joeyancho

$9000 ?? That's crazy Try MSC Yacht Club for way less and better everything ....

Dab some vinegar on it. Seriously. You can get it in the MDR

There is not a cruise ship afloat that can make Mexican food. Which is funny because they go to Mexico all the time. The Mexican counter in my local gas station makes better Mexican food.

You will love it . That ship is gorgeous. We enjoyed it very much. You will find that drinks are much cheaper than RCCL. The food is a little bit different, but in a good way. Their pizza is terrific. We got an amazing deal on a yacht club suite on a 7 day Western Caribbean in December. No mass market cruise line comes close to what Yacht Club offers. Bon Voyage.

Princess is very nice. The food offerings are better all around. They try harder. As a side note, look into MSC. Very good product. Very nice ships.

Real water shoes. I don't think Crocs would work all. They float and come off to easily.

For everyone unhappy with this and that, the solution seems simple to me. Try another cruise line. That is what we are doing. We snagged a great deal on the MSC Seascape. 7 day Western Caribbean, in a deluxe balcony suite ( not really a suite, more of a mini suite ) with the Yacht Club upgrade. It includes premium drink package, private pool, private restaurant ( with upgraded offerings ), private lounge, thermal spa access, free internet, 24 hr concierge, free 24hr room service, personal butler and on and on. Price $3100 total. That's the price of a regular balcony room on RCCL, zero perks. Try it. It's fun to sleep around.

Milk is available in mdr and buffet with all meals. Sodas are in 12oz cans. Milk, coffee, water, tea, and maybe lemonade are available for free in the mdr. Juice is available at breakfast. Same as buffet The buffet is open for all meals, everyday.

Great news! What a relief. When I put the tags on, I use clear packing tape. I cover the whole tag with it. That stuff is strong. I have to cut it off.

Doesn't hurt to nicely ask your room attendant, he/she might get one for you.

Wrap them well and put them in your checked luggage. You should be fine.

It may have been delivered to the wrong cabin. The tag may have fallen off. It may be in the naughty room. Did you have identification inside the suitcase that would help them repatriate it? A lot of possibilities. Hopefully it will show up by morning. Please let us know what happens.

That is what I was thinking. They take the original fare and the upgrade bid and put you in the upgraded cabin. Then they can sell your original cabin. It is better for MSC to do this than for the YC cabin to sail empty. Anyway we are ecstatic to get a great room at a great price. The only downside is that my wife my never sail any other way.

For a great dining experience try 150 Central. Lobster Thermador. Divine. Also, the hotdog stand is pretty tasty. Ride the Carousel. The Latin music is terrific. One night or afternoon the orchestra will play on the promenade. Good music. The balloon drop is fun especially if you have kids. The soft serve on pool deck is yummy. Take a romantic night time stroll thru Central Park. Go ice skating. See the ice show. Lots to do on the Oasis.

Terrific! Bon Voyage.

Seascape.

Just wanted to share my experience with bidding for the Yacht Club upgrade. Originally we booked a standard balcony room, Fantastica Experience. We received an email offering an opportunity to bid on upgrades. We have only sailed MSC once before. Enjoyed it. Since I've read so much about Yacht Club, on these boards, I decided to put in a bid. I bid on an Interior Yacht Club room. I figured the trade off would be worth it. The bid was for the suggested amount. I upgraded the bid recently, not by much. This morning I received an email congratulating us that our bid was accepted. The email contained the room number. After an internet search I discovered that we have been assigned a Deluxe Balcony Suite!! Believing it was too good to be true, I called MSC to confirm. They confirmed the email. Pinch me! We would have been happy to get the YC interior. But for some unknown reason good fortune has smiled on us. Thank you MSC fairy.

Chuckie Cheese

Restaurant of the Seas.

The above post answered your questions but I would like to add my thoughts. I have sailed NCL. I think you will enjoy MSC more than NCL. It is a little different than American cruise lines. The food is different but in a good way. The service is excellent. The vibe is a bit more sedate and upscale ( not as sedate as HAL, according to what I have heard and read ). The ships are decorated beautifully. We were apprehensive before our first sailing but ended up very impressed. We are really looking forward to our December cruise on the Seascape.

Just take a couple from the hotel. Easy.

I am not in charge of anything but I think it will be quite a while before any ships dock in Isreal. It would be grossly irresponsible to take tourists to a war zone. What insurance company would cover that?

Served by staff on the Navigator this past August from their little booth. Vanilla and chocolate. My grandsons and I agree, it was delicious.

Another good tip is to take a picture, on your and significant other's phone, of all the credit cards and DL and passports that you are traveling with. If something bad happens you have a starting point.

I usually take around $200 in small bills. I never spend it all.