**Semi-Live from MSC Seashore, Bahamas/Mexico**

[Eric G.]

8 hours ago, GonzoWCS said:

Thanks for this review.  What was the cost and how long was the "behind the Scenes"?  TIA

 

Cheers

 

 

Hmm, I can't remember the cost, but it should be listed on the excursions section of the site. If I had to guess, 30 to 45 minutes? They take you backstage of the theater and then the lighting and sound booth, then through the whole laundry section, then food storage and prep.

 

There's actually a second one on a different day that shows the bridge, etc., but I had to cancel that since it overlapped with my Cozumel excursion.

[Eric G.]

10 hours ago, MonsterJoe said:

You can use the Casino and your cruise card as an ATM.  Go to a slot machine, buy credits funded from your cruise card. Immediately cash out and take the ticket to the teller.  No fees

Thanks for the tip! This worked, but they wouldn't let me cash out for the full amount without playing some game first. I played some 40 cent game and then cashed out. But the guy in the cashier cage said if I just needed cash, there was a machine on the 6th deck that would let you charge to your room and get cash.

[MonsterJoe]

7 hours ago, Eric G. said:

Thanks for the tip! This worked, but they wouldn't let me cash out for the full amount without playing some game first. I played some 40 cent game and then cashed out. But the guy in the cashier cage said if I just needed cash, there was a machine on the 6th deck that would let you charge to your room and get cash.

That's interesting...I have been on several cruises, including all the other Sea- class ships and I have never experienced that...but I'm glad you were able to get some cash!

Edited September 22 by MonsterJoe

[GonzoWCS]

21 hours ago, Eric G. said:

Hmm, I can't remember the cost, but it should be listed on the excursions section of the site. If I had to guess, 30 to 45 minutes? They take you backstage of the theater and then the lighting and sound booth, then through the whole laundry section, then food storage and prep.

 

There's actually a second one on a different day that shows the bridge, etc., but I had to cancel that since it overlapped with my Cozumel excursion.

Thanks!

 

Cheers

[KarenGretz]

On 9/18/2024 at 10:42 AM, Eric G. said:

Looks like they've started on another island (?)

 

What beach in on the Island is this off of? Thanks for the review!

[Essiesmom]

When you are docked it is off the stern, port side.  EM

[Best Cat Mom]

Just now, Essiesmom said:

When you are docked it is off the stern, port side.

Thanks @Essiesmom! We were trying to find it last week. This week we'll know where to look. 🙂

[Eric G.]

On 9/21/2024 at 2:26 PM, FLCruiser97 said:

Sailing tomorrow on this ship. Thanks for the pics.

Have a great cruise!

[Eric G.]

2nd specialty restaurant was the Butcher's Cut. It was very good as well. I'm actually not really a steak guy, I went with salad, the chicken and the cheesecake. All were good.

[Eric G.]

The 3rd specialty restaurant was Hola Tacos and Cantina. I was really impressed with this place. It's more casual than Ocean Cay or Butcher's Cut. There's an all you can eat option for around $18, where you can just keep ordering off the menu if you want to try different things. (The all you can eat option is available with your specialty dining package.) Everything was delicious. I probably would have eaten here more than once had I known how good it was.

 

Edited Monday at 04:51 PM by Eric G.

[Eric G.]

One of the excursions I went on was the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins. This was a highlight of the trip for me, as I'd never seen ruins like this before. About an hour on an air conditioned bus to get to the site.

 

 

[Missymssy]

On 9/21/2024 at 12:20 PM, Eric G. said:

 

3. More cash. Between the markets and tipping, I burned through what I brought, and found out later that the ship does not have an ATM.

Are you able to get cash at casino if it is in your account? I thought I read that people do that as a way of obtaining cash

[Morgsmom]

12 hours ago, Missymssy said:

Are you able to get cash at casino if it is in your account? I thought I read that people do that as a way of obtaining cash

Yes, but as indicated the easiest way is to load the credits on your cruise card at a slot machine.  Wait a bit, play once or twice, wait some more... then cash out.  The last time DH went too quickly he had an "issue" at the cashier because the short length of time between loading up and cashing out (it was clear he was just pulling $$).   They had to call a supervisor to approve it. He played dumb and said, "sorry, I didn't realize it'd be so smoky and I wanted to get out."  Lesson learned.

[MonsterJoe]

3 minutes ago, Morgsmom said:

Yes, but as indicated the easiest way is to load the credits on your cruise card at a slot machine.  Wait a bit, play once or twice, wait some more... then cash out.  The last time DH went too quickly he had an "issue" at the cashier because the short length of time between loading up and cashing out (it was clear he was just pulling $$).   They had to call a supervisor to approve it. He played dumb and said, "sorry, I didn't realize it'd be so smoky and I wanted to get out."  Lesson learned.

I'd never seen it before but Seascape has a kiosk where you can cash out and avoid all that...I'm not sure if other ships have that, but it was great.  On seaside I had no issue cashing out without playing