phissy Posted November 21, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 21, 2021 On board Meraviglia now, second week of B2B. Big meeting today with staff in YC. Butler just informed me that they will be removing amenities from my cabin mini bar., in the morning. New policy to take effect 11/21/21 changing to one larger bottle of liquor instead of minis. Only 2 cokes, sprite and Fanta each. Only 2 beers. Asked if we could request brand, he was not sure. Additional juices, perhaps. One water, one sparkling water. no more peanuts, mixed nuts or chocolate nuts provided without charge. I believe he told me $8.00 per can. Toblerone bar also available for fee. MSC is really starting to make me angry, with all the changes and poor customer service. I will report back with actually happens tomorrow. ( and hiding our remaining cans of nuts tonight 😉) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidless Posted November 21, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Interesting! On Divina last month we received the big bottle (which we liked) they restocked the beer, soda & water for free daily. We requested ginger ale which they put in as well as DH favorite beer. We were told we’d be charged for second cans of peanuts or candy. We did open 2nd can of nuts but not charged. We go on Meraviglia next week so I’ll be interested to see how it actually goes down. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylnj Posted November 21, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, kidless said: Interesting! On Divina last month we received the big bottle (which we liked) they restocked the beer, soda & water for free daily. We requested ginger ale which they put in as well as DH favorite beer. We were told we’d be charged for second cans of peanuts or candy. We did open 2nd can of nuts but not charged. We go on Meraviglia next week so I’ll be interested to see how it actually goes down. Have fun! Same here. Had multiple large bottles of still water. Asked the butler to empty everything out of the mini bar and refill with only Coke Zero, small bottled water and Michelob Ultra. This was done with no issue at all. We were also given a menu with big bottles of wine, champagne and hard liquor (no rum, which I found kind of strange). Picked a bottle of vodka and brought it home. Snacks were not refilled but we really didn't miss them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwide Posted November 21, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Who is the hotel director on the Meraviglia now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted November 21, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) Hotel Director is Gaetano Scarcello. YC Director is Robert Sheriffs He is from UK. very nice fellow, we have had a few chats. We are at sea now, heading for Curaçao. Edited November 21, 2021 by phissy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted November 21, 2021 #6 Share Posted November 21, 2021 As with everything else with MSC, your "experience" may vary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeCommandant Posted November 21, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 21, 2021 In YC, there are not only drawbacks, but also some little improvements. For example, Bvulgari branded shampoo replenished every day: IMG_6936.HEIC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted November 21, 2021 #8 Share Posted November 21, 2021 2 hours ago, phissy said: Hotel Director is Gaetano Scarcello. YC Director is Robert Sheriffs He is from UK. very nice fellow, we have had a few chats. We are at sea now, heading for Curaçao. Please say Hi to Robbie from Julie and Mark on Virtuosa, we sailed with him as a fellow passenger in the summer, at the time he had been working for Viking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwide Posted November 21, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 21, 2021 2 hours ago, phissy said: Hotel Director is Gaetano Scarcello. YC Director is Robert Sheriffs He is from UK. very nice fellow, we have had a few chats. We are at sea now, heading for Thank you for answering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain-John Posted November 21, 2021 #10 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Interesting.... being extremely lazy here but has there been any other significant YC changes in the last couple of years? Last sailing was Oct 2019 on Prezisoa. Looking at Fantasia for next year and just wonder if anything else I may have missed? Will look back through the forum (as haven't been around in a while!) but when I start reseraching cruises, I always come back! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted November 21, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Captain-John said: Interesting.... being extremely lazy here but has there been any other significant YC changes in the last couple of years? Last sailing was Oct 2019 on Prezisoa. Looking at Fantasia for next year and just wonder if anything else I may have missed? Will look back through the forum (as haven't been around in a while!) but when I start reseraching cruises, I always come back! 🙂 Hey Cap’n - great to see you ‘round these parts, again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain-John Posted November 21, 2021 #12 Share Posted November 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Beamafar said: Hey Cap’n - great to see you ‘round these parts, again! Nice to see you! It has been a rotten 18 months, travel wise... hope you are keeping well? Gravitated back to CC as was supposed to be on NCL Getaway on Wednesday sailing out of Athens. We cancelled when Turkey was still on our 'Red list' then they scrapped the scheme. Decided not to rebook. But trying to fill up the diary for next year - and with cruise research, comes Cruise Critic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted November 21, 2021 #13 Share Posted November 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Captain-John said: Nice to see you! It has been a rotten 18 months, travel wise... hope you are keeping well? Gravitated back to CC as was supposed to be on NCL Getaway on Wednesday sailing out of Athens. We cancelled when Turkey was still on our 'Red list' then they scrapped the scheme. Decided not to rebook. But trying to fill up the diary for next year - and with cruise research, comes Cruise Critic. So, to keep on topic, MSC has finally indicated a specific drinks package for YC guests. They’re introducing new packages from here, on, and the highest one, Premium Extra, will be included in YC bookings. This will cover drinks up to €13/$15. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted November 22, 2021 #14 Share Posted November 22, 2021 10 hours ago, LeCommandant said: In YC, there are not only drawbacks, but also some little improvements. For example, Bvulgari branded shampoo replenished every day: IMG_6936.HEIC 2.86 MB · 49 downloads Your body may react different than mine, but, premium toiletry products really don't seem to be noticed by my body. The scents? Yes, the premium products are usually enjoyable. But, what a particular benefit my hair receives because it has been washed with a premium shampoo? My hair must have an "appreciation deficiency". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidless Posted November 22, 2021 #15 Share Posted November 22, 2021 12 hours ago, phissy said:. We are at sea now, heading for Curaçao. Have fun!!! But I’m wishing your week away! Boarding on Sunday and can not wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted November 22, 2021 Author #16 Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 10:45 AM, kernow said: Please say Hi to Robbie from Julie and Mark on Virtuosa, we sailed with him as a fellow passenger in the summer, at the time he had been working for Viking. Saw him this morning and passed on your kind thoughts. He said he will get in touch with you . He said, “ Thanks for remembering him😊” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted November 22, 2021 Author #17 Share Posted November 22, 2021 14 hours ago, kidless said: Have fun!!! But I’m wishing your week away! Boarding on Sunday and can not wait!!! Have a great cruise. This week will go quickly.😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapad Posted November 22, 2021 #18 Share Posted November 22, 2021 How about the free internet package for YC, does it include streaming? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miataman19 Posted November 23, 2021 #19 Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 12:32 PM, Beamafar said: So, to keep on topic, MSC has finally indicated a specific drinks package for YC guests. They’re introducing new packages from here, on, and the highest one, Premium Extra, will be included in YC bookings. This will cover drinks up to €13/$15. Nice to know that the YC will have the Premium Extra. No need to budget for an upgrade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saradow Posted November 23, 2021 #20 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I see there aren't any frozen beverages included in the premium extra package... Are frozen drinks included while drinking in YC venues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguyinorl Posted November 23, 2021 #21 Share Posted November 23, 2021 2 hours ago, saradow said: I see there aren't any frozen beverages included in the premium extra package... Are frozen drinks included while drinking in YC venues? Frozen drinks do show on their comparison chart.https://www.msccruisesusa.com/on-board/dining-drinks/drink-comparison-chart Bret 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted November 23, 2021 #22 Share Posted November 23, 2021 6 hours ago, miataman19 said: Nice to know that the YC will have the Premium Extra. No need to budget for an upgrade. The new package, as far as I’m concerned, anyway, is just the Premium renamed. It’ll cover drinks up to €13/$15. Its forerunner covered drinks up to $13. However, if individual drinks prices have increased (and I expect they have), then it’s basically the same package. There’s now no opportunity to upgrade to a package that covers everything by the glass, as it doesn’t exist with the demise of Premium Plus. I, for one, am going to miss that. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted November 23, 2021 Author #23 Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, seapad said: How about the free internet package for YC, does it include streaming? Thanks! We have browsing 2 device each in YC. so, 4 devices total for couple in YC. Browse and stream has an up charge. It has been fine for regular online work. We also have been able to FaceTime with family . DH has been able to watch his episodes of Foundation online. We do not do gaming so cannot comment. Only issue is we had to select and purchase it and concierge said they would credit us back for it. So far ( 3 days) no credit . Will follow up again. Edited November 23, 2021 by phissy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted November 23, 2021 Author #24 Share Posted November 23, 2021 8 hours ago, saradow said: I see there aren't any frozen beverages included in the premium extra package... Are frozen drinks included while drinking in YC venues? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted November 23, 2021 #25 Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 7:29 AM, phissy said: Hotel Director is Gaetano Scarcello. YC Director is Robert Sheriffs He is from UK. very nice fellow, we have had a few chats. We are at sea now, heading for Curaçao. Have a great time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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