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8 hours ago, Paula_MacFan said:

We regularly check our bill using the app throughout the cruise.  So easy!  Beats schlepping down to guest services and/or using the kiosk.  On our most recent cruise I took screenshots of the bills on the final morning before we disembarked, and they matched the bills we received by email shortly after.  

Exactly! I check daily. You never know. I’ve found random bar tabs and purchases from the shops.

You can check your bill on the Princess app. I check it everyday to make sure there are no mistakes. The worst thing is finding a charge you didn’t make on the last day of the cruise and you have to wait in the long line. 

Good Morning All!

I have never sailed on MSC before but I have been curious about them for a long time. I have over 10 cruises with Princess and another 4 with RC and Norwegian. My family and I have a Princess cruise booked for summer 2024 but I want something in between now and then. 
 

I asked my travel agent to look at MSC but she keeps trying to talk me out of it. She keeps telling me that MSC isn’t good and the food is terrible. She also mentioned that everything is an “add-on”. I have my doubts about the information I am getting from her so I figured I would come to the source and get an honest review from you guys. 
 

I will be traveling with my two kids ages 5 & 12. What is everyone’s opinion on MSC? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

thanks!

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348 but I’m probably going to book one before that if I can get a good deal

30 minutes ago, lion1956 said:

We have not been on a cruise for many years but we are takiing a Emerald Princess cruise in May, my question, is it absolutely required to wear a suit or sportcoat on formal nights?  I ask because we flying internationality and it is such a pain to pack and carry a suit.  What is the percentage of people in your estimate who go to a formal night without wearing a suit?

I just got back yesterday from a Princess cruise and the dress code is not as strict as it was years ago. Most people I saw were wearing a nice pair of dress shorts and a button down. 

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44 minutes ago, tonit964 said:

I have so many but it would be my first 16 day RT from Los Angeles to Hawaii with my dad before he passed. We had done many cruises together but this one was very special and lots of fun and I’m so thankful I got to do this one with him. 
 

My second one was my first solo cruise last November. I had the best time! 

That’s awesome, it was have been really special to share that time with him. How soon after did he pass if you don’t mind me asking?

10 minutes ago, 2 cruises a year said:

What was yours?

Has to be the Xmas/NYE cruise on the Grand Princess in 2008. It was just such a special experience. The ship sailed to Hawaii so every port was incredible and just so many memories. 
It was between this one and my kids first cruise this past summer. They had a blast. 

This is something I thought would be pretty fun. What was your most memorable cruise? I know it’s hard to narrow down to just one but I figured we could give this a try. It could be memorable for any reason such as an island you visited, last cruise with a loved one before they passed, first cruise etc…. 

41 days I believe !!

19 minutes ago, Radio said:

Yes, the forecast is calling for thunderstorms soon. . .

How does the weather look for cococay?

I just got off the Oasis of the Seas and the food in the MDR was still pretty good, however the food in the buffet was subpar at best. 
 

Buffet food was basic (burgers and hotdogs) with what tasted like Costco frozen foods 🤷‍♂️ 

23 minutes ago, Broons77 said:

 

Even though I wasn't there and have no idea what her thoughts on the matter are, I'm going to answer for @Sunshine3601. It more like 40,000.  😄 

 

I'm no kid hater, but 30% capacity being kids?  Yikes!  I'll wait until school gets back in session.

I just got off on Sunday and there weren’t many kids at all. I imagine in the coming weeks there will be less and less. 

11 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

That sounds great.  6500 passengers with 2000 kiddos was a bit overwhelming when I was onboard 2 weeks ago.

Loving your review, as always😀

Did it feel like there were 2000 kids on board?

23 minutes ago, Malamel said:

Yeah I haven't really been impressed with the buffet.  Breakfast wasn't an issue bc I'm up fairly early, before the crowds.  But lunch time, there didn't seem to be any "slower" times.  Spent 20 minutes in line, then kept having people push in front of me at the actual buffets, for food that really wasn't worth it.

When your in port the buffet lines will be much shorter, it’s the sea days which are a disaster. Towards the end we just wound up grabbing some pizza on deck 5 and going to the MDR for dinner.

PS: Loving the updates, keep ‘em coming 
 

I just got off yesterday. The ship is absolutely beautiful. There were a few disappointments I do have to say though…

1) The food in the dining room was very good however the Buffett food was nothing more than reheated TV dinners and it was the same food all 7 days (mostly burgers, hotdogs and rice)
 

2) The lines entering the Buffett were crazy at times where we would have to wait upwards of 15-20 minutes to be let in.

15 minutes ago, nelblu said:

Went to Urgent Care and got my Rapid Test (Antigen) for Saturday sail and came back Negative.   Yippee, my last test, hopefully.

Great news.. this is your last test!

I know a lot of people are panicking this week with it being the last week of pretesting for Rc. Just remember, WORST CASE SCENARIO if there is a positive test in your party there is always the following week or the week after that! 

8 minutes ago, jerseygirl3 said:

Doesnt it have to be within 48 hours? 

72 hours - 3 calendar days

8 minutes ago, nelblu said:

That is what I'm doing tomorrow at 8AM for my sail on Saturday.

Likewise I’m going Thursday for Sunday. My TA is on standby to reschedule for the following week if need be 😂 

4 hours ago, gmkgks said:

We still have to test for RC leaving Saturday. Based on recommendations from this board, we ordered test kits from Rapidtestandtrace two weeks ago.  When they didn’t arrive after the promised 6 biz days we tried to contact them. There is no number on the website. The live chat doesn’t work.  No one has returned our messages.  I’m afraid it’s too late to order tests from another company and I don’t want to spend a hundreds times 3 people for Walgreens or CVS.  Any ideas??  

Can you not go to an urgent care?