Here’s to NOT “The Worst Cruise I’ve Ever Taken”!!! Sailing the Mera today- first time MSC, YC and Aurea Suite

[L1211]

The Sky lounge is a gorgeous space.  Is it just a bar in the evenings?  Not staffed today. 

[L1211]

And how about that Aurea Top -9 space.  Wow!  So relaxing.  

[L1211]

This area of the buffet is lovely- and air conditioned!  Anyone know what this is used for?

[NorthernCouple]

5 minutes ago, L1211 said:

And how about that Aurea Top -9 space.  Wow!  So relaxing.  

I guess YC access gets you Aurea access as well? Or just nobody noticed? This was actually a concern that I had when you mentioned that your daughters were in Aurea.

 

Did you ever figure out their Thermal Spa access? There was another forum thread asking about this.

[L1211]

13 minutes ago, NorthernCouple said:

I guess YC access gets you Aurea access as well? Or just nobody noticed? This was actually a concern that I had when you mentioned that your daughters were in Aurea.

 

Did you ever figure out their Thermal Spa access? There was another forum thread asking 

no!!!  Have been to guest services twice. Asked the room attendant countless times, someone at the YC desk told me they’d escalate but nothing…

[L1211]

Yeah, I’m not sure on the access to Top 19.  There were two attendants - maybe my YC bracket got me left alone??  The girls have not used any Aurea perks…

[L1211]

I actually thought “having tea” meant having tea. Somehow I missed that it meant this!

[Greygooser]

This is great! I'll be in the YC on the Meraviglia in June, appreciate all the info. Any chance you could post a photo of the dailies? I'm just curious what the hours are for the YC exclusive facilities, and it's my understanding they're only listed on the dailies given to YC guests. Sorry to see the Top Sail Lounge doesn't appear to be open during the day, I had been planning on spending a lot of time there!

[GPPhilly]

We were on the Mera in October and the YC definitely can use the Top 19

[Gatordad1967]

On 3/12/2023 at 4:14 PM, defbref said:

 

Does the Meraviglia not have the USB ports in the bottom of these fittings ? The newer Grandiosa and Virtuosa do. I expect Euribia to as well.

They do not.

[Gatordad1967]

is Keith still the bar manager on Meraviglia?

 

[NorthernCouple]

1 hour ago, L1211 said:

I actually thought “having tea” meant having tea. Somehow I missed that it meant this!

Nope. The food is actually the reason for the 'high tea'.

 

[L1211]

1 hour ago, Gatordad1967 said:

is Keith still the bar manager on Meraviglia?

 

I have not met him but a Diamond-level passenger wanted pizza delivered to the lounge today- for reasons I do not understand, it was not allowed.  He asked them to call Keith- assumed he was the manager!  

[L1211]

I have a very important announcement- after another three tries today, the girls are now in their hot tub!!!  They politely refused our invitation for sail away and sunset drinks at the Sky Bar, they are doing sail-away and sunset from their hot tub!!  It took a call to the head of housekeeping.  Wow…

[L1211]

Seriously, this view!  Could spend the rest of the night here if not for Butcher’s Cut at 8…

[L1211]

Front row seat to the best show ever 

[L1211]

[L1211]

I believe someone asked for this - day 2 of 4 day sail 

[L1211]

Not sure it lists YC opening times?  I’m not sure the names of the spaces, but the 19th floor outdoor bar and sun deck area has been open when we visited. So has the bar on 16…

[L1211]

YC and MDR menus

[L1211]

My dinner mates- the girls!  Happy, happy, happy!!

[L1211]

And BC menus - we’re doing our Diamond dinner (thank you Hilton!) and the girls are getting the dining experience.  Would have bought the dining package but wanted to experience YC dining…

[NorthernCouple]

1 hour ago, L1211 said:

I believe someone asked for this - day 2 of 4 day sail 

If there is something different on that planner compared to the 'gen pop', I can't find it. Kinda confirms for me that I will have to find my own entertainment.

[Georgia_Peaches]

6 hours ago, L1211 said:

Yeah, I’m not sure on the access to Top 19.  There were two attendants - maybe my YC bracket got me left alone??  The girls have not used any Aurea perks…

YC guests also get access to Aurea sun deck. 

[Georgia_Peaches]

6 hours ago, L1211 said:

no!!!  Have been to guest services twice. Asked the room attendant countless times, someone at the YC desk told me they’d escalate but nothing…

If your girls are of age (17+) I think, they should be able to access thermal area by the Aurea room card. What do they tell you when you go to the Aurea spa to check in for the thermal area?  This should not even be an issue. I’d make some noise…