Solitarycruiser

About how far out from departure does SS pay for our airfare? I ask because I want to get certain seats for the transatlantic flight.

About when does SS pay the airline for tix?  How many days out from departure?

My experience has been that SS will add new staff from existing staff and new hires.

Where can I eat on Formal Night without a Tux?

Sorry to hear that.  Joining you on the 23rd. 

Anyone know if SpaceX-Starlink has been installed on Dawn?  I am on transatlantic 23 March and would love to have that capability in the middle of the Atlantic.

When Silversea could not identify a hotel for me, I booked the Courtyard at Marriott for the night of March 22.  I expect Silversea to arrange transport for me from A/P to hotel and to the Dawn. I also signed up for transport from home to airport and the same back home after the cruise.

How do we find out how many passengers are on our cruise?

Thanks to all for the info.

I am boarding Meraviglia in Barcelona for a 19 day transatlantic cruise which ends on Port Canaveral.  Is the currency onboard US dollars or Euros?  Thanks for any information.

Thanks.

After buying the Premium Drink Package, am I to believe that a tip of 15% of the drink cost will be added to my cruise tab?

Is there a self use laundry room for washing and drying clothes on the Meraviglia?

Is there somewhere on Meraviglia where I can take my Nook and get free wi-fi to download more books?

Thanks Morgsmom, I am Aurea class.

Can folks in a Grand Suite with Terrace and Whirlpool (SXJ) board anytime or must they board at the time listed on their Cruise Ticket?

Sorry I am on Meraviglia on September 24.

Tell me about L'Olivo and L'Olive doree restaurants.  Are they free or do you have to pay an upcharge?  How do you get a reservation?  What is the difference between the two?  Thanks in advance for any reply.

I will have a computer and a nook which both require internet hookup.  On other cruiselines, you can only have one on line at a time.  Is this the case with MSC or must I upgrade to two devices at a greater cost?  Thanks in advance.

Went to book 2 excursions yesterday and paid with my American Express card.  Halfway through the transaction, MSC website said there was a problem with my AMEX card and to use another.  Sooo- I used my Visa card.  After the dust settled, I checked both cards and to my surprise both had been charged with a charge for the excursions.  Called MSC ( big mistake) and after 31 minutes they informed me to call the credit card agencies and fix the problem.  There was nothing MSC could do.  Not happy.

In order to get the premium drink package I had to cancel the easy plus and buy the premium.

I just upgraded my drink package to Premium from Easy Plus.  They charged me the full price.  How long will I wait to get my refund ($931) on my credit card?  Anyone have experience with this issue?

Which Main Dining Room do Aurea passengers dine in on Meraviglia?

Unavailability of the dining package.  When I go to make a reservation it says item not available.

When I try to purchase specialty restaurants for my cruise (19 day Barcelona to Port Canaveral starting Sep 24) all I get is item not available.  Have already purchased Wi-fi and Drink plus package so why is the site blocking me from making reservations for upscale dinners?  Any thoughts?