BirdTravels

Your husband should have got a denial via email. Check who sent him, the email. I think that this is the place MSC Voyagers Club <MSCVoyagersClub@email.msccruisesusa.com>

My only comment is that if you are visiting churches during your travels, you will need to cover your knees and shoulders. I can be a scarf you pull out (for men and women) and wrap around. Others may be more helpful.

The "challenge" is that MSC does not run the screening at your embarkation port. It is rent-a-cop port personnel (both at the security checkpoint and in luggage screening). Most keep their jobs by not letting stuff get by. You will get a few "sleeping at the screens" who really don't give a hoot.

Crew areas. Some berthing. Some areas which have work going 24/7. Some areas which are busy and noisy when the ship is docking and setting gangways early in the morning. As you say, you really can't tell. But no stateroom on the ship is dead silent at night. Just like no hotel room in any hotel is dead silent at night. You'll be fine. Enjoy your cruise!

All of the “old pros” have left/RIF. Only the newbie rookies left who mindless try and follow the rules and not be creative and research every option. Kim’s departure was recent.

I can not be done online. You need to call or chat with an NCL rep to do it.

Neither change was NCL’s fault. Stuff happens. Being in port is better than being at sea (at least for us).

Make sure to make reservations 125 days prior to departure. You book both your Free at Sea and Platinum meals at the same time. The reservation system just books a table - it does not care how you are paying for the dinner. You will have two vouchers in your room when you arrive. You must take the vouchers with you to dinner. Example free wine list from a few weeks ago (selections will vary depending on what the ship has available). Like @KeithJenner said, we often will take our bottle unopened and enjoy it later.

Our upcoming cruise

You should tip the person delivering your food.

$2 each * 6 = $12 + 20% tip = $14.40 for cookies with your coffee

Which one did you pick?

We have sailed on the Epic 7 or 8 times and would gladly sail on her again. She is a beautiful ship inside and out.

Always cash. Bring it with you. Don't forget: NCL: Certain staff positions (e.g., concierge, butler, youth program staff and beverage service) provide service on an individual basis to only some guests and do not benefit from the overall service charge. We encourage those Guests to acknowledge good service from these staff members with appropriate gratuities.

ATM machines onboard. $6.99 service charge + anything your bank charges you.