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1 minute ago, NoBeaches said:

There was a TV in the cabin?

Yes, of course.

I just got off Euribia, and no bill. Butler advised that a bill will be provided if a credit card is not registered, if you used a cash deposit or otherwise need to settle things before disembarking.

I can confirm the Samsung TV offered "Samsung Smart view" (using the source button of the remote). I did not use the feature, so I can't report if it works or not.

On 12/3/2023 at 5:44 PM, ConnieTact said:

We have always enjoyed being escorted to the front of the line at security as this maximises out time onboard. Today, for the first time, I couldn’t see yacht club butlers waiting to welcome us. I had expected this for this port and the next. 

First-world problem for sure, but I don't like it. Took me 20-30 minutes of queuing to get back on board in both Le Havre (I certainly didn't see the YC flags there) and Southampton (I did see and was recognized by a butler who greeted me after security, but no escort was offered, maybe focusing on embarking passengers ?).

3 hours ago, Essiesmom said:

He got bad info.  I know from experience when I won the upgrade bid to Aurea I was charged for 2.  This was in August 2023.  The offer tells you this.  E

I can also confirm from experience (this week) !

How often does MSC upgrade last minute ? I know from the roll call that people on my cruise next week have been upgraded weeks ago. I will buy a drink package, and want to take advantage of the pre-cruise price, so I will have to cancel the YC bid since I don't want to pay for both.

Don't forget to check if your credit card might include any cancellation inssurance.

3 hours ago, Formal_Cruiser said:

Does anybody have experience ordering brand wines by the glass with the easy package in the MDR? Does the discount apply?

I'm also trying to answer that question !

More questions here, since the MSC website is unhelpful !

I'm considering the packages, and with the "8$ off any beverage", I can't see the value in upgrading from easy to easy plus if one does not intend to use the specialty restaurants, or drink beer. An easy plus is 15$ more per day for a 2$ increase in maximum drink price. This means that you need to consume 7 drinks per day just to recoup costs ?

Does the "upgrade with 8$ off any drink" thing work in the main dining room as well ?

It says right at the bottom of your image that the discount doesn't apply to beer bottles 🙂

On 10/18/2023 at 4:37 PM, Até said:

Here's the recent US sailing bar menu.   I beleive Easy also gets you $6 off other, more expensive drinks.

 

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Do you happen to have this in EUR ? I can only find GBP or USD.

Doing the same cruise a few weeks as a last minute thing (booked today). If there a 24h/one day wifi option available on board , or is it all package based ? Have you visited the spa / thermal area ?

To be completly honest, I would happily take 100$ obc instead of Ocean Cay. The island look pretty unfinished, the YC area isn't ready at all... and the price list for things to do there is egregious. We'll see !

I'm on the Seaside supposedly stopping at OceanCay on Nov. 15, so far no news have been given regarding cancellation.

Thanks for the info Todd, did you guys talked about the champagne situation ?

MSC does not promise anything regarding what drinks and extra are included in the YC, except for the vague langage on the website regarding drinks. It is a safe bet that most drinks will be included similar to the premium package. For little extras, such as Champagne, gelato, crepes and what not, my attitude is to wait and see. Since none of it is in writing, they are free to alter what is actually included up to your sailing date, and previous experiences might not reflect the practices you'll find onboard.

Does anyone know if you get the upgrade email if you booked with non-usa (french in this case) MSC ? Is there anyone to talk to in port or once onboard (we are YC inside, looking to either split to 2 cabins or upgrade to outside) if no email is received ?

2 minutes ago, NameThatFunnel said:

I also asked about drinks on Ocean Cay for Yacht Club guests and was told that the drink package benefits will transfer to the island.

That's good to know, thank you !

2 minutes ago, NameThatFunnel said:

You'll have to pay for beach umbrellas though, which I think is a bad idea.

Maybe to replicate the lack of shade some have complained about in their reviews of the YC pool deck ? 😂

I have a november cruise on seaside (will be there shortly after Beamafar) and My Reservation is showing "Yacht club Cabanas" for 450 euros, with "water and fruit skewers and 4 beach mats". Sounds like an horrible deal. They are also offering beverage packages and food packages, I was under the impression that this would have been included. Will report after visiting !

Hello,

We just booked on the Seaside in november in YC and I found this forum looking for info. I find it a bit irritating that MSC is so obscure on this subject There's just nothing on this anywhere on their website. I have read trough pretty much this whole thread and I'm still faily confused. Here are a few questions :

- Is Champagne still included in the TSL ? Some have reported yes (Nicolas Feuillante), some have said they had to argue for it because they were grandfathered (from some older package which I guess that doesn't apply to me).

- I gather from this thread that drinks under 14$ are included elsewhere in the ship. From the menu posted, what happens with drinks from the "connaisseur" menu that are under this price ?

- When getting drinks outside the YC, how does it work ? Is it up to the waiter to inform you which drinks are included ? Do you have to ask each time if a drink is included ? Do you just give your card and hope for the best for when the bill arrives ?

- MSC says YC gets "free room-service", but the language is ambiguous as wether that includes just food that is already free on the room service menu (say, the continetal breakfast) or all food from the room service menu ?

Sorry for the newbee questions, thanks for your help !