Tall-Cruiser Posted May 9, 2017 #1001 Share Posted May 9, 2017 If you are talking about chrystine, I'm pretty sure she was moved from Fantastica suite to Aurea suite. Still offered no Aurea benefits, she was unhappy that actual interior cabin size was slightly smaller. Are you saying, they "upgraded" her to an Aurea Suite but did not give her the Aurea benefits? If so, that is not cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall-Cruiser Posted May 9, 2017 #1002 Share Posted May 9, 2017 TC ... I have not seen a 3D photo of those outer GS cabins though I have checked on Cruise Deck Plans where in the info there is a Diagram of the outer cabins which shows just one bedroom and bathroom. Thank you Sid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Até Posted May 9, 2017 #1003 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Are you saying, they "upgraded" her to an Aurea Suite but did not give her the Aurea benefits? If so, that is not cool. I think this is the referenced thread/post. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=53000876#post53000876 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzbuddy87 Posted May 9, 2017 #1004 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Are you saying, they "upgraded" her to an Aurea Suite but did not give her the Aurea benefits? If so, that is not cool. I've known about upgrading a stateroom (but not the accompanying perks) for quite some time. I don't see any issue with that. If someone paid for Fantastica Suite, and was moved to Aurea Suite ... most would consider it an upgrade ... not a downgrade or lateral move. Moving between staterooms isn't the same as upgrading. If someone is moved from Bella interior to Fantastica veranda, you still get the perks of the "experience" which was originally booked. On the other hand, I booked an S2 Fantastica Suite (December 2015), plus an I2 Fantastica Interior, only to eventually learn that the suite isn't really a suite. We planned to have our adult son meet us in our Suite before the show, so he could relax in the extra space and enjoy the veranda ... but the current floorplan shows the S2 as merely being a slightly larger version of B2 Fantastica Balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted May 9, 2017 #1005 Share Posted May 9, 2017 One of the main issues it would appear is that instead of breaking down the list of various cabins in each category MSC have only got a generic description and plan of each. We know that a Fantastica cabin may be smaller or the same size as say a B3 Aurea cabin on Deck 14 or one of the BW Wellness cabins on 13 all three are shown as 178 sq ft on cruise deck plans but in reality that may not be the case. Plus the B3 on Deck 9 has a 48 sq ft Balcony. The Suites again are all under one title banner which we again know that they are all different and the descriptions do not fit all levels. The S2 Fantastica on Deck 9 are different in layout to the angled ones from Deck 9 to 15. The S3 Aurea suites on Deck 9 will be different to those on the back of the ship but are all classed in the same category and again the layouts are going to be different. The SJ3 Seaside suites are different again but there is still only one cabin plan layout on the MSC website covering all suites. The GS suites have been made to look like they will all sleep a maximum of 5 people with two bedrooms and bathrooms because of the generic plan and 3D image, the reality is and MSC UK confirmed it yesterday that only the Centre cabin will be configured this way, those either side will only have one bedroom and bathroom as Brett (cruiseguyinorl) has described in his post. Sadly people have been taken in by the generic cabin renderings into thinking that all in a category would be the same, MSC need to step up and break down the categories and add the various cabin plans, 3D photo and Interior renderings as well as known sizes. They did the same when they put Seaside on sale and at a later date added the Wellness level of cabins knowing full well that people had already booked those cabins under their previous level/ designation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Até Posted May 9, 2017 #1006 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I booked an S2 Fantastica Suite (December 2015), plus an I2 Fantastica Interior, only to eventually learn that the suite isn't really a suite. We planned to have our adult son meet us in our Suite before the show, so he could relax in the extra space and enjoy the veranda ... but the current floorplan shows the S2 as merely being a slightly larger version of B2 Fantastica Balcony. Very few cabins MSC calls a suite are true suites with separate bedroom from living area, and they are not the only cruise line to do so. With the exceptions of 9002/3 and maybe 9203/8 I really don't understand the Fantastica "suites", what are you really getting above any normal Fantastica privilege for the $200pp per week extra? A tiny bit of extra cabin space, I don't think you even get priority boarding? The Aurea balcony package seems a much better deal. The angled balcony can be a drawback to me, especially on lower decks. It seems misleading to call these suites, MSC should just lump them in with either category balcony like they do with the afts and angled on Divina. My suspicion is that MSC sees these cabins are preferentially booked and wants to cash in on it, so call them something different to justify the extra cost. Fine, but suite doesn't seem the right term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall-Cruiser Posted May 10, 2017 #1007 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I've known about upgrading a stateroom (but not the accompanying perks) for quite some time. I don't see any issue with that. If someone paid for Fantastica Suite, and was moved to Aurea Suite ... most would consider it an upgrade ... not a downgrade or lateral move. Moving between staterooms isn't the same as upgrading. If someone is moved from Bella interior to Fantastica veranda, you still get the perks of the "experience" which was originally booked. On the other hand, I booked an S2 Fantastica Suite (December 2015), plus an I2 Fantastica Interior, only to eventually learn that the suite isn't really a suite. We planned to have our adult son meet us in our Suite before the show, so he could relax in the extra space and enjoy the veranda ... but the current floorplan shows the S2 as merely being a slightly larger version of B2 Fantastica Balcony. I totally get it and understand your point. Initially, we also booked an S2 Fantastica Suite. After trying to analyze the deck plans over and over and finding out (like you) we were not really getting any more cabin space for that "suite", we switched to a real suite, a GS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renysmom Posted May 12, 2017 #1008 Share Posted May 12, 2017 New video released. Wish they were real pictures but at least we are seeing more mock-ups. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabones Posted May 12, 2017 #1009 Share Posted May 12, 2017 New video released. Wish they were real pictures but at least we are seeing more mock-ups. Sent from my iPhone using Forums The ship is very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 12, 2017 #1010 Share Posted May 12, 2017 New video released. Wish they were real pictures but at least we are seeing more mock-ups. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchris1230 Posted May 12, 2017 #1011 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I believe that last cabin shown is a whirlpool suite because of the single chair, then couch, then bed. We have one of those booked for April!! Sent from my SM-N920T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted May 12, 2017 #1012 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I see they have gone for the same old boring bog standard design for the Theatre as on Divina and Preziosa! the Theatres on Poesia, Opera and Orchestra are far better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisergal1208 Posted May 12, 2017 #1013 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I believe that last cabin shown is a whirlpool suite because of the single chair, then couch, then bed. We have one of those booked for April!! Sent from my SM-N920T using Forums mobile app The first cabin shown is supposed to be aRoyal Suite which we have booked in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted May 12, 2017 #1014 Share Posted May 12, 2017 The Royal Suite has been on for a while, they have added the SJ3 Suite, Theatre and YC pool area, hopefully they will soon add more categories of cabin, there has been some speculation about the outside GS Suites having circular windows at the front. Look closely at the front of the ship and you can see them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMtnBoys Posted May 12, 2017 #1015 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I believe that last cabin shown is a whirlpool suite because of the single chair, then couch, then bed. We have one of those booked for April!! Sent from my SM-N920T using Forums mobile app I believe you are right. We have one of those booked for the Dec 23 sailing! Looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Joseph Posted May 12, 2017 #1016 Share Posted May 12, 2017 It seems, by the last part of the video, that Yacht Club area will have two pools...The second one (not on front) appear with the buffet and a Yacht Club logo just above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAYL Posted May 12, 2017 #1017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 It seems, by the last part of the video, that Yacht Club area will have two pools...The second one (not on front) appear with the buffet and a Yacht Club logo just above. That would work for me ! [emoji106]🏻[emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenb Posted May 13, 2017 #1018 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Interesting... the original images showed cabanas in that other YC pool area (the one with the buffet) but this just shows chairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted May 13, 2017 #1019 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Helenb ... you have to remember that a lot of what we are seeing are still artists impressions and not the finished article or colours. I hear that Captain Scala will be the new Captain for the Seaside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted May 13, 2017 #1020 Share Posted May 13, 2017 New video released. Wish they were real pictures but at least we are seeing more mock-ups. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Great video! Thanks for posting. Nice to see updated renderings especially of the Yacht Club Deck 19. Looks awesome! The aft pool too. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted May 13, 2017 #1021 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Interesting... the original images showed cabanas in that other YC pool area (the one with the buffet) but this just shows chairs. Looking forward to our first YC experience at the end of January on the Seaside. Are the cabanas in the YC on other ships in the fleet an additional upcharge or included as part of the experience? Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisergal1208 Posted May 14, 2017 #1022 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Looking forward to our first YC experience at the end of January on the Seaside. Are the cabanas in the YC on other ships in the fleet an additional upcharge or included as part of the experience? Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app There were no cabanas on Divina last time I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted May 14, 2017 #1023 Share Posted May 14, 2017 The cabanas on Seaside will be a new introduction in YC on MSC ships so no-one yet knows whether there will be a charge to use them. There is currently a charge for them on the private sundeck that Aurea guests have access to. IIRC it was €10 pd to use one on a non-Caribbean cruise. It's hard to imagine an extra charge in YC as it's always been an all-inclusive enclave. I just can't see that there will be enough supplied to cater for all YC guests, so it makes sense that there will be a charge - which would be an anathema to me to have 'extras' in YC for a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted May 16, 2017 #1024 Share Posted May 16, 2017 If there are on site attendants in that area that would 100% guard against "cabana hogging", then a first come first use basis would work, but it would be nice to also have an am or pm use. I believe that the Sanctuary on Princess has this in that you pay an up charge for morning (7-12) or afternoon (12-5) use. The same type of system without the charge would allow more YC guests to utilize the cabanas and double the occupancy so one party does not claim them all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoigna Posted May 17, 2017 #1025 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Regarding the new Cabanas on the Seaside - i will just throw in my thoughts - I cannot see them charging for them - it takes away for the inclusive YC, whereby you pay not 1 penny more for anything - All of the time i have been to the One Pool - it is never ever crowded - in fact is some cases I felt there were only 10-12 people sunning in this area - however, i believe with the installation of the Cabanas you will see more people at the One Pool, but again, i do nott think it is going to get over-run I also cannot see them making reservations for 1/2 days - again, it is a disruption to a YC guest - however, if there was an influx of use at the One Pool, i can see them reserving Cabanas - or - i think as the previous poster mentioned - the pool attendants can monitor these cabanas - they always did a fine job with the chairs, always placing fresh towels constantly when passengers abandoned their chairs Everything is just speculation - and we have no idea even how many cabanas will be made available - but is it fun to guess as to what is going to happen.... Once again, i would say each time on the Divina, i do not think 1/2 of the Yacht Club Guests utilized the One Pool - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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