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DonnaK

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    Caribbean

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  1. We did this itinerary on Liberty in August 2023. It was wonderful. Don't listen to the complainers, We stayed in one of the newer panoramic OV cabins on deck 12. highly recommend.
  2. This is exactly how we feel. We are almost to D+, but instead of working towards that goal, our last few cruises have been on MSC Yacht Club and Celebrity (Ascent). They were less expensive than a standard OV balcony on a similar Royal Caribbean cruise, and the service and MDR food were so much better. We have 4 future cruises booked, but only one is on Royal, Symphony of the Seas (because I had a FCC to use up). Until the menus and service on RCI significantly improve and the prices become competitive with the other cruise lines, we get a better value for our money elsewhere.
  3. We like the Riverside Hotel in Las Olas section. It's reasonably priced, clean, on the riverwalk with so much to see and do closeby. We stayed there last February, and will be staying there again this weekend.
  4. OP here! Thanks for all this helpful info! 😍
  5. We will be on Ascent in a few weeks. We are Elite due to status match from Royal Caribbean. What can we expect? For example, on the list of benefits, "Access to exclusive daily coffee house-style breakfast and Evening Cocktail Hour" listed. Where is this held, and what are the hours? What is served? Are there complementary beverages involved, like the 4 free coupons per day that we get on RC? Also "Complimentary access to Persian Garden (on one port day)". Must we make a reservation, or just show up on the chosen day? Can we stay all day, or is our time limited? Any other tips?
  6. I just called MSC and it was very easy to cancel. I didn't want to wait until onboard because I wanted the refund to go back to my original form of payment instead of OBC.
  7. We are leaving on Meraviglia on Sunday. I have the Blue Lagoon excursion booked for our day in Nassau. So far, while other cruiselines have canceled their excursions yo Blue Lagoon because of the recent ferry sinking/death, MSC has not. I no longer want to go and would like to cancel, Can I do this and get my payment refunded? I can't see where to do this online. Do I have to call, or wait until I am onboard?
  8. Thank you so much for the heads up. I am on the same cruise, and just called to save $454.00, plus I changed from a guarantee to an assigned cabin!
  9. Are there any shady spots at all by the YC pool area on the Meraviglia? How about on the YC beach on the private island - are umbrellas available?
  10. My choices on an Edge class ship are: Infinity balcony = I selected a cabin in the location of my choice or Concierge class guarantee The price is the same. Which would you choose?
  11. To be honest, we leave the auto-tips in place and that's it. Unless someone does something extraordinary for us, over and above the usual expectations of their job, we do not give additional tips. The auto-gratuities are sufficient.
  12. On our upcoming Ascent cruise, we will be Elite due to status match with RCI. Please tell me about the Happy Hour drinks? What is included? At any bar, or just a specific one? Any other useful benefits included?
  13. Is the marketplace walkable from where the ship docks?
  14. MSC newbie here. Have the YC booked for a November cruise. I have read that the YC beach is rocky and not as nice as the other beaches on the island. Are we better off just going to another beach? What is the lunch like, compared to the offerings in the non-YC areas? Any advice/tips?
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