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With cabin service going to once daily we changed our 2017 cruise to RCCL and saved 2k on the fare alone.

Thanks to all.

I am interested in booking this category for a 2018 cruise. I have a couple of questions. 1. Room service, is there a charge and is the menu expanded?

2. The only perk difference between the suite and haven is the courtyard, correct?

Can Cheers be used to reserve chairs in the theatre or by the pool?

What about using Cheers to get chocolates at turn down again? Can i give my choclate to another in exchange for a table cloth?

Just booked our first cruise with MSC and they matched our loyalty status. Also booked Yacht Club for almost the same price we pay on Carnival. Prices are going up...

Haaaaaa!!!! We were onboard for last years swingers cruise,,,,and no we did not partake,,not our scene,,but they had the whole Yacht Club to themselves,,even had tarps put up so no one could see them sun bathing in the nude!!!:eek::eek:

I hope they used Lysol on the furniture.

I was a teacher for 34 years; couldn't have stayed in the profession if I didn't love kids.

However, parents who have the "My child can do no wrong" attitude were pretty much impossible to deal with, and that attitude, unfortunately, carries over to all other aspects of life, including vacations. Kids will be excited because they are on vacation, and I have absolutely no problem with them enjoying themselves. But when clueless parents let their children run amok with no consideration for others' enjoyment, whether it be by the pool or in a restaurant on a cruise ship, then that's when I say "enough." A little courtesy goes a long way. Some adults have never learned that lesson, unfortunately, and therefore have not taught their children that simple concept and simply let their kids do what they damn well please because they'd rather not deal with discipline.

Do I want to spend my $ on a Yacht Club accommodation and take the chance of having unruly kids in the YC common areas? Maybe. I can't control it, so I have to take a chance, I guess. But I'll think long and hard about booking the January cruise I was considering.

I am a teacher aswell and work extra jobs to afford vacations, so they are very dear to my family. Rest assured I understand the mentality you described and more often than not if comes from adults. No matter what, there will be a guest you do not like and if you let if ruin your vacation it would be a shame. Besides cruising in January there wont be many kids at all. Btw, I have been in the profession 17 years and rolling with the punches is the teachers motto.

Rest assured I don't consider myself the YC police. I've travelled with children as I typically have a large holiday once a year where nieces and nephews are present. I'm simply speaking in favour of how the parents I know behave, which is sensible in my eyes and how I operate myself when responsible for sail children. I think my opinion is just as valid as any other opinion.

 

I believe that you and I are probably largely in agreement about this, even if we're each coming across badly to the other. I wish you a lovely day and happy cruising!

You too, cruising is one of the joys in life not to be missed. Hopefully I will see you on a ship in the future.

I have kids but I agree with him, If kids don't behave properly they should be out of DR, YC or not. But I am a parent who don't think my little angels should be loved by everyone.

Neither am I, nor have I proclaimed that. I disagree with his position, period and have outlined that argument earlier.

Sure, and as I said in my post if the kids are suited to such a venue then (at least in my opinion) they're more than welcome.

 

But surely you wouldn't force your screaming kid to sit in a fancy restaurant at the discomfort of the child and everyone around you?

 

If I had any sort of say in the matter then I'd make Yacht Club adults only, but I don't so I think it's fair to expect a little common sense and courtesy from parents who choose to book there. Bring your kids if you want, but if they start acting up you need to withdraw to your stateroom to allow them to calm down.

Earlier I responded to that situation and the answer is no. Having children isn't a bad thing at all and I think some people forget where they come from. My question was for people with KIDS or experience with them in the Yacht Club and apparently you have none, but consider yourself the Yacht Club police.

Also telling people what they should do defies common decency. Afterall you do not have kids, so your opinion is worth what I leave after my morning constitutional. Please take your own advice and practice what you preach.

The simple presence of children doesn't offend me at all. It's badly behaved children with oblivious parents that I find frustrating.

 

Families have paid the same money and I have no problem with them enjoying the facilities offered, but if their kids can't handle a particular venue without acting up (a long meal in a restaurant, for example - that must be boring as hell for young kids) then parents need to accept that these situations aren't appropriate until their kids are a little older.

 

Having kids is a choice, and you have to accept that the experiences you have as a couple change for a while as your kids grow up.

Booking the level of service you decide upon is a choice as well and you have got to accept that families will want to enjoy the same amenities. Its not a night club or a casino, its amenities on a cruise ship.

If children are acting out, they should be removed. Whats more surprising is the sense of entitlement. Families have paid their fare the same as everyone else and if the presence of children ruins your vacation, then you'll just have to stop acting like a spoiled child and grow up.

Oh God. The long knives have come out.

Thank you for the review!

No MSC much more formal than Carnival. you will see more European dressa up code.

I thought that, but the Seaside is a ship designed for American markets, I bet it would be in between Disney and Carnival. As long as slacks and a polo/Hawaiian shirt are fine we will be ok. How are the service and drinks in the Yacht Club.

Awesome, we usually sail Disney and Carnival and I assumed it would be similar. Its that all lines have quirky rules. Thank you.

I have to be honest. I was torn between changing our suite to YC for impeccable service, privacy, less people and definitely no children. Sooooo many posts lately about kids in the YC and I am very glad I did not pay the extra $$$ for it. I may be a rarity, and I am truly sorry...I have children and grandchildren, but I envisioned "grown ups only" in the YC. Glad I did not spend the extra $$$.

To each his own and we vacation as a family. Not all kids are brutish and nasty creatures, just the same with adults. As a matter of fact rude adults have tried to rain on my vacation more than children, besides we were all kids at one point. The price difference for my family was about 350, so it seemed a no brainer.

With in the title, sorry. Curse these fat fingers!

Just booked the Yacht Club on the Seaside and we have two teenagers. Will it be too stuffy, dress code, et al? Also is it like NCLs haven suites. With the pricepoint, promotions, and teacher discount it could not be beat. Thanks.

We had three cocktails from Alchemy every night with Cheers! Last time without Cheers! we only had two total from there. Easy to break even with an Alchemy on the ship!

Cheers pairs best with the Alchemy Bar.

Thanks

We havent been on on Carnival since the new additions to Cheers. Is it difficult to get water and is it always opened? Also how is getting coffee from the coffee bar? Our next cruise is on the Breeze, thanks.

Thank you for the nice review. We are on the Thanksgiving cruise and staying on deck 10. Where was your cabin with the smell issue? Btw same thing happened to us on Disney and they upgraded the room on day 3 and gave us some obc. It smelled like I was living in a sewer line.

I enjoy both AI's and cruising. For the past 10 years I did an annual AI trip to Cancun so am pretty familiar. But know that which AI you choose will make a difference as some are much better than others.

 

If you are in the "hotel zone", it is easy to leave the resort and wander around Cancun. If you are not in the hotel zone than chances are you will never leave the resort (which I never do).

 

The resorts I have stayed at are very nice and relaxing. But traveling solo - I prefer cruising.

We are looking at the Riu in the zone, sorry the exact name is lost on me.