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Hola...Having spent half my life in Málaga, my suggestion is that from near the port of Málaga (Muelle Heredia) take a bus along the coast to Fuengirola. From Fuengirola another bus up the mountains to the white village of Mijas. From there to Torremolinos, from where the last bus to Málaga (Muelle Heredia). And all this really cheaply for only about 10 euros, and at the same time you can see the coast and the mountains and you can stop at every destination as you like.

I would be interested to know which of the following products are no longer available in the non-suite cabin: -stationery and envelopes? -pen? -sweet dreams chocolate? -canvas bag? -body & hand lotion? -nail file? -cotton wool? -mini sewing tools? -shower cap? -bathrobe? -slippers? -fruit basket? -cabin booklet about destinations?

Living half of my life in Spain, I like San Sebastian more than Bilbao. You can take train and it will be less than 2 hours one way. Enjoy Spain!

Hi, has anyone brought food from shore to the ship? I was looking at one MSC cruise that would start from my winter home (country) and end at my summer home (country), during the trip I would like to buy some groceries to take to my summer home, because the trip allows me to not need flights and I could take a larger amount of luggages at the same time. How strict is the MSC on food; do they remove the special marzipan and/or cans you bought on the ship in the intermediate ports?

I saw some good price for one cruise next may sailing from spain but the cruise deal was from msc cruises usa web page...as a non usa citizen should i go with usa cruise online agent or with msc cruises usa? just looking cruise only with easy drink pack.

Thank you so much for all your info. At this time I have 2 offers for that cruise; fantastica inside 880e or bella balcony 1260e. If I can ask you advise should I go for inside or balcony? Travelling alone I usually enjoy have dinner table just for me and late sitting. Do you know if MSC Poesia has any table for 2 or they only have big tables? Have a nice day you too!

Hi, has anyone cruised on MSC Poesia recently? I would have asked for tips, what is the quality of the food on board? Are there noticeable cost cuts somewhere? Can you still buy the Easy package on board and is the price same as before the cruise/do they offer any special price during embarkation day? Can tips be adjusted onboard? Is it worth paying the difference of 400 euros for a 2-week cruise between inside fantastica vs bella balcony? If you have a bella, is there any chance tour dinner time as well as the size of the table, I'm a Solo cruiser? This cruise will end in Stockholm, but I need to leave the ship one day earlier in Helsinki, can I do that event that I will pay my cruise ticket up to Stockholm?

Hi, both places have ruins, for the hotel the old city wall (as well as in the Plaza de la Marina parking) and at the University (near the Bank of Spain) the ruins of the salazón or fish drying method. Also, don't forget the ruins of the Roman theater and the Alcazaba fortress. You can visit all these destinations on foot.

Yes of course...and in july we still have some midnight sun too...

From your cruise berth you can walk to Löyly (about 850m), its very nice place up to 11pm (they have a sauna but also cool outside terrace), in case that you do not want to stay at downtown and later take a taxi back to the ship. https://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/

If you will sail on board Sky Princess, please know that the ship will sail from Helsinki to Tallinn at 3am...

Great! Did you saw the price?

Thank you for sharing about the ship models. Enjoy your cruise!

Thanks! I would be more than happy.

My mistake...it was MSC Fantasia and the yeat was 2008, I was at Naples/Italy at her naming ceremony.

Hi all, I am looking MSC Virtuosa´s one week cruise from Hamburg/Germany and I would like to know how much has food quality lowered (if any) since 2007 when I was on board MSC Fantasy? Also can you have extra dinner main course without any extra charge? Is that true that water and regural coffee cost at MDR? I know that MSC change pax every port, but if you sail one week, do you have any gala nights? What type of food MSC usually offer during gala nights? How about food quality of Market Place?

You can take also train from Gatwick to Southampton, it takes about 2 hours.

Nice to hear. If you can, please, check if they have ship models for sale and price/or picture with price. I am more than happy for your help.

Hi! Thank you for all your info from Sky. Do you have any picture of MDR breakfast menu?

Hi all, my first P&O Cruise was on Oriana in 1998, I would like to hear how the cruise line has changed since then and especially now after the pandemic; what is the quality of the food like (is there lobster for dinner?), etc. I understood that the cabin will only be cleaned once a day anymore. Is P&O Cruises a good choice for a solo traveler? What kind of ship is the Aurora (I've heard it had some problems before the pandemic)? How easily can a solo traveler get the dinner time and table they want? Aurora would have an interesting month-long route to Canada and New York, what would be the pros and cons of such a long trip? Or would it perhaps be worth looking at Iona or Arvia?

Already in 1992, when I first cruised on Princess, they used the name gelato. At that time, Princess was very Italian-style and many of the captains were also from Italy, as were the restaurant staff.

Caesar salad with kale and chickpeas? What, no any more the old classic Caesar??

Thank you for the information. By the way, is it possible to get an old plastic cruise card on the ship (I've collected them from every trip)?

Dry dock

Hi, My last cruise with Princess was in 1992 and now my next one will be this June. After several emails to Princess I got my gold status, but my Medallion app is black and not gold? Does this mean that at port I will get a basic color and not a gold Medallion? Again thank you for all your help!