Meraviglia August 2nd

[bombcat9]

46 minutes ago, kilkoyne said:

No one asked the most important question....do they have the soft serve ice machine on deck 15 pool area?

They have soft serve but it is manned by employees and only open limited hours. Limited flavors and toppings.

[thepla]

23 hours ago, thepla said:

Did butchers cut diamond Benny. Outstanding. Delayed cruise until 9 local time. We're seeing two activities tonight. One vaccinated one quiz your activity.

I've never done butchers cut before so can't answer. I was very good.

[thepla]

22 hours ago, Geobugs said:

Did you need to photocopy your vaccination card and bring it with you?

I brought one but they did not ask. They told pics

[thepla]

11 hours ago, thepla said:

I'll go over there today and let you know.

I went up to kids club area. I did not notice anything that was not in operation.

[GA Dave]

As someone who is only familiar with NCL, could you tell me if there is any type of drink packages offered on the ship?  I looked online when I booked this ship but did not see anything offered.  Or is everything just sold per drink?  If possible, could you maybe list the prices of some common drinks, such as pina colada, strawberry margarita, mojito, etc.?  Thanks.

[no1talks]

29 minutes ago, GA Dave said:

As someone who is only familiar with NCL, could you tell me if there is any type of drink packages offered on the ship?  I looked online when I booked this ship but did not see anything offered.  Or is everything just sold per drink?  If possible, could you maybe list the prices of some common drinks, such as pina colada, strawberry margarita, mojito, etc.?  Thanks.

If I recall correctly, MSC does not presell drink packages for cruises of less than four nights duration. This would explain the absence of such from your pre-cruise purchase menu.

However, I think they sell a drink package, once under way. Be sure to check with the bar staff.

[dexddd]

9 hours ago, GA Dave said:

As someone who is only familiar with NCL, could you tell me if there is any type of drink packages offered on the ship?  I looked online when I booked this ship but did not see anything offered.  Or is everything just sold per drink?  If possible, could you maybe list the prices of some common drinks, such as pina colada, strawberry margarita, mojito, etc.?  Thanks.

The do have packages.  I'm mobile now but I can post later.  Cheaper than NCL.

[SUSIEK]

21 hours ago, crbonfiber said:

How full is the ship? 50% or more?

Wondering this same question???  What capacity are they sailing at?  We will be on Divina, 3night, on Sept. 30.

[dexddd]

2 hours ago, SUSIEK said:

Wondering this same question???  What capacity are they sailing at?  We will be on Divina, 3night, on Sept. 30.

If you remind me, we sail Divinia 9/26 to give you idea.

[dexddd]

17 hours ago, GA Dave said:

As someone who is only familiar with NCL, could you tell me if there is any type of drink packages offered on the ship?  I looked online when I booked this ship but did not see anything offered.  Or is everything just sold per drink?  If possible, could you maybe list the prices of some common drinks, such as pina colada, strawberry margarita, mojito, etc.?  Thanks.

For 7 night, Premium $434 pp, Easy $266, Prem Plus $553.

 

Premium:

Book now unlimited consumption of all drinks priced up to $12!

Including all Easy Package drinks plus:

• Draft and bottled beers
• Wider selection of wines by the glass
• Wider selection of cocktails
• All Aperitifs (bitters and liqueurs)
• Spirits
• Sodas and fruit juices
• Bottle Mineral Water
• Energy Drinks
• Classic and special coffee drinks
• Hot chocolate delights and hot tea

The offer is valid in our bars, as well as the self-service buffet and restaurants, including specialty restaurants, but not in signature venues (Venchi 1878 establishments, Lavazza Coffee Shop, Jean Philippe Chocolate, Coffee, Crepes & Gelato and Starship Club).

 

Easy:

Savor the freedom to satisfy your thirst at any moment!

Including:

• Draft beer
• Selection of house wines by the glass
• Selection of classic cocktails
• Mixed drinks and non-alcoholic cocktails
• Soft drinks and fruit juices by the glass
• Bottled mineral water
• Classic hot drinks (espresso, cappuccino, caffe latte, hot tea)

Prem Plus:

Book now unlimited consumption of all drinks by the glass with no price limit!

Including all Premium Package drinks plus:

• Drinks and food from the Minibar
• Drinks and Food from room service menu
• Drinks from theme bar menus
• 30% discount on bottles of wine and champagne from our wine lists

You can order your drinks in our bars, as well as the self-service buffet and restaurants, including the specialty restaurants, but not in signature venues (Venchi 1878 establishments, Lavazza Coffee Shop, Jean Philippe Chocolate, Coffee, Crepes & Gelato and Starship Club).

[thepla]

In way back to Miami. I think it turned out to be a great time. Even though we're both vaccinated I had no issues or complaints about wearing masks.

 

I feel msc did a great job after adding entry points to buffets.

 

Island was great, but sure why they left at noon today for such a short trip.

 

Negatives. No diamond chocolate about anymore for 4 day cruise. Still says four in site but they just changed.

 

Msc non alcoholic was better in Europe, it was very limited with mocktails. 

 

Lastly, my son was disappointed that formula car and flight simulator we're broken. I bought pre paid so they could not refund but documented so hopefully no issues with refund via customer service.

 

All in all I was more than satisfied.

[alyssamma]

11 minutes ago, thepla said:

Lastly, my son was disappointed that formula car and flight simulator we're broken. I bought pre paid so they could not refund but documented so hopefully no issues with refund via customer service.

LOL, good luck with customer service getting a refund 🙂

 

Best bet is to dispute with CC...

[Margaretealexander]

6 hours ago, thepla said:

In way back to Miami. I think it turned out to be a great time. Even though we're both vaccinated I had no issues or complaints about wearing masks.

 

I feel msc did a great job after adding entry points to buffets.

 

Island was great, but sure why they left at noon today for such a short trip.

 

Negatives. No diamond chocolate about anymore for 4 day cruise. Still says four in site but they just changed.

 

Msc non alcoholic was better in Europe, it was very limited with mocktails. 

 

Lastly, my son was disappointed that formula car and flight simulator we're broken. I bought pre paid so they could not refund but documented so hopefully no issues with refund via customer service.

 

All in all I was more than satisfied.

Cruise lines seem to do more reductions in benefits than adding new ones. That chocolate was so good too! 

[dexddd]

7 hours ago, thepla said:

In way back to Miami. I think it turned out to be a great time. Even though we're both vaccinated I had no issues or complaints about wearing masks.

 

I feel msc did a great job after adding entry points to buffets.

 

Island was great, but sure why they left at noon today for such a short trip.

 

Negatives. No diamond chocolate about anymore for 4 day cruise. Still says four in site but they just changed.

 

Msc non alcoholic was better in Europe, it was very limited with mocktails. 

 

Lastly, my son was disappointed that formula car and flight simulator we're broken. I bought pre paid so they could not refund but documented so hopefully no issues with refund via customer service.

 

All in all I was more than satisfied.

Thanks for the report.  Was there any ask about insurance since you were vaxxed?

 

Interesting about F1.  We had package on Divinia but asked for refund since it was always broken.  I figured on the new ships it would work fine.  Seemed to be computer or windows based issue.

[thepla]

22 minutes ago, dexddd said:

Thanks for the report.  Was there any ask about insurance since you were vaxxed?

 

Interesting about F1.  We had package on Divinia but asked for refund since it was always broken.  I figured on the new ships it would work fine.  Seemed to be computer or windows based issue.

Once we showed our vaccine cards they gave us a wristband. Nothing afterwards. I noticed some signs today about vaccine area. I did not really investigate. 

 

Did you prepay for fun pass?

[dexddd]

1 minute ago, thepla said:

Once we showed our vaccine cards they gave us a wristband. Nothing afterwards. I noticed some signs today about vaccine area. I did not really investigate. 

 

Did you prepay for fun pass?

Back in 2017 they had a set price per room unlimited movies and F1 and maybe bowling. We had six people in two rooms  and it was a good value back then especially compared to ala carte.  We could only buy on ship at that time but they have expanded what you can pre buy now.

[Youngcruiser1994]

Were you provided a hard or digital copy of your boarding test results?

[rkacruiser]

On 8/6/2021 at 7:29 AM, dexddd said:

they had a set price per room unlimited movies

 

As a YC guest--or indeed as a guest in any level of stateroom--I was not pleased by being charged for a movie that I viewed.  I knew that would happen.  But, I was not pleased by such "nickel and diming".  

[dexddd]

15 hours ago, rkacruiser said:

 

As a YC guest--or indeed as a guest in any level of stateroom--I was not pleased by being charged for a movie that I viewed.  I knew that would happen.  But, I was not pleased by such "nickel and diming".  

I should have clarified.  I meant the 4D movies at the special venue.  They were super cool.

 

I agree though.  At least even cheapo NCL gives free movies for suites.  MSC used to have even great tv but it has gone downhill.  They charge for in room movies for YC which is surprising.  Not that we are there for tv but something to do while DW getting ready for dinner.

[rkacruiser]

4 hours ago, dexddd said:

I should have clarified.  I meant the 4D movies at the special venue.  They were super cool.

 

I agree though.  At least even cheapo NCL gives free movies for suites.  MSC used to have even great tv but it has gone downhill.  They charge for in room movies for YC which is surprising.  Not that we are there for tv but something to do while DW getting ready for dinner.

 

The only reason that I bought the movie that I watched was because it was one that I had wanted to see when it was a First Run movie and it was withdrawn from my local theaters before I could see it.  I "surf" the various channels as I am getting ready for the evening.  

[funinthsun]

What was the entertainment onboard like?  Shows?  (did they have Cirque?)

[thepla]

50 minutes ago, funinthsun said:

What was the entertainment onboard like?  Shows?  (did they have Cirque?)

No cirque.

Magic show, liar skit, rock and roll. All pretty good. Late show for rock and roll and magic were vaccinated only.

 

These three we saw in Broadway theatre.

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There were typical karaoke and quiz type shows, some for all some in pub, which was vaccinated only 

[robc1972]

On 8/3/2021 at 9:20 PM, GA Dave said:

As someone who is only familiar with NCL, could you tell me if there is any type of drink packages offered on the ship?  I looked online when I booked this ship but did not see anything offered.  Or is everything just sold per drink?  If possible, could you maybe list the prices of some common drinks, such as pina colada, strawberry margarita, mojito, etc.?  Thanks.

If you are booked, click on manage cruise and drink packages are there.

[funinthsun]

2 hours ago, thepla said:

No cirque.

Magic show, liar skit, rock and roll. All pretty good. Late show for rock and roll and magic were vaccinated only.

 

These three we saw in Broadway theatre.

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There were typical karaoke and quiz type shows, some for all some in pub, which was vaccinated only 

What was the capacity/occupancy like? Are most people vaccinated? Masks required in Casino? Smoking allowed, in casino?

[rkacruiser]

3 hours ago, funinthsun said:

(did they have Cirque?)

 

Due to the pandemic and the financial problems that it caused, some companies did not survive or had to  "evolve" (whatever that means from what I have read).  Cirque was one of those companies.  It's a shame.