Regarding the check-in I cannot confirm current situation as described previously: We arrived at 10.30 am at terminal and after check-in, we booked our shore excursions. Then you can check the beverage packages and we could be in on board before noon. Other cruisers who came later need less time than we did. Regading alternative dining: Have ever tested IL GIARDINO or KAITO? To IL GIARDINO: you pay 18.00 EUR and you get a value of about 60.00-70.00 EUR if you have to pay for it in Frankfurt. To KAITO: you pay 18.00 EUR and you get a value of 40.00-60.00 EUR EUR inf you hae to pay for it in Frankfurt. Feel free to visit my public photo gallery - you will easily identify the food of the IL GIARDINO and KAITO. http://public.fotki.com/HeinBloed/msc-musica KAITO: page 8 - pix 123 following and page 17 - pix 262 following IL GIARDINO: page 12 - pix 181 following I had the pleasure to meet Douglas Ward and corrected me when I was speaking from a sushi-bar by sushi-restaurant. You get nice Terriyaki and Tempura as well. Regards, Tien-Lun Ya

I would support all the points outlined in the review and would add tothat a complete disregard to dress codes and the designated smoking areaseemed to be