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[Mikesa1721]

I am so looking forward to this :D Happy cruising to you!

 

Same to you ionblair!!! Hope you enjoy!!:D

[JPR61]

JPR61

 

It will be our 1st time on MSC and in YC ,where in Scotland are you from

We are from London ,but have been living in Florida for the last 13 years

 

See you for drinks in the Lounge

 

regards

 

 

Paul & Dawn

Hi there. We're from central Scotland, near Stirling. We'd love to meet up in the lounge for a drink (you buying) ;) ;)

 

Have you signed up for the Roll Call for our sailing? Are you sailing for one week or 2. We're in cabin 15029, what about yourselves.

 

Not long now, see you soon.

 

Jean & David

[JPR61]

JPR61,,,The experience is everything everyone says it is and then some. Loved waking up in the morning and having our local newspaper hanging on the door handle in a little Yacht Club bag,,having our mini bar restocked,,2,,3,sometimes 4 times a day with our requested beverages. I wasn't allowed to bring my own Caffe Mochiatto to my stateroom,,a butler was waiting to carry it for me. Even after you disembark the ship,,all Yacht Club luggage is pulled off the baggage belts and set aside for you in a special area, and a porter is there to help you get through customs with it. These small details are why we love the Yacht Club so much,,besides the incredible food and service of course!!:D

Sound great Mike. As a good Scot, I'll see if I can keep up with the minibar being restocked.

 

Not long now - can't wait. Leaving on Thursday, staying in miami to recharge before we board :) :)

[JPR61]

Once there, you will see why we are so enthusiastic about the experience and will want to share it with future YC'ers.

Thanks cruisergal. Packed and good to go ;) ;)

[Cruisergal1208]

Thanks cruisergal. Packed and good to go ;) ;)

 

JPR61, Have a fabulous journey. I wanted to share a little tale with you. Back in June, 2008, we were on a cruise that took us to Scotland. On one of the tours, we met Hugh G. Allison, author of Culloden Tales, Stories from Scotland's Most Famous Battlefield. I asked him if my mother's family, Hardy, could have come from Scotland and he said yes, from the Clan Chattan. He signed a copy of his book and I treasure it.

 

Safe travels! Will try to watch your sail away on the port cam.

Mary Ann

Edited September 1, 2014 by Cruisergal1208

[Mikesa1721]

Sound great Mike. As a good Scot, I'll see if I can keep up with the minibar being restocked.

 

Not long now - can't wait. Leaving on Thursday, staying in miami to recharge before we board :) :)

 

Make sure you make it down to Bayfront for some great food, shopping, and music. It's located close to the Port Of Miami and next door to the American Airlines Arena. Oh,,and one more thing,,please say hello to the One Bar bartender "Dayman" from Mike and Kim. He won't remember us probably, but just tell him the Zing Zang guy,,and he'll know exactly who you're talking about!!! Have a great trip,,looking forward to hearing all about it!!

Edited September 1, 2014 by Mikesa1721

[FL LION]

Hi David

 

We are only on for 1 week ,would love to stay on longer ,but have work to get done ,before we fly back to the UK in Oct ,for our yearly trip back to see family

Then we take a TA from Barcelona to New Orleans

 

We are in 15032 ,will buy you as many drinks has you like ,has long has it's in the YC Lounge :p

 

Have a safe flight and look forward to seeing on board Saturday evening

 

Regards

 

Paul & Dawn

[JPR61]

JPR61, Have a fabulous journey. I wanted to share a little tale with you. Back in June, 2008, we were on a cruise that took us to Scotland. On one of the tours, we met Hugh G. Allison, author of Culloden Tales, Stories from Scotland's Most Famous Battlefield. I asked him if my mother's family, Hardy, could have come from Scotland and he said yes, from the Clan Chattan. He signed a copy of his book and I treasure it.

 

Safe travels! Will try to watch your sail away on the port cam.

Mary Ann

Now it's my time to visit your country, and I'm sure I'll have a great time. I'll give you a wave when we sail away

[JPR61]

Hi David

 

We are only on for 1 week ,would love to stay on longer ,but have work to get done ,before we fly back to the UK in Oct ,for our yearly trip back to see family

Then we take a TA from Barcelona to New Orleans

 

We are in 15032 ,will buy you as many drinks has you like ,has long has it's in the YC Lounge :p

 

Have a safe flight and look forward to seeing on board Saturday evening

 

Regards

 

Paul & Dawn

Hehe - look forward to seeing you both

 

Jean

[FL LION]

The Iron bur is on me LOL

 

Are you Blue or Green ??

 

Regards

 

Paul & Dawn

[JPR61]

Make sure you make it down to Bayfront for some great food, shopping, and music. It's located close to the Port Of Miami and next door to the American Airlines Arena. Oh,,and one more thing,,please say hello to the One Bar bartender "Dayman" from Mike and Kim. He won't remember us probably, but just tell him the Zing Zang guy,,and he'll know exactly who you're talking about!!! Have a great trip,,looking forward to hearing all about it!!

Hi Mike

 

I'll pass on your regards. Shopping and food sounds good.

 

We've not booked any excursions at the moment, but are planning to book a few, either through msc or private. Any suggestions, I'm a wee bit confused with everything thats on offer??

 

Jean

[JPR61]

The Iron bur is on me LOL

 

Are you Blue or Green ??

 

Regards

 

Paul & Dawn

We only have orange irnbru. We only like the original here in Scotland. You got many excursions planned? There's so much to choose from

 

Jean

[Mikesa1721]

Hi Mike

 

I'll pass on your regards. Shopping and food sounds good.

 

We've not booked any excursions at the moment, but are planning to book a few, either through msc or private. Any suggestions, I'm a wee bit confused with everything thats on offer??

 

Jean

 

Sure,,,I can't comment on the Western part of your itinerary,,we've never been to Cozumel, or Jamaica. St. Maarten,,I would highly suggest Bernards Tours:

http://www.bernardstours.com

We had a great time back in March when we first went to St. Maarten with them. Excellent,,Excellent Tour!!

San Juan,,,maybe El Morro, San Cristobal, Bacardi Factory, Rainforest, Zip Lining.

You have many options there, just choose something you think you and your family would like.

Great Stirrup Cay,,,you'll definitely want to look into reserving a cabana. The beaches are packed and it will be excruciatingly hot in either a lounger or clam shell.

 

San Cristobal Fort:

 

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The masses of lounge chairs on Great Stirrup Cay:

 

[JPR61]

Hi Mike and Anyone else that can help.

 

It's my DH birthday and was thinking of booking a limo - either from the airport to the hotel or hotel to cruise terminal. Not being from the US of A. Anyone got any suggestions.

 

As I've said before new to CC so sorry if this is not the place to ask.

 

Thanks for any help or suggestions:):)

[Mikesa1721]

Hi Mike and Anyone else that can help.

 

It's my DH birthday and was thinking of booking a limo - either from the airport to the hotel or hotel to cruise terminal. Not being from the US of A. Anyone got any suggestions.

 

As I've said before new to CC so sorry if this is not the place to ask.

 

Thanks for any help or suggestions:):)

 

Here you go JPR61: http://www.southfloridatransportation.com

They are very popular in South Florida.

[Cruisergal1208]

Hi Mike and Anyone else that can help.

 

It's my DH birthday and was thinking of booking a limo - either from the airport to the hotel or hotel to cruise terminal. Not being from the US of A. Anyone got any suggestions.

 

As I've said before new to CC so sorry if this is not the place to ask.

 

Thanks for any help or suggestions:):)

 

Regarding your DH's birthday, don't forget to celebrate in Le Muse and and ask the Maitre D to order a cake. Just let him know which night. They have the best cakes. We have celebrated birthdays and anniversaries in the Le Muse.

[FL LION]

Having been to both PR & St M many times we have no tours planned

We normally just walk into town and do some shopping and have some lunch

In St M ,there are many tour company's just outside the port !that offer tours of both sides of the island

 

The French side is very nice ,some nice restaurants also a big market selling all the tourist stuff

 

PR ,we go to the fort and watch the children fly there kites there was also plenty of tour buses just by the port entrance

 

 

Regards

 

Paul & Dawn

[sharonsorlie]

Mike, did you notice any car rentals in the port area if St. marten and any idea of the cost

[Mikesa1721]

Mike, did you notice any car rentals in the port area if St. marten and any idea of the cost

 

There is Sharon: http://portcars.com,,,be careful,,on our way back from Maho Beach, a woman who hitched a ride back to the port with us had told us that she rented a jeep from there and it broke down on her. She lost half her day dealing with a broken down car and the rental company.

[jkgourmet]

Hi there. We're from central Scotland, near Stirling. We'd love to meet up in the lounge for a drink (you buying) ;) ;)

 

Have you signed up for the Roll Call for our sailing? Are you sailing for one week or 2. We're in cabin 15029, what about yourselves.

 

Not long now, see you soon.

 

Jean & David

 

We are boarding September 27, and I LOVED Stirling, Scotland. I've travelled extensively, but the view of that castle and the welcoming feel of that town remains with me 25 years later. I had dinner (I think) at The Black Cat cafe

[jkgourmet]

Hi Mike and Anyone else that can help.

 

It's my DH birthday and was thinking of booking a limo - either from the airport to the hotel or hotel to cruise terminal. Not being from the US of A. Anyone got any suggestions.

 

As I've said before new to CC so sorry if this is not the place to ask.

 

Thanks for any help or suggestions:):)

 

Try asking on the port of call board gor Miami.

[Mikesa1721]

I forgot where I left off here??? Ok,,,I think I remember,,,Walking past the jacuzzi's and sky light towards the starboard side of the ship you will come to the One Bar, just past the glass wall:

 

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[Mikesa1721]

Walking past the One Bar and to your right is an ice-cream machine. While we were onboard,,only the vanilla dispenser was working,,I was told that they had fixed the machine so, chocolate, vanilla, and the combination dispensers are now all functioning: The ice cream is only available between certain hours, I believe 2-5pm.

 

[Mikesa1721]

Walking past this point will lead you to a glass wall with a door which is magnetically locked. There is a push button on the inside and a card swiper on the outside of the door. The door needed a good push to get it to open, I'm wondering if the heavy rains we experienced had something to do with this because it worked fine before then. You will also see the retractable roof of Le' Sirene from here. Walking through the glass door will take you to a stairway which leads to deck 15 just above the Aqua Park.

 

[Mikesa1721]

At the aft section of the Yacht Club One Pool area,,there is a set of double doors, both on the port and starboard side of the ship. These doors lead into an elevator vestibule. We used this elevator to go back down to deck 16, but we were never able to select deck 18 when trying to use this same elevator to get back up the The One Pool. I have no explanation as to why this is so.

 

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Edited September 2, 2014 by Mikesa1721