Two Wheels Only

Need to Know: Note: This tour is for single drivers only. Participants must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. Maximum 1 person (driver) per water craft. Alcohol consumption is not permitted prior to the tour departure. The Tour Operator reserves the right to require a breathalyzer test to any tour participant prior to the tour departure. The maximum weight cannot exceed 225 lbs.

I suggest doing a mock booking with 4 people to confirm that both connecting staterooms are available. Also check if any other connecting pairs are available. Then with your 1st, 2nd, and even 3rd choices, call to book how you want to book. The phone rep should be able to get it done.

You can make changes up to the day before embarkation. I wouldn't cut it that close, though. You will be required to pay the service charge when adding the drink package.

You might be able to stay on the ISS for less than a week on ICON OTS. Learn and understand the different MSC "experience" levels. Bella, Fantastica, Aurea - LINK Yacht Club - LINK

"Oh, the humanity...."

Haven restaurant.....breakfast, lunch, dinner. Shorts and t-shirts are fine for all 3 meals. REALLY short-shorts might be frowned upon but "normal" shorts are fine. (I won't post a photo this time 🙄)

Thanks. I got it but the video is, uhhh.....🙃

I agree. I've seen Food Republic, Margaritaville, and American Diner used as an "overflow" restaurant on embarkation day for lunch for Haven guests over the years. Those restaurants were generally empty at the time. Now, it's just another restaurant that will probably be overwhelmed, too.

Although I generally agree that folks on CC know more than the usual phone reps, the MSC concierge service (basically, an in-house travel agent), did come through for me every time that I have used them (him). There was a unique situation when the website was acting up (duh) and I couldn't book what I wanted. The concierge service worked perfectly for me and did just as good as I would have. I have his direct phone number and can get anything done including cruises that weren't booked by him.

Looking at your embarkation photos, it looks like YC was backed up more than usual. The group at the bottom of the elevator doesn't usually get to be more than 8 or 10 before someone pauses the "regular" line and the YC group goes up the elevator then to the left through security. Non-YC lines up to the right before going through security. That's also a long line heading to the check-in area upstairs. There are usually staff who will see your sticker and direct you to when and where to go. Not the best start but things will probably get better. 👍

The ships are about 99.9% the same. If Robotron looks like something that you would do, go with Seascape. There are a few minor differences such as coverage on the top of the pergolas (Seascape) and obviously different staff but I wouldn't specifically choose one over the other unless departure port, itinerary, and price was significantly different.

Attendants will often do things that aren't allowed because they expect a generous tip.

Don't be surprised if you have to do both again on embarkation day. Sometimes, those things don't carry-over to the ship.

It's not discrimination. You had the option to book a wheelchair accessible balcony stateroom when you first booked. You chose a lower category and hoped to upgrade. I understand the frustration of needing a wheelchair accessible stateroom (for someone else) and there are none available. That doesn't mean that they are taken by those who do not need one. I am one of the more outspoken forum members who is against people booking a wheelchair accessible stateroom when one is neither needed nor wanted. In this situation, it is unknown if there are even any that are available. It is unknown if they were booked by people who do not need one. It is unknown if your bid would even win. Depending on ship, not every stateroom category has a wheelchair accessible option. There is a limit to what is available. If someone wants or needs something, they should book it. The assumption that "....I can upgrade from an interior or ocean view to a balcony..." is too much of a risk to take. NCL won't leave wheelchair accessible staterooms just in case someone wants to upgrade into one. In the future, book what you want/need and don't rely on bidding or upgrading.

I wonder what large "money spending" group decided to snag a bunch of passes.....🤔 I would try to get Spa passes....maybe some OBC, too.

There's no guarantee that a wheelchair accessible balcony stateroom is available to upgrade you into.

You might have to wait it out until Monday. Weekend IT errors are rarely fixed until Mon/Tue.

It's website/browser related. Currently, Chrome isn't working for me but with Firefox, everything is working normally.

The OBC is added to your account on the ship. It can be used to pay your daily hotel charge.

There are plenty of "no symbol" staterooms on MSC deck plans. It doesn't mean that nothing is there. 3 people is easy in a balcony. 1 person will get the sofa-bed.

No, the Haven sofa bed can sleep 1 or extend to sleep 2.

3rd from the right. 😁

The fact that swim diapers can be allowed on land doesn't matter at sea. Shutting down, cleaning, and refilling a pool on land is much simpler than doing the same on a ship. Cruise ship makers can design areas where swim diapers can be allowed but if those areas aren't present, the swim diapers aren't allowed.

Everything seems to work normally with Firefox.

Have you seen the Epic balcony stateroom "bathroom" situation? 🤔