CarolnLarry

No added fee but good luck getting the 15 off. Nobody seemed to know diamond got the discount and when I showed them the chart with diamond discounts they were surprised and said they would take care of it.  Sent laundry in two different days and was charged an additional 56 dollars.  Got that straightened out but will never buy the laundry package again.  Shirts and pants needed pressing after I got them back. Package deal is not like it used to be. 

There are some tea bags on the Nespresso condiment shelf in your cabin.  As stated above use machine with out pod and you get hot water.  Did it last week and it worked fine.

Do you know what pier/dock you will be coming into tomorrow?  Have to give Uber an address. 

25 minutes ago, lcpagejr said:

Yes..There is still a white tent. Typical MSC poor communication. They do YC very well....but anything to do with customization (pre cruise) continues to be confusing and inconsistent!

That's what I thought.  Thanks for the reply.

Is there still a white tent set up at the pier for those in the Yacht Club?  Just received a message from MSC saying at Terminal C 

Cabins located on decks 12 to 19 use the EAST entrance.  Since I am on deck 19 in the YC I am confused as we always went to the white tent.

Is this something new or just a message to everyone on boarding process?

4 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

I would love to give his name. But one has learned in life that no good deed goes unpunished. 

I will be on the seascape for two weeks so I am sure I can find him as I do a lot of reading on the top deck.

On 12/31/2022 at 1:48 PM, morpheusofthesea said:

This is interesting. Earlier, after hearing about this noon's seafood extravaganza we witnessed the pool attendant ask a large group sunning themselves on the YC sundeck for identification and all 10 he asked to leave. One of the 'gentlemen' offered the pool attendant money to stay. He backed away. We felt bad (for the pool attendant). DW tells me to tip him more. He confides that he can generally tell if someone belongs in the YC. Those outside YC are generally disrespectful of themselves and others. When they sneak into the YC they do not respect the rules and smoke where they please. He says YC guests respect each other and follow rules.

Would you PM his name and I will take care of him also next week.   Great report and very useful.

All BTB people have to disembark, go through immigration or somebody then wait around for them to clear the ship so you can reenter.  Since you are changing rooms and have the cruise docs to show it, I would go to customer service or sneak into the YC concierge and explain your situation.  Someone will help you move.  Good luck and enjoy your cruise.

On the Seaside we were always able to put three or four suitcases under the bed.

When I wanted the military discount about six years ago, my TA had to send a document verifying my military service.  I don't remember if it was a copy of DD214 or retired ID card. I just booked and I think it was a 5% discount.  I am also diamond status so I only get one discount.  I suggest calling MSC direct, maybe the new concierge desk, and ask them what you need to do. Good luck.

1 hour ago, CGTNORMANDIE said:

Go to your dry cleaner and get the clothing bags they put over the finished dry cleaning.  Then when you pack your clothing do so with the pressed clothing in the bags and on your own hangars.  When you unpack onboard ship you will have perfectly pressed clothing wrinkle free already on hangars.  

I have done this for years with good results but I am more concerned with after a weeks wear and the laundry package.

Since I am doing another BTB I am bumping this up to see if there is any new info.  Hope someone who has sailed lately and used the package will reply

Maison Rose do you have any info on the laundry package?  Interested in how it is done now as that used to be a real bargain.

Maybe your credit card company doesn't charge the FTF.

Make sure the credit card you have attached to your room does not have a foreign transaction fee.  MSC generates credit card/cruise charges settlement costs from Italy.  

I did the railroad excursion a couple of years ago.  Train to Panama City and bus back to Colon.  

Colon is a port city and not a tourist city.  The train trip is very interesting as some of it runs alongside the canal.  

What a difference from then and now.  The laundry package used to be a great deal.  Always did BTB and had up to 40 items for both of us laundered, pressed and hung on hangars. Sounds like i could wash in the sink and dry on the deck and get better laundry than stuffed in a bag. 

  We have used the discounts twice but we went through our travel agents and they took care of getting our discount. Weren't there instructions on the letter you were given that told you how to get the discount? 

11 minutes ago, hamrag said:

Norms are:

Waiter $1000

Assistant Waiter $500

Hostess $250

Musician, excellent or otherwise $125

Butler $1000

Junior Butler $500

Maitre D £250

 

These are averages, but many give more than that! 😉

Woww!!!!!!  I thought I was a generous tipper but there is no way I would tip 3625 dollars pounds or euros for a cruise. There is a reason why we differ on tipping so I usually don't comment but this is ridiculous.  Just my opinion.

Your thoughts on Puerto Plata, such as excursions, safety, restaurants, etc.  Have a GREAT trip.

We always put something on our door using magnets or magnetic strips.  Helps us to find our room easier.  Birthday, anniversary, having fun items that don't take a lot of room and get in the way of entering and exiting the room.  One time our Granddaughter put a new smiley face on the door each day with crepe paper,   Do what you want until someone tells you you can't, enjoy your cruise.  How about a smiley face with a mask!

Another reason I wouldn't book this offer.   MSC has to get their stuff together or a lot of us will look elsewhere for stability and good deals. We only sail in the YC if that helps to explain my comment.

3 hours ago, FrostyJoe said:

Do ya'll mind sharing what you have to gamble/donate to get these type of offers?  I'm curious 😝

I usually only play table games and maybe $1 slots.  I play after the early show and will have $1000 available to use for the night.  I won't lose it all at one table/machine.  Usually I have some leftover to add back to my gambling cash. Have won a lot occasionally

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The offer I received for the free cruise was the first I have received and I am surprised as usually we get 30% off.  Have to book by the end of Jan.  and pay taxes and fees.  I would apply discount to YC but not interested in sailing now.

1 hour ago, mscdivina2016 said:

Casino is fully open. No blocked off tables or machines. Open even while in OC this past Monday at 3pm even though we did not leave till 9

Thanks for the info.  What I was looking for..

Sorry I asked this question as I didn't think I would get a lot of comments from people who have not sailed in the last couple of weeks.  

Thanks MSCDivina for your response.

No comments on the casino?