suebubbles

Are there coffee / tea facilities in the cabins I know there is in YC we are in Aurea balcony cabin  thanks in advance 

13 minutes ago, suebubbles said:

Looking at booking Butchers Cut i noticed the price to book is £74 pp but if i book Duo two speciality experience Butchers Cut and Teppanyaki the cost is also £74 so are you basically getting one of the experiences free ? Has anyone done the Duo experience maybe its a limited set menu not sure any help on this from someone who has experienced the duo meals what you got etc  before i book greatly appreciated thanks

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Looking at booking Butchers Cut i noticed the price to book is £74 pp but if i book Duo two speciality experience Butchers Cut and Teppanyaki the cost is also £74 so are you basically getting one of the experiences free ? Has anyone done the Duo experience maybe its a limited set menu not sure any help on this from someone who has experienced the duo meals what you got etc  before i book greatly appreciated thanks

3 hours ago, JT1962 said:

I have been to Ocean Cay four times in the past year and haven’t seen any loungers at Lighthouse beach. There are lots of Adirondack style chairs, folding chairs, bean bags, free umbrellas and trees for shade. The other beaches have lots of loungers, but no free umbrellas and not much shade. 
 

When you get off the ship, there is a tram station to the left just as you enter the gates to Ocean Cay. The trams will take you to the beaches on the island that have plenty of free loungers.

Thankyou for your information

3 hours ago, JT1962 said:

I have been to Ocean Cay four times in the past year and haven’t seen any loungers at Lighthouse beach. There are lots of Adirondack style chairs, folding chairs, bean bags, free umbrellas and trees for shade. The other beaches have lots of loungers, but no free umbrellas and not much shade. 
 

When you get off the ship, there is a tram station to the left just as you enter the gates to Ocean Cay. The trams will take you to the beaches on the island that have plenty of free loungers.

Thankyou for your information

54 minutes ago, cellfree said:

Lighthouse Beach does have some lounge chairs that are not padded. There are umbrellas but need to get off early to snag one, a few trees you could possibly sit under. The Tram can drop you off right at edge of Beach. 
Lighthouse Bar has three-seater/cushioned couches that you could put your legs up on and umbrellas that can be put up to shade you from the sun. The Tram will only drop you at pathway to Bar and you would have to walk a short distance. 

Thanks so much for that information 

Hi i have mixed replies so im hoping that someone has been to Lighthouse beach can confirm for me wether they only have beanbag and chairs for relaxing on ? I cannot walk far so this sounds like the nearest beach i need a bed lounger rather than a chair/beanbag chair can you confirm there are bed loungers and umberellas in this area many thanks in advance

27 minutes ago, surfjock27 said:

 

We really did. When we got to the port we were given boarding #4, but when they called #1, they called Aurea guests also, so we were able to get on early.

The dining room was quiet, rarely ever busy. Service there was quite fast because of it.

The Top 19 Solarium was nice because it was just Aurea guests, but it was always busy. There are two small hot tubs and a few cabanas, but they were always packed. There was quite a bit of empty space, so I feel like they could have done a little more here. The bar was nice because you didn't have to wait long for drinks.

Our favorite perk was the Thermal Suite. There was a lot to do there and it smelled amazing. Port days, you can come and go as you please. Sea days you have to call and make an appointment. At first, we were blah about the idea, but we never had an issue calling and them saying "you can come now." The massages (extra charge) were excellent. If you decide to get one, ask for Janette. 
 

Thankyou so much for that always nice to have feedback from someone who has had the experience cannot wait now ! Thermal suite sounds amazing 

On 3/28/2023 at 2:29 PM, surfjock27 said:

Skyline is on Seascape. We just debarked on Sunday.
We were in an Aurea Suite and Skyline is open seating for all Aurea guests, for dinner only.

It is a normal sit down, same menu as the other dining rooms. Open 5:45-9:30pm daily. 
No breakfast, lunch or buffet in this dining room. 

Thanks  did you enjoy the whole experience of Aurea? Our first time with MSC likethe sound of  the perks like priority boarding , anytime dining, private sundeck area any info greatly appreciated thanks

Does the skyline restaurant only open for Dinner? also do they have buffet servings ? 

New too MSC we have a BELLA Balcony room booked had an email to say we can upgrade too Aurea balcony does it include the EXPERIENCE or is it just a room upgrade thanks in advance

New too MSC we have a BELLA Balcony room booked had an email to say we can upgrade too Aurea balcony by upgrade bidding so i have placed a bid minimal bid how likely am i in getting this level not exactly sure how it works will they get hold of me and say i have been out bid and place another bid any info on how this works greatly appreciated 

15 hours ago, ready2cruzagain said:

Yes. We have never had a problem getting an umbrella or chairs but then again we go early and usually stay all day.  Hard to find a chair and umbrella later in the day. There are a lot of chairs and umbrellas.

Thanks we like too make early starts to the day too  

18 hours ago, ready2cruzagain said:

We like Lighthouse beach.  The snorkeling there is decent for a new island.  Go close to the rocks.

Is Lighthouse beach where the free umberallas are ? is there plenty thanks

2 hours ago, carlmm said:

MSC provides for each airport tour the earliest allowed departure times for different kind of flights. Check in the tour description under additional information or similiar.

Usually these tours are along the first off in the morning.  

Thanks for that information i will take a look now 

Has anyone have an idea where i will find out what time this tour will start its on last day also what time they start to disembark the ship the tour says its 5 hoursl long and our worry is our flight home is 5pm w ant to make sure we are off the ship and able too pick up this tour and able to get us too the airport in time for our flight would have to be there at least 2 hours before our flight ! any help as too where i will find this info greatly appreciated thanks

18 hours ago, styles27 said:

Easy package drink list 

Thankyou for posting helps alot  

Hope someone that has cruised recently on an Easy drinks package on Seascape can help with this i have seen a few different posts as too wether some spirits are included in this Easy package ? any help on this matter greatly appreciated Sue

On 8/15/2020 at 11:36 PM, Blackduck59 said:

Sue I pulled the magnificent virtual voyage that Julie put together out to the front page so it will be easy to find. I was a lot of fun and will now act as a great resource for information on many ports down under. I have switched my plan out to 2022 and will be looking at Bay of Islands and Hobart again as they are added on to our new itinerary. 

Enjoy

Thankyou enjoyed reading through it all

Thankyou all so much for the useful information

11 minutes ago, suebubbles said:

 

Places we visit:

Perth

Albany

Esperance

Adelaide

Kangaroo Island

Portland

Eden

Sydney

2 minutes ago, suebubbles said:

Hi Adrian

Information on Cruise and Oz thanks for recommendations in Albany i will look into those we are a family of 4 adults and 1 15year who is a daredevil who would have loved to shark cage dive looked into that which is not possible for the places we visit.  Are you from Oz ? Thanks for your help  Sue

We are in Perth for 3 days enjoy beach shops and walks to places of interest 2 days in Sydney we will book the Sydney bridge walk also need to try a pie at Harry's cafe de wheels sounds really good ! (Not that im normally a pie eater haha )

Really hope this visit and cruise ahead i know its 2021 although we have paid a deposit to secure it i want to talk and get excited about it !

 

6 hours ago, Docker123 said:

Sue, are you after specific advice on the cruise, or more broadly about Oz?

 

For instance, how long will you be in Perth and what interests do you have?  

Similar questions for Sydney.

Where to go in Albany(whaling museum, dog rock, Anzac Memorial, etc.).

 

As you will notice, threads on this board can become long and winding, often stopping for pies. If you can give a few clear points first, various folk have a wealth of information to share.

 

Adrian

Hi Adrian

Information on Cruise and Oz thanks for reccomendations in Albany i will look into those we are a family of 4 adults and 1 15year who is a daredevil who would have loved to shark cage dive looked into that which is not possible for the places we visit.  Are you from Oz ? Thanks for your help  Sue

We are in Perth for 3 days enjoy beach shops and walks to places of intrest 2 days in Sydney we will book the Sydney bridge walk also need to try a pie at Harrys cafe de wheels sounds really good ! (Not that im normally a pie eater haha )

Really hope this visit and cruise ahead i know its 2021 although we have paid a deposit to secure it i want to talk and get excited about it ! Do you

2 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

I am somewhat jealous Azamara and new years for 2021-22. With all my cancelled cruises and credits, I wish I could put it towards this one.

Sounds an amazing cruise cannot wait ! Save up for this one will be worth it im sure x

Across the bottom we visit Albany Kangeroo island Adelaide but too mention a few end up in Sydney for New Year’s Eve.