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I remember that view from the CL. DH and I were there in October

Thanks Ken and Firefly. I know about having to go through the TA for any changes but guess I never put 2 and 2 together when you phrased it by saying they own it.😉 There wasn't any obc to speak of, the only savings was a $100.00 credit per cabin. We've talked about it and we're still good with taking the hit. The price for a new booking with our 'old' TA is several hundred dollars less so we figure it's a wash. I'll let you know how it goes. Wish us luck🤞

Hi Ken, I have a question for you.What do you mean they own the reservation and have to agree to release it back to me? We're fine with losing the certificate for our peace of mind moving forward. Thanks

Hi All, I'm sort of in a dilemma and need some advice. (sorry for the long backstory) DH and I were on RC in Oct just passed and booked the next cruise promotion while on board. DH wanted to try using a new Travel Agent he found when we got home to book our next cruise, so we agreed to do the promotion and book when we got back. We did end up booking with the new TA about a week after coming home, but honestly, I'm not very happy with their service. (they are a very reputable company, so no worries there. Just different than what I'm used to) It's taken at least 3 days for the TA to return an email and there isn't a phone # to reach her for help. She prefers everything through email. I'm just not comfortable with that situation, I'm used to being able to reach out by phone whenever there's something I need to discuss. Especially if there's a price drop. I'm at the point I would really like to cancel my reservation with this TA and go back to my 'old' one. So my question for you all is this: If I cancel, will we forfeit the Next Cruise promotion or be issued another one? Also, when the TA cancels the cruise, will she be the one who gets the Next Cruise reinstated, if we do get one, or will I have to call RC myself and explain things? Trip is not until Nov of 2025 so well in advance of any cancellation penalties there, and no additional money paid by us yet as well. Thanks in advance for you help.

DH and I just booked a trip ending in San Juan for next year. I'm in the infant stages of research for hotels and shuttles, etc. After the cruise is it easy to get a taxi or some other type of transportation from the cruise pier to this hotel?. (I did see an excursion we might like after we're off the boat) We are staying at least 1 night after the cruise and would also need transportation back to the airport the next day. TIA for any help or advice.

We flew into Miami last night for a cruise on Msc today. You'd never know there was any rain or wind here at all. Blue skies and warm. Its amazing how big a difference an hours drive can make. Hopefully all those in the northern part of the state recover quickly and their loved ones are safe.

DH and I have a side to side, 3 day on MSC on the 11th, flying in the 10th, and then a 4 day on RC on the 14th in Miami. Needless to say We're concerned and watching the weather for sure.

I have one more question for you Essiesmom, Do you happen to know if there is a deck you can walk all the way around to get some exercise? From what I can find it looks like maybe deck 7? thanks

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much for the info.

We are on the Magnifica, doing a Caribbean 3-day trip

Hi all, first time MSC cruisers here, we just started our check in for our Oct cruise and are a bit confused about the dining time. We're used to RC and Princess which lets you pic what time you want to eat in the main dining room. There's nothing in the app that lets us pic either the late or early time. From what we can find it says the time is dependent on what type of experience we are, which was determined when we actually booked the cruise. We are the Fantastica experience, and per our invoice under the dining information the seating section says: Classic First Turn. Does this mean we are the early seating, which is what we want. If it isn't, is there a way to change it, perhaps when we first get onboard? Thanks in advance for any help. Much appreciated.

Just found your thread. Thanks for the honest review and great pics. Did you happen to notice if the mdr has tables for two for dinner. It's just my DH and I on our sailing in Oct and we're hoping to dine alone.

I just found your review. Thank you for taking us along on your trips. Lots of good information for us. We are sailing on the Magnifica in a few weeks, so it was great to see what they had to offer. If I may ask, does Msc offer walk off disembarkation? DH and I are getting off and then going right over to Allure for another cruise and were hoping to leave asap. Thanks

Hi all, Apologize if this has been asked in the past. Can't seem to find the answer. I'm used to how Royal's double points work regarding solo sailing and spouse linked to my account also getting points but I'm not sure if Celebrity works the same way. If I sail solo on Celebrity, (just a basic inside, ocean view or verandah cabin), I believe I get double points, but will my husband also be given the points as well since we're married and our accounts are linked? Or will he stay at his current point value and I would have more because I went and he did not? Any help greatly appreciated.

We're looking at a cruise in Nov of 2025 on Brilliance of the Seas. Starts in Boston Ma and ends in San Juan. Any idea how to find which port we disembark at? I tried checking cruisetimetables.com but keep coming up empty?

I'm not mistaken. At least when it comes to Royal. Celebrity, not to sure. Guess I'll have to try a solo on them and see what happens:)

You are absolutely correct. When my husband and I got married he was given my emerald status immediately. All it took was a phone call to C&A society.

Thanks, That's sort of what I figured but thought I'd ask anyway,

Hi all, Longtime cruiser of several other lines but a newbie to MSC. I've checked the fine print for the Voyagers Club and can't find what I'm looking for so I thought I'd try here. DH and I will be sailing on our first cruise with MSC in October. After that if he or I sail alone would the other of us also get the points because we're married or just the person who was actually on board? (Royal and Celebrity award the points to both since we're married, and I was hoping MSC did the same.) Also, are you awarded 'double points" as a solo cruiser, or no? TIA for the help

I did a solo 3 day trip to get DH and I to Diamond. We're booked for our first cruise with the free drinks perks now. Definitely worth it.

Side to side!! I knew there was another term but I was drawing a blank😁 Thanks everyone for the help

Hi all, DH and I will be on Allure in Oct for a quick 4-day trip from Miami. Since we're going to be there anyway, we decided to book a 3-day trip before that on Msc . So my question for you all is does this count as a b-t-b since it's two different lines? We weren't sure if 'technically' to call it that it should be the same line. We've never done two in a row so we're having fun with saying 'oh we're doing a b-t-b " 🤣 (it really is the little things isn't it that make us smile) Thanks

Hi all, First timers here sailing on MSC, does anyone know if there is a dining room open on the Magnifica for lunch on embarkation day? DH and I are not big fans of the craziness that seems to happen in the buffet area. TIA

One other question, Is there any type of walking track on the Magnifica ? Thanks

Hi all, We ended up using a TA. We did the status match to Gold, and received our loyalty #'s as well. We're excited to see what MSC has to offer. I downloaded the app and was surprised, there are several notable differences between MSC and other apps we've used for Royal, Celebrity and Princess. No ship map, check in isn't allowed until 30 days out, and no way to pull up what your loyalty status benefits are being the three that stood out for me. Not a big deal though, we'll learn as we go. Any recommendations as far as activities or venues we should make an effort to check out? We're open to pretty much anything. 😁