MSC Seaside May 26, 2018 Part 1

[FL Sunshine]

Part 1:

 

MSC Seaside Review May 26-June 2, 2018. Ports of call were St. Martin, Puerto Rico and Nassau.

 

I traveled with my husband, daughter (18) and my husband's aunt. We have all cruised before on Royal, Norwegian, Carnival and Disney. This was our first MSC cruise.

 

The four of us had an Aurea Grand Suite, Cabin 10001, it was all the way Forward. I already shared photos of the cabin on another post.

 

Also traveling was my husband's brother and sister in law. They had an Aurea Suite with a balcony on Deck 9 mid ship. This was their first cruise.

 

We all drove from the Tampa Bay area to Miami the day before. We stayed at the Hampton Inn, Blue Lagoon in Miami. We had delicious Cuban take out from the Casa Juan Restaurant, which is in walking distance of the hotel.

 

Day 1 - Embarkation

We left the hotel earlier than we planned to beat the rain. It was an easy quick drive. My husband dropped us off with the luggage at Terminal F and parked the car in Garage G. Success, we all made it into the terminal before the heavy rain. This was the weekend that Tropical Storm Alberto was heading to the Gulf of Mexico.

 

We entered the terminal and went to the priority line for Black Card/Aurea. Security was easy. I walked through holding a bottle of water. I saw people who had cases of water and soda. I didn't notice anyone saying anything to them. We noticed the priority entrance for Yacht Club was outside of the terminal under a white tent.

 

Check in was quick and smooth. We received our ship cards, boarding card and bracelets. We then went to the priority waiting area to board the ship. It was a nice waiting area with water and some of the chairs had charging plugs attached under the seats. That was useful. We tried to reserve shows on the MSC App while waiting, but couldn't do that until we boarded. The App was very helpful during our cruise.

 

We were the first group to board. I don't recall if it was 11:30am or noon. The crew was lined up to welcome us aboard. We added our credit card at a kiosk then went to the buffet on deck 8 for lunch.

After lunch we went to the Spa to schedule our massages and check out the thermal area. Very nice!!

 

By this time the cabins were ready, so we went to check them out and drop off our carry ons. We met our cabin steward, named Jay from the Philippines. We had the Muster Drill, ate dinner in the Seaside Dining room which had a separate entrance for Aurea guests. Each night we went to the 8pm show in the theater.

 

More later Day 2, Sea Day.....

[mafig]

thank you.

looking forward to the rest.!:D

[MANDMTRAVEL]

Do you have to really stick to your boarding time? Mine got just moved back

[MANDMTRAVEL]

Also, I have a couple questions:

Do you recall when were the formal nights?

Did people really dress white on one night?

[riclop]

Also, I have a couple questions:

Do you recall when were the formal nights?

Did people really dress white on one night?

Some do and some don't.

[Abaddon]

Also, I have a couple questions:

Do you recall when were the formal nights?

Did people really dress white on one night?

I think all the sea days are formal nights and people did wear white on one of those nights.

 

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[edspec]

Hi,

Where did you post the photos of your cabin? I cannot find them, even after doing a search. Thank-you.

[DaiC1]

Hi, where did you check-in your luggage {not carry-on}. Is there a priority area for Aurea or just a general drop off.

[FL Sunshine]

Also, I have a couple questions:

Do you recall when were the formal nights?

Did people really dress white on one night?

 

I covered this in one of my reviews. There are 4 parts. 😊

[FL Sunshine]

Hi, where did you check-in your luggage {not carry-on}. Is there a priority area for Aurea or just a general drop off.

 

We gave our luggage to a porter when we arrived at the port.

[FL Sunshine]

Hi,

Where did you post the photos of your cabin? I cannot find them, even after doing a search. Thank-you.

 

Sorry, I'm not able to post photos on CC. UGh! They are posted in another MSC Seaside group.

[FL Sunshine]

Also, I have a couple questions:

Do you recall when were the formal nights?

Did people really dress white on one night?

 

Saturday: Embarkation

Dress: Smart Casual

Show: Frank Forever

 

Sunday: Sea Day

Dress: Elegant, Great Gatsby Party

Meet the Captain - Photos

Show: The Dream

 

Monday: Sea Day

Dress: Smart Casual, Country Western Party

Show: The Wizard

 

Tuesday: St. Martin

Dress: Smart Casual, White Party

Show: My Life In Music

 

Wednesday: Puerto Rico

Dress: Smart Casual, 70's Party

Show: Timeless

 

Thursday: Sea Day

Dress: Elegant

Show: Fly

 

Friday: Nassau

Dress: Smart Casual, Pirate Party

Show: Peter Punk

[FL Sunshine]

Do you have to really stick to your boarding time? Mine got just moved back

 

No you don't have to stick to your boarding time. Just don't show up late to board the ship. 😉

[DaiC1]

We gave our luggage to a porter when we arrived at the port.

 

Thanks

[MANDMTRAVEL]

No you don't have to stick to your boarding time. Just don't show up late to board the ship. 😉

 

 

Thanks!!!

[kineheloe]

FL Sunshine - My wife and I are booked in Suite 10001 on the Seaside later this year. Do you mind telling me how you liked the room and what we have to look forward to?

 

Thanks.