CruisnDeb

Thanks everyone for your contributions to my question--you have been awesome with your opinions and details. I've made lots of notes and hopefully the time will come soon when I will need to decide which ship I want to try my first YC experience on.

Having grown up in Maryland, I think we judge crab cakes differently then the rest of the population. In Maryland you get mostly crab and other places you seem to get a lot of filler. Just wondering if that was the case with Cagney's. Sadly, I've learned to lower my expectations when I see crab cakes on any menu 😞

Did you get a day pass for here? How much was it and what all does it include? Looks like a lovely place.

Yes. Here is a recent menu from the seashore. You can get multiple appetizers and desserts without an additional charge.

Absolutely. I'm loving getting all the perspectives of everyone and the likes and dislikes. Everyone will have a different opinion as to whether those things are good or bad. It all comes down to knowing so you can set your expectations accordingly.

Awww....so sorry for you. I know it stinks when you have a plan and it falls through. But plan B's can sometimes turnout to be even better than you could have imagined. Happy planning.

Thanks @TrinaLC. I love getting people's perspective on what they liked and didn't like about their personal experiences--then I can make notes on those things that would bother or not bother me to make my decision. I've not counted any ship out yet. 🙂

Thanks. I agree that the YC restaurant being outside of the YC is not a big issue, but good to know going forward to make a decision. I'm making lots of notes.....thanks everyone for all the details 🙂

Good point. Thanks for the response.

Thanks for your input—I love hearing everyone’s experience. I actually didn’t realize the Magnifica doesn’t have a YC—I had eliminated that ship for other reasons but good to know. The Divina was my first MSC cruise. We managed to get an Aurea corner balcony at the front of the ship—it was a lovely room with a separate bedroom, large walk-in closet, large balcony and was back when Aurea included a one hour massage for each guest. I feel the Aurea experience has been somewhat downgraded since we took that cruise and I’m not sure the price is worth it to us anymore.

I appreciate the assessment @markwfpb.

Thank you @psmarkle. Your details and insight are much appreciated 🙂

Bumping this so it's back on page 1. I appreciate the post from Two Wheels, but I'm hoping to get a few other opinions and experiences.

@Radio I'm looking forward to your review. I will be on the Joy next year for our Panama Canal cruise. I notice you are from Perry Hall....I grew up around Silver Spring and went to college at UMBC (go Retrievers!)

Thank you @Two Wheels Only. I appreciate all the details 😀