With the prices we're paying and, eve3n more, what Royal's prices, not to mention drink pkgs and specialty dining, no wonder they're making a lot of money.
There is no paying the difference with MSC. Even if you have an alcohol package with MSC, if you go over the dollar amount, you pay the whole thing plus gratuity.
On my PC with Chrome, I can log in with no problem. The only problem I have is staying logged in. I've always been that way with X and Royal, but on X I have to log in each time now.
I've been on the Equinox and the Ascent's sister, the Beyond. While the Ascent will be awesome, I would go back to the Equinox and save the money for things to do n the cruise.
On MSC, you have to go Yacht Club, or be sorely disappointed. However, the YC is no longer a great buy. Their pricing on newer ships run over $6000.00 for a 7 day cruise plus gratuities. That being said, the service is impeccable.
We've been on 3 MSC cruises and can't recall a single band that we liked. Not the talent, but what they were playing. Even the main shows left a lot to be desired. They're all the same, except for the costumes.