Clarea Posted January 25, 2016 #301 Share Posted January 25, 2016 ... Join me next time when I begin my “LIVE” from MSC Divina (May 28, 2016) ... Very curious about MSC, so looking forward to this one. I'l put a reminder in my email to look at the MSC forum. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy3putts Posted January 25, 2016 #302 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Enjoyed the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted January 25, 2016 #303 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Happy to see you two made it thru the Blizzard of 2016. Hope all is well. Take care and hope to sail with you again soon. Hi! We were rooting for your Cardinals last night, sorry. R&D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great 2 B at Sea Posted January 25, 2016 #304 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Another excellent review with awesome pictures! Thanks for taking your valuable time on cruises to share everything about your sailing with us. I will definitely follow your May cruise. Glad you got home safely! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobKat406 Posted January 25, 2016 #305 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Radio - Thanks for a great review and allowing us to travel along with you. I will be on the Grandeur in August and glad to see what a good shape she is in and hearing your praise on food etc. Glad you had a great trip and returned home safe and sound given the weather. Look forward to your next review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plutoqueen Posted January 25, 2016 #306 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I see my car!!! Bottom left corner next to the white jeep. Surprisingly we had my car out within minutes. Can't say the same for the cars in the row behind us. Those cars were buried in on all 4 sides. Highways weren't all that bad either. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Did the port staff help dig out your car? Did you pack a shovel in your car? Wonder if they plowed the parking lot after your cruise passengers left and before letting new cruisers in to park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMKakaThing2 Posted January 25, 2016 #307 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Did the port staff help dig out your car? Did you pack a shovel in your car? Wonder if they plowed the parking lot after your cruise passengers left and before letting new cruisers in to park? They plowed the aisles before we docked. The port staff had shovels and brushes for people to use but the couple next to me had a small shovel that we used to dig snow away from the tires. They most likely had to plow again after we all left. We had my car out within minutes but the row behind had nearly 3 feet of snow around their cars where I maybe had 6 inches around my car plus the snow on the hood. I heard someone say the port staff isn't allowed to help with clearing cars because of liability issues if a car were to be damaged during the process. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisingthesuitelife Posted January 25, 2016 #308 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Absolutely fantastic review, thank you for taking the time to do it. I will definitely look out for your next review :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPCRUISER2 Posted January 25, 2016 #309 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Another great review! What made you want to do MSC if I may ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted January 25, 2016 #310 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks Radio, I enjoyed your review of GOTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted January 25, 2016 Author #311 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Another great review! What made you want to do MSC if I may ask? I have always had an interest with MSC. When Celebrity Cruises merged with RCCL, Rick Sasso was the Vice President for Sales in the US. Shortly thereafter Rick Sasso left Celebrity and was named President of MSC Cruises/USA. It seems that Mr Sasso was trying to bring the feel and aura of the Celebrity Brand to Europe (Where MSC is based) They have tried to bring the MSC Brand to the US for years, and Divina seems to be what Americans like. They have discounted fares to attract passengers, and the brand is trying to bring what passengers love about cruising from all cruise lines. I have read some wonderful reviews. I received a great rate, and am looking forward to trying out MSC. . . Radio ;);) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted January 25, 2016 #312 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looking forward to your review! Are you going to take the AutoTrain again, or are you going to fly? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moobear67 Posted January 26, 2016 #313 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I just got back from this cruise as well, and loved reading your review! Your photos turned out far better than mine, and it was fun seeing a few familiar faces in your photos. Our group was even interviewed by the local CBS station upon our return to port! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted January 26, 2016 #314 Share Posted January 26, 2016 . . . great rate, and am looking forward to trying out MSC. . .Radio. Radio, did you do the deal where you apply your RCCL status and receive = status on MSC? We sent our info for the plan, and never received a reply. Some have said the cabins are smaller, and there's more smoking. Your review would be a big help. Thanks! And also we certainly appreciate your Grandeur reports!!! Rick and Deirdra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 26, 2016 #315 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Radio, did you do the deal where you apply your RCCL status and receive = status on MSC? We sent our info for the plan, and never received a reply. Some have said the cabins are smaller, and there's more smoking. Your review would be a big help. Thanks!And also we certainly appreciate your Grandeur reports!!! Rick and Deirdra Rick, I'd try again for the status match. It took about 3 weeks for us to get the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchcruz Posted January 26, 2016 #316 Share Posted January 26, 2016 We (at least I) got the status match this week. I applied for both of us (separately).Elite on Princess, Diamond on RCI. I got mine but I think I put both of our email addresses the same. Took about a month. I may call to make sure my husband got his. It will be very interesting to see what Radio thinks..the smoking would not be good at all. But in the US it may be different. Looking forward to hearing about it, and sure enjoyed the Grandeur review! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metphan714 Posted January 26, 2016 #317 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Radio, I started following along early on with this review and got sick and forgot about it until today. Awesome job as usual, and I Appreciate your positive outlook, even with all of the weather issues, really made it a must read. Thanks for updating us all with your review and how life can be when not everything goes right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 26, 2016 #318 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) We (at least I) got the status match this week. I applied for both of us (separately).Elite on Princess, Diamond on RCI. I got mine but I think I put both of our email addresses the same. Took about a month. I may call to make sure my husband got his. It will be very interesting to see what Radio thinks..the smoking would not be good at all. But in the US it may be different. Looking forward to hearing about it, and sure enjoyed the Grandeur review! Thanks!! I believe MSC has a brand new Freedom size ship coming to Miami in late 2017. Edited January 26, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchcruz Posted January 26, 2016 #319 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) We actually enjoy smaller ships...ie Grandeur size..and recently we love river cruising in Europe which has kind of made me want to save money to do more of those! We have done 3 Avalon cruises and I'm saving for the next. Still working full time and do not have unlimited funds!! We are not fans of the bigger better...and we've been on so many cruises we've lost count (over 45). Edited January 26, 2016 by stretchcruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigger Posted January 26, 2016 #320 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Wonderful !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAM Posted January 26, 2016 #321 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I believe MSC has a brand new Freedom size ship coming to Miami in late 2017. MSC Seaside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselife4me Posted January 26, 2016 #322 Share Posted January 26, 2016 GREAT review Radio, as always! How awesome to get an extra day at sea...I'm weird but I'd love that too. Looking forward to the Divina review, Mary from MI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted January 27, 2016 Author #323 Share Posted January 27, 2016 GREAT review Radio, as always! How awesome to get an extra day at sea...I'm weird but I'd love that too. Looking forward to the Divina review, Mary from MI Thanks Mary. . .I'm looking forward to Divina as well. . . Radio ;);) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbcruiser1 Posted January 27, 2016 #324 Share Posted January 27, 2016 My apologies if I missed it, but when is your cruise on the Divina? Can't wait to follow along!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted January 27, 2016 Author #325 Share Posted January 27, 2016 My apologies if I missed it, but when is your cruise on the Divina? Can't wait to follow along!!! May 28, 2016. . . MSC Divina Radio ;);) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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