SMOKEY0202

Ranger cookies available? How are crowds? You think Genie program worth it for what you get even with again inconsistent things ship to ship?

Well are a disaster in ATL last few days. Weather has been havoc with strong storms that caused delays, cancellations and ground stop left and right. Sadly my car took punishment from golf ball size hail driving from airport on interstate on Thursday night in stand still traffic . Car is recovering in body shop with serious damage even cracked windshield. Then last night another round of storms with quarter size hail caused a nightmare at airport. Hopefully safe for Sabrina with no delays.

Ashley, your mother should be using your inheritance to get you outta poor folks economy and a chauffeur to ATL.... Guess mother isn't crossing pond for this sailing?

Infinity had a dry dock recently. It could be a popular sailing so cabins are scarce or cabins have been blocked by agents for group space. Never felt congested at all and have done that itinerary numerous times. With Thessaloniki, Celebrity utilized shuttles to center of town for passengers.

So many choices of which to have tonight

Having a tuna sammie for aquasquared17 on Silhouette headed outta Bayonne today and can't wait to indulge at Blu later tonight

Did you read part where it says for shore excursions, clothes are optional... I can't even visualize how that chartered sailing will go with such shenanigans from time they arrive at port possibly in no clothes. Guess they won't need to worry on overpacked luggage. Poor crew.....

It's a pure ashame to have such a horrible cruise and go home to truly needing a serious vacation to recover. I may be a diva but i don't think would have survived even in Yacht Club. I am all open to trying new things which i did a NCL sailing recently but this MSC sailing seemed like a floating ship of too many uncivilized people, limited food options and poor ship layout. How could you survive with no Tuna Sammies??? You definitely gave us true insight from start to finish. I sure hope your parents didn't book another MSC.

As you do your final thoughts, what would you say is the most negative issue with MSC?

No issue getting transportation. Most hotels in Barcelona will schedule service for you. You just notify front desk of time requesting and they will make the call.

No matter distance home, cooking isn't on agenda day getting home

I would have absolutely no problem swinging over on 6 night Beyond on Monday. Least it will be back to Blu and Eden dining and those delicious pastries with tea at the Cafe. You can never have too many tacos for dinner. That's all i would be eating the entire week with gelato. I can't imagine how they act in buffet.

This week went by so fast. You survived without Tuna Sammies and lack luster food options. Seems they need to fine tune communication and reevaluate food options to make it more elegant and appealing like Celebrity. We all learned alot from your blog. Definitely couldn't handle a long sailing on MSC. I read from a cruise blogger being served raw chicken on their new ship last week. When is next sailing? Hope your parents don't book another MSC sailing.

Should we ask what the dinner menu tonight was that is horrible. I do like other options that aren't pricey and are good. People rave about the tacos.

I hear MSC sailings vibe in US are so different than Europe sailings. Many travel agents steer clear from booking because hear difficult and wishy washy with certain things. Do your parents sail MSC alot? How come they didn't pick Celebrity? How many speciality restaurants onboard and price?

Well those lobster tails don't look like miniature ones like Royal. Was there upcharge for 2nd tail? Could you see yourself sailing MSC again?

Are there Tuna Sammies? Least we are getting true insight from your perspective. We have learned so much and still you have quite a few days onboard.

How is the hotel?

Can't wait to hear all about this sailing everything good bad and ugly about ship, food and private island. Don't forget to check out the Tuna sammies..... I hear ramblings MSC has improved their yacht club and even in general population areas. Many are reporting food has improved. Celebrity does have some great food and snack options

I have sailed outta Ravenna numerous times. You should be fine because Royal shuttles buses out efficiently to airports. 1st shuttle left around 7ish for both airports. As long get on 1st one out, won't be issue. Just next time it's easier going outta BLQ.

Shuttles to beach will be right at pier. You pay each way and no issues at all for return. Shuttles line up right at Horseshoe Bay taking passengers back and forth all day long. It's standardized fees that are reasonable.

I just did sailing and was able to get priority tender 1 for diamond plus. Got tickets directly in lounge during happy hour night before.

So many IT issues, now there are badges that basically get us what... Wouldn't it been more feasible to put effort in fixing all IT glitches we experience time and time again then branch out into fun things like badges which only includes current ships in fleet not the entire history in the fleet.

When my agent told me me bottled water not being included but plenty of other choices with liquor are makes absolutely no sense to me. Ceo knows darn well, everyone needs bottled water so give better liquor and no water thinks will make everyone happy. Guess his philosophy alcohol more important than bottled water. Honestly there isn't a perfect cruise line out there unless i create my own with my wants and desires combined from all ships of life. One thing for certain, bottled water is a must being included and Blu restaurant from Celebrity. Nothing wrong dipping toes at all. Now it's getting to point to explore and venture to see what's out there Everyone will have their own preferences and opinions but at end of day we all are sailing at some point. Celebrity casino sends more offers and have to admit slots were quite loose as well into my pocket.

Headed for much needed relaxation on Escape. Rate was cheaper than Royal and no nickel and dime with what's included. As things been changing with Royal in such negative way, i have been sailing more with Celebrity. If all goes well on Escape, it definitely will open my eyes more to really look into NCL itineraries.