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Acedoc, thanks for the info. We have been struggling with go/no go for a week now. Glad to hear all is going well. Sorry you have rough seas, hope it calms down later in the week and you make it to Ocean Cay. 

Thank you so much firefightercruiser for taking the time to give us a real time report. Are there servers at the buffet or are they letting people serve themselves still? Someone posted that their Seaside cabin got new bedding every day, and their bathroom cup holders were being sanitized. Enjoy your cruise and thanks a lot.

18 minutes ago, bombcat9 said:

FYI...my 70 year old parents just called and were able to cancel and get a FCC valid until December 2021.  We are scheduled to leave on the Meraviglia this Sunday.  They said the wait was long but there were no questions asked.  My husband, kids and I are all still going.  

I am in the same situation, same cruise. Going to call my parents and tell them to try calling.

Any one on board or just disembarking today with any feedback on the sanitization efforts? We are sailing next Sunday Mar 15. Appreciate any comments on additional cleaning and screening routines etc. 

Great topic, by the way! Hope you enjoyed Meraviglia. When I was booking I also noticed some of the cabins near the panoramic elevator(s), on the side , are larger. I  don't know if there is only one or one on each side😜. I didn't check the cabins listed to see if those were included.  I haven't seen any in person but if you have concerns about privacy I think that it's very possible people can see you from the elevator. elbodans, or someone who has been on board may be able to advise on that.

Aft balcony cabins also offer a larger balcony! They are also Fantastica category. We are on deck 11 in an upcoming cruise. Balcony is 7.75mq. (85 sf). Same price as any Fantastica cabin, so important to check the deck plan when you are booking. Other cruise lines charge a premium for aft cabins.

This from MSC site, clearer.

On 3/2/2020 at 3:44 AM, Danny61231 said:

 

3 - Does anyone happen to have an picture of the menu for the specialty coffee drinks that are included with the easy package? I know I've seen one before but I can't seem to find it.

 

Thanks in advance!

Not a great picture. Coffee and tea at the bottom.

5 hours ago, Rob-Bob said:

I am booked on a cruise leaving 3/22/20 and I have not heard one thing from MSC.

We are on Meraviglia Mar 15. I have received no communication other than upgrade offers to date.

Thank you so much for such a quick answer!

Does anyone know if we can check in early and then go explore NYC, or once onboard and passed security we have to stay onboard? Alternatively, can we leave our bags with porters and then come back later for check in and boarding?

Thank you so much reedprincess for this reply.  Exactly the info I wanted ! And for pointing out the change in Costa Maya, missed that since it is the same time now.

I would like to refresh this questions.

Going on MSC Meraviglia next month. Would like to hear from someone from a recent visit, specifically to Roatan if their port time was local time. Which would be 1 hour earlier than time at the home port of Miami, so they would ask you to reset your time the night before. We will travel after daylight savings time begins, making it 2 hours time difference as Roatan does not observe Daylight savings. Our itnerary says 9 am. So is that indicative or local time (so in Miami it would be 11).  Thanks if anyone can tell me for sure. I am looking at a cruise position website that would seem to support that MSC observes local time, saying it arrives at 10 but the itinerary states 9  (depending on what time zone the the website is using) 😲

Thanks all. Based on what Petuniaflower says I might be best to put it on my daughter's card, since she will use it most. 😊

5 hours ago, Itchy&Scratchy said:

check your invoice... I thought the dinner and a show were included for all the people in the stateroom, but the invoice clearly states it isn't so.

 

This is what my invoice says for both me and DH:

 

CAB − Cabin Fares (per PASSENGER) $xxx.29

PCH − Gov't Fees & Taxes $154.00

INCL − 735PTW19−CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AT SEA VIAGGIO − DINNER AND SHOW − 04/05/20 $0.00

INCL − EXP1−BELLA: classic cruise experience − 04/05/20 $0.00

 

and this is what it shows for the kiddo:

CAB − Cabin Fares (per PASSENGER) $xxx.55

PCH − Gov't Fees & Taxes $154.00

INCL − EXP1−BELLA: classic cruise experience − 04/05/20 $0.00

Thanks Itchy & scratchy for the info. I checked my edocs that I just downloaded. No Cirque for my daughter, just like you said.  We went on MSC site to book 1 more ticket and it wants us to pre-select the date/time and meal.  Obviously we are not comfortable pre-seletcting her experience and taking the chance that we can match ours up later. I guess we will call in and see if they can book the time for all of us. We have others travelling with us,  and would want to have the same show and time. I will let you know what I  find out. If you figure it out before we do, please let me know!

I am interested in purchasing this and see it for $100 prepurchased on line. It doesn't state there is a maximum so this is good info to know.   Anyone else with experience using it or any problems. My parents are staying in another cabin if they wanted to bowl with us is there any problem even though they are not in our cabin? Is it hard coded or a sticker they put on your ship card. Or do they give you a separate pass? I am wondering if my 14 year old can go alone to play or only if the fun pass gets assigned to her ship card.

Thanks, I would rather know before I go. I didn't book directly with them. I don't know what my invoice says, may have to call them.

Did you see any one using?

 CECLO LUXURY ELECTRIC PEDALO - 2 HRS RENTAL 

Are you ready for something new and exclusive? Glide through Ocean Cay's surrounding turquoise waters with the newest invention on the market, the Ceclo - the luxury yacht of pedal boats, with electric assistance ready for all your adventures. These beautiful boats are made of recycled champagne cork, wood, and aluminum. The boat is yours for two hours to explore or simply slowly drift in the tranquility of the beautiful Bahamas.

Please note: Max 4 guests per CECLO. One person over 18 (parent or legal guardian) has to be present on the boat during the rental at all times. Minimum age to participate is 8 years. Provided lifejackets must be worn at all times.

Says 4 people, doesn't look like enough space for 4 adults. Maybe  2 adults, 2 small children. What about plus size people, wondering if there is a weight limit?

On 3/21/2019 at 2:00 PM, Itchy&Scratchy said:

we just booked Meraviglia for April 2020, with a free perk of "OBS CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AT SEA VIAGGIO - DINNER AND SHOW." However, I have just looked at our invoice and found out that the free perk was only for the first 2 people, leaving our 9 yo child out. 

Do I now need to purchase the show/dinner ticket for our child? He wouldn't really need a dinner, but I would have like for him to see the show with us, but I don't want to pay $30 for it.

Any thoughts?

I also have a child cruising with us. Mine doesn't specify a number of guests. Just says dinner and show.

Thank you for the quick reply! Great info.  Have a great day!

On 1/21/2020 at 11:30 AM, cellfree said:

Even Cabin numbers were facing Ocean Cay. Our Cabin faced the Sea. We watched Light Show from outside on Deck 6.

Hey, great info about Ocean Cay. Thanks for taking the time to write a review.

I guess the ship faces the lighthouse? No chance with an aft balcony of sitting there watching the lighthouse show I guess 😌

The price of the umbrella and big round raft are cheaper online I think?  $12 umbrella, $25 raft. Anyone know the cost on island?

Anita Latte - Do you remember what was offered in the food truck and how it was different from the buffet?

Thanks all!

Thank you. Very helpful!

Sorry for double post. Please reply to this one, I didn't click to notify me of response.😯

Nice candid review. We too have the cirque package included. Can you tell me how that worked? Did you get to pick your show and time?  Anything else you can tell about the process please. Also, did you have any experience with the paid activities - formula 1 racer, bowling etc.? Thanks!

Nice candid review. We too have the cirque package included. Can you tell me how that worked? Did you get to pick your show and time?  Anything else you can tell about the process please. Also, did you have any experience with the paid activities - formula 1 racer, bowling etc.? Thanks!

Oh. Too bad I didnt see it sooner. I looked up some other posts and seems like it didn't work for everyone.  There are only a few days left to us it, if anyone else has a code they arent using or it didn't work for you, and Rosie 2018 has hers I would love to see if I can apply it to my booking. 

Thank you