vintagegarage

I agree with LifeonMars, and went back to edit my original reply in this topic. I also use the priority boarding, robes and slippers, in addition to the free meal for two at the specialty restaurant. Here is the complete list with gold below. I definitely wouldn't call them all worthless: Priority line for boarding on embarkation day Complimentary specialty restaurant “Tasting Menu” dinner per stateroom (no beverages) Priority disembarkation at end of cruise Courtesy bathrobe and slippers available during the cruise Complimentary dancing class MSC Voyagers Club exclusive Diamond Party Late stateroom check-out disembarkation Sweet Chocolate Gift Plus All Previous Tier Privileges: Complimentary one-hour thermal area session once per cruise Complimentary gift Priority disembarkation in ports where a tender boat is required Complimentary photo taken during Welcome back cocktail Complimentary birthday cake

The free meal for two at the specialty restaurant, priority boarding, robes and slippers, priority disembarkation, late stateroom check out as a MSC Diamond Member. I use the free dinner, robes and slippers, and priority boarding and disembarkation. I took advantage of the loyalty match and used my Princess Elite status to get Diamond on MSC,

That's the great news I have been waiting for. I'll be booking a short cruise on Carnival tonight to show my support for their decision. '

My guess is that you "safety above all else, including experiencing life and the fun it can give you" probably don't ride scooters around your neighborhoods when you are home. Please correct me if I am wrong about that. If you think a taxi ride around Bermuda is more enjoyable than a scooter ride around Bermuda, then you are missing out on life, while protecting it.

I have used Oleander Cycles in Bermuda, and they have locations in several places besides right at the Royal Dockyard. The Dockyard location has a small test loop that you ride while they watch you to make sure you feel comfortable riding the motor scooter. Last time I was there was three years ago, and I was on a trans-Atlantic cruise and so only had one day in Bermuda that time. Oleander rents PGO scooters, essentially the same as the Genuine Buddy sold in the USA. They are very easy to ride, and very well maintained. I recommend them highly, and a scooter is the best way to see Bermuda. The only people in cars are locals, and they expect to see a lot of out-of-town rookies on scooters. Speed limits are very slow. Have fun while seeing the three attractions normally done by bus excursion in three days. You can easily go from the Dockyard through Hamilton to St. George and see the Crystal Caves and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo in a single day if you don't waste time having a long lunch.