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Sorry for that. Those are scrolled screenshots from the ship´s app website and the scrolling didn´t work by day 2. I try to split up those pix and make larger ones. But that may take a couple of days. steamboats

Here we go: It´s outdoors the Connoisseur´s Corner which is the port side of the Panorama Lounge outside area. I haven´t seen any other "designated outside areas" besides The Dusk Bar and the outdoor area of the Panorama Lounge/Connoisseur´s Corner. steamboats

I will double check with the daily program. But that´s what we were told onboard during the ship tour. I can´t see it on my photos. Nope, The Marquee is smoke free as it´s a restaurant all day through (breakfast, lunch and dinner). And no smoking on the pool deck because of the asymetric construction. steamboats

Bars and lounges are online including the menus. steamboats

Smoking is permitted on the port side of The Dusk Bar and the port side of the outside area of the Panorama Lounge. And of course in the Connoisseur´s Corner. steamboats

I doubt that anyone can answer your question. I haven´t heard that they implemented it already. So far there is no tendering in Venice. See also this thread steamboats

We´ve been in a Deluxe Veranda and yes, there is a pull out laundry line in the shower. Detailed cabin/suite photos will follow later. steamboats

Restaurants are online now. I added all menus I could get hold on. Unfortunately later on the screen shots from the website did not work anymore. steamboats

You definitely need a visa for Egypt. But (at least back in 2009) we got it on the spot (meaning the ship). They collected our passports and got them returned with the visa stamp. The fee was charged to our onboard account. This was Norwegian Jade back then. steamboats

Sorry, I can´t help you with your question. This was a pre inaugural with invited guests only (media, travel agents and others). We did have the new dress code. To be honest, most on those cruises dress as they like. But there was no dedicated formal night on this 3 nighter. steamboats

Sorry, I can't help you with the temperature. I haven't had the time to try out the thermal pool or The Cliff Whirlpool. Although I had my bathing suit with me... steamboats

Most suites have showers only. steamboats

I finished my first entry of my photo review with my not so good photos (sorry, all cell phone). Don´t worry about the German text - it´s a deck by deck description. Restaurants, bars, lounges get a separate entry (too many photos). You can also use any kind of automatic translation which usually works pretty well. There are a lot of more entries to come. Enjoy! steamboats

And here are the good photos (those from DH) 😉. Sorry, I´m way behind. I haven´t started to sort my photos yet but I´ve been busy in DOJ since we´ve returned. Hopefully I get my first entry online by tomorrow. steamboats

Just for you, Lois 😉! The Rainbow Mosaic, Avocado Toast and Pumpkin Pancake plus the breakfast menu. Forgot to mention that they do have bowls for lunch too. steamboats

There´s a totally unprotected area on the port side along the railing. The middle area has sort of a shade cover but rain may get through. On the starbord side there´s a covered area plus a couple of tables in the middle. The Marquee was extremely popular on the pre inaugural. They do have a more healty breakfast. For lunch it´s pizza and burgers. Hot stone and pizza for dinner... (and more of course). steamboats

Unfortunately there were only 3 cabins available for viewing and none of them was an aft one: Silver Suite 6020 Signature Suite 7095 Medallion Suite 7054 steamboats

My DH and I had the pleasure to be on the preinaugural on Aug 10th til 13th. I´m writing an extense photo review but that´ll take some time. So here´s my DH´s video as a teaser 😉 - don´t worry although it´s starting with some talking in German the rest is just video (except for the end) steamboats

It varies... the traditional starting date is Friday prior to the First of Advent. But many markets now open by mid November. steamboats

Nope, EU does not prohibit the cruise lines from prohibiting this. All bags are scanned and alcoholic liquids are taken in various EU ports. It´s just a matter of enforcement. steamboats

He and his wife were on the MSC Euribia christening cruise. I saw them in the Yacht Club and when they came into the theater for the christening ceremony. And of course he has a team of people contributing to his book. steamboats

@Host Jazzbeau I was more referring to the Europa/Europa 2 rankings ;-). Compare the MSC rankings to those and you come up with "MSC must be a pretty luxurious cruise company". I´m pretty sure that the rankings of Explora I won´t be bad either... steamboats

So did you ever read the rating of the MSC ships??? Looking on those Douglas Ward has never left they Yacht Club and was pampered there... steamboats

Although your ship might dock at 5 am you might not be able to disembark until 7 am. To be on the safe side I´d schedule the tour for 8 am. steamboats