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dznymom

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  • Location
    NH
  • Interests
    Travel, especially cruising and destination casinos
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    HAL, Princess, MSC. Never Celebrity.
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    I like to switch it up but currently it is MSC for Me!

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  1. Sorry, I didn't even look at JOB. I am a volatility junkie! I am guessing JOB it will also be 6/5.
  2. Just got off Divina. They have 6 multi denomination vp machines - quarter, $1 & $5. Pretty sure the pay table didn't change by denomination. I prefer 50 cents on TDB, but they didn't have it so I bounced between quarter and dollar on 6/5 DDB.
  3. I responded earlier about how much I have enjoyed my MSC Cruises. Although I have sailed in suites on many other lines, I have never felt the need on MSC. I prefer to enjoy meandering around the ship, and in the past when booked in the Haven/Neptune/whatever I sort of felt that I needed to get the most out of the experience, and didn't do as much mingling with the non-suite guests. I will be returning to MSC regularly, and have no plans to bother with the Yacht Club. Don't let people try to convince you that you are missing out when you aren't in Yacht Club! One other note regarding food. I am not much of a beef eater, but I find that their beef dishes are probably their weakest. (Are any of the lines serving good beef in the MDR these days?) But I really enjoy their poultry, fish & pork dishes as well as anything Italian. They have wonderful appetizers and their desserts are pretty much fabulous!
  4. I have sailed on over 50 cruises and 5 of my last 6 have been on MSC. I have enjoyed every single one of them, and I absolutely love the Meriviglia. I embrace the differences between MSC and the other mainstream lines. It works for me, and for the people I have recommended them to. I have sailed with friends and I have sailed solo. I met wonderful and very interesting people on my solo cruises! I find the food is very good, although there have been a few duds here & there, but that is true of every line I have sailed. The crew has been amazing & for me that is what sets them apart along with the beautiful ships. Anyway, happy sailing if you decide to try them!
  5. I am quite pleased with the program as it is now although I would love if they threw in laundry like a few (or most?) of the other lines. I usually leave the chocolate ship behind because it's bulky (and melty) to pack, so changing that to a chocolate bar doesn't bother me in the least. I really enjoyed the Diamond Party in the past, and wondering if they have brought that back yet? Also curious if anyone has taken advantage of the dancing lesson, and if so, what did you think?
  6. I really enjoy Ocean Cay and deliberately choose cruises that stop there, twice if possible. The fact that the ships dock means you can easily go back & forth to the ship if you feel like it. I prefer Ocean Cay to all of the other Private Islands, but I am not a big fan of lots of activities, so it suits me perfectly. I like the choice of beaches that each have different personalities. Your drink package works on the island, and there are enough bars for some bar hopping. The Lighthouse Bar is my favorite and has an entertainer in the afternoon which is always nice. Your favorite bartenders from the ship will be out there somewhere! Folks enjoy the jet ski tour, and our friends that did the boat ride to watch the lighthouse show said it was quite a party. Pretty sure there is also a snorkel excursion available, and maybe a couple of others. The buffet is usually quite good, although sometimes less so. I like the food trucks as an option as well. Swimming, sunning, floating, snorkeling, drinking & a beach party at night - that's all I need!
  7. This is from my booking details: "AUREA: Best balcony cabins and suites, Free in-room breakfast, 24-hour-a-day room service with free delivery*, Priority boarding & luggage on embarkation, Free choice of dining time with My Choice dining in a dedicated restaurant or area, Extensive buffet with a wide array of cuisine and main restaurants serving gourmet meals, Relaxation amenities in cabin, Bathrobe and slippers, Pillow menu, Broadway-style theatre shows, Pool area, Free access to fitness centre (from 14years), Reserved sundeck, Welcome package (Prosecco and chocolate box), One free cruise change. Possibility to purchase a dedicated, discounted specialty restaurant package. For adults only: Complimentary access to the Thermal area for entire cruise, possibility to purchase a dedicated, discounted SPA package, 10% off on all SPA treatments purchased on board. *except from 11 pm to 6 am on Caribbean and North America cruises."
  8. Very enjoyable review! Brings back memories of my Divina cruise, and makes me excited because I am doing it again later this summer! Thanks for taking the time to post and for including the great photos.
  9. I also love Ocean Cay, and actually prefer it to all of the other private islands. Currently, I have only been booking the 4 night cruises that overnight there, (except for one b2b 3/4 nighter so 3 out of 7 days were there). I especially appreciate that with the ships being at such low capacity, the island is truly magical!
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