Rare Beamafar Posted July 6, 2018 #376 Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 week today and i’ll be on board and I can’t wait [emoji4] It seems like forever ago that you started the thread, Martin. :p I remember following the lead-up thread for Meraviglia as we were booked on one of her early sailings, so I can really relate to how you must be feeling now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted July 6, 2018 Author #377 Share Posted July 6, 2018 It has been a long wait indeed bea and hopefully it will be the start of a love affair with msc cruises. My daughter is so excited she loves cruising, this will be her 4th cruise and she’s only 6 [emoji4] it also makes me happy that she is getting to see so much of the world (also done disney,florida twice). I will definitely be letting everyone know how it went but it will probably be short n sweet[emoji23]. Thanks again to everyone who posted in this thread its been a pleasure to read as have all the threads of msc cruises much more informative than rccl and ncl threads [emoji23]special thanks to bea , dave and pete [emoji1303]keep up the fabulous work Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 6, 2018 #378 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Martin ... Seems there has been a mistake with your booking, we are replacing you on the cruise ... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted July 7, 2018 Author #379 Share Posted July 7, 2018 [emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyraj Posted July 8, 2018 #380 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Is anyone who is on the Seaview soonish planning to do a full review? Would love to see cabin pictures, public areas and mdr menus, and also hear about the full experience? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetwash Posted July 8, 2018 #381 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I’m in Seaview now but I believe I’d you do a search you will find good reviews alms lots of photos already! I will try to post silver dolphin” mdr menu from last night! Ps - really enjoying the cruise/ship so far! I’ll post a review next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetwash Posted July 8, 2018 #382 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Not letting me upload photos now but next week I will post pics of the daily planners and some mdr menus 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseythegr Posted July 8, 2018 #383 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Not letting me upload photos now but next week I will post pics of the daily planners and some mdr menus 😉 Thank you! Looking forward to the pictures. Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyraj Posted July 8, 2018 #384 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Not letting me upload photos now but next week I will post pics of the daily planners and some mdr menus [emoji6] Thanks! And the cabin? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWolf Posted July 8, 2018 #385 Share Posted July 8, 2018 And the cabin? Found video of MSC Seaside Balcony Fantastica Cabin #11241 ... Link: Narration is in German. Good review to get first impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub237 Posted July 8, 2018 #386 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I made some videos of the ship , here is my YouTube channel good points : -ice cream - desserts - bread ( sorry i am French lol ) -design of the ship Bad points - shows - size of cabine - 7 days is too short for this ship https://www.youtube.com/user/sebib237 via @YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetwash Posted July 9, 2018 #387 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I look forward to seeing the videos Dub237 when we get home - I think the shows are ok but being that there aren’t so many different languages they are not Broadway style productions like on some American lines- the entertainment is different than on Royal Caribbean and carnival which are the only two I can compare - but there seems to be a variety of things to do at night and also lots of bars)) There was a lot of activities this morning on the promenade deck but now we are in port in Naples so it is quiet. Booked the Pompei excursion from the ship but we don’t leave until 3pm so I guess we are back by 7 but will likely miss dinner in the mdr since it will take us time to get ready - oh well there is always the buffet! Not body will starve in this ship that’s for sure!! Seems to be a good variety in the buffets - the selection in the dining room was not extensive but we are not “foodies” so it was fine (I’ll post some menus when I am home) Also didn’t do any specialty restaurants so I can’t comment on those but so far no complaints about the dining (except the buffet on deck 16 was very crowded late this morn which is to be expected when we are at sea, other times I never had a problem getting a seat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted July 28, 2018 Author #388 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Off the ship yesterday had an amazing cruise,ship was everything we could of asked for and some [emoji4]. We both loved the shows in the theatre and the entertainment elsewhere was amazing especially the pool parties and the atrium parties,met captain scala (got a selfie[emoji23]). Got 30% off next cruise from the casino[emoji322]and booked again for next year. Loved the ports of call especially malta. Will post more when back home[emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 28, 2018 #389 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Wondered what had happened to you LOL ... :D Good to hear you both enjoyed your cruise and look forward to hearing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 28, 2018 #390 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Martin ... I'm delighted to hear you had a wonderful cruise. What date did you book for next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted July 28, 2018 Author #391 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Thanks for everything both sidari n bea[emoji1303]. We’re booked for 19 july for 2 weeks but on bellissima bea [emoji4]. So many people we spoke to had been on meraviglia and liked it more so we thought we’d give her sister a go [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted July 28, 2018 Author #392 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Forgot to add will definitely be an msc cruise from now on so much more to do during the day and on a night than rccl and the prices are more affordable than rccl. [emoji1305] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 28, 2018 #393 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Thanks for everything both sidari n bea[emoji1303]. We’re booked for 19 july for 2 weeks but on bellissima bea [emoji4]. So many people we spoke to had been on meraviglia and liked it more so we thought we’d give her sister a go [emoji4]Sent from my iPhone using Forums Very surprised to hear that. Friends of ours disembarked Seaview last week and were bowled over by the ship. They've been on numerous MSC ships (and other lines) including Meraviglia and they thought Seaview couldn't be compared to Meraviglia at all in the overall experience. They reckon Seaview's YC was the best ever! I won't be able to form my own opinions 'til September 2019 when I sail on her (that's why I asked when had you booked). I was really looking forward to hearing about your experience onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 28, 2018 #394 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Forgot to add will definitely be an msc cruise from now on so much more to do during the day and on a night than rccl and the prices are more affordable than rccl. [emoji1305] It's reports like this that make me reluctant to try other lines. I wouldn't mind paying extra if I thought that the experience would be superior to what MSC offers. I have yet to be convinced. My one dalliance with Celebrity left me cold. At least I know what to expect from MSC (and who to complain to, if need be :rolleyes:). Did you use your casino voucher to book your next cruise? Did you book onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted July 28, 2018 Author #395 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Don’t get me wrong the whole experience was amazing and I can’t compare to other msc ships as you know but i like sailing new ships and bellissima will be the new one also i have an affinity with malta as i holidayed there with my parents 9 times when i was a kid and absolutely loved being there again [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted July 28, 2018 Author #396 Share Posted July 28, 2018 When we first booked seaview i also priced symphony of the seas and for 3 balcony rooms it was over 16k compared to 8k so it was a no brainer. The cabins were no different to other cruise lines ive sailed ( ncl rccl ) but loved the whole experience (shows and entertainment especially). Once sailed in an owners suite on liberty of the seas and the room was nice but I imagine it would not compare to yacht club in the slightest [emoji4]. My father kept comparing to rccl about the staff in the dining rooms and bars but i told him to give a tip and as soon as he did he loved it, also his partner was on her first cruise and she was a bit dubious but absolutely loved it and is sailing with us again next year. What dates are you sailing seaview as im tempted to sail her again and have some extra cash spare and would love to meet you[emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted July 28, 2018 Author #397 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Yeah we booked onboard and used my casino discount which saved us £2800 and we got €100 per week per cabin which was really good. Onboard credit not as much as rccl but im fully hooked on msc for now [emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 28, 2018 #398 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Yeah we booked onboard and used my casino discount which saved us £2800 and we got €100 per week per cabin which was really good. Onboard credit not as much as rccl but im fully hooked on msc for now [emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's terrific - I didn't think they allowed you to use the voucher 'til you disembarked. (I have a vague memory of enquiring and being denied - but I could be wrong :rolleyes:) There should be a cash amount on your casino voucher, too, which you can claim in the casino on your next cruise - it's not an OBC (unlike the OBC you're getting for booking onboard). Our April cruise was discounted by over €4000 with a casino voucher and we also got a very nice discount on our upcoming September cruise on Poesia. We're booked on Seaview for 28 August next year (in YC). We're also booked on Meraviglia out of New York on Oct 18 going to New England & Canada (another cruise with a hefty discount - over 50%) due to missing ports on our last cruise - I believe we're saving just shy of €5000 on that one! :cool:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted July 28, 2018 Author #399 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Got the discount on the first week and they allowed us to use it the second week with a little help from a manager [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted July 28, 2018 Author #400 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Wow i wish i had all those cruises booked bea and that discount is amazing [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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