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Oh thanks.. I didn't see this before. I appreciate it!

Thanks also for your help too. How do you know what ship that cruise is.. the prices you posted are what you should expect to pay for the "free 7 day?" is a balcony? at least. I'm wondering if the $750 is a better value for me, I don't have nearly enough points yet, but just planning ahead.

Thanks for all your tips and suggestions. You are the man! I only started doing this three days ago. I'm running Android emulator on my PC and checking it a few times a day. Only some of the apps will "time out", so I got a macro mouse recorder. The only problem is sometimes they will randomly crash. But maybe 15 minutes worth of work a day for about 30,000 points. I travel with NCL a lot and I don't gamble so this is a money saver for me. I just went on one in Feb and had Amex Promo + Stock credit, so the cruise it self was decent deal. I also got another in May, which was decent. I did the cruisefirst several months ago. Funny too, been on like 12 NCL cruises and never have done cruisenext. Anyway, thanks again.. keep me posted on your bookings, I am curious how the process goes. I was thinking of just doing doing the $750 off, but some of the free cruises seem to align with my / wife work schedule.. so will see.

For the free cruises, how do you know which ship its on? I see the dates.. do you know? Just wondering.

Thanks I totally missed that, last night I was reading and working on my own strategy. This is super helpful. Thank you!

How did you get so many points?

How long is it taking you to get that many points? Any tips/tricks? I don't gamble, but a $750 off with some effort, seems like a no brainer.

Have you bought Vibe in past? Do you know where do purchase once you get on board? Thanks.

It looks like you are enjoying your cruise, do you know where to buy Vibe on the ship. I didn't realize they were selling it in advance. I have priority boarding with platinum status. So hoping to get it when we get on the ship, thank you in advance. Enjoy!

Okay thanks. I have two kids 5 and 2. We went on Carnival with my son this year (my last choice of cruise lines), but it was drivable. We are flying to Florida with him in a few months to go on NCL. Daughter is staying home. I think we will wait to take everyone on a cruise, when daughter turns 4. Right now I couldn't imagine all of us staying in the same cabin, but when you look at 2, costs go $$. Thanks again. Just wondering to you use TA for MSC, or you book directly?

Okay thanks. I agree there was a period of time we didn't go on NCL for about 1.5 years because of price hikes, however, we just went in November, have one next month, and May also. The prices are higher, but we did get some pretty good deals on all of them. Looking now for future ones, seems like prices are back up again, so that's why I was thinking about MSC. I'm not very particular myself, when it comes to food, but I do try to avoid the buffets. Thanks again for your feedback.

Another question for you. You are just like me, I am always looking and hunting for deals. Do you just check them manually yourself. Or do you use any website? cr.. fish.. I've always thought about even making some scripts to check price and even email myself for drops. Edit - Didn't realize cru fish doesnt exit anymore but i found another one.

I feel the same as you, we could book Haven, but rather not. We upgrade and paid to do Haven for first time this year it was great. I love all the upgraded amenities, but honestly we never really "used" our butler. I couldn't tell from your comment if you have actually been on MSC? Wasn't sure how you compared it overall to Norwegian.

How do you like MSC in General. I'm platinum on NCL, pretty close to next status. I have never been on MSC before, but I am gold, because of a Status match years ago. Not sure if that means much. I've only done NCL Haven 1 time, this year, and we paid to upgrade. Personally, I'd rather go on 3 balcony cruises than do 1 haven (give or take..). However, in General, MSC has always been tempting to try. I have not heard good things above food and just the people on the ship, being a little rude in general. Thought's? Thank you!

What are you thoughts on the ship clientele on MSC? I've always thought to try in general, and even do Yacht club. However, I've heard such mixed things about Food + rude passengers. Thought's?