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13 minutes ago, savoirfaire said:

I sent stuff out two different times.  I just got off the Meraviglia .

Were you in the Yacht Club or general passage?  Don't know if this makes a difference?  Thanks for your info.

Thank you nikkiw60.  Really enjoyed seeing the menus and pictures.  Makes me excited to go on our first MSC cruise in April.

40 minutes ago, Beamafar said:

Anyone have any idea of how much a taxi would cost from Miami port to the airport?  I can't use Uber or Lyft as I won't have internet.  I used my own roaming data last January for Uber and it cost me more than a taxi fare would have. 🙄 

I think the last time we did this (last year) it was about $25 (that may have been with tip).  It is quite quick and Sunday should have little traffic (at least in the morning).

Thank you.  This helps me decide to skip the tryptic package.  Just not enough options in the dining experience ( in Kaito and Ocean Cay) for us. 

3 hours ago, Homosassa said:

Once one is in the dining room, the menu and service is the same for all.

 

I don't know why one would be checking on the booking level of one's tablemates. 

I don't think anyone cares to check.

Does Fantastica experience eat with others in fantastica, or with bella too?  Does each experience get a different dining room?  Is it worth it to go fantastica vs bella?  Sorry, it's my first time and I'm not sure if there are really any benefits to "Fantastica" (we don't really use room service).  I'm currently booked in "Fantastica".

Hi Beamafar,

We are new to MSC and are considering the tryptic meal plan.  Could you possibly post a copy of the 'experience' meal included in Kaito sushi (is it very limited)?  I've seen the one for Butcher's Cut, and Ocean Cay (Ocean Cay seems pretty limited if I understand the options).  Thank you in advance.  I'm enjoying your review (even if I'm not going into the YC in April).

Thank you, I'll be following also.  

1 hour ago, mef_57 said:

That's one of the many challenges of MSC, isn't it? Different websites, different customer service experiences, even. I appreciate your comment that they show up on the  US site, because my original booking was there and I was sure I saw them, but then got transferred to the Cndn site, where there is nothing. So, maybe it is just a website problem.

I don't mind waiting until payment date, but I will be pushing then, for sure.

There were some excursions on the Canadian website a couple of weeks ago, and now they've disappeared.  I'll be watching for their return, and hopefully, find they've added other options.  Like you, I don't mind waiting til payment date.  

I'm in the same boat (ship) so to speak.  We are going on the MSC Meraviglia in April and there aren't any excursions, spa etc. on the already booked my MSC account.  When I asked the agent on the phone when they will be listed, she said I would have to book everything onboard (I don't think she's right).  She tried to tell me that everything 'must already be booked' and only aurea guests can book spa items.  I told her I didn't think that was right, but, I was dealing with the Canadian site so maybe they aren't as well informed/trained?  I'm just going to wait a couple of months to see if the site populates.

Wow.  I'm disappointed that they would treat a loyal customer in this manner.  It is an obvious mistake in calculation and NCL should take responsibility.  I'll be following this.  Please keep us up to date.  

Do you recommend booking the cirque show in advance, or just booking it onboard?  If I book before boarding, will I have a space saved ( I've read that you have to reserve a time onboard) or can they still sell out?  Thank you.

I've read here that you can order a "virgin" or zero alcohol beverage and then ask for a shot of bacardi etc.  (apparently a work around that bartenders are used to... some put it in the drink for you?)  I'm on this transatlantic cruise too.  I'm up for trying this.  Otherwise there are a few basic cocktails included.  On a long trip like this, the price to upgrade is considerable (especially if there are 2 of you).

Thank you for posting... always wondered about this option.  

Hola is a spanish (Spain) tapas style restaurant... not Mexican food... if that makes it better or worse for you.

Thank you!  I just went on the U.S. site and the information there is very well laid out.  Guess I'll check there from now on...  

I will be on the Meraviglia ( first time on MSC) on a transatlantic trip next April .  I'm looking at booking the tryptic meal plan and was wondering if I had to use this in 3 restaurants as described or if I could use it in 2 and repeat one restaurant.  I'm assuming the restaurants are: Butcher's Cut, Ocean Cay and a Tapas restaurant?    Thanks in advance.   I haven't quite worked out how to get the necessary information from the website in Canada.

1 hour ago, capriccio said:

TEACHERS

MSC Cruises is proud to offer these special rates for teachers on select sailings.

Do you just phone and ask if your cruise is considered a select sailing?  Or is it indicated on the cruise?  Thank you.

Essiesmom, I'm talking about a 50 euro OBC, not the 5-15% discount.  Sorry, I'm just new to MSC and I'm not familiar with the terms.  I'm trying to figure out what benefits I'm supposed to get with the black tier (includes other tiers as well I think).  Are some cruises called "voyages" or does it include all cruises?

1 hour ago, tigger54 said:

I am a retired teacher. I did not know teachers get an extra % off. Where does it state this?

I'm interested in this answer also.  Hoping someone replies...

On the list of benefits for Silver tier it says " 50€/$ onboard credit p.p. on Voyages Selection departures".  Can someone explain what this means?  Are some cruises called voyages selection?  Where do I find these cruises?  Thank you for any help.

You get charged gratuities on the cost of the drink package and not on an individual drink.  

The 'easy' plan looks very limited.  Does anyone know if you can upgrade to the premium, if so, any idea of cost (got the easy with my booking).  Thanks in advance.

10 hours ago, casofilia said:

We have just finished 6 cruises almost B2B2......  but there was one day in the middle in Miami; 56 days on 3 different boats!!

Did you organize this yourself, or did you have a travel agent figure this all out?  Was it very complicated to plan and execute?  This sounds like something I would like to do...  lucky you!

I saw it in the tiers benefit under latitudes rewards (subject to availability).  It's the last reward under platinum +.  There isn't any explanation.  Maybe something on paper that doesn't really mean anything.