Fantastica Balcony 11209 MSC has different "experiences" Bella is the basic room, a good value if you don't need a lot of add-ons. Currently, Fantastica comes with 12 drink vouchers per person (except babies), better room location, and room service included. Although rumor is, after March 2019, the drink vouchers are no longer available. Aurea includes the best room locations; some with unique features like a whirlpool on the balcony or an aft wrap balcony; classic drink package, two spa treatments, and more. When booking we opted for the Fantastica package because we aren't huge drinkers and we are okay with a regular room. We were in room 11209. About four rooms away from the elevators and two rooms from one of the fancy Aurea whirlpool suites. My husband, at one point, asked why I didn't book us in one of those! I had debated it at one point but decided to save the extra money and go with the Fantastica package and room.
What I liked
The room was just the right size for us. About the same as a regular balcony room on any other cruise line we've experienced.
- The sofa can turn in to a bunk bed with two beds. We didn't use it as such because we only needed one bed space. Our younger son slept in the pack n play they provided.
- The curtains by the balcony were very thick, which helped keep the room nice and dark for nap time. It also helped my family sleep in every morning! Win!
- Child lock on the balcony that was above my own head. So unless your child is Spidergirl or Spiderman, they won't be able to undo the child lock!
- Our particular room was classified as ambulatory accessible. There were no handrails or anything extra that made it seem more accessible than a normal room. But we did have a doorbell. That was kinda nice! There was an orange light on our ceiling that would light up, followed by a ding.
- The drink vouchers were nice. My husband and I received 12 each that were good for any drink under $8 in value. Alcohol or not. My five year old received the equivalent 12 coupon vouchers but non-alcoholic version. The baby, at 15 months, did not receive vouchers. They were also able to be used on gelato.
What could be improved
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None of these are deal breakers for me. As you can see I arrived prepared for the situation and we made it work. It was just a cozy week sailing the Caribbean ;)
Shower Curtain with Magnet Hooks
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