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It was very quiet we were surprised. Here is a review of our cruise at this link deestimes.com/2024/07/24/living-the-dream-year-3-day-356-day-21-of-28-day-european-vacation-day-19-of-18-night-northern-europe-cruise-on-msc-euribia-disembarking-at-le-havre-france-le-havre-france-hilton-garden-inn-r/

Thank you for replying. Glad you enjoyed your trip. We are really looking forward to it. X

​@@janeredhead3240You will love it. Enjoy

Thank you

Thank you and why is that?

I can't remember them being a problem. I even asked my husband, and he doesn't remember any issues either. We haven't been staying here lately. I think they may have discontinued the park and cruise rate.

Enjoy your stay. You will have to let me know how it is today. It is a nice location and the employees were super nice. Www.DeesTimes.com

Yes, it is wonderful

It was wonderful meeting you guys also. Hope to see you guys again. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Glad it was helpful! Have a great time. You can see every day of our cruise on Independence here. The daily blog starts after the ship stats. deestimes.com/independence-of-the-seas/

You're welcome!

He needs his sleep lol

Agree it is very nice

The beds are normal twin beds. Since I posted this video, I think this hotel no longer offers parking. I am not sure about the shuttle service. I would call the hotel and check.

Brilliance is a nice older ship deestimes.com/brillance-of-the-seas/

Older ship.

Agree it is.

There sure is. It means you can eat a little more if you are walking a lot.

I bet you did. Lol

You will like her. If you want to view our days on her follow this link. The daily blog follows the ships stats. It contains a lot of information. deestimes.com/liberty-of-the-seas/

Yes they have pay washer and dryers.

There is not much within walking distance from this hotel. We did walk up to a pizza restaurant and McDonalds one time. This may be difficult with a handicap though. Mainly there is hotels around this hotel. We did not rent a car but drove from Kentucky down. I would check out using Uber from the airport. I did hear that this hotel does not have the extended parking any longer. We paid $308.00 in January 2023 for the room and the parking. We are going on a cruise out of Port Canaveral in December 2023 and are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront because they have extended parking for our vehicle.

It is fun to do!

This is a good room. Some noise early evenings when there was a party. But ended early. Not bothersome

In our experience only the older ships have shower curtains, but yes - I hate them. They are disgusting!! Here is a link to 19 different balcony stateroom videos on different ships if interested deestimes.com/stateroom-videos/

We had a fantastic time! I am working on getting the whole trip on my daily blog. So far I only have 6 days completed. I am a little behind. Year 2, day 349 (04/13/2023) - Day 1 of 30-day trip KY to LA and back, Science Hill, KY to Little Rock, AR. Click here: deestimes.com/2023/04/13/living-the-dream-year-2-day-349-day-1-of-30-night-ky-to-la-and-back-driving-science-hill-ky-to-little-rock-ar/ Year 2, day 350 (04/14/2023) - Day 2 of 30-day trip KY to LA and back, Little Rock, AR to Galveston, TX: Click here: deestimes.com/2023/04/24/living-the-dream-year-2-day-350-day-2-of-30-night-ky-to-la-and-back-driving-little-rock-arkansas-to-galveston-texas/ Year 2, day 351 (04/15/2023) - Day 3 of 30-day trip KY to LA and back (Day 1 of 6-night Western Caribbean Cruise on Radiance of the Seas) Boarding in Galveston, TX: Click here: deestimes.com/2023/04/30/living-the-dream-year-2-day-351-day-3-of-30-night-ky-to-la-and-back-day-1-boarding-in-galveston-tx-of-21-night-radiance-of-the-seas-galveston-tx-to-los-angeles-ca-cruise/ Year 2, day 352 (04/16/2023) - Day 4 of 30-day trip KY to LA and back (Day 2 of 6-night Western Caribbean Cruise on Radiance of the Seas) At Sea traveling from Galveston, TX to Progresso, Mexico: Click here: deestimes.com/2023/05/01/living-the-dream-year-2-day-352-day-4-of-30-night-ky-to-la-and-back-day-2-at-sea-traveling-from-galveston-tx-to-progresso-mexico-of-21-night-radiance-of-the-seas-galveston-tx-to-los-ang/ Year 2, day 353 (04/17/2023) - Day 5 of 30-day trip KY to LA and back (Day 3 of 6-night Western Caribbean Cruise on Radiance of the Seas) Progresso, Mexico: Click here: deestimes.com/2023/06/06/living-the-dream-year-2-day-353-day-5-of-30-night-ky-to-la-and-back-day-3-progreso-mexico-of-21-night-radiance-of-the-seas-galveston-tx-to-los-angeles-ca-cruise/ Year 2, day 354 (04/17/2023) - Day 6 of 30-day trip KY to LA and back (Day 4 of 6-night Western Caribbean Cruise on Radiance of the Seas) Costa Maya, Mexico: Click here: deestimes.com/2023/06/13/living-the-dream-year-2-day-354-day-6-of-30-night-ky-to-la-and-back-day-4-costa-maya-mexico-of-21-night-radiance-of-the-seas-galveston-tx-to-los-angeles-ca-cruise/

I was there at about the same time as you. I was put into one of the remodeled rooms, they are much nicer than there. We stayed in one of the rooms like you had August of last year, but the remodeled rooms are so much brighter.

@4405fred Great - we are headed that way in January again. We are trying the Towne Place Suites this time.

I'm not sure! I have thought that occasionally. Did you look at my video of that room. In some essence, that balcony was better with the roof. I don't think I was prepared for an older ship, but I got used to it. Also, our stateroom attendant was better for this room. They make a big difference. I have not been on an older ship in years. czcams.com/video/XLaWmeQPzRw/video.html It is not the deck, deck 8 was nice. I am working on getting our 21 day daily blog together for that trip. It is only on fb now. If you look here in a week it will be there under Radiance of the Seas. deestimes.com/

The one good thing is you can go our in the rain and hot sun and be protected.

It was nice!

There are pros and cons with both cruise lines. I will do MSC again. The food is better than Royal Caribbean. deestimes.com/

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It actually has been really really nice. We find places that are not that crowded. It is nice to be around all ages. We are on the MSC Meraviglia next week.

They will love the ship and you will also. Enjoy!

This is one monster of a ship

Thank you!!!

Norovirus ruins your vacation.

I am not sure what category 3 means. I am going to try and find out though. These cruise companies assign categories to all their cabins for pricing purposes. The cabin prices are based on location, how many sleep in the cabin, and type of cabin.

Yes, but it does not have a tie. Therefore the wind blows it down.

@@deetremper oh ok I get it I was gonna buy a similar jacket but I'm not sure about it I love the hood it's my favourite thing about a coat

Would love an updated review of this jacket

We are diamond plus on Royal. I am saying that so you realize we really like Royal. I think that MSC is comparable to Royal and they are definitely the competition. I like both cruise lines there are good and bad on both. Just like anything. deestimes.com/2019/11/09/msc-meraviglia-positive-and-negative-thoughts-after-10-days-on-board/

@Dolores Tremper Thanks I usually go on Royal as well and have my first MSC cruise coming up so I just wanted to know if it was going to be similar because of some of the stories I've heard about MSC. Thanks for your reply.

@Liam's Having Fun Enjoy -You will have a great time. Ships are gorgeous!! Crew is fantastic. Food is so so, but Royal is also so so.

I am still using this jacket lol. It was a great buy. deestimes.com/

Thank you. deestimes.com/

You are so kind. Thank you. deestimes.com/