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    Parking at Port Miami

    in MSC Cruises

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    We parked there for 2 weeks in March. It was right across the street. A short walk. It was not hard to park and then walk with our suitcases to the MSC terminal. I checked about making reservations, but they do not take them. We paid with a credit card when we left. Claudia

    MSC Divina review July 5th

    in MSC Cruises

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    Verodoodle, so excited. We have the same room booked for a back to back the end of Feb. Was it hard to get a lounge chair and bring it to the room. Don't want to be dragging a chair down a bunch of steps or long hallways.

    Claudia

    Help me decide what to do in Ocho Rios

    in Jamaica

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    Just got back from a cruise where we visited Jamaica. A couple of years ago we had used Marks Tours and went to Dunn River Falls, lunch, and an area tour. We had a great time.

     

    This year went back with brother N sister in law. About a week before traveling I contacted Marks Tours and asked for just a tour of the island (no swimming this trip). Mark quoted us a price, I asked if he could do it for a little less and he said yes.

     

    We get to Jamaica and find Mark. While sitting in his Van, preparing to go, DH spotted another couple being "harassed" by another "tour" person. Joe stuck his head out of the van and asked if they would like to join us and gave the original price Mark had stated he'd do for us. The couple jumped in the Van and Mark explained what type of tour he was doing for us, gave the lower price he was doing for us. Also said if they wanted to be dropped off at Dunn River Falls, or anywhere else he could do that too.

     

    Mark was going to spend 3 to 4 hours with us. In the end, he spent about 5.5 hours with us. We went to scenic overlook area for photos, the private home of a pottery maker, a local restaurant for Jerk Chicken, tour of island around Ocho Rios, stopped at Mystic Mountain where we saw a very unusual tree. (None of us had any desire to go up the tram). He took us to a local ice cream shop for Mango Icecream, hung around which we shopped. Took us to a small beach & shopping area close to one of the dock and waited around for us there. There are two docks at Ocho Rios. The NCL Getaway was at one, (this was the one with the beach area and shops) NCL Spirit was at the other. We were on the spirit.

     

    All six of us had a wonderful day. His website is www.markstours.com

     

    Enjoy your trip.

     

     

    Thanks so much for the reply. I will check out marks tours soon.

    Claudia

    Ask your Divina Questions here - will try to get answers onboard

    in MSC Cruises

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    Make sure you post a review when you get back. We will be in a Fantastica Balcony also.

    We don't plan to eat in the dining room. I am curious what other options are available. I know there will be the buffet, but curious about a grill or deli, etc. Check out what other places are available to eat.

    Also, can you check what the price of a Beer is onboard. Can't decide if we should buy a package or just pay the regular price. Also, do they have the 16 oz beers, like bud lite or Miller lite.

    We have been on 13 cruises, but never on a ship with this many people. Does it seem to have to many people, or can you still find quiet places to sit and have a drink and visit.

    I am sure I will think of many more questions.

    Thanks for the help.

    Claudia

    Bringing water on Board?

    in MSC Cruises

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    I was mainly wondering about the Soda. My husband usually gets the unlimited soda card on Princess and Carnival. All he wants is the soda, not the non alcoholic drinks and everything else included on MSC. I read that if he does get it, then I will have to get it also. For me it would be a waste. I understand that both should have to buy the alcohol package if it is unlimited, but not the soda.

    Claudia

    Bringing water on Board?

    in MSC Cruises

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    Wondering if you can bring bottled water on board in your luggage. I know other cruise lines allow this, but can't find any information about MSC. Also, are you allowed to bring canned soda or wine?

    Thanks in Advance.

    Claudia

    MSC Divina drink packages

    in MSC Cruises

    Posted

    You can buy some of the packages on the ship, the most popular ones. Most beers were $5, I believe.

     

     

    Thanks for the reply. That is not a bad price for a beer. Can't decide if we should buy a package ahead or just wait to get on the ship. Have not sailed on MSC before, so it is a little confusing with all the different packages.

     

    Claudia

    How to join voyager club?

    in MSC Cruises

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    I have been trying to get Voyager Club membership for weeks. The website keeps asking me to fill in Area but won't let me enter anything. It also says it doesn't recognise my city despite entering the post code. Its utterly frustrating. Probably will try to join on board.

     

    Anybody else had this problem. Incidentally I have ordered drink packages and an excursion with no trouble.

     

    After a week, I am still having the same problem as you. Not a big rush, but it is maddening. Does anyone know if you have to join the voyagers club before you can send in the status match?

    I tried calling, was put on hold for 30 minutes, they connected me to the right dept. Put on hold and after 10 was cut off. I tried leaving a message on the website for them to call me back. After 4 days, no call.

    I suppose I will have to try calling and holding again.

    Thanks, at least I know I am not alone.

    Claudia

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