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Is it time to go yet??? Mom informed me that she wants to head out at 4 am on Saturday. 😵 I think she has lost her mind! It's a 8.5 to 9 hr drive to PC from where we are, there is no reason to head out that dang early. I told her if we do, she's driving the first 5 hours....I will NOT be human if I have to get up at 3:15. She is plum cray cray.
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Pirate's First MSC Experience! A LIVE Seaside 8/20/23-8/27/23 Review
pirate4me2 replied to pirate4me2's topic in MSC Cruises
Is it time to go yet??? Mom informed me that she wants to head out at 4 am on Saturday. 😵 I think she has lost her mind! It's a 8.5 to 9 hr drive to PC from where we are, there is no reason to head out that dang early. I told her if we do, she's driving the first 5 hours....I will NOT be human if I have to get up at 3:15. She is plum cray cray. -
Pirate's First MSC Experience! A LIVE Seaside 8/20/23-8/27/23 Review
pirate4me2 replied to pirate4me2's topic in MSC Cruises
Thank you! She is an absolute mess, and has the most personality of any dog I have ever owned. We love her to pieces! I think on the page it says our YC drink price is up to $16....I will have to double check. I can always do recon while onboard and find out too! -
You’ve got it down to an art! I’m jealous 😂 I was suprised at how the prices stacked up when I compared. I figure if I like MSC, it’ll be a great way to toss in a sailing on a different line here and there to keep things fresh. Agreed…I was a bit bummed with the benefits listed, but oh well. I will live! Thank you. I plan to venture out into “gen-pop” as I’ve seen others refer to it to get a taste of the “real” MSC, as well as the YC. And I can compare the entertainment, deck parties, etc for others that are curious. You move up as normal from what I was told, no need to start from zero.
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What's your music preference in the Steakhouse?
pirate4me2 replied to Tom-n-Cheryl's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I would prefer some light instrumental/classical music in the steakhouse. Not the put you to sleep kind, but the kind you hear in an upscale restaurant. And trust me, I am not the kind of person who would normally like that music, but on a cruise in the steakhouse (or even Rudi's now) I enjoy it! -
Pirate's First MSC Experience! A LIVE Seaside 8/20/23-8/27/23 Review
pirate4me2 replied to pirate4me2's topic in MSC Cruises
Thank you for the tips, they are much appreciated! Smoked cocktails? I am intrigued! Are they included in the YC drink package? -
Enjoy your upcoming cruise on Celebration! 🙂 The full live review is started on the MSC boards, I’m hoping the internet onboard will allow me to do an update every day. It has been more challenging to find out stuff about MSC, I think because they are really just starting to get big over here in the States maybe? That’s part of what’s driving me to do this.
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Pirate's First MSC Experience! A LIVE Seaside 8/20/23-8/27/23 Review
pirate4me2 replied to pirate4me2's topic in MSC Cruises
HAHAHA too funny, your wife sounds like how I would probably be! If we like YC and MSC, Divina is on my radar to book. She has some nice looking itineraries that visit some islands we have never been to. -
Mardi Gras presidential excel or aft excel corner.
pirate4me2 replied to Enryon's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I am so excited now, we have a deck 15 excel aft suite on MG booked for next September. Sounds like we picked right! -
Essiesmom sails Seaside 8/13 and 8/17, hopefully live…
pirate4me2 replied to Essiesmom's topic in MSC Cruises
That sticky bun looks yummy!! -
Hey there! Our TA that we used back in 2000 helped with the status match, we didn't do it ourselves. All she needed from us was a printout from Carnival showing our names and VIFP status. I think if you go on the MSC website tho they have a place you can apply for it yourself, their loyalty program is called the Voyagers Club.
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Pirate's First MSC Experience! A LIVE Seaside 8/20/23-8/27/23 Review
pirate4me2 replied to pirate4me2's topic in MSC Cruises
Thank you so much for this tip! I will go do that now for sure....I can just see me running into a mirrored wall. 😂 And thanks for the live review, I am following along! -
Essiesmom sails Seaside 8/13 and 8/17, hopefully live…
pirate4me2 replied to Essiesmom's topic in MSC Cruises
I can't wait to experience Ocean Cay next week! It looks amazing, I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it. -
Pirate's First MSC Experience! A LIVE Seaside 8/20/23-8/27/23 Review
pirate4me2 replied to pirate4me2's topic in MSC Cruises
Eeeek, it’s time to start packing…and I pulled out my normal suitcase I use for Carnival, which is a carry-on size. I have FINALLY after 11 years of cruising gotten it down to where I can pack into a carry-on and a backpack….but not for MSC apparently. ☹ I realized as I was packing that the reason I can pack into a carry-on with Carnival is thanks to my Platinum status, and the free laundry perk that comes with it. I won’t have that with MSC, and maybe I am just a cheap-o, but I refuse to pay the price that they want for laundry. So, I hauled out my old faithful friend that hasn’t traveled in a while and was quite dusty….the big old teal full-size suitcase. But, it's probably good I pulled out Old Faithful….I am feeling a bit anxious over MSC’s evening dress code. We are in Yacht Club, and it sounds like I need to make sure I have “nicer” attire for their dining room, even on non-gala night. So instead of wearing shorts, flip flops and a T-shirt to dinner (yes, I am that person!) I had to pack 4 outfits just for dinner. AND I realized that all my “dressy” shoes are technically just fancy flip flops. Argh. Guess I need to go buy a nice, neutral pair of dress shoes. Hubby will be THRILLED that his shoe-obsessed wife has a reason to go to the shoe store. BAHAHAHAHAHAHA. -
Eeeek, it’s time to start packing….and I realized something that has made my heart fonder of my dear old Carnival. See, this “jumping ship” is a good thing, it’s doing what I had hoped! Anyway….I am packing for MSC, and I pulled out my normal suitcase I use for Carnival, which is a carry-on size. I have FINALLY after 11 years of cruising gotten it down to where I can pack into a carry-on and a backpack….but not for MSC apparently. ☹ I realized as I was packing that the reason I can pack into a carry-on with Carnival is thanks to my Platinum status, and that free laundry perk. I won’t have that with MSC, and maybe I am just a cheap-o, but I refuse to pay the price that they want for laundry. So, I hauled out my old faithful friend that hasn’t traveled in a while and was quite dusty….the big old teal full-size suitcase. Fun fact: the last luggage tag that was on her (I never take them out of the holder until I am putting the new one in for the next cruise) was from our Vista B2B in 2017! That was the cruise where I turned Platinum, and I wasn’t sure how the free laundry perk would work, so I packed like I am now packing for MSC. It's probably good I pulled out Old Faithful….I am feeling a bit anxious over MSC’s evening dress code. We are in Yacht Club, and it sounds like I need to make sure I have “nicer” attire for their dining room, even on non-gala night. So instead of wearing shorts, flip flops and a T-shirt to dinner (yes, I am that person!) I had to pack 4 outfits just for dinner. AND I realized that all my “dressy” shoes are technically just fancy flip flops. Argh. Guess I need to go buy a nice, neutral pair of dress shoes. I am feeling a bit fonder of dear old Carnival again, where my flip flops are basically the only pair of shoes I pack!
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Pirate's First MSC Experience! A LIVE Seaside 8/20/23-8/27/23 Review
pirate4me2 replied to pirate4me2's topic in MSC Cruises
@Moz I think a big part of it for me has been change....I do not like change, I am afraid of the unknown. I am getting over that though!