Live from the Seaside 17th February

[nikkiw60]

Photos of some of our dishes.

General thought the food was good, but the shrimp cocktail just not worth it! Nothing bad.

 

 

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[nikkiw60]

Look what was on our table.....

 

 

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[nikkiw60]

When we got back to our cabin later in the evening our invite to the meet and mingle party for tonight at 5pm

 

Just noticed my foot on the photo!

 

 

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[nikkiw60]

Our table in the Seashore was right by the service area, at the back not the best location but the noise level was lower in there. Also our table for 6 became a table for the 4 of us so we were very happy and we have two great waiters.

We were served our wine choices by the bottle as we have the drink packages.

Also in this area there are a lot of Italians with families.

A very good first evening all in all!

Forgot we had a pre dinner drink in the Seaview bar, there was a nice jazz combo with a female singer. It reminded us of the Golden Jazz Bar on the Divina for the ambience.

 

 

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[nikkiw60]

Screenshot of the data used so far.

 

 

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[nikkiw60]

Today’s daily planner.

It’s going to be busy!

Not only the meet and mingle at 5pm but also Elegant night and the Gatsby party!

So much to do so little time...

 

 

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[Doug910]

OMG Thank You ... Seeing the menus is exactly what we have been looking for and so far not only that, but your pictures and posts are amazing...

 

Definitely going to be watching for your posts throughout the week...

[toxicfairy]

Getting so excited. Let us know how many actually "dress up" for elegant night. We do love wearing our gowns and my hubby looks so good in a fitted suite!

 

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[nikkiw60]

Nikki, have a WONDERFUL vacation. Even though we have different opinions about the quality of MSC, please know that I sincerely wish you a fabulous trip. I also trust in your forth-wright comments sharing information, I have a really really unique request. Is it possible for you to snap a picture of the salad bar offered for Dinner at the deck 16 buffet? So far, I can only see lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn. I'm hoping MSC is reading the forum and they have improved the choices. Also, salad dressings? I know it sounds ridiculous to most, but I prefer a quick salad (and maybe a slice of that heavenly pizza) for dinner most nights.

 

BTW... I read you are going to Grand Turk!! This is an amazingly good stroke of luck. Do you dive? If not, do you snorkel? I haven't been to Grand Turk since the hurricanes last year, but we have gone there at least a dozen times on both land and cruise vacations. This is one of the best spots in the Caribbean for reef snorkeling.

 

 

 

Can you believe I don’t actually do water!

I swim like Mirtle the turtle!

As in don’t like getting my face or head wet!

However I am definitely getting my toes wet on each island this time!

 

 

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[Mycykfamilytime]

Yay, finally a live review!! I’m sailing Saturday so you’re getting me warmed up!!! Thank you!

 

 

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[scottygirl]

Thank you Nikki for your review so far, keep up the good work and enjoy your holiday!

 

 

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[Jaco5NC]

Thank you! Love your review so far, have a fabulous vacation!

 

 

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[nikkiw60]

What a perfect place for breakfast!

 

At the back of the ship outside deck 8 buffet!

 

Plus plates of randomness!

Including breakfast pizza, cinnamon roll (2 types on offer) Chinese rice and pork, lox mousse, eggs turkey patty and sausage!

 

Also hand wash stations by the doors!

 

 

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[mom2tcdx2]

Enjoying following along, as well as anticipating our own countdown for our sailing in May.

[sandpiper35]

Thank You for keeping us posted. Please give us more.

 

Have a wonderful cruise.

 

Cheers.

[BermudaBound2014]

I love it when you can eat aft on ships. That is a marvelous view!!

 

Are you planning on visiting Coach in San Juan? If so, I'll look up the specials for you. Sometimes you can clip a 50% off the 50% off (which is what I scored last visit).

[disneykins]

Just found this, we sail in 3 weeks so getting excited.

Love your breakfast view, much better than ours this morning. Enjoy.

Tony and Debbie

[LuCruise]

Following along. Looks like great cruise so far.

 

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[nikkiw60]

I love it when you can eat aft on ships. That is a marvelous view!!

 

Are you planning on visiting Coach in San Juan? If so, I'll look up the specials for you. Sometimes you can clip a 50% off the 50% off (which is what I scored last visit).

 

 

 

No San Juan on this cruise! We have had 2 days in Key West before boarding and couldn’t believe there was a Coach outlet opposite the hotel! 70% off and I resisted...

Matt is worried I may be ill....

 

 

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[nikkiw60]

Loving the ship so far! So much outdoor seating and nice chairs outside not just sun beds!

 

 

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[Linda the Book Lover]

I am enjoying reading your thoughts and the pictures. I am not a big water person either so your remark made me laugh.

[nikkiw60]

We are having a drink in the Aurea area and this gives an answer to what is European about the Seaside!

The vibe is an Ibiza style chill out bar! The music fits the ambience.

 

 

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[sidari]

Great area to sun bathe Nikki, did you get the White towels ?

[nikkiw60]

We haven’t but they are around! Very windy today but warm! cushions blowing around somewhat!

 

 

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[stoddaj1]

On Seaside in 2 weeks so are following along. Snowy morning here in Nova Scotia so can't wait to get some warmth! How is deck 19 lounge chair availability and drink service?