Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #176 Share Posted March 15, 2023 YC bar closing. Don’t understand their hours… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8tor Posted March 15, 2023 #177 Share Posted March 15, 2023 7 hours ago, L1211 said: I’m not convinced it does bypass…. Been using it this week. My YC butler on Seascape said the override only works if you are the first to "call" the elevator. If all the elevators in that bank have already been "assigned," you will be notified which one to get on, but there won't necessarily be any priority to your chosen floor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted March 15, 2023 #178 Share Posted March 15, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Pat said: We are wine drinkers and I'm a bit concerned about the reports of very limited supply of wines. There are a couple of wines, by the glass and under the $15 that are on the Butchers Cut menu. Does anyone know if YC bartenders have access to these wines? I suspect not, but I hope yes! TIA If you are not satisfied with the particular 'wines of the night' on offer in the YCDR, the Sommelier is your friend! Explain your preferences, and they should deliver. 😉 Certainly, that has been our experience although we could not by any stretch be described as wine buffs! Edited March 15, 2023 by hamrag 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Morgsmom Posted March 15, 2023 #179 Share Posted March 15, 2023 12 hours ago, Pat said: We are wine drinkers and I'm a bit concerned about the reports of very limited supply of wines. There are a couple of wines, by the glass and under the $15 that are on the Butchers Cut menu. Does anyone know if YC bartenders have access to these wines? I suspect not, but I hope yes! TIA We have OFTEN experienced issues with trying to get even "listed" glasses of wine due to "supply shortages." Unfortunately the default is to pour "down" not "up" meaning they will offer an inferior substitute even though the ships are chock full of better wines. It's frustrating at best. (There's a somm on one the ships who wanted to have a "taste off" with me insisting that I couldn't blind read the difference between a $4 bottle and $40 bottle. I declined knowing that I'd smoke him 🙂 ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted March 15, 2023 #180 Share Posted March 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, Morgsmom said: We have OFTEN experienced issues with trying to get even "listed" glasses of wine due to "supply shortages." Unfortunately the default is to pour "down" not "up" meaning they will offer an inferior substitute even though the ships are chock full of better wines. It's frustrating at best. (There's a somm on one the ships who wanted to have a "taste off" with me insisting that I couldn't blind read the difference between a $4 bottle and $40 bottle. I declined knowing that I'd smoke him 🙂 ) Well we're not experts by any means, but we know what we like. For instance, I see Oberon is available for $15 in Butchers Cut, but I don't see it listed in YC. We like Oberon and would be very happy with that, the ones listed in YC I'm just not familiar with and appear to be all Italian wines. I'm happy to try new ones, but want the taste that I enjoy. I am also disappointed that we can't just pay the difference in price for a more expensive by the glass wine, it doesn't make any sense to me. If MSC wants to be more present in the US market, I believe they will have to make a few changes to their drink packages. Included or not, its the perception of value that will be important to people, particularly those booking the YC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjock27 Posted March 15, 2023 #181 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Hi @L1211, I have been enjoying your review and just read through 8 pages. Since page 1, I have been annoyed for you that the girls didn't have thermal access in the Aurera Suite. Please tell me this was fixed, and what was the issue? We are in an Aurera Suite on Seascape in 4 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #182 Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Pat said: Well we're not experts by any means, but we know what we like. For instance, I see Oberon is available for $15 in Butchers Cut, but I don't see it listed in YC. We like Oberon and would be very happy with that, the ones listed in YC I'm just not familiar with and appear to be all Italian wines. I'm happy to try new ones, but want the taste that I enjoy. I am also disappointed that we can't just pay the difference in price for a more expensive by the glass wine, it doesn't make any sense to me. If MSC wants to be more present in the US market, I believe they will have to make a few changes to their drink packages. Included or not, its the perception of value that will be important to people, particularly those booking the YC. There was no Cab available in BC. The only cab my husband had found was Clois du Bois and he couldn’t even drink it. They do not have the wines from the list available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #183 Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Morgsmom said: We have OFTEN experienced issues with trying to get even "listed" glasses of wine due to "supply shortages." Unfortunately the default is to pour "down" not "up" meaning they will offer an inferior substitute even though the ships are chock full of better wines. It's frustrating at best. (There's a somm on one the ships who wanted to have a "taste off" with me insisting that I couldn't blind read the difference between a $4 bottle and $40 bottle. I declined knowing that I'd smoke him 🙂 ) exactly this. you are never offered a drink menu. It is more of a “we have x”. You can take x or not - that is your choice. My husband who is terribly laid back, NEVER read a cruise review, knew nothing of MSC is very frustrated and confused… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #184 Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 hours ago, surfjock27 said: Hi @L1211, I have been enjoying your review and just read through 8 pages. Since page 1, I have been annoyed for you that the girls didn't have thermal access in the Aurera Suite. Please tell me this was fixed, and what was the issue? We are in an Aurera Suite on Seascape in 4 days. Thanks for following! They had a wonderful massage but were not allowed in the thermal suite- they have not gone back. The Too 19 area is lovely! We have not tried their anytime dining yet. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycfa Posted March 15, 2023 #185 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Just now, L1211 said: Thanks for following! They had a wonderful massage but were not allowed in the thermal suite- they have not gone back. The Too 19 area is lovely! We have not tried their anytime dining yet. Enjoy!! Wow I’m on the ship in September and did Aurea for several reasons but a big one was the thermal spa. This makes me anxious. Did they tell the girls why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted March 15, 2023 #186 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 3:01 PM, L1211 said: My view… My husband and I were on Meraviglia in October 2021. I know a lot of people don't like those overhead glass panels, but it was the first cruise we were able to spend all day poolside and not end up with a horrible sunburn, yet still got some color. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted March 15, 2023 #187 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 10:27 AM, L1211 said: Had to wait till Nassau to get cell service - can’t load cruise critic on the ship’s Wi-Fi. Cabin smells of waste - ugh. Bed comfy, air is cold, shower is hot! Oh no! I would report that waste smell immediately, it's usually a quick fix, something to do with a dry drain or something. Has happened to us in higher end suites on RC, so can happen anywhere. Still gross though! Could the wifi issue be something to do with all the people on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted March 15, 2023 #188 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 10:53 AM, L1211 said: Slow service in the YC bar- 13 minutes, no bottled water to restock mini-bar myself. And here are the snacks- everyone’s favorite -caramelized pearl onions and green olives. Would make sense if it were a “make your own Bloody Mary bar”!! I wish they had coffee and water available for self- serve. I would WAY RATHER serve myself than long waits…. But I guess this is “luxury”… O M G! I know I'm late to posting here, but this is definitely NOT the norm in the YC. So sorry you're having to deal with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted March 15, 2023 #189 Share Posted March 15, 2023 23 hours ago, L1211 said: Terrible Wi-Fi!!! Beautiful day at Ocean Cay!! Steakhouse excellent last night- pics to come. Can we talk about this lighthouse bar??? I want to live here. Live music, drinks, amazing views!! When my husband and I sailed on Meravigalia in 2021, we had an overnight and 2 days at Ocean Cay. On the second day we went for a walk around the island after having lunch at the Ocean House and ended up at this bar. We really enjoyed it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #190 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Oh dear. Bamboo pool a zoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #191 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Your snack choices in the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #192 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Buffet was a zoo, brought pizza back to cabin- ahhhh. I really love this cabin! Added meat to the cheese pizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #193 Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 hours ago, jules815 said: Oh no! I would report that waste smell immediately, it's usually a quick fix, something to do with a dry drain or something. Has happened to us in higher end suites on RC, so can happen anywhere. Still gross though! Could the wifi issue be something to do with all the people on board? It’s fine at times and terrible others- sure the usage drains it. Wish I had upgraded to browse and stream- only available first two days. I tried on morning three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #194 Share Posted March 15, 2023 3 hours ago, nycfa said: Wow I’m on the ship in September and did Aurea for several reasons but a big one was the thermal spa. This makes me anxious. Did they tell the girls why? We’ve found a lack of understanding of Aurea benefits… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycfa Posted March 15, 2023 #195 Share Posted March 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, L1211 said: We’ve found a lack of understanding of Aurea benefits… Hmmmmm….printing off Aurea benefits page now to add to my cruise folder JIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ottawa_Cruiser Posted March 15, 2023 #196 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I am loving your review! Thank you so much for taking this time from your vacation to do a live review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #197 Share Posted March 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ottawa_Cruiser said: I am loving your review! Thank you so much for taking this time from your vacation to do a live review. That’s so kind of you to say! I love to have the record of the experience and share- I learned so much from this community! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #198 Share Posted March 15, 2023 There is a charcuterie section at the very front of the buffet- Italian meats and cheeses- may I recommend you wander from the enclave and bring back a platter to be enjoyed in your cabin with a nice glass of wine!!! It’s really high quality- have not found any of this qualify in any other cruise line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted March 15, 2023 #199 Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, L1211 said: There is a charcuterie section at the very front of the buffet- Italian meats and cheeses- may I recommend you wander from the enclave and bring back a platter to be enjoyed in your cabin with a nice glass of wine!!! It’s really high quality- have not found any of this qualify in any other cruise line! Is this the buffet in the Yacht Club? Ivi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #200 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Just now, travelberlin said: Is this the buffet in the Yacht Club? Ivi Sorry the main buffet- right across from the best pizza at sea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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