Seaside Review - Christmas 12/23/17-12/30/17

[kpadalik]

Happy hour 1/2 price in the casino....were the bets $5 o$2.50?

 

 

 

$5 for poker and Black Jack. 50 cents for Roulette.

 

 

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[kpadalik]

Enjoyed your Review! Thanks for posting! So, they do allow smoking in the Casino? TUIA. Glad you enjoyed the Seaside-we are booked on her for September.

 

 

 

Yes there is smoking in the casino. The side where the game tables and a few slots are is much less smoky though.

 

 

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[kpadalik]

Thanks for the great review. Do you recall the depth of the pools?

 

 

 

The Jungle Pool and Miami Beach pool were rather deep. My 10 year old could not stand. The Aquaventure Pool is only a couple feet deep and was definitely more appealing to kids.

 

 

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[kpadalik]

Were you able to purchase any additional drink vouchers while on board the ship? Also, did they have any drink specials, or free drinks anytime during the course of the cruise? Example would be during welcome back party or captains event?

 

I know that they no longer sell the 18 vouchers prior to the cruise. That was discontinued several months ago.

 

 

 

I am not sure if you could purchase more vouchers on the cruise but you can purchase the bev packages while on the ship. They had a daily drink special. The price was usually around $6.95 if I recall. We did have champagne during the captains cocktail party. We got invites for the welcome back party which said free drinks, but it was on elegant night at 4pm and we just didn’t want to get ready that early. It said dress was elegant for the welcome back party.

 

 

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[kpadalik]

Hi there: we have the same package as you Balcony - Fantastica with Internet surfer pro and 12 drink coupons etc. On my invoice the internet package is named just for me. Does my spouse have to an additional package purchased? OR can several devices work off the one package? I have another interior room booked for our teenagers, so I am expecting to pay for a separate package for them, but am wondering if each person actually needs a separate package?

 

 

 

I’m sorry, I can’t answer your question. we completely unplugged this week so we didn’t purchase an internet package of any kind.

 

 

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[kpadalik]

Hi. I heard ordering cocktails and coffee in the MDR was not available. Is this true?

 

 

 

No we ordered drinks and coffee in the MDR. There was never any issue.

 

 

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[thegraminator]

Kpadalk thank you so much for your time and kindness in answering all of these questions ! You are a great source of information !

[Vacationdreamer<><]

Wow!!! Thank you OP for all your considerate answers. I feel so much better prepared already!

 

 

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[Mrs. Squirrel]

I would expect this continue, given that MSC is much better known in Europe than it is in the US. Perhaps someone who has sailed on Divina can compare to what they've seen on that ship.

 

Three of my Divina sailings have been very international, which I love! The forth was a full music charter so about 90% American.

[Mrs. Squirrel]

OP, thank you for the great review!

[slei15]

No we ordered drinks and coffee in the MDR. There was never any issue.

 

 

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You were lucky to be able to! We ordered drinks but they either came wrong or not until we were just about done with the meal. By the time we would have ordered coffee, we were being rushed out of the dining room for the next seating!

[slei15]

Thanks for the great review. Do you recall the depth of the pools?

 

I am 6'1" and I could not stand in either of the two main pools...

[Danny61231]

Did you ever go in the sports bar and see a menu? It's been reported they only offer chicken wings and charge for them but on the Davina they offer a larger menu and it's free. I'm assuming that eventually they will have a larger menu that' included in the cruise price but we will just have to keep checking. Thanks for answering everyone's questions!

[slei15]

Did you ever go in the sports bar and see a menu? It's been reported they only offer chicken wings and charge for them but on the Davina they offer a larger menu and it's free. I'm assuming that eventually they will have a larger menu that' included in the cruise price but we will just have to keep checking. Thanks for answering everyone's questions!

 

 

 

As of now it is just wings and they do charge for them.

 

 

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[riclop]

I am 6'1" and I could not stand in either of the two main pools...

Wow that is not good , thanks so much for the answer.

[riclop]

The Jungle Pool and Miami Beach pool were rather deep. My 10 year old could not stand. The Aquaventure Pool is only a couple feet deep and was definitely more appealing to kids.

 

 

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Thanks for the answers.

[relaxatsea]

OP, thanks so much for this great information, we really appreciate it!

[jdvmd]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Great review!