Mrs. Walkinman

Once I was on a Carnival cruise and was talking with a couple who were traveling with their grandson.  They had something like a 2 star status (can't remember Carnival's status types), but their grandson had a 4 star.  He was cruising separate cruises with each set of grandparents, and also with his parents.  So funny!!!!o

While you are on board, will you look around and see where the smoking areas are for regular (not Yacht Club) passengers?  Is there anywhere to get a drink and smoke in the shade, out of the sun and rain?

Can you tell me where the smoking areas are on the ship?  Is there any place to get a drink and be out of the sun and rain?

Can anyone tell me where the smoking areas are on the Meraviglia?  Is there anyplace that one can get a drink and stay out of the rain and direct sun?

The Davina had 2 decent smoking areas, and I am hoping there is somewhere nice on the Meraviglia.

Thanks!

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OK, just got back.  There are two smoking areas that I found.  One is on deck 15, port side, stern, at the Garden Bar.  It has tables and chairs with ashtrays, outside, with no roof, so it gets sunny, and wet if it rains.  The other was on deck 14, port side, midship, by the pool, under roof cover.  Lots of tables and chairs and ashtrays.  Bar service is available at both.

They are pretty accommodating for smokers.  I liked them.

On 6/11/2022 at 10:03 PM, fredmdcruisers said:

How did you ever get the status matching approved? We can not get an answer. Thx for any info you can help with.

Try this:

MSCVoyagersClub@msccruisesusa.com

Be sure to put your matching documentation (Club ID #, and status level) in the email as an attachment.  It worked for me.

Questions about this Voyager Club "complimentary specialty restaurant "Tasting Menu" dinner per stateroom:

My husband and I each have attained Diamond Status on Voyager Club.  Do we each get a complimentary meal, or is it only one, since we are sharing the stateroom?

What is the "Tasting Menu", and what restaurants does it apply to on the Davina?

 

 Where does the person think he/she is dining?  Golden Corral?  

Yippee ay oh ky ay!!!

Back in the golden days of cruising, dining in shorts would not even have been considered.  However in these days of mega ships, multiple dining venues, dine "any time" options, and relaxed formality, I don't see a big problem with shorts on casual evenings.

My main reason for taking a Davina cruise is to get to the ports, and I don't care much to dress up anymore.

 

Are shorts ever allowed in the dining room on the shorter (4 night) cruises on the Davina?

How about in the casino?

Are any of the beaches at Ocean Cay easy access, like Half Moon Cay?  I need to use my walking stick, and need a beach with little to no surf, no drop offs, not full of rocks, and hopefully close to a bar!

Also, is there any place on the island that serves conch?  I love conch fritters and conch salad, and intend to go to Fish Fry in Nassau, but would love another conch meal.

Great!  I'm on a 4 nighter.

Thanks to all who responded.

We will be sailing on the Davina in about 3 weeks.  Does anyone know how full the ship has been recently?

On 5/24/2022 at 7:19 PM, rkacruiser said:

 

As I have posted, in my opinion, Ocean Cay, as it develops, will be the competitor to be in the cruise industry.  There is so much potential.  On Half Moon Cay, there needs to be an upscale beach experience similar to MSC's Yacht Club.  HAL provides something like that now with the cabanas and the Lobster dining venue (whatever it's name is).  But, it is not as upscale as MSC's YC facility.  

Can you tell me more about Ocean Cay and your experience there?  I'll be going there in 3 weeks on MSC Davina, but do not have the Yacht Club.  Do they get much more than the other passengers?  Are there any beaches as easy to walk into as Half Moon Cay?  I need to use my walking stick, so must have calm water, no rocks, and no drop offs.

I looked at the Loyalty Match submission, and they require copy of the membership card and date of the program you are trying to match.  I am a 4* Mariner on Holland America, but to the best of my knowledge, I have never been issued an actual card, and have no idea of a date.

Any way to get around this?

Thank you!

Would someone be able to tell me where the smoking areas are on the Davina, and if they are under cover or open to the elements?  Also, can you sit down and enjoy a cocktail ?

We got our tests done this morning at an Urgent Care facility, and they gave us a printed page that looks kind of like an email, with a header stating "Laboratory Results".  It is not on letterhead, and has the name and address of the Lab information (at the Urgent Care facility) at the bottom, but no phone number or other info.

Are most of the test results reported like this?  It just doesn't look very official to me.

Carnival Ecstasy is currently at anchor right off Patrick Space Force base in Florida, just south of Port Canaveral.  She's been there for 2-3 days or so.

What sort of safety precautions were being taken in the casino at the roulette table?  I love to play, but am worried about the cleanliness of the chips.  Also the close proximity to other players.  We will be on board starting on the Christmas cruise, and am looking so forward to it...especially dinner in Tamarind!

If the 21 December cruise is cancelled, I'd invite everyone up to the Space Coast/Port Canaveral area for Christmas dinner, but unfortunately, my oven is broken, and I can't get it serviced until January 13.  I wasn't worried about it since we are booked on the Nieuw Amsterdam for three weeks starting the 21st.  🎅  

Can't find the Berry Hill, but might this do?

The Bitter Truth Liqueur Spiced Rum Golden Falernum

You can order it at Wine Chateau:

www.winechateau.com

That smoking area has been there for ages, yet the Seaview Bar, port side, and the casino are the only places listed as smoking areas on the Holland America website.

That's right. It was in the same spot on my Amazon cruise.

Rafinmd, (or anyone else on that sailing) was it chilly on deck during your Transatlantic crossing in November? I am thinking about the eastbound crossing in the southern Atlantic in March.

Yes, that's exactly where I was thinking it was! Thank you!

Would someone who has recently been on the Prinsendam answer this question for me? We took an Amazon cruise on the Prinsendam 3 years ago, and smoking was allowed in the forward port area of the Lido area. Does it still exist there?

We are thinking of a European cruise, and the exposed extreme aft area may be too cold for us.

Thanks in advance!

Funny, but I really do not care for their Bolognese sauce. I always order the marinara and spice it up with anchovies, peppers, etc.

Just goes to show that peoples' taste buds are different!