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Thanks. The sailing will be in the Seascape. It's mid-September so I'm guessing most kids are back in school and fewer are on the ship. But, Oddly, sailing now are still complaining that the Seascape is crowded. With kids in school, fewer on ships, I thought the crowded feel would be reported less. Thanks

Hi, I'm reading long elevator waits, poor food quality, rude passengers, and bad crowds. This is reported in several threads here (not limited to actual reviews). Of course when I read something that's truly passengers error, silly expectations, or just a bit overboard, I ignore it. Like the elevator waits do matter to one in our sailing party. But, it sounds like lots of passengers just don't know how to use the elevators so they are creating delays. Seashore has the same elevator system, but I don't see tons of threads with complaints about them. I just wonder why folks are blasting Seascape so much when Seashore is the same exact ship, lol. I agree - no short sailings and not during peak holiday, summer, or school break times. Our cruise is a 7 day non peak time sailing out of Miami. But, ships are sailing full all the time right now. Kids are back in school now and folks are still reporting full ships. Seems like everybody wants to cruise this year. We have balcony cabins booked. Not in YC. I plan to have a great cruise. Just concerned about the 2 folks going along with me that are new to cruising. I'm hoping that they have a good experience versus being turned off. We will sail together again in 2024 if they enjoy this cruise. (The next cruise is on a different line. I'm introducing them to different lines and styles of ships, so they can choose what's a good fit for their future cruising.) Thanks

OP - I have been having the same apprehension as you. I'm scheduled to sail on Seascspe, and postings here gets me concerned sometimes. If it was just me sailing, I love solo cruising, I would not even worry about it, but I'm taking a first time cruiser and a cruiser that has only cruised once and fell in love with cruising on that cruise. It was on Royal, an oasis class ship. I've sailed on MSC and enjoyed myself. That was before COVID and during the restart as well. My last MSC cruise was on the Seashore. No major gripes from me. What I am wondering about is why are there so many negative postings here and videos on YouTube for Seascspe, but her sister ship, Seashore, is just like her, but I'm not seeing those horrible posts and videos about those sailings. What makes the experiences so different? Miami versus Port Canaveral? Everyone wants to try out the new ship? So, Seashore is been there, done that so no one is really talking about it as much. It's interesting to me. We are past final payment, and I'm just abit nervous. I've "warned" the cruisers about some ofthe reviews. But they are pretty laid back about it. They just want to be onthe ocean And this was thr best priced option that matches our dates and goes at least somewhere I want to go. I'm going to do my best to not feel responsible for theirgood or bad experience. We are all adults. It's just concerning at times when reading and hearing do much negativity. Ugh. Thanks fir reading this long post.

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Man, I wish flying to Spain only cost me $500. Well, I need to add at least a couple hotels to that plus a flight from Tampa. Oh, maybe that $500 is just for a one way ticket.

Wow, if anyone sees these kind of prices in 2023 or 2024, please let me know.

I'm sad that I will never get to experience this salad you all rave about. Man!

Yep, not sounding like the best agent so far.

Ok, the drink package being included is a promotion that many people pay for. So, I guess that will make this work out for many people. Glad there were no issues. I have the same promotion.

Is that true for all sailings or just common on certain ships or certain locations? I will be sailing on Seascape in a few weeks. Late checknin time right now of 3pm. Would love for it to change to earlier.

Hi. It's been commented on here that MSC doesn't do things like that. Sounds like the wristband is a good solution. Glad it all worked out for you on Princess

Yes, there has been reporting about his belongings. They were indeed in the cabin.

Hahaha. Yes, looking at the videos of some of those cabins forward facing, you can see onto that balcony. I don't plan to be naked on my regular balcony either. Hahaha. But, I do prefer that people are not looking directly onto my balcony when I'm relaxing. Just m preference.

Hi there, how did this turnout for you all? Were there any issues?

Thanks everyone. I've enjoyed the thermal suite on the Epic as well. But, it was indeed a few years ago. A couple people mentioned the Bliss. So, I need to watch some Bluss videos to see what makes it so special. I also need to watch videos for the Escape. I read that a couple of you said it's loud. Thats not cool. But I wonder if varying my time there would be helpful. Thanks so much everyone

Can you tell me about the thermal suitecon the Bliss. What makes it the best. Thanks!

Thanks!

Thank you. I enjoyed the thermal area on the Epic a few years ago. The outdoor section was great Thanks!

Thanks. I need to look at some videos of the Encore thermal area. I sailed on the Encore, but did not use the thermal area. I also had the same response when I saw the videos of the Primas thermal area. I was like, where is the rest of it and why ate the pools tucked over there on the side like that. It seems congested, from the videos. Thanks so much for replying.

This is such a thorough reply. Thank you so much. I can tell that these areas matter to you a lot. I have seen video of the Thermal suite on the Prima. It looked tiny and dark. Your description is very helpful. I like big open spaces as well. Thanks

MSC prices in the US have increased quite a bit recently and they have started falling in line with some changes the main US lines have made like charging for 2nd entrees. So, for the US, even with increasing their ships, they need to watch those unfavorable changes they are making. Folks don't like that NCL and Royal are making those changes. They won't like them being made by MSC either. Even if the pricing is a little less.

Ok. Thx

Ok, thanks

Which cabin did you have on Seascape? How was the privacy on your balcony?

Thank you!