Nikita4 Posted January 27, 2023 #101 Share Posted January 27, 2023 3 hours ago, no1talks said: I did read that one's YC butler can arrange for speakeasy tokens. Other than that, it might be a bit random, perhaps? Not arrange, we recived tokens without knowing something about the speakeasy bar. We were in YC and all diamond with a lot of points. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acrobatu2 Posted January 27, 2023 #102 Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 8:23 PM, ssmea03 said: Are the breakfast tea and elevenses covered by packages? Or are they the same as afternoon tea? And is it real clotted cream? It depends which drink package you have, Premium package is included, Easy not included, about Easy + I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntsally Posted January 27, 2023 #103 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Do you know if the coffees in the coffee emporium are included with the premium drinks package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 27, 2023 Author #104 Share Posted January 27, 2023 5 hours ago, auntsally said: Do you know if the coffees in the coffee emporium are included with the premium drinks package? I was told it was apart from one blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 27, 2023 Author #105 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Received these instead of the ship models in chocolate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted January 27, 2023 #106 Share Posted January 27, 2023 2 hours ago, little britain said: Received these instead of the ship models in chocolate I know the ships are more expensive, but I think I like this change. Bars will be much easier to eat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stockjock Posted January 27, 2023 #107 Share Posted January 27, 2023 58 minutes ago, jules815 said: I know the ships are more expensive, but I think I like this change. Bars will be much easier to eat. And it's a good quality dark chocolate, fwiw. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perakcruiser Posted January 27, 2023 #108 Share Posted January 27, 2023 @little britain The Dubai desert classics now finish on Monday because of the bad weather. Maybe you can go, we totally enjoyed it one year before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleEpoque Posted January 27, 2023 #109 Share Posted January 27, 2023 13 hours ago, little britain said: The casino is very smoky! Of course the ship is full of Europeans who still seem to smoke like chimneys. Unfortunately you have to walk straight through the casino to get to the aft Panorama Lounge theatre. Design flaw. That is kind of what I feared. Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 27, 2023 Author #110 Share Posted January 27, 2023 2 hours ago, jules815 said: I know the ships are more expensive, but I think I like this change. Bars will be much easier to eat. And easier to take home! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmea03 Posted January 27, 2023 #111 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Are duty free sales allowed in the Arabian gulf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doones2 Posted January 27, 2023 #112 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Am I correct that we can’t book shows before our cruise? How do we find out what the shows will be and is it a free for all with everyone booking at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 28, 2023 Author #113 Share Posted January 28, 2023 5 hours ago, doones2 said: Am I correct that we can’t book shows before our cruise? How do we find out what the shows will be and is it a free for all with everyone booking at the same time. Shows are in the planner, not sure what time they are released. It shows how many seats are left for each performance 🎭 Yes it’s a “free for all” but if in YC your butler can always get you a seat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 28, 2023 Author #114 Share Posted January 28, 2023 5 hours ago, ssmea03 said: Are duty free sales allowed in the Arabian gulf? There is a huge duty free shop at the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doones2 Posted January 28, 2023 #115 Share Posted January 28, 2023 When was the formal night? And was there just one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 28, 2023 Author #116 Share Posted January 28, 2023 21 hours ago, ssmea03 said: Are duty free sales allowed in the Arabian gulf? I didn’t see any alcohol for sale on the ship ( tbh I didn’t really look)… but in the shop where you would expect to find duty free they were doing a deal on cigarettes - I think around €3 a pack which is cheap apparently 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 28, 2023 Author #117 Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 minute ago, doones2 said: When was the formal night? And was there just one? Yes just 1 formal night, it was Tuesday so the day at sea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doones2 Posted January 28, 2023 #118 Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 minute ago, little britain said: Yes just 1 formal night, it was Tuesday so the day at sea. Hummm. We don’t have a day at sea till the end of our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavalcruiser Posted January 28, 2023 #119 Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, little britain said: Yes just 1 formal night, it was Tuesday so the day at sea. Did men wear a suit ? It takes a lot of space in the suitcase just for one night ! Thank you for your report. We are going on the same cruise next Saturday ! Edited January 28, 2023 by lavalcruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntsally Posted January 29, 2023 #120 Share Posted January 29, 2023 What were most men wearing on formal night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 29, 2023 Author #121 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, lavalcruiser said: Did men wear a suit ? It takes a lot of space in the suitcase just for one night ! Thank you for your report. We are going on the same cruise next Saturday ! Dress was very varied to be polite! I saw one tuxedo. Hardly any suits. DH wore a linen jacket and chinos. Edited January 29, 2023 by little britain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40yearcruiser Posted January 29, 2023 #122 Share Posted January 29, 2023 What were most of the women wearing on formal night? Long formal gown, short cocktail dress, slacks and dressy blouse, regular everyday clothes???? I don't want to be too over- or under-dressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 29, 2023 Author #123 Share Posted January 29, 2023 8 hours ago, 40yearcruiser said: What were most of the women wearing on formal night? Long formal gown, short cocktail dress, slacks and dressy blouse, regular everyday clothes???? I don't want to be too over- or under-dressed. Varied. I’d wear what you want to. I only saw one long gown but it was split up to her underwear…🤦♀️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunagoras Posted January 29, 2023 #124 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Pro tip on formal nights dress: Once I figure out I'll to have a gala night on a cruise, I use to dress my "formal" trousers and jacket on departure day at least to pass security on the airport, then jump the jacket on a plastic bag and all will be great! No extra luggage weight, even though I may to feel odd at the airport, TBHH!... Regarding to MSC's usual average level of formality; back in the day it used to be mostly trousers plus jacket for men with or without a tie, and a cocktail dress, long pants and nice top or blouse for the ladies. I believe that to be far more relaxed after the pandemic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 30, 2023 Author #125 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Disembarking info. An Uber to the airport costs 58aed. Personally I wouldn’t leave as early as they suggest and I’d get a bit more sleep 💤! People were boarding the ship already as we left at 8;15am! Thank you for reading. Hopefully I’ve provided some useful info ℹ️ LB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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