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Can we text our friends who are cruising with us while onboard without wifi package? If so, do we keep our phone in airplane mode? I seem to remember other ships having this capability without paying for wifi package.

I will be doing a short MSC cruise to Bahamas from US. Don't think I need wifi plan, but would like to be able to text. I have Spectrum Mobile and they say texts are free, but I've been reading things on MSC and they say you cannot text without a wifi connection. (no wifi service on our 1 stop - Ocean Cay, Bahamas). If I can text free can I keep my phone in airplane mode?

I was told we cannot buy our drink package online before a 3 night cruise. I'm sure there will be MSC employees at embarkation waiting to sell them there. Thinking there may be lines to do so. Does anyone know if we can purchase these packages at the bar rather than when we board? On another cruiseline I seem to remember being offered discounts when we waited to book at a bar rather than book at embarkation. Or can we purchase through the computer boards on the ship?

Yesterday we prepaid $12 each per show by calling MSC. The online system of booking told us it was fully booked, but we called MSC (had to do so twice) and were told there was availability. There apparently is a glitch in the online booking system or MSC gave us some seats that are usually held for those who book onboard.

Thanks for letting me know! Will book now.

Went online to book Houdini and Rock Circus Shows: Had been $10 each last week. Today $12 each. Is it usual to raise prices a few weeks before cruise? Had been: "$10 prepaid or $15 on board per ticket including pre-show entertainment with a specialty cocktail"

I contacted MSC and was told that they definitely will permit smoking on this cruise in certain areas. Really not happy about that.

Thanks so much. Is it better to buy tickets when onboard? We are traveling with friends and want to get tickets for the same show. Also want to see what times/dates to pick that are best with our 7:45 dinner time and don't conflict with the main show. Also not sure if these Carousel and main shows are all done on just a 3 night cruise. Would greatly appreciate your letting me know if the Rock Circus is good as well. Enjoy the rest of your trip. We used to cruise often, but since getting our beloved standard poodle we hate to leave him home! Thanks.

We will be cruising in early November and would like to know if the Houdini and Rock Circus shows in the Carousel Lounge were good. Thanks!

I was checking my phone app for MSC and it now shows "Born to Rock", a show in the main Broadway Theater. Says you need a reservation. (This is different than Rock Circus where you can reserve and pay now). Does anyone know how this works? Need to get a reservation before embarkation day?

So the 3rd late dinner seating is just for Aurea and YC cruisers?

I don't understand the third dinner sitting....Does this have to be requested day of boarding?

Also wondering what to do. We have 4 people (2 different reservations). Tried to book online and also said shows were full. I'm a bit wary of booking with a phone call if we need to call MSC to book since these shows will apparently be brand new when Meraviglia returns to the US in early October and our trip is in early November. Thinking that if there are complications getting the shows organized before our trip so we couldn't attend, it would be a pain in the neck to get a credit/refund back from MSC. On the other hand, I'd hate to miss out on them so waiting could be a problem. Perhaps waiting a week so we could book online would be a better alternative? JAGR...Did these show up on your MSC and me account after you called and book the shows? That would make me feel better about booking via a phone call.

Thinking of booking the Houdini and Rock Circus shows now, but wondering if these will interfere with our late dining, main show or other happenings since we will be only taking a 3 night cruise this time (Meraviglia). I read that you must pick your time/day for these shows onboard if you have prepaid for your seats. Does anyone know if seats are usually available without prepaying? Also, I haven't been able to find any videos about these shows which I understand are on the Bellissima also. Are these actually running now?

I read that there is a $5 charge for wristband unless in a YC or Aurea. Do we need this or can we just use our MSC card on lanyard?

I did not see my obc on my msc account for cruise coming up in a few months. Where does this appear? Does the obc show on the TV immediately after getting into your cabin?

Just booked a short 3 night cruise on Meraviglia. Have a few questions that I haven't been able to find answers to on the internet, and since I booked using cc points, I cannot easily get responses from their travel agency. Would appreciate your input on the following: 1. Is there a way I could tell if the sofa is by the balcony (standard balcony, deck 10). I saw a video online about 10160 and it showed bed by balcony...However, my TA told me that MSC definitely told her sofa was by balcony. 2. Read that we bring beach towel from our cabin to Ocean Cay. Do we leave wet towels there or must we bring back to ship? 3. No Meet & Mingles yet? 4. Is it possible for ships not to stop at Ocean Cay due to weather? If so, what happens on a short cruise? Thanks!