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Thank you. I would always walk (except if I am hurry). But I will be on a family group in Cannes. My sister has two small children. I remember she asked me about taxis just in case, I glanced and I said.... you can, but I guess bus option is a nice and cheaper alternative too BTW, where exactly tenders leaves you?

Hi.... but as you know, the point is "Schengen area" (not European Union) Just to know.... it can be a bit messy-blessy but Schengen area (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area#:~:text=The Schengen Area (English%3A %2F,controls at their mutual borders.) is where all inner borders doesn't exist and any outer border is the same for the rest of countries It includes all European Union except Ireland (which has a special Treaty with UK) includes Norway, Switzerland and Iceland Anyway, it is recently known those 69 Bolivians who went on a MSC Cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona with a fake visa. The cruise called in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in Malaga and disembarkation was in Barcelona. All duties were done in Barcelona, were it was found that visas were fake and all problem started for them and for MSC

Hi As last option you can purchase a streaming internet package... but I have been all major events are broadcasted on MSC. Good luck (If you wanna more basket, these weeks you have on Tuesday to Friday, Euroleague quarter finals. They play by 15:00 Miami time)

My father is lactose intolerant and I wanted to ask about it. His travel agent has not guaranteed anything. How is the issue of lactose-free diets at MSC? Are there enough drinks at the breakfast buffet? Lactose-free milk and/or oat milk, soy milk, etc... In the case of the restaurant, who should it be indicated to? How can you find out about food intolerances on the menu? I know that there is a form to fill out at the entrance but more than one of you have said that there have been problems with the information and that it is better to be sure.

Zero options. If you bring alcohol they will keep it until debarkation. In addition, you may ask sommelier for the wine list. Maybe he has a hiden gem Cokes and beers.... you can ask and bring to the cabin

I think this information could help you if you need more about Barcelona, I have published something here too

Hello.... I am not sure. I thought customs (it is the word you will read in Spain, not immigration) are in last port, so Barcelona. If they have changed... it will only apply to first port obviously. It doesn't have any sense to have twice a passport control. In case of flying, you have a passport control everytime you get off the flight zone Arriving by plane makes you having a passport control because in the last flight it is hard to know who should cross customs and who shouldn't In a cruise, police have the passengers list before any call. They can ask everyone to have a passport and they will know if someone is missing after leaving again.

About cash and cards Cards are accepted almost everywhere in Spain. Let's hint that - If a business points (it is enough information in entrance) cards are welcome, they must accept it (if card reader doesn't run, it would be their problem, not yours) - nevertheless they can set a minimum amount up to 30 euro (they can say "cards accepted, minimum 5 euro", for instance) - and good to know.... it is forbidden to pay more than 1000 euro in cash in Spain (There are enough reasons to pay more than 1000 euro: cars, holidays, furniture, etc... If so, card, bank transfer, check or whatever. If cash and detected, it is punished) But... never mind where you live when you read this. I would invite you to think.... What should I recommend about cash to a Spanish visiting my country? If you do not have a minimal fee for ATM (just a percentage), I would get 20 euro (maybe 50, no more), pay the fee and pay everything with card. You will know you have payed 20 euro for those minimal purchases. Maybe you spent only 12.... think on 20 and it's all

Hi About MSC Opera, it seems they wanted to send to Canaries one of the smallest ship they have. Despite ports are quite big, everybody to embark will need several flight hours there. November is not time for pool, nor in Canaries. My brother lives there and he says .... yeah, it is nice it is always sunny, but a sweater is needed in winter. Obviously quite heater than in Europe, some pictures on Christmas over the beach are beautiful (when everybody in Europe is under a cold storm) but nothing else.... just sun without a bath. On the other hand, I know most of all those islands and I can assure you, there will be enough heritage and nature options for excursions (apart of those sea activities that can be offered too)

Hi I would call to a travel agent and would compare prices and extras Maybe it ... doesn't have extras and price is better too

It's pointed on the bottom. But as a rule >> MSC Cruises departing Miami or New York Extra Starters and Desserts are free Extra Entrées cost 5$ >> MSC Cruises departing from the rest of the world Extra whatever is free

OK broken engine and so on but..... bad weather in Malaga???

I have seen the web is not translated. If you have any problem with the language, just MP me

Thank you very much for all your comments. I am learning some tips after your posts. If you need information about ports of call or local issues for your next MSC Seaside cruise, just write me!!

I found this map So, *** Cruise pier to La Croissette beach + 450m walking. You get on at "Mediterranée" and get off at "Palais des Congres". 500m walking to the station *** Cruise pier to "Hotel de ville" stop (Town hall) for 250m (from Mediterranee stop). Later, bus to the station