girlcruiser Posted October 23, 2004 #1 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I have just booked on this cruise and am looking for others also booked. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted October 27, 2004 #2 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I'll be with you, Margaret! Jana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatKan Posted October 29, 2004 #3 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hi Margaret & Jana, At last we are starting to meet fellow cruisers on our sailing. We, (myself & husband, brother & sister in law) are all booked on the Dec 4th. I have been encouraged by the one and only real review that I have read about the Opera but again, it was for a European sailing as there have been no others yet. I read somewhere that the Carribbean sailings will "cater" more to the American pallet. I wonder - Does this mean that the menus will change and that the liquor prices will be higher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlcruiser Posted October 29, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hi Jana & Patkan, It's nice to find a couple more people on this sailing too bad the MSC board is so quiet at this point. I am looking forward to checking this line out have taken lots of cruises on other lines. Yes it is hard to tell how it will be as we are the first Caribbean sailing. There should be a lot more Americans and also Canadians as one of our large tour companies is featuring it. The ship looks really nice. I have sailed everything from Carnival to Cunard so have covered a good range of ships so an looking forward to yet another cruise experience. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lill Posted October 30, 2004 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Add one more (actually 2) who will be on this sailing. Can't wait! Really looking forward to the comedians. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise13 Posted November 1, 2004 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Hi fellow cruisers: We are also booked on the December 4th cruise. Just booked it today. We cruised Costa Mediterranea last year and wanted to go Italian again. This one was cheaper, so we thought we would give it a whirl. Haven't seen any reviews yet, but we got home this afternoon and my Cruise/Travel magazine was waiting there with an article about sister ship, Lirica. Sounded good....so if Opera is similiar, I will be a happy camper! My husband and I both love dancing, so we hope there will be enough to keep us happy. We always have fun no matter what cruise we may go on. Would like to know if you come up with anymore information on the cruise.....please keep me posted. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatKan Posted November 1, 2004 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Add one more (actually 2) who will be on this sailing. Can't wait! Really looking forward to the comedians. :) Hi Lill, Do you know who these comedians are? I read the names but because I am not familiar with them, I don't remember who they were. Have you heard if they are good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlcruiser Posted November 2, 2004 Author #8 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Hi Patcan, I was wondering the same thing I tried doing some web searches and the only one I could come up with was Pat Rich who is a female standup comedian. The other thing I heard is since this is the inaugural caribbean cruise Sophia Lauren will be there for the sendoff. I would like to get some more info on that also I got the information from a TA's weekly email who will also be sailing with us but as I didn't book through her can't really ask her for details. Is anyone interested in meeting up on board? On my last cruise we had 50 CC people on board and most of us met up after muster drill. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lill Posted November 2, 2004 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2004 PatKan, I'm not familiar with them either. The comedians are always my favorite so I'm looking forward to enjoying one every night. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatKan Posted November 2, 2004 #10 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Hi Fellow Cruisers! I found the comedians on the MSC website. Here's what it said: Our inaugural December 4th sailing features nightly comedy shows with three different comedians including the likes of Billy Terrell, Jeff Pirrani, Las Vegas and Atlantic City headliner, and Chris Rich, the “clean and clever” opener for Seinfeld and Roxanne. Anyone familiar with any of these guys? Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusguy Posted November 4, 2004 #11 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I think you are in for a treat....Chris Rich is One Funny Lady. You all can read a short bio by searching her name at:http://www.comediansusa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatKan Posted November 8, 2004 #12 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Yes, I would love to meet up. Get a jump start on getting to know everyone. After the muster is probably a good time. Maybe even a little bit later - but what's a good place? Up top by the pool bar? Not familiar with this ship. I forgot who has deck plans on their website. "Is anyone interested in meeting up on board? On my last cruise we had 50 CC people on board and most of us met up after muster drill." Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Native Posted November 9, 2004 #13 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Yes, I would love to meet up. Get a jump start on getting to know everyone. After the muster is probably a good time. Maybe even a little bit later - but what's a good place? Up top by the pool bar? Not familiar with this ship. I forgot who has deck plans on their website. "Is anyone interested in meeting up on board? On my last cruise we had 50 CC people on board and most of us met up after muster drill." Margaret Sounds great. I guess only Celebrity has a ship sponsored Cruise Critic Party. One Celebrity Cruise we met up at a certain point at sail away. This is our first MSC cruise. Celebrity is our favorite. Holland second favorite. I looked at the ship on the MSC web site. It looks like a beautiful ship. I don't know of a met up place either. Maybe someone knows where we can meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlcruiser Posted November 9, 2004 Author #14 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Hi everyone, I will take a look at the deck plans when I get home as I am currently in London England visiting family and see a possible place to meet up. Celebrity is also my favourite and the line I cruised last but besides the official CC party we also arranged our own get together after life boat drill. I am looking forward to meeting everyone Patcan we are almost neighbours I live in Toronto. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downdie Posted November 10, 2004 #15 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Margaret: Having just returned home from a cruise on the Opera out of Genoa, I would recommend the Soto Vento Lounge just in front of the Teatro Del Opera on deck 5 as a nice quiet meeting place. I hope MSC doesn't change things too much for their ex-US cruises to the Carribean, as the service, food, and entertainment were excellent in the Med. Hope you enjoy your sail as much as we did.It's a beautiful ship and just about the right size. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurBunny Posted November 10, 2004 #16 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Hi all! I'm Lill's roommate ;) Margaret, did you have questions? I'm happy to answer all I can. Never hesitate to ask. I honestly don't mind! :) Regarding Sophia Loren, I understand she's attending a dinner two nights before our sailaway, but there are hints she may be there for the inaugural as well. No confirmation on that but I'm sure hoping. Looking forward to meeting you all after muster drill. Shall we use Alan's recommendation? Alan, is there somewhere on deck for sailaway which would be a good location? I do so enjoy the Ft. Lauderdale sailaways. If nothing else, we should have some wonderful laughs together on this cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise13 Posted November 10, 2004 #17 Share Posted November 10, 2004 We thought we were going to go on the Dec 4 cruise, but through some snaffu with the TA we were not called in on time to take advantage of a special price. We did however get booked on the January 15th sailing. All you December 4th ers, please let me know how it is when you get back.. I will be watching the MSC boards. I am especially interested in the food, dancing, and the San Juan nite (what's available for tours) Mucho Gracias! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Native Posted November 10, 2004 #18 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Sorry you won't be on the 04 DEC cruise. We are living on the south end of North Hutchinson until 05, when we will be moving to Harbour Isle on the north end of South Hutchinson. Due to some post Hurricane repairs in our building we are in Orlando for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise13 Posted November 11, 2004 #19 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Hi Florida Couple---We are at the north end of South Hutchison Island so we are practically neighbors or certainly will be when you move to Harbor Isle. We are at the Colonnades. I only found out today that we are going to be repaired and not torn down so that is good news. We certainly are looking forward to getting away from all the post hurricane stuff that is going on. Sorry you won't be on the cruise too. Would love to meet up with you. Let me know how the dancing is on the ship, will you. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlcruiser Posted November 11, 2004 Author #20 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Hi all! I'm Lill's roommate ;) Margaret, did you have questions? I'm happy to answer all I can. Never hesitate to ask. I honestly don't mind! :) Regarding Sophia Loren, I understand she's attending a dinner two nights before our sailaway, but there are hints she may be there for the inaugural as well. No confirmation on that but I'm sure hoping. Looking forward to meeting you all after muster drill. Shall we use Alan's recommendation? Alan, is there somewhere on deck for sailaway which would be a good location? I do so enjoy the Ft. Lauderdale sailaways. If nothing else, we should have some wonderful laughs together on this cruise! Hi Amber, I am really looking forward to this cruise and it should be a lot of fun I couldn't actually find the bar Alan was meantioning on the deck plan in the new brochure. The only bar I could see for sailaway is Lo Spinnaker pool bar. But that might be very crowded. It would be nice to see Sophia Lauren again I have actually seen her a couple of time and she is a really neat lady. Do you have any idea when the cruise docs will be coming out? I would think soon. I just returned from London yesterday so it is now time to worry about the cruise.... Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurBunny Posted November 11, 2004 #21 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Margaret, I just got a call from MSC to finalize some details, and they said documents should be sent in the next week or so. I imagine with their new offices and all, this first cruise is a bit later than normal getting everything in place. But they are working on it! I'm hoping we'll have a chance to truly see Ms. Lauren, but not counting on it being more than her there as a visiting celebrity and whisked through us. Regardless, she's associated with the line and our inaugural which is wonderful to me! Hmm on the meeting place. Shall we first meet up at the pool bar - I'll bring something to identify "Cruise Critic" then if it's too crowded (or the weather isn't good) we can see if there's somewhere in Il Patio or Aroma Coffee Bar which would work? I just love trying to be on deck for sailaway, but then we can move where ever. Port side of the pool bar right after muster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserCarol Posted November 11, 2004 #22 Share Posted November 11, 2004 I have just booked on this cruise and am looking for others also booked. Margaret Hi we just booked also, looking forward to meeting some fun people.see you at the pool after muster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurBunny Posted November 12, 2004 #23 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Terrific! Welcome Carol :) Slowly but surely we'll get a nice group together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlcruiser Posted November 15, 2004 Author #24 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Amber meeting up by the pool bar is a good idea we used little name tags last time to identify people. My photo is also on my profile so I am easy to spot. We just have another 3 weeks to go..... Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlcruiser Posted November 19, 2004 Author #25 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Hi Everyone just another 2 weeks to go... I received my cruise docs today so it feels more "real" . Looking forward to meeting everyone. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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