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24 minutes ago, optimusprime82 said:

I'd rather MSC skip going to TX and just head straight to the west coast. The TX itineraries would be just as dull as most of the FL sailings are these days.  

agreed.  their western Carib is getting very boring.

On 4/9/2023 at 12:58 PM, Georgia_Peaches said:

Would love to see MSC expand to Mexican Riviera and especially, Alaska.  Being on the east coast, I don't think I'd trek over to San Diego for the Mexican Riviera as we just did that in March on Celebrity and airfare is pricey.  We'd definitely fly to Seattle for an Alaska cruise on MSC should they ever venture that way.

we sailed Alaska on Celebrity last summer.  Alaska was aweome.   Seattle, not so much. 

6 hours ago, Scottdalfonso said:

On this same topic... do the sales repeat a lot? Right now they have the drink package\wifi sale that ends it one day.... I really want to do this but have to wait a week or so to clarify some dates, Are these sales repeated regularly,  Royal Caribbean is known for the sales that end and start right back up a day later, just wondering if this is the same. 

The free drink promo pretty much is a constant.  If you don't see it, wait a few days.

No big sales until they try booking for fall.

1 hour ago, bvhboat said:

We are sailing on MSC for the first time on June 4.

I submitted a interior YC bid last week.

How long does it typically take to get an answer & will they let us know regardless if we won or lost?

Thanks

It varies, but probably not until you get close to sailing..... They aren't going to sell to you at a discount if someone wants to pay full price.

44 minutes ago, Joiseymom said:

Absolutely. It's a TA question, not a question for here. 

I mean the folks on CC are helpful and nice, but aren't an authority in this area.

15 hours ago, amygutman said:

With pinky extended, of course... 😁

well played!

9 hours ago, AtSeaWithChris said:

Because I thought I might find an answer here from experience ??? I don’t always go straight to BDM unless I really need help. 

so instead of asking someone who knows their job, you are soliciting the advice of random strangers on the internet.  Makes sense.

6 hours ago, AtSeaWithChris said:

Offered to bid on an upgrade. It’s a Travel agent free cabin. 

6 hours ago, AtSeaWithChris said:

Offered to bid on an upgrade. It’s a Travel agent free cabin. 

why are you asking here, and not your BDM?

6 hours ago, Hutcha said:

Why? Doesn't MSC use the lights for DND or Make up room?

 

they do

Please start sailing to St. Thomas and Sint Maarten from Miami.

2 hours ago, Two Wheels Only said:

 

^^ He would probably get into the Yacht Club for dinner. He might get turned away but I wouldn't be surprised if he was sitting at the table next to me. 

 

Shorts, hat, no socks......whatever. 😅

did he pass the grey poupon?

Suits are not necessary.  I was in shorts all week, and loved it.

11 minutes ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

Well that’s crappy. Why not?

I don't know.  They didn't ask me when establishing policy.

On 3/16/2023 at 3:05 PM, surfjock27 said:

Hi fellow cruisers. 
 

First time cruising with MSC this weekend. 
On other cruise lines we’ve always kept our

time the entire week, based on where we cruise out of. However, I’ve seen some posts talking about people changing their times based on the time zone the ship is in. 
 

We are leaving Miami on the Seascape, so are we on Miami time the entire cruise? I don’t want to get left behind in a port. LOL

 

Thanks in advance. 

they give plenty of notice...

14 minutes ago, cublet said:

Hello,

 

I have been invited to bid for a number of YC suites. They come with the PE drinks package, but I  have already bought one. Should I be successful with the upbid, will I get the purchased PE drinks package cost refunded?

 

Regards,

 

Cublet

No, if you are upgraded, you do not get a refund.

simple answer no, but get there after they open, and before the ship sails.

2 hours ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

Oh cool. You can wear shorts on the casual nights? I do that on most mainstream lines and nobody bats an eye. I will wear long pants and polo for elegant (gala) night.

I wear shorts every night..... 

very few people dress up nowadays.  i usually wear shorts every night.  Jeans if he likes.  dress up is to sell pictures, and that is about it.

last legs?  They are sharing a terminal with another line, not the YMCA.  

nowadays, you can just claim to identify with whatever you wish.  I wouldn't worry about it. 

On 7/5/2021 at 8:39 AM, KennyFla said:

No, not talking about drinking 25 drinks a day because we can.

 

We are in the YC for the first time on Divina in October.  This will be the first time we have the premium drinks package.  At home we usually drink the basic cocktails: Old Fashioned, Manhattan, G&T, etc.  But we like to try new things, so what are some favorite drinks of yours when you have the package?

 

We figured what a great way to sample new things.  All suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

I would try for 25..... lol   We were on NCL last year.  Tried for the first time a Key Lime Pie Martini, based on asking the bartender.  Let them surprise you.

21 hours ago, Hutcha said:

@drselPlease don't revive old threads (repeatedly). If you have something to say, and it's been 4 months, or a year, start a new thread. It's kind of the rule of this forum. By kind of, I mean it is 😁

This thread could be a week old, a year old or a decade old.  So what?  Valid question.

only you can determine worth.

I am 300 short of Diamond for my next cruise, wish they would bump me the first morning....

On 3/11/2023 at 9:16 AM, JAGR said:

With YC, there is no added charge on any drink you get.  I have not figured out how to prepay the service charge.  Just know that it will be $14.00/person/day. and budget accordingly.  The service charge is the only additional charge, and is the same rate for YC as for all other classes of travel.

your agent has access to it when they make the booking