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Thanks here is a pool picture. Hopefully it will load.

Does anyone know how to add pictures from a Mac or iPhone? Tying to figure this out lol

Yes almond milk and oat milk regular milk is available. What was not available is half and half. Steamed milk for cappuccino and lattes is available. Almost all the bars have espresso machines and can make coffee drinks. I had iced cafe latte with Baileys added yummy!

I will try to add a few pictures later today.

I have done this itinerary on other ships. I call this my just want to get away type of cruise. At Port Canaveral we did not get off the ship. It docks far away from where we usually port with RCCL. At the Royal port there are shops and restaurants, here there is nothing and you need to take a bus to get to the other side. Nassau port built a new entrance and it's about time. The old chain link fence is gone and there are 2 new buildings. Stop to watch the 3d video screen with the turtle coming out of the screen. The buildings were not opened when we docked but I think the grand opening is this week. If you have kids or grandkids, stop in Del Sol for free changing color rings. Effy shop gives out a free charm necklace. No need to bring coupons from the ship newsletter. Just tell them you forgot it and they will give it to you. Ocean Cay is beautiful. Don't go to the first beach on the left side as you walk the path as it is very rocky and you need water shoes, go to the cove. Beautiful water but no shade. You need to rent an umbrella here. Umbrella rental is by the buffet. Plenty of lounges too. I wish the ship stayed for 2 days here. They are still building on the island and we spoke to one of the officers that said there may be plans for a hotel in the future! I would love that!

Ocean Cay was great. We did not go to eat in the buffet. There was a grab and go line before you enter that had soft drinks hamburgers hotdogs french fries salads and brownies. The food trucks have no lines and have the same food with tables in the shade. There are 2 trucks just to the left side of the buffet when facing the building. The bar for alcohol drinks is just past these trucks.

You can wear what you want just like Royal and NCL. I saw people in shorts in the main dining room and also dressed up. Elegant night just do what you want. Most people want to take pictures with the photographers and they dressed up for that. You can wear jeans, capris, ripped jeans whatever .

No lines at all! The bar by the ice cream was always empty lol The other bars on the pool deck are just like every other cruise pool bar. There are servers walking around everywhere so no need to go to get your own drink if you don't want to. Here's a tip - if you have a lounge chair or one of the beds in the 1st row by the pool they are very strick about food and drinks not allowed there. Get a lounge 2nd row back and you are find to eat and drink.

We had a wonderful time onboard the Meraviglia despite the late start because of the gangway problem. I had a deck 10 balcony room fantastica package. We did 3 speciality restaurants. Ocean Cay was my favorite. You must try their linguine with clams just delicious, Butchers Cut was just OK as there are better steak houses I have been to. We also did Kaito Teppanyaki which was fine and a lot of food. The buffet had a lot of choices and every day there was always something different available. They did a special dessert buffet at 12 noon on 2 days that was just amazing! Cakes and pastries chocolates all were amazing very artistic talented pastry chefs! The pizza is the best out of all the cruise lines. Always 3 - 4 types available. They had an antipasto bar with the homemade mozzarella to die for! One day they had 3 different types. The cheeses and sliced Italian meats were so good. There is typical buffet food, hot dishes Indian dishes hamburgers, sliced meats etc, salads, pasta salads make your own salad etc. The buffet is huge! By the main pool is a grab and go buffet with pizza, hotdogs hamburgers assorted salads and soft serve ice cream. Never a line there. The meals in the main dining room were all pretty good! I was very surprised. Try the pasta on the menu that is available every day. The sauces are really good! Next time we are on this ship I will forgo the speciality restaurants, thats how impressed I was with the food. The staff and crew are all wonderful and they will bend over backwards to please. Everyone we met was a joy to talk to. The main pool does get crowded and there are your usual chair hogs but you can always find lounges. Loved the 2 carousel paid shows. The main shows were just Ok. The female singers were pretty good but the male lead was ehh. The comedian was very funny too. Most of the bars have a coffee bar and the coffee is really good. Cappuccinos, lattes and espresso. Leaving the ship today was easy. We did walk off and it took less than 40 minutes to line up, get off and go through customs. All in all a beautiful ship, very smooth considering we barreled through a storm and there is always lots to do. There was music everywhere you went and I can't say enough good things about all the staff. I can't wait to sail her again! If you have any questions just ask and I will try to answer them.

Yes I am!! I will gladly report back ☺️

NCL food is not that great. I agree that if it wasn't for the ports for the Med cruise we booked next year we would have booked elsewhere. RCCL food is much better. This will be our 1st MSC cruise and we are looking forward to comparing 😋

Hows the weather in Nassau?

Same here. We are traveling together with friends and we had our time at 1:30 also which is impossible because the ship leaves at 3pm. Called MSC and we were all switched to 11am. Then the other day I see I am now 9:30am and our friends were still 11am so our friends called and got switched now to 9:30am What I find strange is that our cabins are linked in the reservations. Should be common sense to keep everyone together but I guess that is not how the MSC world works! Update: BTW just checked my email and a new ticket is there now! Now it says 10am OMG this cruise line is insane.

1 -How are the lounge chairs by the pool? Are the chair hogs up early reserving? Does MSC enforce any pool rules about lounges? 2 - Are there bar waiters walking around the pool area? 3- Is the casino crowded? I saw a report that said the casino was not big like other cruise lines. Thanks!

We will soon be on the Meraviglia. Same thing happened to us. I called and was told the port charges increased. This was after my paid in full payment. The customer service rep managed to fix it. Don't worry. Just make sure you have a copy of your final payment invoice with you when you board for added peace of mind.

FYI this is a computer glitch. Called MSC and they said that. You can't arrive at 1:30 and expect to get checked in and board for a 3pm departure. It is not allowed. All passengers must be onboard by 2pm. That is why people just go and show up. We have the 1:30 arrival also and will get there way before that time for sure!

I think I saw someone post the daily planners but I am not sure if it was here or somewhere else on the internet. Does anyone have a link to where they may be? Many thanks!

What was the address that MSC said to use?

We are on Long Island and plan to take a car service. It's cheaper and easier! When we embark out of NJ we drive and park at the cruise terminal.

They will show up about 60 days out.

Laguardia is undergoing outdoor construction now. Also a lot depends on the parkways used to get to Red Hook. I would fly into JFK but that's my opinion having lived in Queens for many years.

JFK is the closest airport for you to fly in to. Cruise is out of Brooklyn.

Those are the same prices for my May 21st cruise. We purchased the 3 specialty dining package. This shows up in the cruise planner about 60 days before you leave.

Will be following! Going on the Meraviglia May 21st. to the 28th 🙂 I would really appreciate it if you can post the daily schedules for the 2nd half of your B2B Caribbean cruise. That's the one we are doing. I am so curious about everything MSC!

I have them all listed for my May 21st cruise.