Questions - Aurea on Seascape in 24 Days

[surfjock27]

Hi there everyone, I am hoping to get some questions answered about my upcoming cruise, as this is our first time on MSC. I’ve searched the boards and found the answers to some questions and conflicting answers to others. We’ve also status matched to Gold. 
 

1. We are on the Seascape out of Miami, in Aurea. Our boarding pass says check in is at 11:30am. When we arrive to port, is there a separate entrance for Aurea? I’ve seen conflicting info here. 
 

2. It’s my understanding that there is an area of the ship that is only for YC and another area that’s only for Aurea (and YC). Is this true? If so, there is it? 
 

3. With Aurea comes any time dining (and I think in a dedicated dining room?). Do we just show up to be sat any time between XX and XX, or do we have to make a reservation every night?

 

4. Lastly, what time are Aurea cabins generally available on embark day?

 

Thank you all in advance. ⚓️

Edited February 23, 2023 by surfjock27

[JAGR]

24 minutes ago, surfjock27 said:

Hi there everyone, I am hoping to get some questions answered about my upcoming cruise, as this is our first time on MSC. I’ve searched the boards and found the answers to some questions and conflicting answers to others. We’ve also status matched to Gold. 
 

1. We are on the Seascape out of Miami, in Aurea. Our boarding pass says check in is at 11:30am. When we arrive to port, is there a separate entrance for Aurea? I’ve seen conflicting info here.

Not a separate entrance, but when you enter, tell uniformed personnel you are looking for Aurea priority check-in.  They should direct you to the proper line.
 

2. It’s my understanding that there is an area of the ship that is only for YC and another area that’s only for Aurea (and YC). Is this true? If so, there is it? 

YC has its own private areas.  Aurea has the Top 19 Solarium midship on Deck 19.  Private seating, whirlpool and bar.
 

3. With Aurea comes any time dining (and I think in a dedicated dining room?). Do we just show up to be sat any time between XX and XX, or do we have to make a reservation every night?

The Skyline Restaurant on deck 7 is reserved for Aurea.  Just show up when you want each night.  They will ask you to give them a rough estimate (for planning purposes), but you have anytime dining

 

4. Lastly, what time are Aurea cabins generally available on embark day?

Varies, but usually open up around 3:00 or earlier.

 

Thank you all in advance. ⚓️

Answers in the text.

[surfjock27]

8 hours ago, JAGR said:

Answers in the text.

Thank you for all of the insight! 

[Gatordad1967]

On 2/23/2023 at 9:21 AM, JAGR said:

Answers in the text.

never knew all the benefits of Aurea.  Thanks.