I'm hoping to travel in the next year or so! The weather has been extremely concerning though!
@auntie_wombat8 күн бұрын
I always appreciate the quick tour videos.. They really help me pick which ship I want to travel on. I really don't like the mega cruise ships and am looking for the right fit on something a little smaller and more cozy.
@isaiahrobison350811 күн бұрын
I’m sorry but need to clarify did you say the entertainment is just a little bit gay but it can be avoided?
@FireandWaterTravel11 күн бұрын
Risque
@myagoss228913 күн бұрын
This place looks so stunning and relaxing!
@AllisonAnderson-e1p13 күн бұрын
I want to do some traveling next year. Yeah glad those hurricanes are over with.
@jstjohn8313 күн бұрын
Royal Caribbean is on my list of ships to go on
@tracy36722 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this.. this will be my #7 cruise but i am new to MSC! Thank you again!
@FireandWaterTravel21 күн бұрын
you are welcome! Enjoy!
@ItscicilyАй бұрын
I appreciate this
@FireandWaterTravel24 күн бұрын
thanks
@HangingWithTheHoardsАй бұрын
Enjoyed the podcast, Darren! Listened after disembarking the Seascape today. We are waiting for our flight home to Kentucky!! Love MSC!!🎉
@FireandWaterTravel24 күн бұрын
Sounds great!
@nakamichi680zxАй бұрын
Great tour but please edit out the wide angle sped up video sections. They made my wife and my head's spin and did not add to the tour. But very good tips and review overall.
@FireandWaterTravelАй бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@kennethavesato3883Ай бұрын
Im not dressin up to go too a steakhouse especially when i can cook em better at home idiots😊
@tanyabrown96242 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. You were very informative with ship tour, stateroom, restaurant food, drinks and shows😊
@FireandWaterTravel2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@theblessedtraveler74772 ай бұрын
Wait a minute. So they load up the refrigerator with can soda? We had an excel suite and didn’t have that done.
@FireandWaterTravel2 ай бұрын
Suite Amenities and Perks for: Carnival Excel Presidential Suite (SV) | Carnival Excel Aft Suite (LS) | Carnival Excel Corner Suite (KS) | Carnival Excel Suite (DS) Complimentary access to Thermal Suites and Havana Pool (Presidential Suites Only!) Complimentary mini bar selection: glass bottled water and sodas (Presidential Suites Only!) Complimentary access to Loft 19, plus priority cabana reservations Dedicated concierge phone line Guaranteed Main Dining Room time assignment (Early, Late and Your Time Dining) Guaranteed reservations at most specialty dining spots, when reserved 24 hours prior Sparkling wine and welcome treat upon arrival Two large complimentary bottles of water (excluding Presidential Suites) Bottomless Bubbles soft drink package (for all guests) Complimentary room service (regular bar prices apply for beverages) Upgraded bathroom amenities Complimentary on-demand movies Binoculars to enjoy the view during the cruise Complimentary wash & fold laundry service Priority check-in and boarding Priority debarkation at homeport, ports of call requiring a water shuttle and ports of call with arrival times later than 9:30am Bathrobes to use during the cruise Elemis in-stateroom bath products (shampoo, conditioner and body wash) Pillow-top mattresses Soft, cozy linens
@emmabourke65653 ай бұрын
Great vlog guys. We're on our first VV the end of Sept and can't wait. How early did you guys have to arrive to get into the shows? Is there any show you'd recommend?
@FireandWaterTravel3 ай бұрын
you will want to get there 20 minutes early at least - Shows are pretty risque, so just be aware.. they were all good..
@emmabourke65653 ай бұрын
@@FireandWaterTravel it'll be interesting so😂
@hortensiafracalanza2812 ай бұрын
We’ll probably be together, then. I’m looking forward!
@philipsauers49873 ай бұрын
Why a king bed for you and your daughter?
@FireandWaterTravel3 ай бұрын
did you watch the video? We had different beds.. the pull out in the suite was huge and super comfortable.. I am not sure what your questions is...
@philipsauers49873 ай бұрын
@@FireandWaterTravel Oh. I suppose I missed the sofa pull out part. Will rewatch. I would have presumed the cabin would have 2 beds. Or is there a price difference for one compared to two beds?
@arseniosmith80033 ай бұрын
Thank you for this vlog! Me and my girl are going in a couple of weeks for our birthday!!
@FireandWaterTravel3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Have Fun!
@FireandWaterTravel3 ай бұрын
*UPDATE!!* The Muster Drill has been changed since May 2024 making it MUCH easier!
@ajshacannon72354 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I’m traveling yacht club on seashore in 30 days. I can’t wait!!!
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
@@ajshacannon7235 you will love it!
@darploin50714 ай бұрын
All the other cruise brands out there could learn something from the Yacht club experience on MSC will you get all the complaints as people expecting yacht club experiences but only pain for Bella
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
ok
@darploin50714 ай бұрын
Oh by the way the only people who will board before the yacht club guest will are the repeat cruisers the ones are doing back-to-back cruises
@darploin50714 ай бұрын
Yeah the yacht club is the best first classic experience out there for the money and it's the best value for first class travel
@Jennifer-o4e4 ай бұрын
The yatch club sounds like my cruise heaven
@teresa9784 ай бұрын
Thank you for your honest review.
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
your'e welcome!
@eprohoda4 ай бұрын
you shared breathtaking - ))
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
thanks?
@fredfolson53554 ай бұрын
My wife and I have been cruising in the MSC Yacht Club since 2016, and it is fantastic! Wait until the MSC World America arrives in April 2025. Our next voyage is on that vessel June 2025! Yacht Club poolside cabanas - there are a few reserved for the Owner's Suites, and the Royal Suites. The others are available as he said on a first come, first served basis.
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@andreaharris46834 ай бұрын
Nice
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@patrickcuonze4834 ай бұрын
As soon as you arrive at the terminal you check in at the YC Tent at the base of the escalator. Someone will escort you up to the X-Ray machines. They will wait for you to go thru then take you to the YC Lounge. You can relax have a glass of Champagne. Then a Butler will escort you from the YC lounge in the terminal directly to the Top Sail Lounge.
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
I will be going on this ship in Yacht Club in January
@patrickcuonze4834 ай бұрын
@@FireandWaterTravel Me too. Jan 15th 2025
@gethugefast1Ай бұрын
November 3rd
@albertohsoto81884 ай бұрын
Who says you can`t use the fridge? Just take all that crap out and put it in the closet...
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
hmmm, they would probably charge you for it once they see it is not in there... but anyway, thanks for the comment!
@we4like2go4 ай бұрын
Can you explain the Speakeasy that the Islander has? I was told by phone customer rep to inquire at the desk.
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
it is by invite only.. I was not invited as I had my minor daughter with me...
@AaronandTodd4 ай бұрын
Hey guys! We were on board with you for this sailing. Nice review of the ship! Mr A was awesome for sure. We got a suite upgrade as well. What was your highlight, what needed the most improvement and would you sail again? We’re going back September 15. New sub for ya also #258. Keep the videos coming 👌
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
I think the highlight was the entertainment, it was pretty good. Food needs improvement the most especially the Steakhouse. They have a lot to improve on for that to charge the extra $$ they do for it. I would sail again on a longer sailing and when kids are back in school. this one had a lot of kids due to the sale they had going on with low price and kids sail free.. But I was really impressed with how they fixed most of the issues they had on the 1st few sailings, even the people who worked at the port said so..
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
BTW this is my 2nd channel I just started, my main channel is here - www.youtube.com/@FireWaterCooking
@AaronandTodd4 ай бұрын
@@FireandWaterTravel got you there too! I need to learn to cook…I can burn water!
@yb86574 ай бұрын
How did you guys get the suite upgrade? It was just randomly?
@AaronandTodd4 ай бұрын
@@yb8657I think so. There were 3 of us booked in a breezy balcony but after we got onboard Mr A and Viscily said they remembered us from the Paradise and then said they had some bigger rooms open we might be more comfortable in.
@Akselxela15204 ай бұрын
Wow this was my first cruise when I was a child in 2008. The ship was called “Costa atlantica” and I remember that Havana sports bar was called “café Florian” where my parents went to drink coffee in the evening, it was inspired by the café Florian in Venice. Now they stripped all the baroque decor but I think the rest of the ship looks better now.
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
awesome! you should go on it and see how different it all is now!
@seanras19654 ай бұрын
You have to go on this ship then!! If my first cruise ship was still in service I would love to be on it again. MAS Paradise is very similar to it, that is why I like it so much. Going on the Islander next week.
@shaysnow3205 ай бұрын
They actually have around 100-150K bottles in the restaurant's win cellar alone. around 1 million (!) with the storage. Bern's is much more than just a cool place. it's one of the best steakhouses on the planet (and in the US for sure). everything they do is high-end and they offer an experience second to none. been there 7 times already, all the way from Israel, and I'm looking forward to visiting many more times! <3
@FireandWaterTravel4 ай бұрын
yes! it is an Amazing Place!
@GerryBets5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this...by far the best tour, thank you for showing all the sleeping options!
@FireandWaterTravel5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@emilylee55646 ай бұрын
So when you look online with Paradise Beach club, it’s a certain price and then you pay extra for the water inflatables in life, jackets and things like that
@FireWaterCooking6 ай бұрын
Yes.. you get access to pool, beach, food, drinks, just pay extra for inflatables and other stuff
@Pedaas6 ай бұрын
Curious of the cost? It says you have to call for info. Just a round number. Thanks!
@FireandWaterTravel6 ай бұрын
the prices change every year, best to just call them. I really cant remember what the cost was...
@imeldahenriquez21405 ай бұрын
Can youbsay about what the price was?
@FireandWaterTravel5 ай бұрын
@@imeldahenriquez2140 it cost us around $1200 plus air fare and hotel stay the night before in Roanoke... but the prices change every year and the accommodations you choose will also change the cost.. if you call them they can give you current prices..
@damonp63667 ай бұрын
😳 *Promosm*
@Nanette3227 ай бұрын
Fantastic place!
@FireandWaterTravel7 ай бұрын
It really is!
@OceanBae17 ай бұрын
Amazing!!
@FireandWaterTravel7 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@andywatts86547 ай бұрын
I expected it to be more garlic-centric
@FireandWaterTravel7 ай бұрын
oh, there is plenty of garlic, but the food is outstanding!
@jeannieschannel11078 ай бұрын
Wow!!
@FireandWaterTravel8 ай бұрын
yeah, it was pretty awesome! We got a super deal on this cabin that I do not think will happen again.. It was great for a Celebration Cruise on the Celebration!
@timdineen64918 ай бұрын
Hey Darin, thanks for the video. I've watched a bunch of your grilling videos and really appreciated your perspectives. Was pleasantly surprised when I saw these travel videos. Thanks! We've been on several MSC cruises in the past couple of years and have always enjoyed them. We're going on Seashore next week and looking forward to it. Best wishes!
@timdineen64918 ай бұрын
Oh, and we ALMOST got that hot tub room, but opted for the Aurea suite on the aft of the ship instead. What the wife wanted. Oh well, maybe next time.
@FireandWaterTravel8 ай бұрын
yeah, aft suites are cool also!
@FireandWaterTravel8 ай бұрын
yeah, we have cruised on Carnival, Princess, Royal, and NCL and MSC is OK, Just has some differences. We will try out the Yacht Club next I think.
@elvieallyson38388 ай бұрын
Cruising next month and I am thankful for the information
@FireandWaterTravel8 ай бұрын
glad you liked it!
@bridgetjohnson20308 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a detailed, descriptive, honest video. This was such a refreshing view. Boarding in 12 hours.
@FireandWaterTravel8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ReginaldAshford9 ай бұрын
great video. how much is this cabin without discounts?
@FireandWaterTravel9 ай бұрын
depending on the itinerary and number of guests in the cabin , anywhere from $8,000 to $11,000 per cruise.
@ReginaldAshford9 ай бұрын
@@FireandWaterTravelthank you.
@debwright46559 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing this video. What site did you find the list that shows which experience gives you what? I am not sure if I am going to have a hard time on this ship as it seems as though everything is visual (I am blind in one eye and can't see out the other lol)
@FireandWaterTravel9 ай бұрын
it is on the MSC website.. If you are interested in booking a cruise let me know and I can help you get the best deal on the best ship and experience! www.msccruisesusa.com/cruise/experiences-staterooms
@debwright46559 ай бұрын
@@FireandWaterTravel Thank you for your kind offer but our cruise is already booked and paid for in May.
@R0bertJ0hns0n19839 ай бұрын
Great room Review! we are in process of booking and I think this is the room were going to do!!! thank you. Also when you went to Ocean cay was your room on the side of the island to see fireworks etc?
@R0bertJ0hns0n19839 ай бұрын
*meant to say were traveling with an 11 and 7 year old
@FireandWaterTravel9 ай бұрын
they do not have fireworks, it is a laser light show from the Lighthouse. it is best to watch that on shore as the way the ship docks only the Yacht club and a few other cabins have a good view of the show. Enjoy your trip!
@jeandalton71089 ай бұрын
Is there any Caribbean music playing at Paradise Beach club?
@FireandWaterTravel9 ай бұрын
there is some, but not live music
@davefineout56449 ай бұрын
Your video is misleading because I put in for the upgrade and I was approved for the Aurea Balcony but the Aurea features do not come with the balcony. I ended up cancelling the Aurea room because I don't feel it's worth $300 to get a bigger balcony and not the other Aurea Features. I already had a balcony with the Fantastica plan.
@FireandWaterTravel9 ай бұрын
who told you that the Aurea Balcony did not come with the Aurea features? We actually did the upgrade and got all of the Aurea features, so whoever told you that was mistaken...
@davefineout56449 ай бұрын
Sorry, I called back and they did confirm that I do get all the benefits of Aurea. Customer services needs to do some training.
@FireandWaterTravel9 ай бұрын
@@davefineout5644 here is one thing to look for, we did have to go to customer service on the ship as they upgraded the room but we had to have them upgrade the experience on the ship, which they did with no issue, so if you get there and it still has Fantastica on your cabin card go to customer service and have them change it. They told us sometimes they do not change it in time for the experience part to get to the ship, but if you are in an aurea cabin you get full Aurea benefits..
@FireandWaterTravel9 ай бұрын
I saw a video from another person awhile back that was saying that if you upgraded to the Yacht club from another level you did not get Yacht Club benefits, but they were also wrong. They were just repeating what they heard from another person who had never even been on an MSC cruise. There is a lot of BS out there about the MSC cruises for sure..
@davefineout56449 ай бұрын
@@FireandWaterTravel Yes, That is true about mis information, I was on Divina in 2015 and I liked that it was more laidback and relaxing. Looking forward to seeing this ship! Thanks again for the great info!
@sallylewis53329 ай бұрын
The snorkeling at Klein Bonaire was magical. I really wish the cruise lines would cut a few hours off the time spent in Curaçao and/or Aruba so more time can be spent in Bonaire. Bonaire is usually 8-4. Not enough time! I’d prefer 12 hours so there’s time for an island tour AND a few hours snorkeling. Thanks for the video.