JeremyK1956

Thank you Saab4444. Oddly enough, this morning I have just got this from MSC for our upcoming cruise in a few weeks, "For cruises in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Antilles, Dubai, the Emirates and Oman, as well as MSC Grand Voyages departing from Europe, the onboard currency is the Euro (€). For cruises in the Caribbean, South America and South Africa, as well as MSC Grand Voyages going to Europe and to Australia, the onboard currency is the US Dollar ($).The onboard currency for MSC Virtuosa summer season cruises through October 2023 will be the British Pound (£)".

Thanks, nothing is clear when searching for a definitive answer. This came from "Travel Weekly" website, "MSC Cruises’ incoming vessel MSC Euribia will homeport in Southampton during the winter 2023-24 season. The LNG-powered ship, due to launch in June 2023, will be based in the UK after the line saw “huge demand” for no-fly cruises on MSC Virtuosa". That is why I was hoping someone onboard may answer.

The price of drinks doesn't really concern me, I asked the question specifically to know what to take to use in the casino, (to save being ripped off with a poor exchange rate).

Virtuosa home port in 2021 was Southampton, we sailed July 3rd and onboard was £ sterling. Last year we sailed in August and December, onboard was in Euros, I don't know where the home port was, obviously not the UK. The Euribia cruises out of Southampton only run for a short period and I am not sure where the home port is classed as, which is why I asked if anyone was onboard.

Hi, I was hoping someone currently onboard, (or who has recently sailed on Euribia), could tell me what the onboard currency is. We got caught out the first time on Virtuosa as it turned out to be in £ sterling. Recent Virtuosa cruises were in Euros so I am assuming that that is currently the case with Euribia. Thanks.

Just worked for me for the MSC Euribia cruise 10th November, ££96.90 instead of £114. Thank you.

Thanks for the reply. I was following advice from other forums suggesting the restaurants could be booked once the balance is paid, which is obviously not accurate. I will wait and keep an eye on it. As mentioned, I was not expecting to book the complimentary meal until I got on board, the speciality dining that comes with the Premier package is a different issue, with the number of people who have probably opted for this I can see potential problems. It will be interesting to see what Princess do if they are unable to accommodate you with a booking.

Thanks, I have done as you suggested.

Hi, I am cruising on the May 6th cruise on Sky Princes, I was led to believe that I could go ahead and book the "speciality restaurants" once the balance had been paid, (which it has), but the app is not allowing me to do so. I am not overly impressed with the app anyway as it seems to have connection issues far too regularly, but, of course, this could well be something that I am doing wrong. My credit card is registered for the cruise. I believe that I can only book the complimentary speciality restaurant meal, (that you get if you are in a suite), once you are on board, but I am not sure when you can book the two speciality meals that come with the "premier" package. I was hoping to secure/pay for bookings as soon as possible as the cruise is to celebrate a special occasion. Any guidance or advice would be appreciated. Jeremy Kingsbury

I thought it had carried over from last year, however, I have just re-entered the details and the card has been accepted. Still no change in being able to book. Also, we have a complimentary speciality meal on the first night as we are in a suite, I think that can only be booked onboard, but does anyone know when you are able to book the two speciality meals that come with the "Premier" package? I would still like to secure/pay for additional speciality meals, it just will not let me access the restaurant options, let alone book.

Hi, I am cruising on the May 6th cruise on Sky Princes, I was led to believe that I could go ahead and book the "speciality restaurants" once the balance had been paid, (which it has), but the app is not allowing me to do so. I am not overly impressed with the app anyway as it seems to have connection issues far too regularly, but, of course, this could well be something that I am doing wrong. Any guidance or advice would be appreciated. Jeremy Kingsbury

Thank you, very useful/helpful information.

Does anyone have any experience with the ocean view staterooms on deck 4 on Iona? My daughter is just about to book one for next year and she was quite taken by the "window seat" arrangement, so much so that she would really like to book a cabin that has one. She is looking to book an LB grade cabin midships. I have tried P&O cruises customer service team but they could not give a definitive answer. They said some cabins have them and some don't, unfortunately they do not have a list. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have changed my room after Princess agreed and kindly allowed me to "downgrade" to a mini suite. There is a short video of S108 on YT, search for "Sky Princess ocean view suite S108 on sundeck". As you say, it is a full suite, and the benefits are great so I am sure you will enjoy yourselves and have a great time. We were doing it to celebrate our 48th wedding anniversary and as S107 really impressed us I booked S108, and, whereas I am sure S108 is fine, it is not the same and it does not have the same "wow" factor, (for us). I intend to book the S107 on an early cruise next year. Hope you enjoy your trip.

Update: Princess agreed with me, and whereas they do not usually allow booking downgrades, (only upgrades), they have kindly allowed it in this instance. I am now in a mini suite on deck 14 instead, (which I also had earlier this year so I know it is okay).