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You can get an automatic upgrade with Captain's club membership, talk to your travel agent about it because it has many perks, and the cost is only $35.00 for life and it pays for itself the first day you use it.
I don't know who the social hostess is on Mercury now but get to know her, she can help you make some decisions about what activities to get involved in.
Try to get to know some other guys on the ship early and start practicing for the volleyball tournament between the entertainment staff and the guests.
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Take second seating and try not to be on the bottom level toward the back. We were and the engine noise was terrible. Waiter told us that it was normal for several evenings. The second level is much preferred, was there on the Century and enjoyed it very much.
Some quick points: Inside staterooms at 171 square feet are great. I do not think I would pay up for an outside cabin. The ship is impressive; I love the big modern ships. We had a full five course meal room serviced to us. The dinner entres were above expectations with the fillet mignon and lobster as good as in fine restaurants while two of the dinners were the quality of medium priced restaurants. Entertainment was below expectations with only one show worth the time. Some interesting activities: Art Auction, wine tasting, Martini tasting. Cabin Steward service was a 10 out of 10. They do nickel and dime you: $1.75 for a coke. I thought the service was good but a bit over-the-top and in-your-face though everyone I spoke with thought it was perfect. To me the service seemed a bit fake, trying establish this upper class image to a middle class clientel just looking to have some fun. But effecient service none the less.
Overall I had a great time and any little critisms did not take away from a wonderful experience. My trip was heavily discounted: 650 US for the cruise + $100 US port + $250 flight = $1000 US so I thought it was a great value.Marcus
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