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Sounds like things are going well. We sailed there years ago on Paul Gauguin, great trip. Maybe same port. We arrived on bus, they asked some questions, went to a lounge, then called up to check in. We did have to wait a bit out in open air area so if bad weather could be an issue. Provisioning could be an issue there.

Sure looks like that lady in the picture is getting ready to share with the guy.

I wonder if some of that has to where they are provisioning from.

Our last Prima bar always full. Restaurant is huge and never more than 1/3. Lounge seating varied widely.

Maybe TAs vary, but PC definitely has facial recognition as we've done it twice there.

That's the biggest tent complex I've seen on a bow. Must have consulted some large city designer.

Our experience in NY was same as cruisen. No different than any other trip through that port other than less in person now days. You didn't say where you flying to, but last trip to LHR it was also agent less for US citizens. Stand in long line that moves well, go inside gated spot, scan passport, on your way.

We had H5 on Prima. While one of the smallest OS we've stayed in, it was nice. Water, soda, three bottles, sparkling wine. Lots of switches for lights, curtains, dark out shades. Balconies not that big but nice cushions. Never got to use due to weather. Haven elevators came in handy. There are like five sets of jets in shower you can get going at same time. Toilet is higher and larger. Haven outside has bar but if weather doesn't cooperate useless.

Have a great time. What is the route? While the oldest in the fleet, one of our faves.

Looks nice. If true about being done in 2025, highly doubt that.

One word, old.

Would definitely go to Berlin. Yes, it is like three hours one way. We did private van and not cheap. Sites and experience one of the best ever. Ever.

October. Shift towards seafood which not our thing. Go to filets were super tough. Also note YC Director non existent but later reports he was out and about. Good news is Arthur should be there.

They normally give some type of sparkling wine.

Pretty much everything is good at Holas.

Been on both. Prima gets generally a bad rap mostly around public venues. Depending on category, the ship rooms are nice and ship is pretty upscale. Dawn had a major reno a few years back. Sounds like ports will decide.

Glad all going well. Our last Mera YC not so great from a food perspective. Pizza always great.

Fast was not the norm in the past. Good change.

We've sailed MSC like seven times. All YC. Last time on Mera food stunk in YC. Both variety and quality and service. MDR may have actually been better. We ate dinner in buffet three of ten nights. That being said, I'd at least try it and most fares decent. Mera is a beautiful ship, not too congested, pizza good. The Mexican place was $17 ayce and great, open for lunch and dinner. Heard price may have gone up.

They've been cheaping out on Moet for OS and higher for over ten years.

They have been doing this since at least 2006. Then a break, then back, mostly on Epic. Even Malta was an embarking port. Barcelona is usually the main port. Can also affect what rooms are available.

Pier in Bahamas by next year?

It has mostly been Spirit but they've mixed in the others. I'd seriously look at Paul Gauguin. They used to include air or credit, that may have changed. Smaller ship, only high 300 folks. Two private islands. Many things included in fare.

Saw them on the Prima first TA. Pretty quiet.

Thanks for the review. We sailed Prima and Viva sounds pretty much the same.