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That answers it then. It’s changed over the years and was looking for the latest policy, in that case we will either book it or not bid at all. Thanks for the policy updates.

Can someone share the current policy for a YC Guest who would like to invite a Non YC Guest into the YC? I ask in the event one of the two reservations we have get upgraded. I’ve heard that on Port Days guests are allowed to visit YC guests on an invitation basis, and on Sea Days not. There used to be a guest pass available for a day, is this one in the same? if anyone has the latest info from Meraviglia specifically, I’d appreciate it. This info will dictate how and if we attempt an upgrade bid. It’s not at all to game the system, just putting that out there for those who may believe that’s the intention.

Bacardi Light Rum (or equivalent), Finlandia Vodka (or equivalent), Bombay Sapphire Gin, Peach Schnapps, Blue Curaçao, Sweet/Sour Mix, and Grenadine. oh and introduced 5 more new friends met today on board to the Mr WW today in the hot tub in Spice, so as always Ms. Logical, you’re spreading the good vibes, even across the Atlantic!! 😂 😎

Day 1: Well, I guess it’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere!! (Noon here) Here ya go, the infamous Mr. Worldwide! “DALE!” 😎

GM!! Love it!! That’s the OG Classic!! Post it this afternoon!! Purple Rain 😊 Oh, and why can’t all Monday Mornings be this great?!?!? 😂

Okay @JamieLogical let’s play a game… Every day through Friday you recommend me a NCL drink to have daily here and I’ll recommend a MSC….. You start….

Hey Jaimie, I sent a GM post this morning then read all this just now and apologize for the cheery message (unknowing the situation) Very simply I send my very best to you and Ted and your squad. Strength to you guys. I’m glad he’s ok and on his way home. There’s always a next time for a re-do if you indeed decide to head back North. Sending good vibes to y’all. 🙏😊

Good Morning Ms. Logical from a beautiful warm morning from Spice on Getaway from just east of the Azores 😊. Hope you guys have a great Saturday.

Hola and Sushi on Mera are the bomb. it’s the best food on the ship IMHO. Not sure if Jamie would agree. I’d eat there daily. Honestly, you’re not missing anything with Butcher and that other one (forget it’s name so what does that tell you). We did Butcher on my Diamond freebie and that’s the only reason why I’d do it tbh. I was going to order the specialty dining package for a bunch of nights for December for the kind of solo cruise I’m taking my mother on, but instead I’m gonna just set aside some cash for Hola and Sushi other than my freebie Diamond nights.

Have an awesome time. On Getaway now on the TA to NY. Keep me posted on here for the next planned solo when you guys do it. Have a great time (I mean, I know you will!!) Try a Gold Rush for me!

Just FYI, the bidding system is a contracted vendor they use for the service. They purchase the use of this system from that vendor. That same vendor provides this product to other lines like MSC etc. So as the owner of that IT company that provides this product, if I can offer a product that increases the revenue of the cruise line then I can charge more for my product and everyone (but us) wins. I just have to share that in 2014 before bidding started, I used to get a call asking me if we wanted to upgrade and that cost usually was in the hundreds of dollars. lol. There was a phone number you could call and ask for it as well. I used to tell people on here to stop talking about it or it will go away…. And here we are. I think the message here as consumers and players in this program is not to increase your bids. I personally, don’t bother with the bid system anymore. I usually will seek out affordable sailings for Haven and book them directly if we want that experience.

NCL seems to have capitalized on this opportunity to pull the solo group to them by reallocating hundreds of new balconies and ocean views as Solo cabins on their fleets. Rooms that were standard cabins are now set aside as solo cabins and they have access to the great solo lounge on the BA and BA+ and Prima Class. I really think they see an opportunity to attract the folks that MSC and other lines are pushing away. Good on them.

@John Bullwhat are your thoughts and recommendations on a pre cruise stay in Portsmouth in lieu of SH? We enjoy laid back pub fare and small cafes, and good beer! Not so much into ‘touristy’ attractions just like to soak in the local culture while we visit places. Thanks good sir! Deciding whether to stay out there or not so your input is valued!

So MSC changed the specialty dining packages. I was on there a couple weeks ago looking at the Unlimited and it’s gone. And instead of any combination of any restaurant (except BC) it’s now a 3,4,5 meal pass and you are locked into one restaurant one dinner each. For example the 5 day is Kaito, Hola, Ocean, Butchers, and Tepp. One night each. And the lower the nights you lose the premium options like BC and Ocean. Jaimie is right. Hola and Kaito is much better just Ala carte and it seems to get the premiums you have to do the 4-5 nights. I should have bought the unlimited or the old 5 meal pass when I had it up. Never k OE when this stuff is gonna change!! if I’m interpreting the new plans wrong let me know!

Well it depends. For us, after 7 or so sailings it comes down to two possible outcomes, just luck of the draw: 1. They just do anything and everything for you and are just beyond amazing. Always present and always eager to offer any number of ways to make your sailing amazing. OR 2. They disappear for the entire length of the cruise (I’ve had to go to the YC Director on two sailings and tell him I was filing a missing persons report for his Butler)only to show up on the last day to try and collect a tip. This is NOT an exaggeration.