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    Texting other passengers using the MSC for Me app?

    in MSC Cruises

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    3 hours ago, Showtune said:

     

    Could you please clarify?  My 13 and 10 year old travel companions will not be permitted to use the text messaging feature of the MSCforMe app? I could understand them not being allowed to add additional people to their texts, they won't they be able to text even their own parents?

    Yes, that was our experience. When I spoke to the front desk, they told me it was because US privacy laws required 18+.

     

    We got around this by having him logged in as his father and then he could text me.

    Texting other passengers using the MSC for Me app?

    in MSC Cruises

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    On 12/7/2022 at 4:39 PM, AerynSun_JohnCrighton said:

    We leave in 11 days. Will the app work work in airplane mode? I don't want any extra charges from my cell company by surprise and I know airplane mode is the best way to do that but trying to figure out how the app will work as I don't purchase internet as I don't really use it on vacation.

    Yes, the app will work on airplane mode. You are not required to pay for wifi.

    Required insurance for US cruisers on Iona

    in P&O Cruises ( UK )

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    38 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

    The same insurance for everyone.

    It is advisable to have excellent cruise insurance.

    P&O ask at check in if you have insurance but in the last 8 months we have had 4 P&O cruises from Southampton and no one at check in has asked to check our insurance policy.

    Thank you. I appreciate the information.

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    Trip Report: MSC Seashore Feb 19, 2022 Bella Experience with Photos

    in MSC Cruises

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    3 hours ago, NCTribeFan said:

    Thanks for the review.  I sail in April.  Way too large of a ship for my tastes, but the date was what I needed and I had an FCC to apply.  It's Easter week so I expect there to be many more passengers (and kids).  Hopefully, it will still not be too crowded.

     

    The 15% service charge for the spa isn't a tip?  Then what's it for if it doesn't go to the aesthetician?  I tend to not carry cash with me on the ship and have always just added any "extra" to the charge slip.

     

    No dancing?  But, but, I always end up out there on the dance floor.  Yes, even by myself.  I can't help it.  I can't sit still when I hear good music.

    Here's hoping there is dancing on the ship in April!

    Trip Report: MSC Seashore Feb 19, 2022 Bella Experience with Photos

    in MSC Cruises

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    Random Thoughts on MSC Seashore
    - This is a beautiful ship. Nicely decorated with elegant colors and sparkle. 
    - There are some weird chairs in the bars. For example, in Brooklyn Café there are some comfortable sofas as well as mustard yellow Star Trek inspired seats which according to DS are “aggressively slumpy.”
    - While some main dining room menus did not interest us, we enjoyed all of our meals and were able to find foods that ranged from good to excellent.
    - MSC has really kicked up the quality of their evening theatre shows. The dancing, choreography, and costumes were lovely to behold. We saw six evening productions in the Madison Theatre.
    - There was no dancing on board. This may be a covid precaution.
    - Staff was polite and friendly without exception. The staff seemed as happy to be on the ship as we felt.
    - On the first two days we had a few issues that needed correction (my key card, WiFi access, and drink package activation). It was easy to find someone to help, and they seemed genuinely interested in solving our problem. 
    - We had a lot of on board credit ($900). It seemed like every change MSC made to our itinerary was met with additional credit. This was a little luxury that we enjoyed by eating in more specialty restaurants than we normally would have.
    - Teen club was a highlight for our son. He really enjoyed meeting other kids and hanging out.
    - We like MSC a great deal. DH and I have been cruising since 1999 with nearly 20 mass market cruises under our belt. This was our sixth MSC cruise, and we have always cruised outside of the yacht club. When considering price for 2 adults and 1 child, the experience is very good to excellent.
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    Trip Report: MSC Seashore Feb 19, 2022 Bella Experience with Photos

    in MSC Cruises

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    Saturday, February 26, 2022
    Today was disembarkation. We had to be out of the cabin by 8 am. Then we headed to deck 16 for our final breakfast in the buffet which was open until 9  am. At 9 am, we were in the Jungle Pool area and heard that all luggage number groups had been called. It took us one hour to get our luggage, go through boarder control, wait in the taxi line, and arrive at Miami International Airport.
     
    Once at the airport, we printed our boarding passes and made it through security to our gate by 10:30. Our 1:13 JetBlue flight had been delayed one hour to 2:13. Eventually we departed closer to 3 pm and arrived in Boston around 6:25 pm.

    Trip Report: MSC Seashore Feb 19, 2022 Bella Experience with Photos

    in MSC Cruises

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    We went back to the ship to get cleaned up. I paid our deposit on the next cruise and got some chocolate chip cookies from the buffet. Then the dreaded packing began. Always a sad moment on any cruise, we just got it done. We walked back to Lighthouse Bar to enjoy a drink near the water.
     
    Once back onboard, another trip to the buffet procured pizza for dinner. We had agreed that that main dining room menu was not tempting. We ate our pizza on our balcony and then watched the lighthouse show.
     
    Evening entertainment was the Duo in Brooklyn Café. We really enjoyed their music. They are a husband and wife team and told us they renewed their contract through April.
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