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We celebrated my mom's 60th on the Seaside and I was impressed with the quality and price of the birthday cake.  I would definitely do it again.

There was a table of senior couples near us and they got their free cake (with singing waiters) a few times during the week (they were likely all top status) and told us they just celebrate their birthdays a few months early.

I'm having fantasies of having the breakfast buffet to my self at 6 AM.

On the Seaside the breakfast buffet was nearly empty at 6am. It was wonderful.

Just pay the $5 for the wristbands and swap them to match the desired room. Just remember not to pay for anything with them.

We just took a cab which was $25.

Your Internet connection times out after 2 hours so you will have to manually reconnect your devices every two hours if you are hoping to get incoming VOIP calls.

They do this so that people don't leave their phones on the entire time and burn through their data allotment.

Something to consider about deep swimming pools.

Shallow pools tend to have people standing around all afternoon drinking and never leaving to use the restroom.

Just make sure you line up early. We got out of our rooms by 7:15 and the line was already about 300+ people deep.

Yes.

Yes, the balcony has a covered area / overhang (balcony above) plus the large open area.

There is a slight overhang to keep the sun from getting into the cabin, but you are pretty much out in the open.

Can you elaborate on your question?

There was fresh squeezed OJ on the Seaside when I was on it. They served it in the MDR as well as at the marketplace buffet. I think it was $5 a glass.

There was also a smoothie bar.

That's your chance to try something new then.

Actually menus look wonderful to me.

I agree. We were on the Seaside with 4 kids between the ages of 5-8 and all of them ate off the adult menu for every dinner in the MDR and loved trying new things.

If they can. Anyone can. Live a little. If you didn't like it head to the buffet afterwards.

IMO the Heineken Light that they have on tap (and included with ALL drink packages) is actually pretty good and basically the same calories as Michelob Ultra.

When I was on the Seaview with a bunch of other people, the stewards weren't allowed (apparently) to open the dividers.

The doors are a pretty tight fit. So depending on how thick the hanger mechanism is, it might not work that well.

I soon realized that the notes were exactly, 100% Neil Diamond's 1972 hit, Song Sung Blue.

YES! THIS EXACTLY!

Every time I heard it I would start singing. My wife and kids eyes rolled hard every time I did.

Glad I am not the only one who noticed this.

We had 3 cabins in a row on the Seaside in February.

They refused to open them. Apparently our steward did it for some passengers on a prior cruise and got in trouble for doing it and therefore wouldn't do it for us.

Waterslides are free.

The zipline is what costs money.

When we were on the Seaside in February I saw several couples sitting at tables for 2

1 - I can't remember.

2 - Yes. They are included.

3 - The MSC app does not have a chat feature.

4 - It includes the pictures taken of you by the ship photographers

5 - I don't recall there being a need to reserve lanes. However I am sure you can just go to the desk when the lanes are open and talk to the attendant

6 - I believe so. It wasn't available for prepurchase when we cruised.

No charge to get cash out against your account apparently.

MSC charges 5% for a cash advance off of your account.

Better off just putting how much money you want into a slot machine and then "cashing out" the full amount.

No charges that way.

Looks like a silicon wristwatch. They are dark blue in color.

You can also take them on and off if you only want to wear it when you are lounging around in your swimsuit.

The only reason I can think of for wanting there to be power in the cabin when it's unoccupied is to leave items on charge. However, this act poses a risk of fire (which is the reason why the slot system is in place) and is not permitted, so why would anyone want to do it?

Exactly

There are 4 lights outside of each room that indicate DND, Make Up Room, Card in Slot and one other I cannot remember.

So leaving your key in the slot means you won't have your room cleaned unless you hit the make up room button. However if you do that the steward will simply remove the card and place it on your bed or somewhere obvious for when you return.

If you need to charge your devices other than at night, just bring a battery brick that you can plug into during the day.

Pro-tip.

The early movie starts at 8pm

Dinner in the buffet ends at 9:15pm

So if you have a mealtime drink package grab a couple free beers or glasses of wine in the buffet to enjoy while watching the early movie.

Most spirits were double measures also!

Or more. Many of the bartenders were were getting drinks from were doing a pretty generous free pour when making mixed drinks. Resulted in some pretty strong beverages.