ConnieTact

No I never get challenged but often get lovely comments from staff such as “Oh! You shouldn’t have!” And the like! 😅😂

Pleasant walk back to the shuttle. just arrived back on ship only to realise it was bad timing as the drill is on for the recently embarked! No lift service or worse still no drinks service! 😅

It’s a cruise tradition for me! I always pick some fresh flowers up and bring onboard. It cheers up any room & me too! 🌸

Here’s a few shots from the more modern building opposite the main Kunsthalle building. There’s a cool cafe called Cube and lockers that take a €1 coin. Nice to not have to carry coats around! We’ve seen the modern art including Femme Fatale exhibition. Next stop the main building!

The last shuttle back is at 6.30pm

Welcome aboard LiquidWu! That sounds like a great idea! Maybe tomorrow PM, on our sea day? We could meet at L’Atelier if you fancy it? Perhaps, let’s wait to see the activities on offer for tomorrow. We’ll have internet until we sail tonight but you can always leave a message for us on our phone…cabin 12258. I can’t believe I took a photo of you car- luckl you didn’t take one of me, on balcony, in my dressing gown! 😅😂

Not at all FamilyCruiserUK - it’s a pleasure to help! Here is the screenshot of the pin I dropped when we disembarked the shuttle bus. I hope this is helpful. It’s Baiilndamm. it was only five minutes walk to our Arts museum - very handy- and open on Sunday too!

We had planned an Uber from the terminal to the centre but no cars available. Taxi could be up to €33 each way so we are now on MSC shuttle bus for €18 each return.

Late breakfast in buffet- fab service. Really good and friendly. Got my tea straight away by helping myself then toast made immediately and even a follow up by manage! I prefer this & bonus- we got up late! Just about to head into a Hamburg.

Yesterday, we took out entertainment in the afternoon but didn’t end up going to the evening show or staff talent show as planned. I’ll post about why we missed the talent show later but I’m heading off for breakfast soon so here’s a post about the opera/ballet for now! La Traviata (a reduced version) makes MSC the first and only cruse line to feature an opera on a ship! Quite a feat to reduce to 55 minutes but absolutely worth it. The addition of ballet in parts was superb and added further dimension to the performance. The performers were top notch and stage and costumes too. A novel way to spend an afternoon at sea. I didn’t miss sitting in the large YC off area because we always sit further forward even I sailing in YC. There were lots of empty seat in that area which seemed a waste as the theatre was otherwise full.

It really doesn’t feel that way. I will ask. All may change in this port as a lot of guests embark in Hamburg. It’s a changing number through the week on an MSC cruise!

Next, we went to see why I received an I-message while on airplane mode! I was worried I’d get charged for internet I hadn’t paid for! Service there was great and every but as good as advice I received from YC concierge in the part. It seemed all was fine and I was happy to revive text from my cat sitter to say Ziggy was fine and happily eating well! Instead of top sail lounge we headed for L’Atelier for a pot of tea and to people watch on the promenade. That was good and felt just as pleasant as YC.

We had a wander around the ship & by the time we got back to our room it had been cleaned & made up. The steward is very conscientious and sorted the bathroom smell while we were out last night. I was impressed. We enjoyed time in the room as it was larger and had balcony. Unlike YC we’re we don’t spend much time if we have an inside room. I loved seeing the sail past a wind farm at sunrise- really beautiful. I wouldn’t have seen that in a YC1! I’m enjoying the space of the balcony at such a reduced cost. We did a few laps of the walking track and soon it was lunch time in Minuetto. This time service was slow. Around 15 minutes for cold drink but food was fine. Apparently one cannot get crackers at lunchtime with the cheese plate! I’m pretty sure I could if I was in YC!

Catching up on yesterdays news….. We had breakfast in Minuetto and service compared around the same as YC. Both places I wait 15minutes for a pot of Earl grey tea! It seems there’s no hurrying a tea order on this ship! Us Brits like their tea so I find that a little frustrating. Generally the servers were friendly, showing great professionalism and care. Unlike the white jacketed managers whom it appeared never, ever smiled! So unlike their team who smiled at customers even if they weren’t particularly engaging. They showed great customer care. My eggs were hot & perfectly cooked. A good breakfast.

We did the same- requested politely and got a slip of paper to say we were allocated a table for two last night. A table just away from a window but we can still get a good view!

Friday night was ‘Wake Me Up’ show then ‘Sunshine Party’ - both vey good.

Just arrived in Hamburg! I loved seeing the port this morning from the balcony although too cold to stay out there long in my dressing gown!

Looks like you struck lucky! I wonder how much extra you paid for YC while onboard! I must admit, I am enjoying the extra room in the balcony so will stick to my experiment for now & save my £££ for next cruise in May!

I wonder that too! I’ll try to find out and post back!

They’re a daily treat for me! I often have cheese plate and petite fours for dessert. A tasty morsel indeed! 😋

Hi FamilyCruiserUK! Here’s a cryptic clue as I’m not allowed to say the name on CC! My travel agent sounds like a very cold house that eskimos live in! They sometimes have fabulous deals. I’ve booked many cruises with them but so as o booked directly with MSC and NCL too. Glad to have you here!

Galleria getting all set for a party!