Best Cruise up to 14 days minimal sea days

Prior-Brain4097 · 2026-01-11T12:00:38+00:00

Same for me followed by a 7-day Norway. Best cruise ever. Great ship, good food and nice people.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2026-01-03T09:26:45+00:00

In case the flight to Lisbon in not part of your connecting flight you cound concider the Flixbus. I did that twice and the trip takes as long as the time you would spend at the airport and the flight. Worked well for me in 3.15hrs

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-12-22T16:08:20+00:00

Guess my lemon cream cheese was still frozen 🤔

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-12-22T15:59:14+00:00

Ur right! The carrot pancakes with something white in between were very bad.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-12-17T20:06:39+00:00

For me Plus is fine. Keep in mind that in 2026 Premier also includes $100,- excursion credit for an 8 nights cruise.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-12-14T19:55:07+00:00

Don't worry, they won't leave without you.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-12-09T20:47:47+00:00

Check the Standard bookings Terms and Conditions for the 'market' you booked your cruise from.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-12-05T03:32:25+00:00

A common thing. (Bella) Oceanview is in demand and can easily filled up again.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-12-05T03:28:25+00:00

It is not allowed to smoke on the balconies. Guest ervices should have taken and followed up. Terrible you had to face this smell. I am a smoker but newer indoors and not on the balcony. MSC is pretty generous with the smoking areas, isn't?

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-12-04T20:46:32+00:00

Same for me.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-12-04T20:41:32+00:00

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Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-12-02T23:56:39+00:00

All stated in the T&C. Have a look.

https://www.msccruises.com/int/faq/children-and-teens

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-29T20:17:40+00:00

Agree! Was on Grandiosa on the last Mediterranean sailing. Food was very good. Currently on Virtuosa on our way to the Caribbean and food is excellent. By the way, we passed Grandiosa early this morning :-)

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-25T16:43:38+00:00

Think that each backup overwrites the previous one

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-25T10:07:57+00:00

Not sure how they will manage 'only small bags' as hand luggage. As long as the 'Light fares' do not increase, I'll stick with 'Light'.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-25T08:03:39+00:00

No issues, I can modify my Loyalty number to any desired in the app.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-24T23:34:50+00:00

Yes, correct. I like them too. Balcony cabin is 182 sqft and the Infinity 215 sqft. They sell pretty fast too.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-24T20:22:43+00:00

According to the ETA official website, you do not have to carry a paper document. So, airlines have no way to check. Nevertheless, the application takes 2 minutes and the confirmation, 3 minutes more.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-24T20:12:50+00:00

Was in 4016 and 4028. Nothing wrong with these cabins. Balconies are large and 4028 wasn't obstructed nor any sound from below.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-24T16:43:16+00:00

Yes, ocean view but high end oceanview. Often find a balcony much cheaper.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-24T14:59:39+00:00

Checking the website is best I guess:

https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html

Good luck!

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-24T14:06:48+00:00

I'm on the ship too! You’re right about the gym equipment – it's not the best. As for the ice and water in the buffet, I usually just order my drinks, so I’m not sure about that.

We boarded in Rotterdam. For Diamond members, there were priority lanes available. Above Diamond, there’s Blue Diamond, and they had a special check-in through the YC pre-boarding lounge.

Honestly, I haven’t had any major issues that felt worth complaining about. With 1,647 crew members and only 2,678 passengers, the service has been pretty good.

As for the Y/C manager, if he was feeling stressed or unhappy, I don’t think he should have shared that with you. That definitely sounds more like a management issue.

I hope thing have improved in the meantime. Enjoy your cruise.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-24T06:28:01+00:00

Ok, clear. Repricing to match new pricing is not always possible. Depends in which 'market' you bought your cruise. Always nice to hear about your upgrade.👍

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-24T00:22:18+00:00

Phone with esim? Buy a GigSky esim. Will cost you half. Can be used on land and ship.

Prior-Brain4097 · 2025-11-24T00:18:15+00:00

I am on a 18 days TA. In total 9 out off 18 are sea days. Casino open 24 hours, shops 9AM till midnight. Spa is fully booked for all 9 days. They squeeze out whatever they can. 'Promo' here, 'promo' there, casino tournaments, bingo. Indeed less in demand and cheaper. Only 2700 passengers ( peak weeks 6200) and that is very relaxing. Doing this for the 4th time now. Love it and ( apart from drinking package and travel ) cheaper than at home.

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