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We were on MAS last weekend, 1100 passengers, in order to gather n repeat passengers, they will need a ship that offers more than one or two bars open during the day, more the a few extra dining venues, and venues for kids. There were more children ( teens and younger) on the cruise than I had seen before. Palm beach can only handle small ships, so either Port canaveral or Ft. Lauderdale, competing with larger cruise lines.

Thanks Beamafar, we are in NYC for 3 days prior to boarding, so I’m sure we will have 10 items by the 2nd or 3rd day, we travel carry on only, so would probably need 10 items early and 10 items later. Not sure if it would matter, but we are in YC.

Wife and I are taking an 11 night cruise on MERAVIGLIA later this year. I know MSC offers 10, 20,40 pieces of laundry packages. If I get a 10 piece package and wife gets 10 piece package, does that allow us to have 10 garments cleaned early in the cruise and 10 later in the cruise? Serms like it would but just checking to see if anyone has had experience!! Thanks in advance!!

We sailed Sinfonia in 2019, 12 night Mediterranean cruise. The ship was nice, spent a lot of time in the Irish pub. We were in a “suite” deck 12 forward, had a dining area for suite guests for breakfast and lunch, not sure about dinner, as we asked to be seated in main dining area. Would definitely cruise again on the smaller ships, get to actually meet and talk with other cruisers!

Note to self: Start wearing socks!!

As a side note, IMO, it may be easier to fly into Orlando and shuttle to Port Canaveral than Miami or Ft. Lauderdale. Which to me would be a plus for Seashore.

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I’ve never tried to use a copy of a birth certificate, but I do not think they will accept it. You usually need a certified copy or original. You would also have to go through Customs upon disembarkation, and they probably won’t accept the copy. You might try calling the county (health dept?) in which you were born to see if they have a faster process you could receive. You can try calling MSC and ask, good luck on that, or call U.S. Customs and ask. Good Luck!!

Not sure about the regular cabanas, but yacht club have a large sofa looking loungers. I think this photo is a regular cabana. Check YouTube for videos.

I believe the umbrellas are free, never used one though. There are plenty of Youtube videos of Ocean Cay that can give you an idea of the beaches, etc.

Given your needs and limitations, you may want to check into getting a cabana. They offer the best seating options and also shade, as the island has little shade other than umbrellas. I don’t think you can choose the cabana, but the 4 times I’ve been on Ocean Cay, the cabanas are mostly unused. Thus guest services might can get you a convenient location.

I have seen ship supplied Cornhole on some cruise lines, can’t remember which though. Sort of reminds me of the guy asking about taking a grill on some post a long time ago!!

The doors would be metal, not wood. We have had connecting cabins in the past and never heard our neighbors. Maybe they weren’t rowdy or loud people, but never heard them.

You would only be a couple of floors from the YC interior cabins to the 19th deck YC pool deck. Look at the deck plans to see if the cabins are too far from the elevators or stairs.

Since the chances are that you would cancel and rebook another cruise, I would recommend that you either book a non-YC cabin, or another cruise/resort that allows cancellations.

Lucky you, I’m still trying to get my points from a January cruise!

Maybe post the question one more time and the genie will answer!

The lagoon is usually calm, Sunset Beach, Bimini Beach, Lighthouse Beach would get wave action. I’ve never snorkeled at Ocean Cay though.

Here is a screenshot from MSC website that I just took. But as with MSC, you never know!! Good luck!!

If you have been on IOS, go ahead, let your hair down and give Meraviglia a go. MSC offers several pricing options to fit any budget. There are many youtube videos of Mera, these should help you decide if it would work for you!

I have that same pair, plus the flip flop style!!

Youtube has a video of 14076, on the starboard side. Might answer your question. Search: MSC Meraviglia Cabin 14076

Precovid , you could get drink and food delivered. That was December 2019. Hopefully still the same, as we have one rented in August, split between two couples!

We were in YC inside on Meraviglia in January, I would say that the cabin is not any bigger than other inside cabins. The bathrooms are also small compared to YC deluxe suites. You do get all of the conveniences of the YC though!

I would think that they would have 3 and 4 night cruises, as that makes more sense to me than a 2 night cruise. It amazes me at the distance some people travel for a 2 nighter. We live in West Palm and can be at the port in 30 minutes. We did a 2 night MSC from Cape Canaveral in January, that went to their private island just south of Bimini.