Dgshooter

Probably best to call MSC and ask. The worst they can do is say no.

Looks like room service is included in the Fantastica level, so you should be good to go.

What experience level did you book?

If it's any consolation, a couple years ago I booked a Bella guarantee cabin. I was assigned an Area room with an extra large balcony.

I have only sailed on MSC and Carnival. For my money MSC is the better of the two. I'm looking for a more relaxing type of cruise. MSC (I've been on the Divina and Seaside) has nice, quiet places to relax. I'm sure Carnival does as well, but MSC comes off as classier.

6 hours ago, Stockjock said:

If you think that's bad, a few years ago, I had a 4 night cruise out of Barcelona changed to a 20 night cruise out of Brazil with a different date even.  Nope, not a single call, letter or e-mail message.  Not even a notification that anything was different when I logged in.

Did they charge you the difference?

Most nights have some sort of theme. Formal night, White night, 70's night ect. For men, most nights slacks and a collared shirt (close toes shoes) are fine in the MDR.

It is not expected, but I tip a couple of bucks to room service or waiters/waitresses in the bars. I'm sure it is welcome.

I'm looking forward to seeing the new drink menus when cruising restarts. It would be good to see what drinks are available at each price point.

As it is now I suggest they lift the no sail order entirely and let the cruise lines set their guidelines. The it would be up to us adults to assess the risks/benefits of choosing to cruise.

I don't need the government to decide what is best for me.

Would this be enforceable outside US territorial waters?

It shouldn't be difficult to understand. It's about maintaining control to minimize contact with native peoples who may be infected with the corona virus. 

The protocols the cruise industry puts in place have to be restrictive to get CDC approval. The on shore restrictions are being used by MSC in the Med and it seems to be working.

If you want to explore on your own, just book a vacation on which ever islands you want to visit.

The main problem with cruise lines issuing refunds is their cashflow. They don't put your cruise fare into an account and not touch it until you sail. It is used to pay debt on ships, salaries of staff and other fixed costs.

They are refunding (or providing future cruise credits) as cashflow allows. You'll get your money, just be patient.

Time for my rant: Can we put all these "where's my refund posts" into one post? Or maybe just combine them from all the forums into a separate place altogether? I'm tired of looking at them.

The upgrade to Premium is $17 per day (for US departures).

On 6/2/2020 at 8:13 AM, Até said:

That link on the US site is still broken and takes you to the UK site.  On the US site they now have the Voyages Selection in the top rotating banner of the home page.  The link from there works.  There is now only a 5+5% section that covers pretty much all sailings and gives $100pp OBC to all Voyagers Club members except welcome.  I don't think it is able to be done correctly on line, it is still best to call through the phone center.

I called earlier today to book October 16, 2021 on the Meraviglia. The agent got me the 5+5 and $100 abc per person. Made my YC interior room a fantastic bargain.

On 10/19/2019 at 11:44 PM, Floridastorm said:

I did a mock transatlantic booking for an Ocean View Cabin for the Divina. I notice if you pick "Bella" then MSC chooses the cabin. If you pick "Fantastica" then you can choose the cabin at a higher price. Is this pretty standard with the line? Other cruise lines ask you if you want them to choose or do you want to choose yourself. There is no specific category either way.

We had a Bella "guarantee" cabin on the Seaview last month. Our cabin was not assigned until a week before departure. However we were assigned an Aurea level cabin a=with an extended balcony. We were delighted!

Have you been assigned a boarding time? Should be on your e ticket.

She, like her namesake, defines class.

Thanks for the great review. My DW and I will be on the Seaside in a couple weeks. I've been planning my meals thanks to the menus you posted.

11 hours ago, Quietgirl said:

If you booked after a certain date I read that cabins may not be assigned until embarkation. 

That would make it difficult to print the luggage tags!

15 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

6 days till we get on the ship 🙂 We were assigned YC cabin 16023. The minimum bid for a upgrade from our YC inside to YC Balcony is now $340 per person. I will post if we really do get the yacht club benefits.

Looking forward to hearing about your experience.

Wish I could help you, but I have no idea. I will tell you I am having the same problem trying to add excursions to my package.

2 hours ago, ForSharonB said:

My husband and I have a joint account and have 100 shares of Carnival.  

On our upcoming cruise, we are sailing together, but are listed in separate cabins (I'm with one kid, and he with the other).  

 

Is it possible we could get OBC for each cabin?

Just wondering..

Thanks!

If you only have 100 shares together trying to get two shareholder benefits would be the same as stealing. 

Too bad Aperol Sprits is not on the easy package. Love those!

4 hours ago, reedprincess said:

Ours was cancelled for whatever reason, but I've resd many reviews in various Seaside forums of those who've done the Bacardi Night tour and thoroughly enjoyed. 

Thanks for the info. We'll be pre-purchasing the excursion.