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I have to believe the answer is “yes”. They are certainly not on any prohibited list, and I imagine bridal parties and newlyweds bring them on all the time. 
 

Great idea BTW!

12 hours ago, mz-s said:

 

Common misconception. The price you pay has nothing to do with the cost to produce the good. Carnival charges what they can get. With older outmoded ships that they don't maintain as well as they could, they can't charge as much as other lines.

Hah, that’s funny!  Good one!

58 minutes ago, DallasGuy75219 said:

It's very clear from the outside alone when you're in a port with multiple ships from multiple lines, like Cozumel or Nassau.  From the condition of the exterior alone (i.e., visible rust), older Carnival ships don't appear as well maintained as similarly aged ships from their competitors. Granted it's primarily cosmetic, but not the best first impression for someone on another cruise line who may be considering Carnival in future.

yes, but a Disney cruise costs about 3x as much. I’d rather see a few rust stains and chipped tile and cruise more!

I’ve read you guys are really experiencing “weather” and may return late?

13 hours ago, jimbo5544 said:

Maybe we should wait for Carnival to make official comments.  

What would be the fun in that?

I agree they should be identical, regardless of who pays. My husband and I both have the same even though it always goes on one of our accounts. 
 

we had a missing trip once and it took months to get it resolved so good luck!

Just off YC and did not hear that, but honestly it would not surprise me. 
 

The YC beach area is extremely rocky - maybe they can do some heavy excavating to improve that?

And the lovely dining/bar area barely fits the passengers from a not quite full Divina - if it is to accommodate the new mega ships I imagine it is almost a full “re-do”. 
 

And of course some genius only put one bathroom (and by that I mean one stall!) in the original/current facility (seriously, how could that have happened?!). Brining that up to snuff is also a big project. 
 

So, even though I heard nothing, would make good sense (but sorry for you if so OP!)

Looking forward to hearing what others may know. 

You will love the Divina YC crew!  You will quickly meet “Pepe”, the YC Director who is the most hands on manager ever. Also Mehmet is the Maitre D’, equally wonderful.  Have a great time!

Same as everyone else - I think 7?  
 

there are no exceptions for YC. If stairs are an issue, take the elevator down about 15 minutes before, and then prepare to hang out until elevator service restored.   There is an option (not publicized) for one person to go and get two id’s swiped in, just explain the “other” can’t do stairs. 
 

13 hours ago, oceans.calling said:

Thank you for this info. We only sail YC and have had the same Maitre’D’s on most of the cruises we did, Luis (3), Raphael (3) and George (2). Will be sailing 2/11 and heard we will have Arthur. Glad to hear he is fabulous, thanks. 

I’m looking forward to seeing him as Maitre D’ one day as we have only had him as a waiter (quite a few years ago). Always with a smile, and everyone would ask to be in his section.  He was very diplomatic in suggesting what not to order!

Thanks t

I am still waiting. Emailed them yesterday mid-day. 
 

Oceans-calling, what number did you phone? I only got a run-around by phone. 

17 minutes ago, Fogfog said:

Do we have any updates on YC Dir, Head Butler, Maitre d, Som etc for the YC on sailings out of FL (various ships? )

Pepe and Mehmet on Divina. 

55 minutes ago, oceans.calling said:

Not sure if it’s the same Arthur you’re talking about but heard today he will be joining Meraviglia 2/4 to replace George. Hugh still YC Director. 

I think there can be only one Arthur 😊

He was our waiter when we first sailed about 5-6 years ago on Divina, and then later again in Seaside.  Hope to catch up with him one day soon. 
 

Pepe is a marvelous YC Director - he is everywhere at once!  Coming back from an excursion we even saw him out directing all the incoming tour buses (not YC specific) to park since no one else had stepped up and it was a mess 

Really enjoyed Mehmet as Maitre D’ recently on Divina. He also manages to be everywhere and do everything. I believe he will go on vacation before the April crossing though he may stay on and do the crossing. 

The YC experience bears no resemblance to “regular” MSC. 
 

it is a “ship within the ship”, with its own private real estate and key access needed. Private dining, lounge/bar (canapés served all day), private pool deck with bar (light breakfast, lunch and snacks), pool, hot tub .. butler service, basically you are spoiled. 
 

Divina is our favorite YC as it is a smaller ship and the service even more personal. Drawbacks are the poolside dining is more restricted as they don’t have a kitchen up there, and you do need to walk aft to the restaurant (it is the only class of ship where the YC restaurant is not within the YC space). Personally I like the walk. 
 

1 hour ago, Cruzinforpeace*** said:

So when you say “adapter”, is that just the plug?  Do you also need the converter to use U.S.A. appliances?  In other words, can you plug a USA plug directly into a European adapter plug and not have your stuff blow up?

these days you only need just the plug, as most devices can be used interchangeably… (not things like hair dryers, but electronics such as laptops, iPads etc)

4 hours ago, JamieLogical said:

 

 

For Colon, we have booked the Gatun Lake Eco Tour. Didn't need to do one of the canal crossing excursions since we just went through the canal a little over a year ago.

We had also done a recent crossing and booked the historic domed train as it would have been cool to follow the route by rail, but unfortunately it was cancelled. Not enough pax signed up.  

Not a storage hack but you’ll thank me! Ther4 are only 2 or 3 US plugs/receptacles (and no USB ports IIRC). 
 

Buy and bring a couple of adapters that allow plugging in US devices into European plugs/receptacles and you will double your available spots to plug in electronic …

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097GCZWMM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058EG0KC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

For Columbia, consider the hop on hop off bus tour, or arrange a walking tour. The old city is a gem. 
 

What tour did you book for Colon?  You mentioned you had already done a crossing …

We love Divina, so many different venues throughout the ship. 
 

Consider packing several simple Europe to US plug adapters as there are not enough US plug receptacles. You can double your space if you can also use the European plug receptacles. These are two prong inserts available for around $5 from Amazon. 
 

4 hours ago, Cooper30 said:

My wife tried logging in two days ago and got the wrong country error.  This was the first time she had tried logging in since using the app on our recent cruise. 
 

She copied and pasted the email I sent, inserted her name and Voyager number, and less than 24 hours later was able to log in to her account online. 

I wonder if a common factor is having used the app on a recent voyage. My husband and I did, and sure enough first time we tried to log into the website after returning got the error message. 
 

Any others have the same experience?

Despite being a seasoned MSC cruiser I have not heard of this ability to switch dates. 
 

is it “one time in a lifetime” like the status match?   And a full year if booked on board?

I sent an email this afternoon to that address after trying to get help online. Fingers crossed. 

I understand that some of the work is deepening and widening the channel for the new larger ships. Hopefully that will make it easier to dock in windy days for the smaller ships. 
 

I believe as it is Davina for example has an easier time than for example Seaside. 

8 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 I am not overly concerned about it.  I do not have a vested interest and I am not a supporter of either of the two teams playing and more than likely will miss the first half due to dinner.  

 

 I am sure if watching it in the room is impractical, I'll be able to find a bar somewhere that has the game on and can relax and watch it there.  Worse case scenario, I take my iPad and ear buds and go to the Top Sail Lounge and watch it there.  

 

 

 

The playoffs were available in room TV (Jan 2024) but more fun to watch in the sports bar with multiple tvs and “fans”. (Divina).  

1 hour ago, Scottdalfonso said:

I guess Royal was the one who trademarked it, then...

Royal Caribbean Group said it worked with international regulators including the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure the new process met all safety requirements.

The company has patented or is in the process of patenting the eMuster technology in countries around the world and plans to license it to other lines. It said it is waiving its license fee during the coronavirus pandemic so other brands can begin using the system immediately. It said it already has granted a license to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Huh, I wonder what element was patented? Watch video (or not, see Carnival), go to muster station, get checked in, leave … doesn’t seem to be much IP there - after all, they check people in/out at ports all the time. 
 

(I do see how they might have secured a “trademark” for the term e-muster.)