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Changing cabin after upgrade

So I got my upgrade bid to a YC balcony and it’s in a less than ideal room. Yes I know this is the gamble you take with an upgrade bid - you get what you get and don’t throw a fit. There are still quite a few YC rooms available though. Can i see if my TA can change the room? Or is it a 100% no go?

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u/VagabondCamp — 5 days ago

Paid upgrade via MSC (Upsale)

Please help me understand the options—what is possible and what isn't.

Here is the situation: I have a fully paid booking under the "Bella" fare (non-refundable). The cruise is coming up soon. Currently, the MSC website shows a large number of unsold cabins for this itinerary, and MSC has significantly lowered the prices.

I have been assigned an inside cabin.

Could I do any of the following without cancelling my booking (i.e., without incurring penalties or making a new booking)?

  1. Pay the price difference to upgrade to, say, an OB or BB cabin?

  2. If so, which fare would MSC apply? The current fare for new bookings, the fare in effect when I originally booked or made the final payment, or something else?

  3. Can I only upgrade the cabin category or the "experience" level, or can the fare itself be changed? I originally booked a standard "Last Minute" fare, but they are now offering a very attractive "Last Minute + Drinks" deal. Is there a chance to switch to that fare during an upgrade, or does that require a full cancellation and a new booking?

Thanks to everyone for your answers. I’d really like to hear about your personal, practical experiences so I know how to handle the conversation with MSC (keeping in mind that their staff aren't always knowledgeable).

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u/Temporary_Bike8381 — 5 days ago

Yacht Club Restaurant Question

I have seen youtube videos saying that you can ask for custom dinners in the Yacht Club restaurant. My wife is not a salmon fan but would enjoy swordfish or (even better) Chilean sea bass. I know these fish are available on the ship. If we put in a request in advance either in the restaurant or with our butler, would they be willing to cook that for her instead of the salmon? Sorry if this is just a nube question.

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u/borgover — 14 days ago

Best drinks for lightweight on Seaside

I don’t drink a lot and when I do I tend to order my usual “Kahlua and Cream”. I’m looking for suggestions on drinks aboard that don’t taste too “alcohol y “. I’m afraid I’m not up on the latest but willing to take advice:) So let me know a drink you’ve had on the ship that was really tasty!

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u/cpots007 — 14 days ago

Age on Board of World America 10 October 2026?

Hey, A group of friends and I are considering booking MSC World America for October 10–17, 2026 (Western Caribbean) with a Last Minute fare from Italy. We’re all around 23 years old and I’m trying to understand what the atmosphere is like on board for people our age

So I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has sailed World America in September/October, or around that time of year:
Were there many people in their early/mid 20s?

Did you see groups of young friends, or was it mostly couples/families/older passengers?
If you were in your 20s yourself, did you enjoy it?
We’re not expecting a Spring Break cruise, but we definitely want a social, lively cruise where we can meet other people around our age, have drinks and go out every night.

We sailed Seascape in Early December in 2024 and it was preatty dead
Thank you very much!!

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u/RealisticVinci — 14 days ago