dalsti

Thanks for the review.  Does this ship have the Playmakers Sports Bar?

We leave Friday on the Navigator.  We were supposed to be in CocoCay this Sat. 

Hoping for Key West.  I looked online and no ships were scheduled to be in KW sat or sun so they should have space.

When using Cheers, do you get a printout at the end of cruise of how many drinks you actually had.  Just curious to compare if we actually saved money by using it.  Thanks

Just off the Magnifica in Europe.  Day 1 we went to Guest Services with our cruise docs and inquired about the drink vouchers.  They weren't sure about the drink vouchers and seemed confused.  They made a copy of our docs and said they would contact the food and beverage dept and get back to us ASAP.  2 hours later we had 24 vouchers delivered to our cabin.

Ok.....First, She is actually a He, but that's ok.  We are on the Magnifica sailing May 5th.  When we first booked we were told the drinks were included in Fantastica package, then we were told they were discontinuing the 12 drink vouchers.  Didn't think anything more of it till we printed our docs, and it states 12 drinks included. 

My Tickets for May cruise also show the 12 drinks included.  Keeping fingers crossed they honor it

I just printed out cruise docs for May sailing in Europe.  We booked the Fantastica Balcony.  The docs still show 12 free drink tickets included.  I'm hoping that's true......

Do MSC Ships have a self service area to iron?

On ‎12‎/‎1‎/‎2018 at 8:51 PM, emeraldcity said:

When you said they delivered your luggage to the wrong room, I thought they put it inside. It's really not all that uncommon to have your luggage a few doors down … at least, that's been my experience for quite some time. They seem to line the bags up along the hallway in the general area of the rooms. Depending on the number of bags for a given cabin they may actually run out of space to set them right next to your door.

 

I'd be interested in hearing if there are others who generally find their bags right outside their door, because I really can't remember the last time I did.

This is the first time our luggage has not been at our door.    Seemed like most luggage was at the cabin doors.  Ours was alone at another cabin.  Just glad it made to ours.

Excellent....We are on the Magnifica in May 2019.  Looking forward to any information you can share.

We were the only ship in Coco Cay.  NCL has a private Island next door so they were tendered as well.

We were at the far end near the inflatables.  If you stay near the cabanas its probably quieter since you are further from the construction.

They will have no problem handling the larger ships.  We all commented on how many open chairs there were on the beach.  That being said I would still get off earlier so you get your choice of location.  Especially if you want some shade.

Once the construction is finished we will definitely be back.

15 hours ago, SAmome said:

Were you the only ship at Coco Cay?  Since the island is going to be able to take on Oasis class ships I'd have thought it was easy to handle a relatively smaller ship in the Mariner.  I've never loved the CC food but it too has gone downhill over the years, miss the ice cream machine and is it my imagination or did they previously have much better fruit available?

 

Either way, how were the lines for food on Coco Cay?  

Lines getting off the ship were not too bad.  Maybe a 5 min wait around 9:30am.  Each Tender can hold 250 passengers and they use a forward and aft launch. 

I read a few posts prior to sailing asking about the elevators on the Mariner.  I can confirm that they are terrible.  When the comedians are telling jokes about the elevators you know its bad.  2 elevators on the aft port side were not working at all the entire cruise.  sometimes the stop and sometimes they go right past you.  

27 minutes ago, seacruise9 said:

Hi, 

 

Thanks for your review. I am taking the three-night cruise on the Mariner of the Seas that departs on December 7. Did many people wear formal clothes to dinner on the second night? Should I bring a dark suit or are dress pants and a nice shirt okay for dinner every night? Also, when are the ice shows offered?   

 

Thanks,

 

Chuck

Almost nobody was formal.  Saw a few guys in a jacket, but most wore slacks and dress shirt.  They call it dress your best not formal night.

I know there was an Ice Show the first night and one other time but not sure when

We were not in a suite.  Also the pull down bed fro third guest was directly over the head of the bed.  Had to be careful not to hit your head getting in and out of bed.  Other ships have had the pull down over the couch

7 minutes ago, LuCruise said:

Great feedback.  We were on Mariner in August and loved the ship.  Great changes with the slides, SkyPad and laser tag.  I'm confused...you can book laser tag now?  Or did you just mean to comment about escape room?

 

Also...can you tell if CoCo Cay construction is pier only?  Or have they started the 'perfect day' stuff?

You need to make reservations for both Laser Tag and Escape Room as soon as you get on ship or it will sell out.

Contraction everywhere on Coco Cay.  not sure when they are supposed to be done.  Looks like its still months away from completion.

Just finished a short 3 night cruise on the Mariner.

Overall the ship was nice and the cruise was enjoyable.

The good:

Ship was recently refurbished and it looked nice

Embarkation was easiest we have ever experienced.  Docked in new terminal.  We were onboard in what seemed like 5 min.

Disembarkation, using self assist was just as simple.

Food was overall good.  Windjammer had nice selection for breakfast and lunch.  My time dining was nice.  We ended up with same wait staff all 3 nights and they were great.  Everyone enjoyed the food.

Cabin was 8692 Aft facing balcony.  We have had similar cabins on other ships and found this cabin to be a little smaller than most.  Balcony was much larger which made up for  it.  2 loungers and a table with 2 chairs was great.

The not so good:

We checked 2 bags.  Both were delivered to wrong cabin. We saw them as we walked down the hall and grabbed them.  One was 5 doors down and the other about 15 cabins away.

Don't ask the staff a question because nobody knows the answer.  Even Guest Services gave us conflicting answers about booking laser tag and we weren't able to make a reservation.

Make reservations for laser tag and escape room ASAP or you will be out of luck.

No drink service near back of ship on deck 12.  They added the flowrider and water slides, area is packed and nowhere to get a drink.

Casino was very crammed.  Tables were on top of each other and was difficult to get to tables at times.  Dealers were friendly.

Ports.  Coco Cay is a beach that is under construction.  Not enjoyable to hearing beeping from trucks and banging.  Food was not good.  Chicken and burgers were cold. $22 for kids do play on inflatables in water for 50min.  Nassau was a ship day for us since we have been there so many times.  It was nice enjoying a quiet ship during the day.

Over all it was a good time  I would book it again if the price is right.  Would be happy to answer any questions.

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Thanks for the information.  We will be on the Magnifica in May 2019.

Have you been to the Casino?  Curious how busy it is and table minimums.  Any fun bars or live music.  We are upper 40s so hoping to find some entertainment in the evenings.

Thanks!

Do you make your reservation for MTD before you board or once you are on board?

Great review so far!

Quick question.....Where is the deli located now? It used to be on the back of ship. I'm assuming they moved to the buffet line??

Thanks

You will love the Aft view.

You get some noise from above but nothing that would keep us from booking the Aft again.

Enjoy

We had 9472 on the Dream. The balcony is long but narrow, and we didn't like not having a couch for 8 days. The room is also a little tight.

We moved next door to 9474 on the Breeze and loved the room. Large aft balcony and a couch.

We booked 9474 again on the Magic for November.

All that being said 9472 still isn't a bad room and you get both aft and side views.

Enjoy!

Thanks for the information.

Sorry if this has been asked before.

We are leaving on Independence out of Ft Lauderdale. Just received a text telling us what time we should arrive.

Is this enforced ? If we arrive prior to our assigned time will we be allowed to board the ship?

Thanks for the help !

Thanks for your great review.

You are covering to areas at once for us. :D

Our next cruise is on the Victory out of Miami, and we are sailing out of San Juan on the Conquest in Nov.