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In January on the Beyond we made reservations at 6pm every night for 6 people and never had a problem and never had to share with others.

We use colourful duct tape to put large initials on our luggage. I wasn't sure it would stay stuck on but it is still there after at least 10 trips. Sure makes it easy to differentiate our cases from others.

Ewww those pics make me want to throw up. I spent a lot of time last March on one of those sunbeds. We were there the week after they had a norvovirus outbreak and I was very impressed with the cleaning. It seemed like everytime someone even touched a banister it was wiped down by staff. They were very on top of it. Unfortunately it looks like they really let it slide again.

Which is why Sid's Lives are so much fun to read!

Maybe this is just an issue with the Viva or going trans atlantic, but on our recent trip we were told by the Internet person on the ship that the messaging feature would not work and to not waste our money on the 9.95 feature. I was able to text family back home but could not text my husband on the ship, even though we both have Iphones.

I have never before found that I did not like any of the wines in a basic package on any cruise line. There is usually something. But this time after trying all the reds I just gave up.

That sounds so heavenly to have your own private hot tub on a TA! If I had paid for a cabin with that I would be so furious right now. I agree with you - keep requesting it several times a day. You paid for it!

I will definitely keep my eyes open for Manteigaria. Thanks for the recommendation.

Those tarts have become my new favorite thing - called Portuguese tarts here at our local store. I can't wait to try the real thing in Lisbon! Pateis de Belem is going to be one of our first stops.

After reading this, I resubmitted my request and it was approved! So thank you for letting us know you got yours finally. I probably would not have tried again without reading this.

Thank you so much for doing this. We are on the TA in November and have been looking for a live review! Can't wait to read about the rest of your trip.

My invoice shows Rate Code: ALL4CHO. I don't see anything on my invoice re the flex net rate. This does not seem right that they can now suddenly arbitrarily deny the SH benefit that others have received in the past.

I had my claim rejected this week for the OBC. This is what they said: Your booking is booked with Flex Net reduced rates. If you have further questions about your reservation, please reach out to your Travel Agent. Flex Net rates are considered reduced rates and do not qualify for the Shareholder Benefit. I had booked through Air Canada Vacations just to get the flights as NCL does not let you choose your flights. The price was not any cheaper than if I had booked directly through NCL. I guess this is now the price I am paying to choose my own flight.

I just got off the Equinox and saw those signs but not on chairs with unattended items but on chairs that had not yet been claimed. I didn’t understand why they weren’t put on the many chairs that got reserved at 7am but not used until after 10.

Thank you for this list - I printed it out to get ready for our upcoming cruise.

I am sure I am not the only one feeling sad that ‘our’ vacation is over. Thank you Sid for taking us along with you! The best live review ever!

Reading this is almost as exciting as stepping on a cruise ship myself. Can't wait to see the rest!

Then you have a great natural eye. You see beauty in things I would just walk right past. You have a gift. I have always enjoyed your live reports. (I am also a Tribe lurker.)

Oh that explains why we never saw the motion scenes there. We only ever went past that in the evenings on the way to Cabaret Rouge. Wish I had known this while on board!

We also thought he was very good - unfortunately we were the only ones there to hear him when we were there last week. It was a shame so many people missed out on hearing him.

So sorry this has happened to you but glad they seem to be treating those in isolation better than I have read happening on other cruise lines. My biggest fear was not in catching COVID but in being in isolation in an inside room and slow responding room service.

We were on last week, and the only time it felt like we were missing something by not being in YC was at Ocean Cay. They got transported to their own private section of the beach while the rest of us had a long walk. I also was told they had waiters bringing them drinks? Not sure if that is true but it is a long walk to the bar on the peasant side. Of course they got more benefits than that, but we couldn't see it so never felt like we were missing anything. I have been told that once you do YC, you will never go back! We probably will try that next time if we sail MSC again. We also had Fantastica and no, it is not anytime dining. Either early (I think 6:30) or late which we had at 8:15. Aurea gets the anytime dining.