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Such shortsightedness reminds me of some sage advice involving a mess kit.

Similar mindset as not missing the water until the well runs dry.

Terrific idea. How would this be proposed to the mods?

Maybe you be you and let everyone else be them?

How’s Starlink working? Please keep us posted as your journey progresses.

YIKES!!! The answer to your query contained in your second paragraph can be found in your first paragraph. I’m certain they have “figured out how to do this” but have yet to implement the change. Pax using the casino as an ATM are sure to hasten implementation of this change.

Strongly suggest the latter approach. On those rare occasions when we book directly with MSC (e.g. when there is only one cabin left in the category we are interested in) we always transfer to our TA anyway. The ease/difficulty of doing so is always hit or miss. Unless you enjoy subjecting yourself to death by a thousand cuts, I firmly believe it’s best to let a TA deal with MCS.

You read my mind. I wondered about this exact thing. thank you.

This has given me an idea. If one were to have some signs printed on plastic advising that the area beyond this point is reserved for Yacht Club guests only (or similar wording), how many such signs would be needed to cover all of the outdoor entry/access points?

Funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time!

Of course you did. You are anything but obtuse.

The casino is NOT an ATM. Please do not attempt to use it as such.

I'm happy for you. We are a family of two who are just not that memorable. Maybe I should go and buy a speedo as I strive for becoming memorable. On second thought.........🤣

I’m delighted to be asked by staff multiple times to produce our YC creds. As often as necessary until they recognize us. my reasoning is simple. If they are “carding” us, they are doing it to others. INCLUDING interlopers. I won’t allow myself to have an ego or hurt feelings about something so trivial. Nor am I so self important that I expect all staff to recognize me immediately. For heaven’s sake, I’m not Clint Eastwood.

Your right (and that of your crew) to smoke weed ends where my nose begins.

She seems nice. And certainly a reliable source.

Not free but it’s included in your cruise fare.

Patience, Grasshopper. All things in due time!! I expect this is being discussed.

I fear that nothing short of another ship fire will be required to spur the cruise lines to action. Until then these self important (individuals) will continue to give the world the finger.

Hear, hear………I’m holding my hand up (electronically) to support of this idea.

The logical extension from all of this is that non-YC folks know about the perks to be found within YC and have decided to pay non-YC cruise fares and simply walk the hell into YC unmolested. Unless MSC takes a stand the trickle will turn into a flood.

Guess you told me, huh?🤣🤣 Enjoy your cruise.

If your analysis is correct, then Princess has clearly chosen to give us the finger!

Your description seems to imply that this wasn’t a case an aggressive set of interlopers, but rather someone who appeared to be legitimately lost. your question is a good one. Sort of sounds like staff wasn’t paying attention or a lock was broken.

@morpheusoftheseaposted an excellent summary of the how's/when's of YC arrival and boarding a couple of days ago. Perhaps he will see your question and respond.