coscab

My nephew wants to join us on MSC cruise next year, he says he has a test kit, anyone used a website that will let him use the kit he already has, he says emed will not allow that.

So from the time you dock, then overnight and til noon the next day the casino is closed? (4 night cruise) Just did a quick search and it looks like just table games are closed and slots are open, I feel better now 😁

Thank you, that is so great about the turtles, we have seen them hatch on our beach, it is amazing, they need all the help they can get!

Oh no, darn hurricane! Hope you faired ok during Ian, we live between daytona and st augustine, lots of beach erosion and lost pool screening.

Thank you so much for your reply, I think we will skip bringing our snorkel stuff, we have snorkeled some fantastic spots in the Caribbean, our favorite is scotts head on Dominica, such a wonderful spot, we also like the wall on grand turk. It usually takes some effort to find good snorkeling, local bus to off the beaten path type spots, we meet so many wonderful locals on the bus. Found an amazing spot on Curacao but it took an hour bus ride to and from, had the place to ourselves, almost didn't make it in time back to ship, local buses kind of do their own thing, The picture on my signature is the stairway leading to the beach, it was all that was left of some kind of old resort.

Thank you! I watched parodeejays video, I must say if there are jelly fish in the water in November its a no go for me! I am not a fan of stingrays either but hubby is ok with them.

Thank you, I will check it out

Can you snorkel on your own on MSC private island? If snorkeling on your own is allowed do you have to wear a life vest, I am just trying to know what to pack.

Thanks lovebears, glad you asked this, sorry I don't have an answer, have been wondering the same thing, hope someone can answer if there is a downside to booking a cabin near that elevator, especially on the Meraviglia.

I happened to see the below paragraph while doing a search for something else and remembered your question, I think GA Dave is right, might have something to do with Europe, not sure how old the info is. Cunard requires all adults to be vaccinated, including with a booster if more than 270 days have passed since their initial vaccination, and take a test before departure, according to its website.

Thank you, unfortunately I was hoping that wasn't true, I guess I will save many $$$ so there is a bright side! 😼

Thank you, hoping someone can report on the Meraviglia, I was surprised to hear in the video about the Meraviglia that the poster said casino was smoky.

I was on the Divina a few years back and no smoking was allowed in casino, I recently watched a video of Meravi glia and it stated smoking is allowed in casino, anyone know if this is true, is smoking allowed in casino on Meraviglia

Thanks, I will stick with what we have.

I received same email, we have an aft facing cabin, that is what we always book, if I try for an upgrade does anyone know if there are any cabins in the YC Deluxe category that aren't exactly desirable, like obstructed view etc., I've never left cabin selection up to the cruise line.

Wondering if MSC does cruise critic meeting on 5 day /4 night cruise. Sailed on DIvina 7 day twice quite a while ago and meeting on both was exceptional,, hoping they have one on 5 day cruise.

Thank you, not cruising until November, I looked at onepoint, very reasonable price, I've got some time to decide, appreciate your reply.

Thank you so much! Did you have your own Binax home test or did you have to purchase from emed?

Anyone have experience with the online covid test for cruising on MSC, if so, which one did you use.

I switched from 11273 to 11269, took a chance that the pic online is correct, it has a bathtub, I would prefer just a shower, but the bathtub might have something to do with the configuration of the room.

Thank you all for replies, I also checked cruisedeck plans, was able to verify those, I am going to call and try to switch to one of those from 11273. Wishing Skier 52 the best, such a helpful member of cruise critic.

Is there any way to tell which aft facing balconies on Deck 11 and 12 on Meraviglia have the bed next to the balcony, any help is much appreciated

thank you