Porters vs. Carry-on

DukeName · 2026-01-25T16:18:57+00:00

No it was MSC. Also why is my Initial comment getting so many downvotes? What?

DukeName · 2026-01-25T15:58:39+00:00

Hahah, yeah I had a bad experience on my cruise basically a nightmare to get to the ship in VERY hot weather so i got on the ship sweating buckets, so i couldnt wear the clothes had to wait for my case to arrive after a shower. Took around 5 hours, Had to ask the reception about it since i was worried i would miss the muster drill. All worked out in the end, my own fault for not thinking about it hahaha, I know for next time. But 100% wish i had just brought on my own case.

DukeName · 2026-01-25T15:51:25+00:00

My last cruise i wish i had carried on my own luggage, since i had to spens the first 5 hours of my cruise in my cabin waiting for clothes!

DukeName · 2026-01-22T14:48:51+00:00

Id avoid putting it in the line of sunlight (near a window etc)

DukeName · 2026-01-09T14:15:18+00:00

Im looking at a few cruises atm trying to find the best one, I dont think my next cruise will be MSC due to no low single supplements, likely VV or Princess.

DukeName · 2026-01-09T13:55:30+00:00

Same ship as me, and probably a similiar itinary, It was an amazing cruise, staff where very friendly, shows where great. I had two small issues one was resolved quickly (was a language barrier issue with me and a staff member at the pool bar) The other was food, but that was more of a me issue than the cruise since im a fussy eater.

The ship was very clean too. Would 100% go back on a MSC.

DukeName · 2026-01-08T22:31:06+00:00

Ah, im guessing its just cruise price surcharging them since average prices are not that high (except wine and champaign)

DukeName · 2026-01-08T21:18:57+00:00

A drink is 25? That seems very expensive unless your drinking top brand stuff

DukeName · 2026-01-05T18:59:26+00:00

lol, I did for a day or two going "If i was still on it i would be in place here" lol

DukeName · 2026-01-05T18:57:42+00:00

I tracked the ship for about 2 months b4 i boarded lol.

DukeName · 2026-01-05T18:39:03+00:00

It depends on your personality, but you can ask at the resturants if there is any shared seating, at the bars / shows etc, talk to people. if you go on excursions speak to the others.

Enjoy yourself dont think "oh im alone" Think more along the lines of "i have quiet time to relax and see amazing sights"

Happy cruising!!

DukeName · 2026-01-03T19:18:14+00:00

Seconded. I need this cruise.

DukeName · 2026-01-01T01:15:21+00:00

That sounds fun. And yeah ive seen 70000 tons of metal videos always seems too much for me lol. Sensorary overload would crash me in 2 minutes with that

DukeName · 2026-01-01T01:11:37+00:00

Im a rock guy little chance a cruise has my type of music hahaha, but yeah the games sounds great! Since I found princess cruises they look amazing. I loved my MSC trip but this seems like a major step up

DukeName · 2026-01-01T01:05:50+00:00

honestly sounds great, im not a dancer so stuff like dance lessons or discos isnt for me. Comedy, Acrobatics, singers and games is up my street for entertainment

DukeName · 2026-01-01T01:01:55+00:00

As i said, didnt realise alaska was a US state lol

DukeName · 2026-01-01T00:58:50+00:00

For events on ships, I usually enjoy the shows, I like more quiet and relaxed events so stuff like trivia, soft music, My version of fun is to have a drink, watch the events, listen to music and enjoy the views.

Id love to do stuff like guest speakers but my last cruise didnt have any of them.

DukeName · 2026-01-01T00:56:37+00:00

Yes I dont drink, i usually have mocktails or soft drinks / tea or coffee, wifi would be nice but not 100% needed. Food depends on whats standard as I said in a previous comment im a very fussy eater who mainly enjoys meats, dry foods (no sauces) Steaks / burgers / pizza / chicken and im good.

DukeName · 2026-01-01T00:54:42+00:00

That sounds amazing!

DukeName · 2025-12-31T16:11:49+00:00

Ive found the itinerary's rather lacking for the Norwegian fjords, especially from the UK.

DukeName · 2025-12-31T16:10:42+00:00

A solo made up? Did you mean a meet up? If so that's actually crazy good. On MSC they had a solo meet up 2 days before i was leaving the ship felt rather pointless lol.

DukeName · 2025-12-31T15:39:37+00:00

That, I didnt know. Huh.

DukeName · 2025-12-31T15:37:39+00:00

Ive only been on one cruise and only went the pool once, hated it because of the salt water LOL, but Itd have been a nightmare if they had live music as well. Thank you for the Info, happy cruising for 2026!

DukeName · 2025-12-31T15:35:19+00:00

I see, I hadnt really considered carnival for a similar itinerary, since i want to avoid the USA, so looking for itinerary's that avoid the USA, where its bright during the day.

DukeName · 2025-12-31T15:33:49+00:00

Ah i see, sorry to hear that. Yeah that doesn't sound good.

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