OBSERVATIONS FROM THE POOP DECK SEASCAPE DEC- JAN 8 2023

[morpheusofthesea]

Another unannounced treat is happening this noon. A second seafood extravaganza on the One Pool deck. And have not heard of any 'big wigs' on board this sailing either.

[Two Wheels Only]

2 hours ago, no1talks said:

My mother snuck into Yacht Club once. Once!

 

Johnny Dangerously?

[mnpurple]

1 hour ago, morpheusofthesea said:

Another unannounced treat is happening this noon. A second seafood extravaganza on the One Pool deck. And have not heard of any 'big wigs' on board this sailing either.

When we were on Seaview in the Med, we never noticed a seafood extravaganza, but it was very port heavy. We'll be on Divina soon, so hoping to catch it.  Is it generally on a sea day or a port day?

[stp_mmh5]

17 hours ago, Bobbiegentry said:

As you mention being in an inside cabin, let me bounce a question off of you that I have already asked on the general MSC board.
Are you able to store your luggage underneath the bed?

Given what seems to be an astonishingly small area for storage that is provided, it seems like using our suitcases as daily storage areas might be the way to solve the problem. 
As you can  probably tell, this will be our first time in a YCI cabin.

I know this has already been stated, but a visual always help. Here is our two standard checked luggage cases comfortably under the bed in our YIN, 19038. There is plenty of space to fit at least two more cases under there if needed. Would have put this up sooner, but I try to restrict how much phone/internet I use during a cruise. 

Hope it helps!

[no1talks]

8 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said:

Johnny Dangerously?

Winnah! Winnah! Chicken dinnah!

🥳

[morpheusofthesea]

This is a 38 second video depicting the piezo type alarm heard as the roof over the Jungle Pool is opening. It also signifies sunshine with no chance of rain in the near future.

Edited December 31, 2022 by morpheusofthesea

[morpheusofthesea]

37 minutes ago, mnpurple said:

When we were on Seaview in the Med, we never noticed a seafood extravaganza, but it was very port heavy. We'll be on Divina soon, so hoping to catch it.  Is it generally on a sea day or a port day?

Seaday.

[morpheusofthesea]

This is interesting. Earlier, after hearing about this noon's seafood extravaganza we witnessed the pool attendant ask a large group sunning themselves on the YC sundeck for identification and all 10 he asked to leave. One of the 'gentlemen' offered the pool attendant money to stay. He backed away. We felt bad (for the pool attendant). DW tells me to tip him more. He confides that he can generally tell if someone belongs in the YC. Those outside YC are generally disrespectful of themselves and others. When they sneak into the YC they do not respect the rules and smoke where they please. He says YC guests respect each other and follow rules.

[morpheusofthesea]

A 45 second video of the Robotron in action.

[Bgwest]

20 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said:

Honestly do not know. Never booked an inside cabin on a MSC ship. Been on inside cabins for 50 years on many other now scrapped ships and they had room under the beds except the Independence/ Constitution which didn't have room for us (2 bunkbeds). The steward said he would store our luggage for us. It was either upgrade or DW was on next flight home. Thank goodness they had a just ONE category upgrade for $300 more available.

I apologize. It was this part of your post #100 that led me to believe you were in an inside

Astonished to see the Captain's quarters and how small it was compared to our inside cabin. Ours had a shower and toilet.

[Oldsweets]

I have found all of your review most interesting and certainly appreciate your sharing.  This will only be our second YC and while it was a gift from the Casino I am even more impressed by your 7 bottles or liquor.  Either your one heck of a tipper, cruise YC a lot, or both.  IMPRESSIVE  

[morpheusofthesea]

3 hours ago, Bgwest said:

I apologize. It was this part of your post #100 that led me to believe you were in an inside

Astonished to see the Captain's quarters and how small it was compared to our inside cabin. Ours had a shower and toilet.

Yes. Back then, 1991 we were always on inside cabins two lower beds were the most reasonable cabins on cruise ships. It wasn't until 2018 that we began booking suites. We recommend young cruisers always book the most reasonable inside cabins midship. Judging from your rugged charismatic profile I would admonish you to only be in suites from now on.

[morpheusofthesea]

2 hours ago, Oldsweets said:

I have found all of your review most interesting and certainly appreciate your sharing.  This will only be our second YC and while it was a gift from the Casino I am even more impressed by your 7 bottles or liquor.  Either your one heck of a tipper, cruise YC a lot, or both.  IMPRESSIVE  

Both.

Edited January 1, 2023 by morpheusofthesea

[morpheusofthesea]

Tonight’s Chora Theatre production was “Boys Band Evolution” a different set of songs. More Motown and doo-wop with many more dance steps.From there the Loft Cafe offered a very good jazz quartet. New Year’s Eve party begins at 10 pm all over the ship. Yacht Club high Tea lasted til 5:10 satisfying every guest in the YC restaurant. Then a quick prep for 5:30 opening for dinner. As expected very light turnout as everyone was full from tea time.

   Found this bottle chilling when we returned to our cabin.

 

P.S. Happy New Year Everyone !

Edited January 1, 2023 by morpheusofthesea
p.s.

[morpheusofthesea]

[morpheusofthesea]

20 second video of Boy Band Motown etc 

[morpheusofthesea]

This is a common problem on any ship or hotel. This photo was taken this morning before our cabin steward comes on duty of our neighbor. One would expect seeing this outside the Yacht Club but not inside. The proper etiquette can be found : (As if YC suites are not big enough).

 

"Yes, you leave them in your cabin.  There will be a note with your order delivery asking you to do that and to not leave them in the hall.  It is a big safety hazard as well as being unsightly for Carnival to want them on the floor!!!  Can you imagine if there is an emergency and people and rescue crew are trying to rush down a hallway full of dirty dishes.  I'm surprised the safety inspections even allow that practice" oakridger

 Right Answer on Holland America.

[morpheusofthesea]

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2858813-dirty-dishes/

 

[no1talks]

1 hour ago, morpheusofthesea said:

"This photo was taken this morning..."

Is not Yacht Club still in the practice of providing overnight butler coverage? It is my understanding the butlers take turns covering that shift.

 

Assuming the practice is still extant, why would the overnight butler not be checking the hallways periodically?

 

If I see something like this during our March cruise, management will be called out on it. 

 

It's Yacht Club, not a floating Best Western.

 

[morpheusofthesea]

3 minutes ago, no1talks said:

Is not Yacht Club still in the practice of providing overnight butler coverage? It is my understanding the butlers take turns covering that shift.

 

Assuming the practice is still extant, why would the overnight butler not be checking the hallways periodically?

 

If I see something like this during our March cruise, management will be called out on it. 

 

It's Yacht Club, not a floating Best Western.

 

Of course you are correct. We get the sense that the same problems that plagued the startup of the Seaside are repeating themselves on the startup of the Seascape. We witnessed a staff member walk right by us and this tray on the floor, as if saying 'it's not my job'. It should be every staff members job to correct anything they see 'out of place'. Perhaps MSC is growing too fast or the people are being promoted too early in their career. 

[no1talks]

8 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

"It should be every staff members job to correct anything they see 'out of place.' "

 

[morpheusofthesea]

 Here is a 12 second video of the UNLOCKED door on deck 19 entrance to the Yacht club. The 2 second shot is the 'gutted' lock. Perhaps someone would be good enough to forward these photos to MSC corporate. This morning on deck 8 we saw an officer taking pictures of the ship and we brought this security problem to his attention. He got on his phone and called someone and asked to be updated. We can do no more.

 

[morpheusofthesea]

We recommend that the first thing one does when they board this ship... remember the words of Thorton Melon " Bring us a pitcher of beer every 7 minutes until somebody passes out. And then bring one every ten minutes."

[no1talks]

16 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

"We recommend that the first thing one does when they board this ship... remember the words of Thorton Melon 'Bring us a pitcher of beer every 7 minutes until somebody passes out. And then bring one every ten minutes.' "

Morpheus, it is unfortunate MSC does not outfit their ships with collegiate-level diving platforms.

 

You could post video of your Triple Lindy technique. We are familiar with Thornton's.

 

 

Edited January 1, 2023 by no1talks

[Two Wheels Only]

I wonder how many people on the forum get the Back to School reference. 👍