Meraviglia New York-Canada-Miami Oct/Nov '19

[Beamafar]

I was going to title this thread 'Meraviglia YIN vs Seaview YIN' but, as some of you may know, I didn't get to experience much on Seaview, so it wouldn't be much of a comparison.   However, I will probably end up comparing aspects of the 2 ships, including what being in YC insides on both is like.
 

Anyone on this sailing who wishes to chip in here is very welcome to do so as there will be many aspects that I probably won't cover, including non-YC elements such as MDR food/service, etc.  Others' observations and opinions may add balance, too.

 

For those of you with high expectations of this review, I'd lower them if I were you.  My "reviews" tend to wander off-topic quite a bit ... you've been warned!

 

I received some requests beforehand for specific info which I will do my very best to provide.   However, if anyone asks for anything during the cruise, I will try to oblige, but I may not post it immediately  - especially if your sailing date isn't the 28th Oct.   I'm taking into consideration that those on that one won't have any other opportunity to ask anyone on a later sailing lol.
 

We are with company on this Canada leg, so time on here may be curtailed.  I will hit the 'Like' button on all posts to acknowledge that I've read them, rather than respond individually, as I just won't have the time.  We have plans for most of the ports and sea days will probably be rest days lol

[marcoigna]

looking very much forward to your YC embarkation and see if better than the 8th of October embarkation  (find u, i cant see it being any worse) LOL!!!!

[Beamafar]

We're not heading to the port 'til early afternoon.  Slept in this morning after a rough night in Hell's Kitchen so we're having a very late, leisurely breakfast.  😉

[SeaSunset22]

Hope you and your husband have a wonderful cruise......looking forward to your updates.

Just heard from someone boarding today that embarkation is running a lot more smoothly. 

Enjoy yourselves !

[emmas gran]

Bea enjoy your day and if you get chance to answer questions great if not don’t worry. It is more important that you and Mr B have a good break,

 

Take care and see you  on 28th

Liz

[tcmagnum]

I'm hoping this cruise is 1000 x's better than the last one. 

You guys have lots of food/drinks/laughs to make up for the last one.

I hope you don't have time to answer too many questions, because that would mean you 

guys are too busy having fun.

But would love to read any review you have time to tell us...

[Redlondon]

Have a good cruise, see you 28th

[Redlondon]

40 minutes ago, Beamafar said:

We're not heading to the port 'til early afternoon.  Slept in this morning after a rough night in Hell's Kitchen so we're having a very late, leisurely breakfast.  😉

Be interested to see if minibar is still stocked with miniatures and is free for YC- just read on Facebook someone on Bellissima has been told today no more miniatures , you get one free bottle now and one free snacks , then it’s chargeable. I can’t keep up with all the changes lol. 

[Beamafar]

I'll certainly report back on that one!

[hamrag]

Following....and wishing we were joining on the 28th!

 

Bon Voyage.

[hamrag]

9 minutes ago, hamrag said:

Following....and wishing we were joining on the 28th!

 

Bon Voyage.

 

But, we have 2 weeks Azamara in the Caribbean instead! 😉

[April42749]

Just turned off the TV and going down to check today's mail.

DH is getting antsy....will head to the port in about 10 minutes.

See you onboard!

[CruisinMaterial]

Have a great cruise and post what you can about non-YC experiences! I'll see ya in 10 days! 🛳️

[bigblue1952]

We will be in a YIN on Seaside in two weeks.  Looking forward to you observations.  Hopefully your cruise will be healthy and great fun.

 

[BermudaBound2014]

Here you are on the port cam...

 

[Mattnvick]

Watching too on the web cam look a beautiful night in NYC. Wishing you and Mr Bea smooth sailing, calm seas and a great cruise altogether. Enjoy my adopted country this week. 

[CGTNORMANDIE]

5 hours ago, CruisinMaterial said:

Have a great cruise and post what you can about non-YC experiences! I'll see ya in 10 days! 🛳️

Bon Voyage Bea!  
 

CM...10 days?? 🙂

 

[L2float]

We're following and will be in YC on Meraviglia in November! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. Have a wonderful time!

[Beamafar]

Sailaway has been delayed 'til 10pm due to "safety" reasons??? 

For you, L2float:

 

[Beamafar]

Internet is slow so posting photos is going to be laborious 🙄

[APDMOM]

Happy to have found you!  We will be on Meraviglia for Christmas 🙂 Can’t wait to hear all about it!  (Although we will be in a “lowly” Fantasy balcony...but at least an AFT view!)  

 

Enjoy your voyage! ❤️

[Beamafar]

So far, all is great onboard.  The crew are wonderful and our butler, as well as his assistant, are terrific!

 

I'll share more tomorrow, including our embarkation experience (which was painless!).

[marcoigna]

Hi Bea? 

 

Which deck are you on - perhaps we will have the same butler? - do u get to keep the same cabin throughout the entire journey? 

Edited October 19, 2019 by marcoigna

[Beamafar]

We're on deck 16.  We're not doing B2B - we booked it as one 23 night cruise, so no cabin change. 😀

[Gus The Cat]

Hope you are having a fantastic time.  Have a question - are they showing the Rugby World Cup onboard?  Obviously it is playing super early in the morning - so really hoping one of the TV stations in the cabins is showing it.  (we are on the 28th October sailing - and while its a little soon yet to think that Wales MIGHT get through to the final, I'd like to make sure we have a plan in place just in case they do)

 

Many thanks

 

Jane