Rare Beamafar Posted July 31, 2016 #276 Share Posted July 31, 2016 BB ............. I've thoroughly enjoyed the reviews of both your MSC cruises - they're incredibly informative with great insights and balanced views. I don't often read Divina reviews as it's a different beast to the Europe based itineraries which would be more my line, but, since reading your contributions I decided to backtrack through your threads as I really like your writing style (and the terrific photos!). Two very interesting, and again, informative, titbits have come to light. 1. No more future cruise vouchers for OBC on Early Booking Rate bookings. I sailed in April last and had a lot of interaction with the Voyagers' Club rep but never thought to buy a voucher. I was planning to buy some on an upcoming cruise as a lot of next year's cruises are Early Booking Rates. :mad: 2. No more matchplay in the casino. I had matchplay in April so that's another new sneaky cutback! :( Thanks to such thorough reviews, you've shed light on these shady moves by MSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted August 1, 2016 Author #277 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Why thank you Bea! What a lovely thing to say. I try to be fair and balanced :). PINCH ME! I can't believe it, but I am about to embark on my third cruise in 4 months! My waistline is going to hate me. We're headed to Venice for the rest of the week and boarding the Rhapsody of the Seas for a 10 night Greek Isles cruise stopping in; Corfu, Santorini, Athens, Mykonos, Kotor, and Zadar. This is my first time in Corfu and Kotor so I'm pretty darned excited. I'm sure I''ll be doing a lot of comparing RCL with NCL with MSC since I will have sailed all three within the last year. I'll do a live thread in the RCL forum if you're interested in following along in my next journey :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alliebrandy Posted August 2, 2016 #278 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Why thank you Bea! What a lovely thing to say. I try to be fair and balanced :). PINCH ME! I can't believe it, but I am about to embark on my third cruise in 4 months! My waistline is going to hate me. We're headed to Venice for the rest of the week and boarding the Rhapsody of the Seas for a 10 night Greek Isles cruise stopping in; Corfu, Santorini, Athens, Mykonos, Kotor, and Zadar. This is my first time in Corfu and Kotor so I'm pretty darned excited. I'm sure I''ll be doing a lot of comparing RCL with NCL with MSC since I will have sailed all three within the last year. I'll do a live thread in the RCL forum if you're interested in following along in my next journey :). I would most definitely love to read your review. May I ask that you post the name of your thread title here so that I, and others can find it easily. Thank you, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted August 2, 2016 #279 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Lemoncello in topsail watching the sunset :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Do they have Orangecello? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welove2cruise232 Posted August 2, 2016 #280 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Saw on another thread that YC members can't go to the main dining room if they don't want to dine in LeMuse? True?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 2, 2016 #281 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Saw on another thread that YC members can't go to the main dining room if they don't want to dine in LeMuse? True?? That's true for dinner - anyone can dine in MDR for breakfast and lunch as it's open seating. The capacity isn't there in the evenings to cater for YC guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruise Posted August 3, 2016 #282 Share Posted August 3, 2016 What is the white party on divina like? Is it actually a party or just theme for the dress code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted August 3, 2016 #283 Share Posted August 3, 2016 What is the white party on divina like? Is it actually a party or just theme for the dress code? It's a deck party,,here's an example from MSC Fantasia: [YOUTUBE]cE1XO_qptqo[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruise Posted August 3, 2016 #284 Share Posted August 3, 2016 thx....its looks like a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted August 3, 2016 #285 Share Posted August 3, 2016 It's a deck party,,here's an example from MSC Fantasia: [YOUTUBE]cE1XO_qptqo[/YOUTUBE] Thanks Mike, that looks like so much fun. It almost looks like the White Hot Party on NCL so it'll be great fun, I'm sure. I love to dance so any "Dance to the Music Party" is always a great time. Maybe even better for NYE... ya think.. ?? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted August 3, 2016 #286 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) We look forward to The White Party,,we have always had a great time!! Plenty of music and dance styles from different countries and a yuuuuuuuge congo line!!:D Edited August 3, 2016 by Mikesa1721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted August 3, 2016 #287 Share Posted August 3, 2016 a huuuuuuuge congo line!!:D Yes, yes, yes.... and of course, some will think I'm crazy but, we love it too :p :D On NCL we loved the ABBA night combined with the White Hot Night, it was so much fun.. Thanks again Mike :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolnLarry Posted August 3, 2016 #288 Share Posted August 3, 2016 That's true for dinner - anyone can dine in MDR for breakfast and lunch as it's open seating. The capacity isn't there in the evenings to cater for YC guests. If that is the case, why do my YC documents say anytime dining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted August 3, 2016 #289 Share Posted August 3, 2016 If that is the case, why do my YC documents say anytime dining? Yacht Club guests all have anytime dining in the dedicated Yacht Club dining room.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 3, 2016 #290 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Is that a stairway outside cabins 16001/16002 down to floor 15? Hard to tell on the ship diagrams. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 3, 2016 #291 Share Posted August 3, 2016 If that is the case, why do my YC documents say anytime dining? As Mike said, it's open dining between the hours of dinner service. However, on embarkation you'll be asked which time-slot you'd prefer for dinner over the course of the cruise. Once you indicate a time, they prefer if you either stick to it or notify the restaurant early in the day that you want to change that particular night - either personally or have the Concierge do it. It helps them to plan and organise the restaurant to ensure that they have tables available at the time of your choice. It's a little like making a restaurant booking on land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted August 3, 2016 Author #292 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I would most definitely love to read your review. May I ask that you post the name of your thread title here so that I, and others can find it easily. Thank you, Allie Hi Allie-here is the link. We have had a terrific Time in Venice thus far. We see staying at the entrance to grand canal- Here is a teaser pic taken from our Romeo/Juliette balcony. If you are still interested in following along the thread I am writing can be found here: "Rhapsody: Next Stop Venice.... Any questions?" http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2385394 This is going to be a wild 3 week vacation :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateKing13 Posted August 4, 2016 #293 Share Posted August 4, 2016 We're sailing 8/20 in the YC and I saw mentioned earlier they don't furnish rum in mini bar. Since there is private shopping with your butler, does anyone know if I can buy a bottle of Zacapa XO (I know it's available in the duty free shop) and bring it back to our suite? One additional question. I saw in our cruise docs that jeans are not allowed at night in the casino, etc. Is this for real?! TIA to anyone who can help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPR61 Posted August 4, 2016 #294 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Is that a stairway outside cabins 16001/16002 down to floor 15? Hard to tell on the ship diagrams. gary Yes the crystal staircase is almost outside your door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 6, 2016 #295 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Yes the crystal staircase is almost outside your door. Thanks, we've booked. :) gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boca7 Posted August 15, 2016 #296 Share Posted August 15, 2016 We're sailing 8/20 in the YC and I saw mentioned earlier they don't furnish rum in mini bar. Since there is private shopping with your butler, does anyone know if I can buy a bottle of Zacapa XO (I know it's available in the duty free shop) and bring it back to our suite? One additional question. I saw in our cruise docs that jeans are not allowed at night in the casino, etc. Is this for real?! TIA to anyone who can help! Liquor purchases cannot be taken from the store until 8pm on Friday night, you can pick it up yourself or give your receipt to your butler who will do it. You can also request your butler if rum is available for your bar. We had them remove what we don`t drink & add more what we do. Were also sailing on the 20th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted August 15, 2016 #297 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) As Mike said, it's open dining between the hours of dinner service. However, on embarkation you'll be asked which time-slot you'd prefer for dinner over the course of the cruise. Once you indicate a time, they prefer if you either stick to it or notify the restaurant early in the day that you want to change that particular night - either personally or have the Concierge do it. It helps them to plan and organise the restaurant to ensure that they have tables available at the time of your choice. It's a little like making a restaurant booking on land. ]Cam we select different times in advance? For instance, although we usually want early dining can we request the first day that it be later so we can watch sail-away from our balcony...which we like to do, however, Divina leaves at 7 PM, so can we have later dining on that day? Also, I'd like to experience tea time. Can we have late dining on one of the days too? And then have the rest of the days be early? Edited August 15, 2016 by mafig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguyinorl Posted August 15, 2016 #298 Share Posted August 15, 2016 ]Cam we select different times in advance? Though I know they request it, I bucked the system and just showed up whenever I wanted. I never had a problem with a table not available and I was able to ask for a specific waiter each time. I know I'll probably get bashed for not following protocol (or etiquette for that matter) but heck, it's my vacation. ;) Bret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 15, 2016 #299 Share Posted August 15, 2016 ]Cam we select different times in advance? For instance, although we usually want early dining can we request the first day that it be later so we can watch sail-away from our balcony...which we like to do, however, Divina leaves at 7 PM, so can we have later dining on that day? Also, I'd like to experience tea time. Can we have late dining on one of the days too? And then have the rest of the days be early? They really can't insist on you choosing a time - after all, the promo states An open dining system operates in the Yacht Club, allowing guests to dine at a time that suits them. . So you can certainly change up the times - I'd suggest you get the concierge to notify them each day just as a courtesy measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolnLarry Posted August 15, 2016 #300 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Though I know they request it, I bucked the system and just showed up whenever I wanted. I never had a problem with a table not available and I was able to ask for a specific waiter each time. I know I'll probably get bashed for not following protocol (or etiquette for that matter) but heck, it's my vacation. ;) Bret Sounds like what I will do on my two upcoming cruises, select early seating and show up when I am ready. Gotta stay flexible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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