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@DaKahuna and wife, thank you for all your work with this “live” and for so readily answering questions asked, seeing that sunset and already having DaKahuna withdrawal!

Haven’t read through all replies - our choice would be Barcelona as it was so easy to catch a taxi to hotel on route to port (we did not tour Barcelona as almost everyone does, a night in a hotel was good for us to deal with time change) and then another to port in the morning. Have never experienced Naples. Would not choose Rome, did it last year, we did not fly in a day early and thankfully that worked out, but overall seemed more complicated for us, airport to cruise port a distance.

@DaKahuna, will Rodin still be on Seascape in November?

Good to hear, now followup crazy question - if you do not drink the entire bottle do you take it with you? I do realize all beverages in YC are available anytime but just wondering about an unfinished open bottle, cannot imagine they would serve it to others after having it sit on a table throughout a meal.

Am hoping on our November Seascape cruise that we can have as wonderful an experience as both @DaKahuna and you had experiencing the various wines.

@DaKahuna, reading your “live” as well as @Best Cat Mom, both of you have the Sommelier stop at your table every evening with Pairing recommendations. When we were on Seashore in April it was the Waitstaff who brought the wine to our table, I remember simply being asked what we preferred whether red or white etc. Do I/should I request the Sommelier our first dinner expecting that he/she would then help us throughout the cruise with various Pairings?

We have been on 12+ MSC cruises (not YC) and have always had a “white night” and a party somewhere on the ship.

For us YC Seashore in April it was once in seven days.

@Saint Greg, read through your info/meal choices and took pics so I would know the “best” to order.

If going to Ocean Cay Starboard most often faces Island.

@weezal and @Jamman54, thank you to both of you, have one “diamond” specialty dinner left to use and wanted something different than steakhouse, so will be trying II Viaggio in February on Venezia. Booked this particular cruise ages and ages ago after a “Jamman and Patti” review and happy to cruise her out of Port Canaveral.

Does anyone who has sailed on Venezia have a favorite specialty restaurant?

It was, ty, now home and playing cc catch-up while doing laundry, and loving your “live” as we anticipate YC on Seascape in November.

If Diamond you also get the bottle of “sparkling” something. Oops, as I read along I see already answered in detail, sorry, just off Horizon and catching up.

Didn’t do Havana but did a Spa Cabin, loved location, and the ABC Islands. Now I look forward to our YC Seascape in November!

Just off Horizon so late to respond to you. Of course, you can get cocktails anytime! Sorry, see that @SirWolf already answered you. YC will also make you “protein” drinks of your choosing. And outside of the fitness center/gym there is a Bar that you can make full use of for protein and fruit drinks, few people seem to take advantage. Of course am assuming a similar bar will be on World America.

Sorry for delayed response - was in a ship - you said Elite+ - what level did MSC give you? 5%+5% is discount you get if booked far enough in advance - with 2025 cruises you should be able to call and have it applied - same for $50 OBC - look at chart on website - your status does not automatic guarantee your spouse’s status - both need to request match separately.

Prior, November 9.

With MSC you cannot contact any particular person. The phone message though will include a YC booking choice. I have never had any problems with MSC agents but you do need to be very clear as to what you want them to do for you and I always ask for an email as to any change they make before they pull the final plug. They should be able to apply the 5%+5% immediately but they most likely will tell you the $50 per person takes a day or two to show up.

We have never had any problems using MSC agents or with the website. But have read about people who do. @3smithboys make sure you get your 5%+5% off and $50 per person OBC now that you have matched and are booking far out. Perhaps you have already done this, just wouldn’t want you to miss out.

@Best Cat Mom, safe travels. Our next MSC cruise,YC Seascape, is in November. But sailing on Horizon tomorrow, we drive to Port, so when I see that beautiful Seascape in Port I will be waving! Will catch up on your “live” once we get home. And a B2B for you, yeah.

I am surprised you matched “silver.” Just read some other threads and people are saying their Marriott Titanium level is matching Silver. We/husband was matched many years ago, probably MSC has tightened levels up a bit. All this to say though, I would suggest your YC Dining experience will be great.

I would suggest you will enjoy the food in the YC. We have talked about you “matching” your Marriott status and I believe you will receive Diamond Status. If so, you will receive a Specialty meal for yourself and your cabin-mate. We always take advantage of if and eat at the Butchers Cut which has always been exceptional. I have read though that some in the YC who are Diamond do not take advantage of the Specialty meal as they enjoy the YC so much. Oh yes, you cannot book ahead of time, once on Ship your Butler or YC Concierge Desk or yourself can make reservation you want. And this Specialty meal is complimentary on every cruise if Diamond. Hope this helps.

@3smithboys, yes whoever is Titanium Elite with Marriott use that (not gold with Carnival). You do your match and your spouse's match separately.

@3smithboys, out of curiosity, were there many YC Interior Cabins available on World America in 2026? Looks like there are only 11 Interiors unless I am reading it wrong.