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TheSoccerCoach

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  • Location
    Florida, USA
  • Interests
    Soccer, Cruise Ships, Disc Golf, Music, Travel, the Beach
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    MSC, Explora
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    World Cruises

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  1. I'm sorry, but this is funny. As a former crew member, this just tickles. #1 - you are on a cruise ship right now...so, why on earth are you wasting time posting on cruise critic?! You are wasting valuable dancing, drinking, and tanning time! #2 - If the loss of a cabana makes you switch cruise lines...then, you wanted to return to RC in the first place and have been looking for an excuse. #3 - see #1 and get back to enjoying your cruise!!! Oy vey. Currently working at my desk - would happily trade you - even if you are in an Aurea suite... 🙂
  2. Thank you for the mature, respectful comment. Much appreciated! The pearl clutchers would probably be aghast that we used to have crew only nude sunbathing spots on the cruise ships I worked on in the 90s, as well. Bless. But, anyway, MSC has obvious rules for under 17s in the spa and treatments. For example, under 17s must keep their swimsuits on for a massage. But, I am finding it is a bit grey for 18 and up. Some in this thread wear nothing during their massages, which is, in my experience, the norm on land, at spas, etc. I have worn boxer briefs, but then the therapist has to push them up, move them around, etc. which they would not have to do if they were not in the way. And they are respectful professionals and can drape us as needed, so, hence, my question. I've emailed the Directof of Spas for all of MSC for what the suggested dress is for on board massages and will share her response when received. Cheers!
  3. Agree that YC beach is a wee bit rocky, but if you snorkel, the rocks furthest from Ocean House Restaurant have a plethora of fish! We saw stingrays as well!
  4. We were in YC and ate at Tepanyaki in April on Seaside and our drinks were all covered.
  5. So glad you get to experience this! I have tried a few times to have a massage with nothing on and have always been asked to put underwear on. It does take away from the full sensory experience of the massage and all of the moving around of the garment is distracting and makes little sense. I will be asking the manager about this on our next cruise. Thanks for the info.
  6. I normally do as well on land. But, MSC policy for men and women is genitals must be covered. Surprised they allowed this. Did you tip up front?
  7. On shore, we are used to full body massages wearing nothing. On MSC, she had me put on the paper underwear, which were not relaxing at all. When I wear normal underwear, they move them all around anyway. Since we can't go without them, what are other guys doing/wearing for their massages? Thanks.
  8. We have received this email and the info did make it to our butler. But, we have not received the email every time.
  9. Exactly! And, Ocean Cay is an island with 150 workers who live and work there. Not out of the realm of possibilities that they would slip contraband or something else to a guest they know to smuggle back on board. Hence the appropriate security measures. Our friend had a flashlight in his backpack and his cigar case. Both dinged the cameras and the staff member took a second look at them. And, then they had a fab discussion about the cigars available on board. Any situation can be turned into a fun, positive one, even going through security.
  10. Angry elves, most assuredly. And, then the questionable dress...I am not asking for much, but maybe not a thong bathing suit in the evening at the bar in the casino...maybe not that?! Too much to ask? Sigh...
  11. Nice! My wife loves the YC pool deck, so we spent a fair amount of time there. But, we reserved the cabana through the concierge at no charge. The "cabanas" on Seashore are even more open than the ones on Seaside and are first come/first service unless with your suite. We prefer the YC in Seashore to the one on Seaside. And, the service is even better on Seashore in my opinion. But, as a general rule, we don't spend much time in our cabins or on our balconies, we prefer to be out and about in the YC meeting people and enjoying the vibe. When we have to go out into the rest of the ship, especially without the Butler, it is getting harder and harder to do so. We saw some sights this past weekend that we would have preferred not to.
  12. We were on this sailing in the Yacht Club and the only dark cloud to the entire experience was the EXPEDIA group - they were horrid. This was our third sailing on MSC Seaside, 10th with the line. And, with the exception of Expedia, it was a lovely weekend sail in the YC! We were able to book Tepanyaki for dinner, although would have preferred Butchers Cut. Could have done Butchers Cut for lunch but decided to stay on the pool deck in our cabanas instead. Our Butler and Junior Butler were lovely! Our cabin was lovely. The shows were fab! So glad Starwalker was on board - always a great show! The food was wonderful and never had an issue with service, especially in the Yacht Club. Outside of the YC, I had other bar staff going out of their way to help me. But, the Expedia people were everywhere...loud, cutting in line at Venchi, coming late to YC dining (15 minutes before close ) demending service. Some members of their group were so obnoxious. Maybe they weren't sold on MSC, but we, most assuredly, were not sold on them. And, funny, but we were on Divina in 2016 with the MSC Company Meeting and we loved it! Met lovely people! We are headed out again in the YC on Seashore this December. Looking forward to it!
  13. White Party - dress all in white. Flower Glory Party - 70s night Glow Party - bring your glow clothes
  14. November 12, 2022 ... 1. Everyone around the World has had more than ample chance to respond to the "health concern" that has been the focus of the world the past few years in whatever manner they have decided. 2. Other major cruise lines like Carnival, Royal, NCL, etc. have unmasked their crew. 3. There is already a power differential between passengers and crew that to keep crew masked while the guests are unmasked is uncomfortable and sends a demeaning, unintended message. Not sure what MSC's time table is on ending this practice. But, hoping we can share with them that we miss seeing the crew's lovely faces and it is time to un mask them.
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