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Hi, I was on the 1/15 Meraviglia cruise this year and I received my cruise card at check in when I boarded the ship I was encouraged/offered to store my hand luggage at a baggage hold near the customer service desk, which I did. I was lucky that Hola was open for lunch on embarkation day it was much more enjoyable than contending with the free for all at the buffet.

Also, there is no daily alcoholic drink limit on MSC like there is on other lines

Yes, I attest to everything mentioned above. I sailed on the Meraviglia in January we had a dedicated server, Jose, in the cigar lounge and many people ordered doubles and were not disappointed. I ordered double Johnnie Walker Red on the rocks with a coke zero on the side. Once you find a favorite bartender stick with him/her tip them and you will be well cared for the entire cruise!

Wow, that's cool I hope to want to go! Hopefully, on the World America in 2025! Hope you had a great time there.

He's a snob Champagne taste on a beer budget. Look at his other videos very arrogant individual.

Hi all I received a status match for this cruise (1/15/2024) of 9000 points for Gold on my rewards total currently. When I complete my cruise will I receive additional points for the cruise, or just my match points already rewarded? Thanks

Meraviglia 1/15-1/26 2024. I bought this pass several weeks ago for $195. THERMAL AREA SINGLE CRUISE PASS - 11 DAY Price: $ 303 per Adult THERMAL AREA COUPLE CRUISE PA

Wow amazing photos gallery quality!

I was just looking at the Spa + Beauty options for my January 15, 2024 sailing on the MSC Meraviglia 11 night cruise. MSC just raised the Thermal Area Cruise Pass from $195 to a whopping $303. I wonder if the cause of this increase is related to the amount of passes already sold? So as to limit the amount of people buying cruise passes because they are already at capacity, or that this is a permanent price increase. If so, the daily rate for an 11 day pass just went from $17 to $27 pre cruise purchase. Wow. I'm so glad I already purchased the Thermal Pass for $195. Two items have had significant price increase since I booked this cruise my 3 specialty dining package price went from $71 to $110 and I'm able to still pick my own restaurants or it I have to follow the new guidelines where MSC picks them for the dining packages as they do now. Of course they added Hola Taco to the 3 package price 😞 I wanted to go there ala carte since all you can eat is $17.99 or maybe they raised that price as well? Oh I forgot that the upgrade to Premium drink to Easy Plus was available at $222 but now that option has just disappeared from the beverage section.

Does anyone know that when you are status matched to Gold for your first cruise, will you also earn voyager club points for that cruise and any incidental spending? Thanks.

I understand that the Top 19 Exclusive Solarium on the Meraviglia is a perk of the Aurea Experience. However, on the MSC App for Me for my on the Meraviglia listed under the Spa section it says that the Top 19 Exclusive Solarium is available for purchase day passes on a space available basis. Has anyone ever taken advantage of this offer and if so, what was the cost to buy a pass for the day? Also, is bar service available in the Top 19 Exclusive Solarium? Thanks.

Considering that it is dubious whether an MSC will always stock top shelf brands. Do you think that it is worth it to upgrade to the MSC Premium beverage package? Thanks.

From what I have seen listed the thermal spa is $80 per day on board and one should inquire at spa desk for the weekly/cruise pass price (which is never a good sign). At $195 the thermal pass works out to $18 per day. It also clearly states that the thermal pass is 43% less if you book pre-cruise. As to any refunds once you are on board and decide you don't like the thermal spa I don't know. Hope this helps.

Ditto for me was listed $195 for 11 day on meraviglia on 1/15 bummed 😞

Does anyone know what the current 2023 ship model costs in the MSC Logo Shop? I'll be on the Mareviglia on 1/15/24 sailing? Also, I saw on one of the past daily planners an event is in the logo shop one day where the Captain will be there to sign the ship at time of purchase. Sorta like an author book signing at Barnes and Noble lol

I have a 10-10:30 check in time for the MSC Meraviglia on 1/15 helps. But I too wonder if I should show up earliet to avoid a huge security check in line just to get inside the terminal?

However, from what I've been able to surmise the aft cabins are below the last half of the Marketplace buffet is actually roped off during the evenings so hopefully not too much noise emanating from this area except perhaps the cleaning crew for a while? Not sure, but I did go ahead and book cabin 14256 which is an aft solo balcony right beneath the Marketplace Buffet, with unfortunately a connecting door with adjacent cabin. Fingers crossed! Just so happy to be able to afford a balcony cabin on as a solo passenger. Sailing on Jan 15 will keep CC posted on my experience with this cabin location.

Do you think today is MSC's best Black Friday Deal? Or will it be better on the actual Black Friday?

Thanks, a lot for the info I appreciate it. Any tips for first time solo cruiser are extremely helpful and I can see by your signature that you are more than a seasoned cruiser! Any more info you would like to divulge about MSC would be appreciated. Thanks again for your reply.

Hi all! I will be cruising solo and also cruising for the very first time on the MSC Meraviglia January 15, 2024 to the Western Carribean. I have a studio aft balcony cabin 14256. I was wondering if anyone has any information about this class of cabin and how they liked it. I'm very excited about the cruise even though many cruisers complain about MSC food and the quality of the line in general. I have a 3 meal dining experience and the Thermal Spa booked. So, I hope to make the best of it. Also, on the MSC website it states that Bella and Fantastica guests can buy passes to the Aurea Top 19 Exclusive Solarium on a space available basis. Has anyone had any experience with this and how much the daily pass costs? That information is not listed on the website.