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YC pool is the One Pool on deck 18.

On the MSC Divina, the adult pool is the Garden Pool on deck 15, or at least it was.

Indeed, as it has become with YC bookings already. It could very well be extended to regular deposits.

Not sure about the size of the rooms, but Seashore lists four MDR's (more than Seashore which had two buffets but often closed one to serve as location for seating for evening dining). It does include the larger two Central Park, and Tribecca, and the somewhat smaller 5th Avenue, and Manhattan restaurants.). They weren't all open when we sailed for two weeks earlier this year, and we were quite happy in YC so didn't try moving. On the elevator situation, you mentioned that MSC disabled the system. In this case, the override system was never installed. MSC put in a new system for control, where all passengers enter the floor they want, and and are then notified what car to get on. Our butler told us that the system is designed to give preference to selection of YC floors within the front elevator banks, but it didn't really match up to our experience. I must say, I did like the system in that it reduced people rushing to get on any car that opened.

Hope it all works out in your favor, Marco! I know Seashore T/A cancellation was a huge disappointment for you guys! John

Sadly, some of us are of that generation whose introduction to wine (or is it wine-like products?) include "stellar vintages" of MD (Mad Dog) 20-20 and Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill. We have come a long way since those halcyon (NOT!) days.

Thanks for you "detailed" response. Really helps us to understand where MSC shortcomings are! Personally, I think the Yacht Club experience at its price point, is dollar for dollar ahead of 'premium experience on other line. Specifically, to get dedicated butler service, upgraded dining, seclusion from crowds, ample seating on the sun deck, unlimited spa access, excellent service for the most part, and other YC-only amenities I would dare say I would have to pay twice what I pay to MSC to get comparable benefits on a "premium" cruise line.

My CC statements typically show on the 20th of the month. Our last cruise was a B2B out of Miami that ended on March 12th. My MSC charges hit the March 20th statement.

Yes, I did meant to say that. I know on the Seaside you preferred 16002 or 04. The difference with Meraviglia from Seaside is that you can enter the lounge freely from both sides of the ship.

You may be thinking about the YC dining, and end (fore/aft)versus side (port/starboard) of the ship. For Divina, the YC restaurant is in the back or aft of the ship. For Seaside and Meraviglia, the YC restaurant is in the front, above the lounge. As far as cabins YC cabins are all in the secure YC complex (with the exception of 12 cabins on Meraviglia split between decks 12 & 13).

Not sure what you mean about "opposite" side of the ship. If you are referring to the end of the ship, the YC on Meraviglia, like Seaside is in the fore (front) section of the, with YC cabins on decks 14, 15, 16, and 18. Like Seaside, the Top Sail Lounge is on 16, and the restaurant is on deck 18. Drink package is the high end Premium Plus, which includes most drinks, but not all like we had on Seaside back in the day. Spa access is still included.n Not sure what you mean about not having a cabin in YC proper. There are some deluxe suites on decks 12&13 that are outside of the YC area, but include YC benefits and access. Are you thinking about those?

To add to to what Emmas Gran wrote, US-base cruises are closed loop. You sail from your port and return to that port (rare exception may be a relocation cruise, like leaving Miami and switching Port Canaveral as a new home port). To that end, the ship has to do a complete turnaround. As Emmas Gran says, the ship must be cleared before they can board the next cruise. With MCS, from the US, you are typically asked to vacate your cabin by 8:00 and be off the ship no later than 9:45 or 10:00, so your preference should be okay. For European cruises, that are mostly open loop, with passengers embarking and disembarking at any ports of call. With that, they still would like you off early, but are likely to be inclined to give you some flexibility.

Oops, my bad! Just saw the mention of Virtuosa. Sorry.

Isn't he still on Divina? He's not on Seashore, now is he?

Actually, the YC tram circles the area. On our two last visits, the driver dropped people at a beach/lagoon area of their choosing. To the OP, there are free umbrellas at the Lighthouse Beach, but they are first come, first served. Other beaches, you would be charged for rental.

Title of thread said Divina. There weren't cushions on them a few years ago, but I think OP was looking for feedback from someone who sailed on her recently.