you had a great time.

     

    One question,,, How was the crowd on a three day?

    Was it Carnivalesque (?), Or was it in between?

    I would fully expect it to be livelier than a seven day, but just concerned about loud and obnoxious.

     

    We have been on two - four day MSC cruises and the people were great, but the last was over a year ago.

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  10. Great review, and family photo!

    Good to hear the food is OK.

    We will be on our third MSC in Nov, also Aurea, but in one of the aft "condos".

     

    Sorry to hear about the other pax though.

    We do alot of 4 nighter's from FLL and PC and the crowds are usually OK.

    Wondering if they were US, or Europeans, or South Americans that were pushy?

     

    Rudeness seems to be a thing since COVID.

     

     

     

  11. 9 hours ago, Essiesmom said:

    Some people seem to still be wearing what they wore to the beach. Some ladies in long dresses, but long sundresses and coverups seem to be the style. You can see if they consider themselves ‘dresses’ by their shoes. Others are wearing outfits so short and tight you just hope they are wearing underwear.

     

    And this is gala night 😧... Our last cruise on Mera, I wore a White Dinner Jacket, and Lovey was all dolled up. People were actually pointing at us...We were eating it up. 😇

     

    Yes, shoes do make or break the ensemble... A $15.00 Target cover-up and a $975.00 pair of Jimmy Choo's.

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