Hi Chris, we've booked a 2 nighter because we're not sure what to expect. As P&O Cruisers we expect great service and quality at a reasonable price. However, we want to try MSC so found your video interesting. We upgraded to Aurea because we fancy the spa and thermal area. This quickly made this short cruise quite expensive. That said, we're looking forward to the sparkly ship and try not to spend too much extra. Cheers.
The ship's beautiful and the spa is very impressive. With the Aurea fare you can use Il Campo restaurant and Top 19 sundeck, which should be comparatively peaceful, as the two nighters tend to get a lot of families with children. Search "Captain Chris Cruises" to find my other Virtuosa videos, and have a great time on your cruise. Best wishes.
@CaptainChrisCruises Thanks. Just out of curiosity, we are originally from West Bromwich. I am guessing you are or were not too far away. I think Midlanders have a strange yearning for the seas, being so far away from it in all directions! 😆
@@CaptainChrisCruisesI’m a bit confused, earlier today I came across something saying the atmosphere bar south by the pool that serves burgers pizzas and fries was included but you didn’t mention it amongst free places to eat?
Hi. Thanks for your question. There are two Atmosphere Bars. The North one serves only drinks, & the South one is a bar & grill, with about 80 seats nearby. I didn't eat there myself, but I can't find anything at all to suggest to me that the food is free there. I hope I'm wrong, and you've found a gem, but having experienced MSC, they don't give much away without charge. Perhaps if anyone else has eaten there for free, they'll add their comment below. Wherever you eat, I hope you enjoy your next cruise. Best wishes.
We didn't, although it is listed on the statement at the end of your holiday. If you want one you could try asking in the MSC Foundation shop on board, or at reception. Best wishes, and enjoy your next cruise.
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Hi Chris, we've booked a 2 nighter because we're not sure what to expect. As P&O Cruisers we expect great service and quality at a reasonable price. However, we want to try MSC so found your video interesting. We upgraded to Aurea because we fancy the spa and thermal area. This quickly made this short cruise quite expensive. That said, we're looking forward to the sparkly ship and try not to spend too much extra. Cheers.
The ship's beautiful and the spa is very impressive. With the Aurea fare you can use Il Campo restaurant and Top 19 sundeck, which should be comparatively peaceful, as the two nighters tend to get a lot of families with children. Search "Captain Chris Cruises" to find my other Virtuosa videos, and have a great time on your cruise. Best wishes.
Thanks for this. We have never tried MSC, but I fully expect that we will be tempted when the right itinerary comes along.
Thank you for your kind comment. I hope you enjoy your next cruise, whichever cruise line you choose. Best wishes.
@CaptainChrisCruises Thanks. Just out of curiosity, we are originally from West Bromwich. I am guessing you are or were not too far away. I think Midlanders have a strange yearning for the seas, being so far away from it in all directions! 😆
@@CaptainChrisCruisesI’m a bit confused, earlier today I came across something saying the atmosphere bar south by the pool that serves burgers pizzas and fries was included but you didn’t mention it amongst free places to eat?
Hi. Thanks for your question. There are two Atmosphere Bars. The North one serves only drinks, & the South one is a bar & grill, with about 80 seats nearby. I didn't eat there myself, but I can't find anything at all to suggest to me that the food is free there. I hope I'm wrong, and you've found a gem, but having experienced MSC, they don't give much away without charge. Perhaps if anyone else has eaten there for free, they'll add their comment below. Wherever you eat, I hope you enjoy your next cruise. Best wishes.
Yes, Brummie through & through, and you're right about yearning for the sea. Enjoy your next cruise. Best wishes.
Do you get a tax deduction receipt for the donation?
We didn't, although it is listed on the statement at the end of your holiday. If you want one you could try asking in the MSC Foundation shop on board, or at reception. Best wishes, and enjoy your next cruise.
@@CaptainChrisCruises I bet that MSC Get a donation receipt for the TOTAL donations.
A great SCAM.