gkbiiii Posted July 11, 2017 #26 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I made Black back in 2014 after cruise #7 with 5 x 7 night cruises and 2 x 11 night ones. It was the onboard spend that got me there at a time when you got 1 point for every €200 onboard spent (you now get a point for every €150 OBS). When Voyagers Club was introduced, MSC effectively dropped the number of points you get for a cruise, making it harder to accumulate the points needed to get to Black if you're not a big spender onboard. Also, now that a lot of cruise prices include drinks packages, the opportunity for onboard spend (by buying packages) and, therefore gaining points, is further reduced. As a matter of interest, in the next few months I'll have reached 300 points - 3 x times the number needed to attain Black, and get nothing extra! Apologies to the OP for going off-topic. I thought that MSC was about to have a new level above the Black Card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 11, 2017 #27 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I thought that MSC was about to have a new level above the Black Card? I've been hearing that since I made Black - 3 years ago! I'll believe it when I see it! I think the customer services officers just appease people when they're asked about a new level being introduced by saying that it's being seriously considered. There was even talk of MSC running a competition to name the new tier. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPR61 Posted July 11, 2017 #28 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I made Black back in 2014 after cruise #7 with 5 x 7 night cruises and 2 x 11 night ones. It was the onboard spend that got me there at a time when you got 1 point for every €200 onboard spent (you now get a point for every €150 OBS). When Voyagers Club was introduced, MSC effectively dropped the number of points you get for a cruise, making it harder to accumulate the points needed to get to Black if you're not a big spender onboard. Also, now that a lot of cruise prices include drinks packages, the opportunity for onboard spend (by buying packages) and, therefore gaining points, is further reduced. As a matter of interest, in the next few months I'll have reached 300 points - 3 x times the number needed to attain Black, and get nothing extra! Apologies to the OP for going off-topic. I've only ever sailed in 1 5 nighter the others have been in the YC so not as much reason to spend a lot, so that would explain it Bea:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 11, 2017 #29 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I've only ever sailed in 1 5 nighter the others have been in the YC so not as much reason to spend a lot, so that would explain it Bea:) At least you get more points for a YC booking now - something I always advocated for as it didn't seem fair that someone in an inside cabin got the same number of points as one who booked YC. However - we're doing a 28 night cruise in YC next year and only getting 2000 points for it. Before Voyagers Club, we would have got 28 - even in an inside! (Now 2800 - I really wish they hadn't tacked those 2 zeros onto the points ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted July 11, 2017 #30 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Yes, tatooed young men are the worst [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Forums So my son with his THREE tatoos are the WORST??? He has one on each shoulder and one on his shoulder blade.......hes's an ATTORNEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted July 11, 2017 #31 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I've been on about 14 cruises including the Divina, and I have to say that the Divina was the cleanest ship I've ever been on, from the public areas to the cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resistk Posted July 11, 2017 Author #32 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I made Black back in 2014 after cruise #7 with 5 x 7 night cruises and 2 x 11 night ones. It was the onboard spend that got me there at a time when you got 1 point for every €200 onboard spent (you now get a point for every €150 OBS). When Voyagers Club was introduced, MSC effectively dropped the number of points you get for a cruise, making it harder to accumulate the points needed to get to Black if you're not a big spender onboard. Also, now that a lot of cruise prices include drinks packages, the opportunity for onboard spend (by buying packages) and, therefore gaining points, is further reduced. As a matter of interest, in the next few months I'll have reached 300 points - 3 x times the number needed to attain Black, and get nothing extra! Apologies to the OP for going off-topic. I feel your pain, got nothing from MSC either until we did a status match a while back and they gacve us Black cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2PO Posted July 11, 2017 #33 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Was on her last week and never experienced any issues with venues, did notice an increase in children from Thursday in Valencia (possibly start of Spanish holidays ) , more women with tattoos than young men imho. Room and ship was spotless in all areas and buffet was no more crowded than other lines. What a difference a week makes. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 11, 2017 #34 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Was on her last week and never experienced any issues with venues, did notice an increase in children from Thursday in Valencia (possibly start of Spanish holidays ) , more women with tattoos than young men imho. Room and ship was spotless in all areas and buffet was no more crowded than other lines. What a difference a week makes. ................ or a perspective? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted July 12, 2017 #35 Share Posted July 12, 2017 It's that time of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiChillin Posted July 12, 2017 #36 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Oh no! Young tattooed men "roving" around? EEEEEVIIIIIIILLLL. I'll make sure to bring my holy water next time I cruise MSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC3 Posted July 12, 2017 #37 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Oh no! Young tattooed men "roving" around? EEEEEVIIIIIIILLLL. I'll make sure to bring my holy water next time I cruise MSC. ...and camera! [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resistk Posted July 13, 2017 Author #38 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Was on her last week and never experienced any issues with venues, did notice an increase in children from Thursday in Valencia (possibly start of Spanish holidays ) , more women with tattoos than young men imho. Room and ship was spotless in all areas and buffet was no more crowded than other lines. What a difference a week makes. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, we are in Valencia today and that is indeed where all the boarding and disembarking is taking place. Screaming and yelling and running in the hallways in the wee hours of the morning. Buffet is packed and the main dining room is also a buffet for breakfast and lunch. Childrens fingers in all the food and jumping up and down on all the furniture in the public area. If you demand a menu the waiters will give you one and sulk. We are getting off early in Marseilles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiChillin Posted July 13, 2017 #39 Share Posted July 13, 2017 ...and camera! [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Can't forget that! [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fifthavenue Posted July 14, 2017 #40 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Yes, we are in Valencia today and that is indeed where all the boarding and disembarking is taking place. Screaming and yelling and running in the hallways in the wee hours of the morning. Buffet is packed and the main dining room is also a buffet for breakfast and lunch. Childrens fingers in all the food and jumping up and down on all the furniture in the public area. If you demand a menu the waiters will give you one and sulk. We are getting off early in Marseilles. Hi, the buffets in the MDR at breakfast and lunch have been happening since last summer, the idea is a bistro concept but you can still order from the menu and have waiter service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 14, 2017 #41 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Hi, the buffets in the MDR at breakfast and lunch have been happening since last summer, the idea is a bistro concept but you can still order from the menu and have waiter service I have to say, I think it was a great idea to introduce the buffet area in the MDR for breakfast and lunch. It widens the options without having to go to the buffet - the best of both, I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fifthavenue Posted July 14, 2017 #42 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I have to say, I think it was a great idea to introduce the buffet area in the MDR for breakfast and lunch. It widens the options without having to go to the buffet - the best of both, I reckon. Agree with you Bea, take my partner and i for example - he might want cold meats and cheese and I might want eggs benedict - bistro makes it great as he can get what he wants and I still get my favourite :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted July 14, 2017 #43 Share Posted July 14, 2017 My wife and I hate lines, so we always cruise off season when the kids are in school. Our favorite cruises are Transatlantics or repositioning cruises. We are also Black Cards on MSC, but if you cruise Costa or MSC in the Summer the Italians bring all their children and may bring some others. Next time plan better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNorwegianCruiser Posted July 15, 2017 #44 Share Posted July 15, 2017 It can always be worse: imagine a ship full of spoiled Norwegian families.. (" døm ikke, for at dere ikke skal bli dømt" ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian Cruiser 73 Posted July 15, 2017 #45 Share Posted July 15, 2017 It can always be worse: imagine a ship full of spoiled Norwegian families.. (" døm ikke, for at dere ikke skal bli dømt" ) Will not even consider sailing on it :');) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resistk Posted July 16, 2017 Author #46 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Agree with you Bea, take my partner and i for example - he might want cold meats and cheese and I might want eggs benedict - bistro makes it great as he can get what he wants and I still get my favourite :) Sure, a hectic buffet in the MDR is great. Can't imagine why i would ever book with them again. The idea of a MDR is to get away from the buffet, not place it in the middle of the MDR for breakfast and lunch and have people sticking their fingers in the food and maneuvering their plates around the table and their kids running up and down. In the middle of that chaos the waiters just ignore you. They did not provide menus, barely responded when asked for something and encouraged you to go to the buffet and get it yourself. Will not be sailing on MSC again. Used to really enjoy the service in the MDR, now it is in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian Cruiser 73 Posted July 16, 2017 #47 Share Posted July 16, 2017 It can always be worse: imagine a ship full of spoiled Norwegian families.. (" døm ikke, for at dere ikke skal bli dømt" ) BTW, Just to clarify, there is nothing wrong with Southern European families cruising in the high season in the Med, my point in this thread is that the MSC ships are not worse than other mainstream lines during the school holidays. The ships are filled up with families and loads of children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare texanaust Posted July 17, 2017 #48 Share Posted July 17, 2017 BTW, Just to clarify, there is nothing wrong with Southern European families cruising in the high season in the Med, my point in this thread is that the MSC ships are not worse than other mainstream lines during the school holidays. The ships are filled up with families and loads of children. Yes, but on MSC kids sail free, which makes them even busier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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