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    Divina vs Meraviglia

    in MSC Cruises

    Posted · Edited by 63galaxie

    We’ve sailed Divina once in Sophia Loren suite, and twice on Seaside Yacht club. We’re booked for Divina in May not yacht club) and Meraviglia balcony Aurea suite with hot tub in October I’m going to miss Yacht Club, but booked Divina specifically to have two days on Ocean Cay (haven’t been yet). We booked Meraviglia because dh wanted to have a jacuzzi balcony and because we’ve never sailed her before.  Seaside is our favorite MSC so far. 

    Seaview quick review

    in MSC Cruises

    Posted

    On 8/8/2019 at 12:34 AM, petuniaflower said:

    We did the Seaview end of July, out of Barcelona, stopped in Genoa, Civi, La Spezia, Corsica, Mallorca and Cannes.  We have cruised Carnival, NCL, Disney and MSC before.  We were a family of 6, in 2 connecting Fantastica balcony cabins, also known as super family cabin and had the easy drink package.  We found the cabins to be fine, similar to other lines.  One thing about one of the cabins for 4, it would have been much more spacious if the second bed was a bunk couch as I have seen pics of, ours was a pull out couch and they had to turn the couch facing the door (if that makes sense) to make it fit.  Leaving very minimal room for walking around when it was open.  The ship is beautiful and we found most people to be friendly and helpful.  The kids enjoyed the waterslides, but note that even adults need "bracelets" to go on them, you just sign a waiver and get the bracelet for the week.  We always found loungers, even if it was a few for the 6 of us, as it wasnt often all of us werent going to the pool etc.  Our son enjoyed the sports area and played soccer a few nights with boys hanging around wanting to play.  We purchased the "fun pass".  I believe we paid $100 for $180 worth of "fun".  We used it for a few rounds of bowling, the 4d theatre, race car and some arcade games, we found it a good use!  We watched 5 of the shows, 3 really good, 2 not so good, in our opinion.  The 3 that were good had a great variety of entertainment including acro/magic/dancing, where it could entertain all of our age groups.  We usually booked our shows the day before for 1 or 2 days in advance.  We only ate dinner in the MDR, no specialty dining.  We all found food we enjoyed, though we are not picky eaters.  I think this was the first ship we had been on with no free/unlimited ice cream, no big deal, but the kids noticed.  We had "2nd dinner" a few nights, where we enjoyed the pizza from the buffet which was delicious!  The easy drink package was sufficient for us as we are not big drinkers, but do enjoy the odd drink.  I was able to have a sweet sparkling at  dinner, the kids enjoyed their non alcoholic menu.  We did not get off in Genoa.  In Civi we took the train ourselves and explored, thanks to many tips from these boards!  In La Spezia we also explored on our own..small tip, I believe its possible to pre purchase your cinque terre card if thats your plan for the day..if so, buy it!  We waited a good 45 minutes for the passes, only 2 girls working the counter and a ton of people buying.  In Corsica we explored and enjoyed the beach, same as in Cannes, all within walking distance.  In Mallorca we took bus #3 to Illetas beach.  It was beautiful and HOT, however the kids were squeamish after seeing a few jelly fish;)  We had a great time and would continue to cruise with MSC after doing 2 with them.  Feel free to ask any questions I may be able to help with!

    What was the earliest time you could walk off the ship with your luggage?  How long Did it take you to go through customs/immigration? And how long did it take from the port to the airport?

     

    ty

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    QM2 Gatwick to Barcelona flight

    in Cunard Line

    Posted

    Good day.

    We’re taking our first sailing on Cunard from New York on May 31, 2020.

    We disembark in Southampton.  What time will we be able to do this?

    Is it feasible to taxi to Gatwick, fly to Barcelona or Valencia in time to embark on a Mediterranean cruise which leaves at 6 pm?

    There are plenty of flights available at this point in time. We’re just uncertain what time we will be able to get off the ship, go through customs, catch the taxi, and make it to Gatwick.

     

    What’s  your experience been?

     

    Thank you.

     

    Karen Howard

     

    Can’t wait to see what we get

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, tomk3212 said:

    Congrats to the OP on getting the spa balcony.  Just for my own edification, what's the difference between a spa balcony and a regular balcony.

     

    @ddlb We also found out that if you book the lowest cabin rate (as we usually do - Inside GTY/Sailaway - aka "steerage") you're limited on what you're allowed to bid on for an upgrade.  Our PCC explained it's to prevent folks initially booking "steerage" and then trying to score a full suite or The Haven via the upgrade/auction process.  Good luck on your bid!!!

    A bit more space, free access to spa amenities such as thalassopool, etc. supposedly upgrade in finishes plus clear glass shore doors and rain shower.

    WE BID AND WON ON THE ESCAPE 6/22/2019

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    I am over-the-top thrilled! We booked last weekend on Escape leaving in two days, June 22nd to Bermuda from NYC. I booked an inside guarantee  at $499 each (plus taxes and port charges, of course). I bid on the spa balcony and won with a bid of $305 each.  

     

    What a way to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary!!!!!

     

    Our first upgrade in 16 cruises  (we’ve sailed Celebrity, Royal Carib, NCL, Princess, MSC, and Carnival).

     

    Never give up hope!!!!!

     

    THANK YOU NCL!!

     

     

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    Can’t wait to see what we get

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    We booked an inside guarantee last weekend for  June 23, 2019 sailing on Escape. Can’t wait to see if we get lucky to get an upgrade.  We also bid on a balcony and a spa balcony.  Hopefully we’ll know something tomorrow at this time. If not, we’ll be fine with the inside.  Just happy to get onboard!!

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