Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #51 Share Posted June 22, 2015 http://www.msccruises.co.uk/uk_en/Ships/MSC_Meraviglia.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 22, 2015 #52 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thanks, Mike. I've just got off the phone now - I'm officially booked! The MSC rep put it through as soon as booking opened. I can't believe I've just booked a cruise 2 years out - and an inaugural at that! Why wait for the review, Mike (I don't do reviews so you'd be a loooong time waiting LOL)? Why not push the boat out and come along for the craic? :D I'd love to Bea,,but I'm saving myself for MSC Seaside!!! First plate of steel cut for her this morning!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #53 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I'd love to Bea,,but I'm saving myself for MSC Seaside!!! I can't blame you, Mike. Bookings will likely open for US market first so you'll have first crack at it. I have to say it's been exciting this morning anticipating this. I never thought I'd ever get the chance to do this and wasn't sure I'd want to, but the buzz is so good - I feel like the Cheshire cat at the moment :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 22, 2015 #54 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I can't blame you, Mike. Bookings will likely open for US market first so you'll have first crack at it. I have to say it's been exciting this morning anticipating this. I never thought I'd ever get the chance to do this and wasn't sure I'd want to, but the buzz is so good - I feel like the Cheshire cat at the moment :D Did you book the "Shake Down" sailing Bea?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #55 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Did you book the "Shake Down" sailing Bea?? I did! She leaves from Genoa on 11th June and I'm boarding in Barcelona on the 16th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 22, 2015 #56 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I did! She leaves from Genoa on 11th June and I'm boarding in Barcelona on the 16th! You're sailing in the Yacht Club as well correct Bea?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #57 Share Posted June 22, 2015 You're sailing in the Yacht Club as well correct Bea?? That's right, Mike - first time ever to book a 'Guarantee' cabin. All I can tell you is that it'll be "on the ship" LOL Being a YC booking I'll get €400 OBC from my €10 voucher so that's my Allegrissimo drink-e-poos for the rest of the ship taken care of :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 22, 2015 #58 Share Posted June 22, 2015 That's right, Mike - first time ever to book a 'Guarantee' cabin. All I can tell you is that it'll be "on the ship" LOL Being a YC booking I'll get €400 OBC from my €10 voucher so that's my Allegrissimo drink-e-poos for the rest of the ship taken care of :cool: I'm excited for you Bea!!!! Two years is quite a long time to wait, but it is going to be so worth it!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted June 22, 2015 #59 Share Posted June 22, 2015 As usual the UK website is pants! tried to get on for over 3 hours, nothing changes it seems in the I.T world of MSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #60 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I'm excited for you Bea!!!! Two years is quite a long time to wait, but it is going to be so worth it!!!!:D It'll be 2 years of following the news about the build which makes it sooo interesting and thrilling - a feeling of being connected and a part of it. And all for a €200 deposit, too! You have approx 6 months to wait, Mike, before you, too, will get to feel how I do right now - and it really will be well worth it! I was on tenterhooks waiting for the rep to ring me back so I could book it. I was so sure she was going to say that the YC had gone as soon as it opened. With only 6 cabins being released today and those in the UK being able to book online, I thought I hadn't a prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 22, 2015 #61 Share Posted June 22, 2015 It'll be 2 years of following the news about the build which makes it sooo interesting and thrilling - a feeling of being connected and a part of it. And all for a €200 deposit, too! You have approx 6 months to wait, Mike, before you, too, will get to feel how I do right now - and it really will be well worth it! I was on tenterhooks waiting for the rep to ring me back so I could book it. I was so sure she was going to say that the YC had gone as soon as it opened. With only 6 cabins being released today and those in the UK being able to book online, I thought I hadn't a prayer. There have been some photos of the staterooms on MSC Seaside,,,a balcony and mini-suite stateroom mock up was produced to illustrate the new stateroom interiors,,,there are some staterooms which can accommodate up to 10 guests,,I'm wondering if Meraviglia will share these same concepts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #62 Share Posted June 22, 2015 This is from the info on the UK website re Merviglia Super Family Plus Super Family Plus Cabins comprise three connecting cabins, with 3 bathrooms and 2 balconies. They can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 22, 2015 #63 Share Posted June 22, 2015 This is from the info on the UK website re Merviglia WOW!!!! I have also heard that there will be a "Kids Only" restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #64 Share Posted June 22, 2015 WOW!!!! I have also heard that there will be a "Kids Only" restaurant. They're not giving anything away on the restaurant front from the info. But here's another little nugget Lounges AreaThe whole ceiling of the inside promenade will be covered with a giant 480-m² LED screen: a digital sky, capable of transmitting vistas, events, sunrises, sunsets and the starry skies at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 22, 2015 #65 Share Posted June 22, 2015 They're not giving anything away on the restaurant front from the info. But here's another little nugget I posted some pics of the interior renderings on page 1 of this thread Bea. The 2 deck Promenade shows the LED ceiling!!! That will be incredible to see!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #66 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I posted some pics of the interior renderings on page 1 of this thread Bea. The 2 deck Promenade shows the LED ceiling!!! That will be incredible to see!!! Oooops It looked so like natural sky, I missed your caption on the photo, Mike :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamapd Posted June 22, 2015 Author #67 Share Posted June 22, 2015 In response as to when to book. I'v booked the inaugural. October was too long to wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 22, 2015 #68 Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) Here's a link to MSC Meraviglia's new stateroom categories: The YC staterooms come with a Nespresso coffee maker,,,,I guess MSC stole that idea from NCL LOL!!! http://www.msccruisesusa.com/us_en/Ships/MSC-Meraviglia.aspx Edited June 22, 2015 by Mikesa1721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #69 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Here's a link to MSC Meraviglia's new stateroom categories: The YC staterooms come with a Nespresso coffee maker,,,,I guess MSC stole that idea from NCL LOL!!!http://www.msccruisesusa.com/us_en/Ships/MSC-Meraviglia.aspx The coffee machine won't get any use in our cabin, Mike. I don't drink the stuff and DH usually has his in the Top Sail Lounge with a cigarette when we're lucky enough to be in YC :rolleyes: However, I imagine it will be a very welcome facility for other folk :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 22, 2015 #70 Share Posted June 22, 2015 The coffee machine won't get any use in our cabin, Mike. I don't drink the stuff and DH usually has his in the Top Sail Lounge with a cigarette when we're lucky enough to be in YC :rolleyes: However, I imagine it will be a very welcome facility for other folk :) I agree Bea!!! It's good to see MSC making the effort though to try and provide some of the same amenities found on some of the main stream cruise lines.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #71 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I see, also, the MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite will have a "bathroom with large shower". This would also be a great addition. The one drawback for me in the YC1 cabins I've been in was the shower over bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 22, 2015 #72 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thanks, Mike. I've just got off the phone now - I'm officially booked! The MSC rep put it through as soon as booking opened. I can't believe I've just booked a cruise 2 years out - and an inaugural at that! Why wait for the review, Mike (I don't do reviews so you'd be a loooong time waiting LOL)? Why not push the boat out and come along for the craic? :D Congrats on your booking I feel your excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted June 22, 2015 #73 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Congrats on your booking I feel your excitement. Thanks, riclop - I've never been so excited about a booking before this. It's going to be a loooong two years ahead LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted June 22, 2015 #74 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I agree Bea!!! It's good to see MSC making the effort though to try and provide some of the same amenities found on some of the main stream cruise lines Mike ... This is what made them different, becoming like the main stream then you may as well choose Carnival! as Amo mondo says in another thread if you want to have an Americanised ship with the same food you may as well sail on an American cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 22, 2015 #75 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I agree Bea!!! It's good to see MSC making the effort though to try and provide some of the same amenities found on some of the main stream cruise lines Mike ... This is what made them different, becoming like the main stream then you may as well choose Carnival! as Amo mondo says in another thread if you want to have an Americanised ship with the same food you may as well sail on an American cruise line. I agree with that comment whole heartedly!!!! Seaside will cater to the "American" market but still maintain its Mediterranean roots,,,at least that's what has been said. If MSC Seaside becomes to much like the mass market cruise lines out there,,we can always sail MSC Divina,,,:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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