Georgia_Peaches

Welp, arrangements have been made for my girls, bags packed, car loaded and we're off bright and early tomorrow morning. DH and I will head down I75 to Port Canaveral where our little five night adventure will begin. Found a little throw back seaside inn on the Space Coast called The Inn at Cocoa Beach where we will enjoy one night in a king, pool view room complete with in-room coffee, evening honor bar, and hot breakfast. But first....the book keeping... As with all my reviews, I always provide the financial details for comparison. I like high style but I will also hunt for a bargain. When both paths converge into one, like a cat, I pounce! A few things I won't compromise on though, include service and comfort. For those, I will gladly pay extra. So here we go... The Inn at Cocoa Beach: 1 night, King room, pool view, includes breakfast: $189 all in. Meraviglia Yacht Club Inside Cabin: $1520 all in plus $125 OBC. That breaks down to $190 pp/pd. We'll use the OBC for gratuities. We were on Seashore back in August in a YC Deluxe balcony stateroom and although the room was very nice, it was way too warm...largely due to a neighbor sleeping with their balcony door open. So this time around, I opted for an inside stateroom...no balcony door to leave open. Will this help? We shall see. Having one MSC cruise under our belts, we are most looking forward to trying out a new ship (for us) and this short cruise was the perfect opportunity. I was a little nervous about Meraviglia's rough start after her Atlantic crossing, but I am hopeful that the kinks have been worked out. I'll keep you posted! Meet Piper Cat and Jane...(my girls).

Thank you for the report. We embark on a 4 night this Sunday. I guess the drink package rule wouldn't apply to our sailing but I would be annoyed if I boarded thinking I was going to buy one and then finding out that I couldn't. Just wondering what the advantage is for people to wait to purchase once on board? Glad you enjoyed the shows as I was wondering what the entertainment quality would be like for shorter sailings. Like you, we will probably not get off the ship in Nassau. Any ideas on how many passengers were on your sailing?

We are doing this cruise in March. I'm taking it all in and appreciate your review.

I buy a travel size bottle of wrinkle release to spray on my clothes and DH always rolls his clothes up in dry cleaning plastic. No wrinkles...ever. I know this isn't what you asked but I'm responding because I can't imagine turning my clothes over to a ship laundry where everything is washed is scorching hot water and dried in a hot tumble dryer...none of my clothes would fit when they were returned! Most of my clothes are washed in cold water and lined dried (exception, underwear). Maybe it's different for men. I'd rather rock some wrinkled clothes, I think.

The shows were fine. I liked that they were only 30-40 minutes long. What wowed me the most was the unbelievable number of people who came late and insisted on looking for seats by traipsing over, under, and passed people who were already seated. After 2 nights of that, we called it quits. (Seashore)

If I recall correctly, there are electronic signs as you enter the port that will direct you to the appropriate terminal.

Not sure those hooks will work but I know this will: https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiyk4G8uZj7AhUHjcgKHY4QAkgYABAHGgJxdQ&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAASJeRobTAqhXF6pN8pNeeWZ4uLYc0AQEX6R07LCBSYUJ-XR6JCANQ&sig=AOD64_23f8lF7NGoINd9_cyEvE1_1x5XOA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwju2_e7uZj7AhWaElkFHbHYCa0Qwg8oAHoECAUQGg&nis=8&dct=1&adurl= We used this on our last sailing. Clothes attach right into the line.

Would you mind explaining this rationale to me like I’m a 5 y/o? What would be the reason for doing this? Is it to get a cash out option on Nonrefundable obc or for something else? Genuinely trying to learn. We have a lot of obc on an upcoming cruise but most of it is refundable so I’m not too worried about using it all. The non refundable usually goes towards gratuities or other sundry items. What am I missing? Ty.

That's what I'm thinking as well. I never removed it from the slot.

I didn't think you were suggesting I would do something like that ☺️...I was just having a hard time wrapping my head around anyone who would do such a thing. I guess you're right though...you never can tell what some people will do.

Absolutely agree with that. In no way did I think the OP was intentionally trying to be misleading by posting information she received from her TA.

I might be willing to give it a go for all the money in the world 😁

People should look to their cruise line. 🙄

Shouldn’t the novices take time to read the whole thing too? Op posted info from her travel agent. It’s incumbent upon all travelers, novices included, to do “trust but verify research”.

Well it was a card in the slot that kept the electric on. I assumed it was a key card. Never occurred to me to ask or even think about removing it, much less use it to access another’s stateroom.

I will always default to whatever gives me complimentary access to Persian Gardens.

How about a sea day?

Yes. And hair dryers too.

I mean, in part there’s always going to be the hold outs but this is good news for the whole.

There was a thread last week or so started by someone whose title was Curently in Covid quarantine on _____. (Can’t remember the ship). The OP detailed their experience and they remained in their original stateroom.

So glad (and relieved) to read that you had a nice cruise experience on Meraviglia. Like others have said, we are booked for an 11/13 embarkation and were a little leery after the false start a few weeks ago. Your review is balanced and reminds me that no cruise is flawless. I am also interested in knowing more about how you upgraded your stateroom on embarkation day. Did you go to main guest services, YC concierge, or was this done when you checked in at the pier? Our cruise is only 4 nights and I’m thinking YC interior will be fine (our current booking) but it never hurts to ask. Thanks again for your review.

When we sailed Seashore I was able to text normally with my iPhone in airplane mode using my wifi connection via the MSc wifi package. I did not Use an app to text.

Ahh gotcha. Well when we were on Seashore I did see little ones in one of the splash areas that was different from the others but I didn’t get close enough to the signage to know what it was.

I wouldn’t want my children wading in water with other children wearing swim diapers. No offense intended but it’s just not sanitary. Hence the rule.

I haven’t been on the E class ships but can say from my experience on S class, yes, you can technically dine in Blu but it is really for Aqua class guests. I know suite class guests aren’t turned away but priority is given (rightfully so) to Aqua guests. However, I believe you can order from the Blu menu while dining in Luminae. This is the case on S class ships but YMMV on Edge. I’m sure others will chime in. wishing you a fabulous cruise!