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I always wondered why MSC groups and boards were dominated by YC discussion, such as small portion of the passengers dominating the discussion. You just don't see that in other brands who also do the 'ship in a ship' model. Then I cruised MSC. It was all clear after that.😂

I say business as usual....Covid is her to stay and we can't hide from it or 'flatten' anything.

There were plenty on the Seaside in May including some who were Fantastica that didn't get their preferred early choice.

No....Aurea only. The rest get the chaos of MSC assigned times. Book Bella and there is a good chance dinner is the 9:30pm seating.

They are in shambles. The buffet on the Seaside in May was the most unimaginative and poorly executed offering I have experienced.

With MSC running it there is little doubt they will miss the reopening.

I would be good with a reduced menu if it means what is available will be good quality and served remotely warm.

Yay! I know Megan will give us a good look at the Celebration. I hope to book it next spring.

We had a similar experience with the buffet. We were on Seaside in May, the MDR service was horrendous with a minimum 2 hour service so we decided to try the buffet. It was a huge disappointment. If you went the first night you would know exactly what would be served the rest of the week. The dishes simply had no imagination and they were unable to maintain any sort of proper service temps. Everything was cold and the few meats they had were dry. One thing I can count on with Carnival is on the dinner buffet they will have some selections that are also being served in the MDR that evening. MSC does not follow that thought process. I am not a picky eater at all and I left there less than satisfied every night, one night I swear the best thing was the chicken nuggets. It was something I had never experienced on any other cruise line.

It has always been like that for us.....pick the most popular time and it comes with a longer wait.

Not really. Everything seems to be sailing pretty much at capacity right now so there is no need to discount.

A basic mixed drink will have no cost over the spirit price + the 18% gratuity. For example, a rum and coke is the same price as a shot of rum.

P&A no longer has the daily dinner specials.....just the subpar BBQ.

Peace and quiet is my choice.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. It is unintentional by Carnival when it does.

That information is completely wrong. Bella and Fantastica have assigned times. There are 3 seatings, MSC considers the first 2 early and the other late. If you request early they will attempt to assign you to either the 5:30 or 7:30 seating as they see fit but it is not guaranteed, you could still get late.. We did the Seaside in May and got the earliest time, we had to arrive at the dining room at 5:15. We attempted to change it as that is way to early for us but had no luck. The problem with 3 seatings is the majority want the 7:30 slot. Few want to be getting ready for dinner at 4pm and most have no interest in the 9:30 seating especially when the service time is close to 2 hours.

Filthy.

The AT&T plan basically does not give you internet, look at it a phone only. Yes.....they include data but it is a minuscule amount that will be used in a very short time.

I will add myself to the list....wifi calling has NEVER worked on Carnival in my experience.

Could be the best balcony on the ship, could be the worst.

That has to be miserable. We had a trip around 10 years ago on the Fantasy which is why I always travel with a fan to this day. We had an inside with an A/C problem they were unable to fix and it was widespread enough they were out of fans. They sent maintenance several times and could not get the cabin below 82f. That temp was very uncomfortable with no moving air.

You roll it around with you. That is why there is a process to check bags at the terminal.

Ahhhh......that is awesome.

I believe the max rebate is $129. Offer Details Earn 15% back on your Carnival Cruise purchase, with a $129.00 back maximum.

If they are sailing full as they appear to be then they are in their market. The market is what people will pay for something.