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I tried booking icon for last year's annual, but it was in thr exclusion list despite being over a year old. Thank God I booked refundable but I will be booking it for Jan 2026. Icon is just too expensive on its own.

I like that they serve the food more singularly, but it also sounds like they have to do this because "washy-washy" isn't a thing. European-based cruise line and all.

I have my first sailing on Reflection in Jan. I am excited for different food, which is only an issue for me because I tend to do B2B and S3S, which means 2+wks of the same menus can be a bit rough.

I would never do Disney because they don't have casinos. But Celebrity is a sister wife/brother husband, so it isn't cheating since they're family.

Yes. They consider NC a promotion and won't convert the deposit, at least that has happened to me. The first year I did it the NC deposit was applied to port taxes and fees and then in 2023 when I tried it, I lost the deposit. I stopped using NC when it came to annual certs. Which is why if I wanted to hold a room for my annual cert I book refundable now. But we all know ymmv when it comes to things involving royal.

The annual cruises are bare bones and it's always been interiors for prime, balconies for signature and suites for masters. The annual certs are exempt from all promotions because they consider these a gift. I do believe that signature and masters get another cruise that is just special to their tiers.

Welp, you have turned me off MSC, thank you for taking one for the team. Even my cat looked at that breakfast menu and your subsequent plate and noped out.

I had to zoom in because I was like there is no way someone is reading "Killer Cruise" on a cruise.......but . I like the cinnamon rolls that look like that, the frosting can be so overwhelming. During the pandemic I made them from scratch, just once, and I covered my brothers in frosting, while I just glazed mine and they were the best ones ever.

Thanks @CHart I will finally be able to do Icon when my certs come out tomorrow. Since I want Jan sailings.

But just an FYI, NC bookings can be switched, those instant certs are bound to the 30-day rule. You can't combine offers but you may remove and add offers. So, to reiterate if you try to apply the annual offer to a NC booking you will lose the $200 deposit.

You cannot use Next cruise with the annual certificates. The annual certificates are exempt from all promotions. No OBC and freeplay is at the discretion of the rep booking if you chose GTYs.

I am confused by the presentation of MSC and their edible options. If you had told me those lemon meringue were soap, I would have believed you. I love your stuff doggy .

I was literally telling a youth about attending Coachella in the 2000s (2006 to see Tool) and how the tickets were mad cheap. Said youth kindly informed me they were only 2 at the time. Then said I must be their mom's age......and that they heard Beyonce was in a "band" during that time. This is the stuff that makes me feel vintage. I had the cinnamon rolls across three ships in Jan, and they all tasted different but not bad. I actually preferred the ones in the SB/WJ over the CL.....but I heard the ones in the SL was the best according to @asquared17

But that HOLA tacos menu is looking real good, I would be munching on tostadas while my brother does all you can eat.

I will honest, that menu doesn't look appealing at all. Also bummer about the island. I have heard that only CCL private island comes close to PDCC, the rest are all on the meh side.

I love when the 90s, very early 2000 music is playing. I have no idea about this new stuff. Also I am super jelly, I am currently eating popcorn, wishing I had ELF or a shack chicken.

Mmmmmm meatball Gigante, polenta, and the garlic knots. All solid choices. Hopefully it stays a little cloudy but warm for PDCC.

I love the color of the dress, and it looks amazing on you . I too have heard the caliber of people on MSC leaves a lot to be desired. The food does look a bit lackluster if I am being honest. But both rooms look great.

I am glad you are aboard making dents in vouchers and food. The Easter setups look great.

Yaaaaay its cruise day!!!!!! OMG was the beds that bad?

Hoppy Easter and hop along because it is cruise day. This 4/20 stuff is really weird to me, the excuse for stoners why this is a "holiday" is even weirder.

This will be a wonderful trip. I am sorry about Bella. I hope your wife heals wonderfully and is able to enjoy your first European vacation/cruise together.

The 3n package is only 3 meals. You get only three meals at the time of your choosing across the specialty restaurants. The unlimited/ultimate dining package includes the lunches, credits and dining options for the entirety of the cruise.

It looks like the reason for the extra charge is a difference in room category as stated previously by @steverk. I believe all interiors on Quantum class are virtual balcony cabins, whether they can hold 2,3,4 changes the price. If the only accessible room is one that holds 3 or 4, it's going to cost more.

Truthfully it will depend on a lot of factors. If there are a lot of pins on your sailing plus full suites will be the most important factor. In some instances after the first night they may make your reservations for the remainder of the week.