Below the Salt on Seashore again. Essiesmom sails 6/23-6/30, 2024

[MonsterJoe]

1 hour ago, GA Dave said:

It is very interesting to me that someone would leave that stroller in the last photo out in the hall. My daughter and SIL have exactly the same brand/type and it collapses down very easily, and we were able to just slide it under their beds on the Seashore cruise we did together back in February.

This is the same one we used last year. It just barely fit through the door without folding down. That was on Seaside - I know there is some variation between doors, but you're right, we would have folded it down if we had to.

[FamilyAtSea.travel]

16 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

This is the same destruction of the key pads we found on the Seascape. We were witness while being escorted by our butler waiting for our elevator when a drunk came up to the key pad and instead of pressing a number slammed his fist on top of the entire pad. Our eyes went immediately to our butler who witnessed the act. He looked at us and shrugged his shoulders. I suppose they are not allowed to confront a guest ?

P.S. we were on deck 16 of the YC. Your photo appears to be the same deck. Our drunk came out from the Jungle Pool/ Market Place Buffet.

They should have to walk the plank after doing that. 

 

The cruise lines give passengers way too much leeway to be bad people and damage other people's vacations.

[ebeluga]

Any kind of vandalism is concerning, but on a cruise in such close quarters is disturbing if I were on the same ship with this kind of people. I have never seen such a thing on my cruises in the last twenty years on another mass market line.

[MonsterJoe]

2 minutes ago, ebeluga said:

Any kind of vandalism is concerning, but on a cruise in such close quarters is disturbing if I were on the same ship with this kind of people. I have never seen such a thing on my cruises in the last twenty years on another mass market line.

In fairness, you didn't see it on MSC, either. You saw a picture that someone else posted from a cruise that you are (presumably) not on..

As annoying and juvenile as this is, I highly doubt it never happens on any other cruise line.
 

[Essiesmom]

I suspect security could figure out who he was…easier if he was YC…and bill him for the damage.  Yes, they can do that.  And they could debark at the next port.  EM

Edited Thursday at 02:48 PM by Essiesmom

[ebeluga]

2 minutes ago, Essiesmom said:

I suspect security could figure out who he was…easier if he was YC…and bill him for the damage.  Yes, they can do that.  EM

A fine would be too easy. They should be barred from cruising on MSC in the future, or at least a probation period. That would send a message.

[Essiesmom]

Today was balcony wash day.  I guess they did it while I was at breakfast as when I came back the furniture was stacked and the drain covers scattered.  They have just come around and reset the stuff.

  I had two salads and a roll for breakfast.  I was thinking last night that one of the differences I see from my first cruise on Divina in 2013 is many more salads and salad fixings available.  And I would bet they don’t offer as many Latin themed items in Europe.  That said, I just went up to the buffet and had a piece of cheese focaccia and a swirl cone.

   They had full crew drills this morning.  Generator, emergencies, and I think full abandon ship.  Don’t think they launched the boats, though. But one announcement was that ships in the area are aware of our condition and will be here shortly.  I was unfortunate to be heading down to go ashore during the generator test and had to go from 18 to five by the stairs.  At least I was going down and in no hurry.  I then sat in the lobby to rest, and a lot of crew were there.  There was an announcement to go to lifeboat stations, and then staff captain, chief engineer and a couple others to remain onboard.  That dispersed everyone.

  Rested enough, I went down the last flight to debark.  Quite warm it is.  Still lots of folk from the other ships heading ashore.  The port mall was a madhouse, wall to wall people.  I stopped into Diamonds International to rest and enjoy the a/c.  I saw something I wanted, but made the full circle before coming back for it.  No, not a piece of jewelry or the free charm.  It is a replacement strap for my Philip Stein sleep bracelet.  
  Back on board, there is not much of a wait for elevators.  They are all out becoming lobster rolls.  Time for a nap.

Edited Thursday at 07:08 PM by Essiesmom

[Essiesmom]

Supper was the beetroot salad, main the chicken Alfredo, ice cream for dessert.  The Alfredo was just okay,  it a lot of chicken but enough for me.  Now waiting until I can claim a seat in the theater.  People watching, admiring the white outfits.  And those not white.  There were a lot of ladies and kids dressed up last night, even though it was not elegant night EM

 

[Essiesmom]

Enjoyed the show, watched the officers do their line dances in the atrium with audience participation.  Had a long conversation in Effy but resisted buying.  Just walked through the Sports Bar, paused to peer at a sleeping toddler in a stroller, looked up to see a woman nursing a baby.  Nothing on but cricket.  EM

[squigglydownunder]

8 hours ago, Essiesmom said:

Enjoyed the show, watched the officers do their line dances in the atrium with audience participation.  Had a long conversation in Effy but resisted buying.  Just walked through the Sports Bar, paused to peer at a sleeping toddler in a stroller, looked up to see a woman nursing a baby.  Nothing on but cricket.  EM

 

Amazing what a difference one week makes.

 

Last week you had NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup and College World Series. Now everyone is just waiting for the Olympics.

We were disappointed in Sports Bar.

 

Not just because their selection of anything but lagers leaves something to be desired, but because they got rid of cocktails entirely. The couches were weird in that the seats were really really deep so you basically sat in them like a child with your feet dangling in the air.

 

We had one drink and then went across the street to Brooklyn Cafe. Still awkwardly large chairs but definitely more comfortable once you got in them and the music was great.

[Essiesmom]

I find OMRON most ships these days there is no comfortable seating.  If it’s the right size, the seats are too hard.  
it’s another sunny day and we have just pulled into Cozumel.  The bridge cam is stuck on yesterday in Costa Maya so I can’t see the ships at the other piers.  Should be one at each pier.  

 

[Essiesmom]

Activity sheets for today.  Also menus for the final two nights.

 

[mica178]

I heard that for Euro Cup, most nightly entertainment focuses on group viewing of the soccer (football) games. Does MSC do the same thing for the Olympics?

[Essiesmom]

2 hours ago, mica178 said:

I heard that for Euro Cup, most nightly entertainment focuses on group viewing of the soccer (football) games. Does MSC do the same thing for the Olympics?

No idea. Might depend on which network has the contract to broadcast them. 
Went ashore about 100 after breakfast in the buffet. Rickshaw bikes aplenty but I chose to walk. Gotta keep this 80 yo body in working order. Thought I might take one coming back. 
  Walked through the mall, both levels and on downtown as far as Milano and Effy jewelers. Didn’t buy anything. Walked back to the mall and stopped at Senor Frogs for  Coke light, on the rocks with lime. My, that can be a noisy place!  
  I walked all the way back to the ship, no rickshaw for me. Just went up to buffet to fill bottle with iced tea   Time for a nap. 
  There have been complaints in the past about waits to get back on the ship..,only one gangway. I think it was a problem on Seaside, can’t remember on Seashore in Dec.  I suppose I could go back and read my own live thread…. But it has not been a problem this cruise. Today there were three open gangways and at least two yesterday and at Ocean Cay.

[Essiesmom]

We had pier runners but left on time, even a few minutes early.  We are liken a**, trying to outrun the low pressure system that’s heading for the Yucatán. Wehave the most motion I have felt. 
  I had the stuffed mushrooms and chicken coq au vin  . Sometimes I wish I could just let the auto corrupts stay…  Ipassed on dessert and will have a soft serve later. 

[Essiesmom]

We are definitely rocking’ and rollin’.  Much more noticeable on deck 13 than on deck 7, where the show went on as usual.  There is a lot of creaking in my cabin that wasn’t there before.  It was even worse up on deck 16 where I went for my soft serve cone.

  I got the suitcase, emptied the closet and drawers, and realized that was not a good idea, needed to sit down and find my sea bands.  After awhile I finished the packing, so not much of that left for tomorrow.  Bedtime will be early tonight, and we lose an hour as we set our clocks ahead.  

[DaKahuna]

54 minutes ago, Essiesmom said:

We are definitely rocking’ and rollin’.  

 

 Usually  that motion just helps me to sleep better. 

 

 There is always a lot more motion the higher you go.  That's why people who are sensitive to motion should book the lower decks. 

 

[Essiesmom]

I think the seas calmed around 1am when we rounded the western end of Cuba.  I still had interrupted sleep, getting up to the bathroom.  My kidneys getting rid of the fluid in my ankles.  Only happens when I cruise, unless I drive all day.

  I did brunch in the buffet which was amazingly uncrowned.  Guess a lot of folks are doing brunch.  
  I changed my setting on iPhone and it automatically changed time…but the iPad that did when we turned back an hour…hasn’t changed yet.  
 

[Golfplyr]

Thank you for the information and allowing us to follow your journey on this cruise!! I was wondering where are the public restrooms in the public areas of the seashore? 

[Essiesmom]

There will be restrooms near the restaurants and also near the bars.  They are shown on thick plans…except I could not see them marked on cruise deck plans.  They are also clearly marked on the deck plans on the app.  EM

[Fishwife2016]

Essiesmom, or anyone else, have you traveled MSC over the Thanksgiving holiday?  Wondering what they do special.

[morpheusofthesea]

50 minutes ago, Fishwife2016 said:

Essiesmom, or anyone else, have you traveled MSC over the Thanksgiving holiday?  Wondering what they do special.

They are kind enough to add turkey to the dinner menu.

P.S. Only white meat.

Edited yesterday at 01:13 AM by morpheusofthesea
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[Fishwife2016]

42 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

They are kind enough to add turkey to the dinner menu.

P.S. Only white meat.

Thank you for the response.

[Mezqal]

On 6/27/2024 at 2:38 AM, Essiesmom said:

 

I solved the mystery of all the lighthouse pics on my deck. The deck is Rotes Kliff, and Rotes Kliff is a park on an island off the north German coast

 

 

A few days ago i wondered also about all the lighthouse pics on Seashore... I figured out, that every Deck is named after a famous lighthouse somwhere worldwide. The pics on each deck showing the namegiving lighthouses for the particular Deck.

 

Thank you for your great reports from Seashore, i appreciate it a lot to read all the little storys you are sharing with us 🤗

Edited yesterday at 05:25 AM by Mezqal
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[Essiesmom]

We are in the process of docking.  Partly cloudy.  Here are the debarkation instructions and some pics of the approach.  For once it helped to be on the port side.