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I'm wondering whether this would work. As a menopausal woman the thought of not having a fan I can quickly turn on to help with my hot flushes is worrying (AC is no good as I'm not hot all the time). I wonder whether this could be deemed as sex discrimination 😂

I'm gutted that they are swapping the Sun for the Joy in 2025. I've had to change my 2024 trip for family reasons and was so looking forward to sailing on the Sun as I think she is the perfect ship for Alaska

I use online chat to make these kind of changes.

The US cruises are only in English but if you sail in Europe then they are multi-lingual

I travel solo and used to sail in the Haven (courtyard penthouse) but it is ridiculously expensive now. I tried MSC YC first 4 years ago and as others have said there are pros and cons for each. However I prefer YC as I think the service is better and I like that everything is included ie Premium drinks, Premium Wifi and Spa access. They have changed the minibar inclusivity (now there are only refills on the soda but you do get a litre of a spirit). I stay in an interior as spend very little time in my cabin. Here is my quick comparison Haven YC Priority check-in/boarding y y Butler escort off ship y y Butler escort back on ship n y Butler escort to shows y y Wifi included n y Drinks included y y Spa included* n y Grill on sundeck n y Restaurant menu changes n y Daily snacks in lounge n y Lounge entertainment n y Daily snack delivery to cabin y y y * NCL only if in spa cabin One thing to note with MSC is that you can't make speciality restaurant bookings until you board. The things I prefer on MSC are: Everything is included, the spas are amazing on the newer ships Fresh fish at the sundeck grill Butler escort back on the ship Pizza delivery service Cost

This is very exciting news, thanks for sharing

I've already booked Viva for September 2025

I completely agree with you. Wish all Cruise Next mangers were like that one. It really annoys how they sell this. On my last cruise they were saying things like "I'll pay for your spa treatments" in other words encouraging people to use the OBC rather than leave it so the cost of the CNs is reduced.

I'm doing a 2-night cruise next year and wondered whether I would get any of the Diamond benefits apart from the priority boarding.

This is on the Prima, waiting to hear about Viva

Unfortunately the 10% is only valid until 20 June 2023 and therefore doesn't even cover the original cruise date so I won't be able to use it 😞

As a solo traveller too, NCL have priced me out of the Haven. IMHO I think YC is a better product and my go to if I want to be spoilt (as long as there is an inside cabin available)