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We sailed on the Meraviglia pre covid and had the premium drinks - i got really used to Veuve Cliquoet but I suppose I could become a Moet girl.

This is wonderful to hear! We're booked for November 22 , second time with MSC and our first time in YC If you all have any tips or insights would love to hear

Also thank you for posting! We've not done YC before and I was looking for a ballpark idea so we can be prepared.

With the exception of Carnival we have been trying the different lines out to see which one we like the best, since our first MSC was on the Meraviglia right as covid began to get serious we actually felt like we didn't get to full on experience everything (our ship was the first to be denied port during the start of the pandemic so we basically sailed around Cuba with a one port stop in Cozumel) We also really felt MSC did a good job in how they handled it all. We're still a few years off from retirement but thankfully we are in a position to be able to splurge every once in a while.

Thanks All for the additional input and considerations! I am enjoying reading Morpheus' post since there is not a lot out about this ship and its current inhabitants. So far I have on my radar to be pleasantly surprised by the amenities/treatments but to feel entitled to the special VIP YC perks. and Be prepared to have usurpers who might try and come between me and a YC seafood buffet banished back to the cheap seats.

Thank you! I am afraid that I'm the DW that makes her husband walk everywhere as well. We are not huge drinkers, but I when cruising I like to have dinner wine and my husband has a cocktail and the idea of having water bottles 24/7 is really the best. last time we sailed was right at the start of the pandemic and we had an aurea suite with the unlimited drinks so we ended up packing the mini bar bottles and gave them to the kids (all grown) in their stockings. I'm really excited for the yc treatment and chocolates on our pillows or general area- thanks again and happy sailings

We have just booked our second MSC cruise (and first Yacht Club experience) on the seascape for next November. And I was wondering about the mini bar in our suite- we've read and heard a few different tales. Do they: provide mini bottles/snacks and refill at no charge let you have your first drink/snack at no charge, then after charge? or provide a large bottle of spirit of your choice and mixer and just leave you alone? As for non alcoholic options - did the butler keep the room stocked with sparkling or still water? Thanks in advance for any answers and loving reading your posts!

happy to report we made it on board!!! FYI there is absolutely no wait or queue to board at 2:00 am 😹

Help Needed!! If anyone is on board and can get us in touch with someone at RC or on board, the second hand of our Lufthansa flight was cancelled and we spent all day and part of the evening in line in Frankfort, the best they could do was get us in Stockholm tonight at 0100 1 August 1st. we have only been able to get throught to call centers and they say you can get on board but will need to carry your own luggages or they don't know. we are currently in Switzerland (not planned at all) waiting for our 9pm flight. Cross posting on muster roll Any help is appreciated

we are heading out Friday as well, little bit of a layover in Frankfort but we're taking stock in the fact the ship will stay in port in Stockholm for the extra day. Safe Travels to everyone!

Same!!! As Austinites we are loving the Texan perspective

I heard back from a person with Visby's Medieval week - below are the questions/answers. I also provided them with a link to our cruise critic group in case they were adventurous and wanted to post directly. Q. Can we purchase tickets at the gate/entrance or should these be purchased in advance? A. Tickets can be purchased at our Visitors Center which will be located at Paviljongsplan ( 57.645018, 18.294575 to cut and paste into a map-application). You will also be able to get them beforehand, however the proper tickets isn't published yet. I'll try to get back to you with a link once they're up, if you'd like me to. Q. How does Medieval Week work, do we just purchase an entrance ticket and are free to walk around or are there additional costs for shows? A. The entrance ticket will give you access to our main areas: The market places, the historical camps (during their opening hours) and some free shows. We're working on publishing the program in English, and you should be able to find the information there. However I don't know when it'll be published. I'll try to remember to get back to you on this. There are also shows that areIs there something in particular you're more interested in? Music, jesters, fireshows? If you let me know what you're interested in, and when you'll be in Visby I could try to find some suggestions for you. Q. How far from the port is the entrance to Medieval Week, are there good signs for people that choose to walk or is there public transportation (if so what would someone take and how often does the transportation run?) A. We have shows and areas all over Visby. The coordinates to the visitors center (above) will also give you the location of our main market area. Its a 30 min walk from the terminal to the visitors center and market area, Signs are towards Visby, and if you follow the waterfront you'll be pretty unable to miss the areas! I'm not sure how well the public transport works, and what the cruise companies might provide. Unfortunately I think you'll get better answers from them than from me. Q. How big is Medieval Week? Our research says there are events all throughout the island but Do you all have a map of the festival in English? A. There are events all over the island, but the main focus is Visby. There's a map at the bottom of https://medeltidsveckan.se/en/welcome/, but I just saw that the explanation has disappeared. I'll try to get the website updated asap. And as for how big it is.. Well, you won't be able to miss somethings going on, that's for sure. We usually have around 40 000 unique visitors, most stay all week. I'm sorry I don't really know how to answer this one - you'll just have to experience it yourselves! Q. Are masks required? A. No masks required - come as you are. Everyone's welcome! There'll be some elven ears for sale in the visitors center if you'd like to blend in a little. I'm not sure if there'll be a place to hire an outfit for the day yet, let me get back to you on that! Q. What sort of vendors (crafts, costumes and/or food) will be available, do the vendors take Swedish Kroner, Bank/Credit Cards or both? A. As for vendors: Food, sweets, jewelry, clothing, leatherwork, costumes, sewingsupplies including fabrics, soaps and creams, ironwork, hats.. Pretty much anything and everything one could ask for! I highly doubt there'll be vendors who don't accept creditcards, most probably prefer it. For some reason American express will sometimes refuse to work, and some vendors just don't accept AmEx for that reason. Swedish Krona is your safest bet for cash, though there might be some that'll happily accept euro. Please notice they'll be an exception to the rule and I can't guarantee anything.

@Stuart Suss if its not already on your itinerary, add the Occupation Museum in Riga

Not sure if it has been mentioned, but in Copenhagen you can purchase a card that provides you access to public transportation and entrance to many of attractions throughout the city. Since we are staying after this looks to be a good deal for getting around and entrance fees Sharing the link below https://copenhagencard.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw14uVBhBEEiwAaufYx9s4aoGLpyDHLr4xfN7Dx9klHvBV1h_UXdYx0tMRmCF-bu89PwW3vhoC-bYQAvD_BwE

@Hezu My field of study was ceramics so I think Littala & Arabia Design Center looks like a good choice for us. Kiitos

@hezu many thanks! I want to see the Sibelius monument but other than that we really don't have an agenda (unless you know if there are any museums in Helsinki that might have work of Kyllikki Salmenhaara) I appreciate the help

We're a couple from Texas, first time on RC and on this same cruise many thanks to @DragonOfTheSeas for starting this thread. We're planning a day before in Stockholm and three days after in Copenhagen, have our flights/hotels booked . Been researching ports like mad, be doing a few RC excursions and a few on own could use some help regarding: I enjoy souvenirs and really excited at the prospect this trip provides in getting some hand crafted items from local artisans/craftspeople. Stockholm - are taxis there good or should we plan to take bus or trains. (were doing the vasa through RC but want to hit the ABBA museum and see some more specific sights around the city) Aarhus - specifically getting to the Moesgaard Museum (is this a bus, train or taxi ride? If bus or metro/train what route? Is it recommended to buy tickets in advance? Visby- one if the reasons we booked thus cruise. Has anyone attended medieval week, is there an entrance fee or do we need tickets in advance? I'll be writing the Gotland tourist center in the next few days and will post what I find out. Helsinki - is a trip into old town the way to go, are there any things to not miss or are we better off booking something? If we venture on our own how readily is English spoken? Thank you in advance

We're on this cruise end of July so looking forward to hearing about your trip and learning as much as we can