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Thanks, Itried4498. Operator wouldn't directly answer my questions pertaining to port schedules/ship times but did try to steer me to another option that was more flexible timewise. The operator did not offer a refund if we didn't arrive in time, unless the ship fails to port which would trigger a full refund. Can't blame them for that late arrival policy since they would be reserving space for us on a tour that has a set schedule. I have booked many non-cruiseline excursions, but they have typically been private and/or offered more schedule flexibility. I will likely pursue other options (no sense in adding stress to vacation) but would still appreciate any feedback from recent Panorama cruisers as to what is the earliest time (local time) they were able to get off the boat in PV. We cruise in late January.

OP - My son has taken a full-sized acoustic guitar on several NCL cruises as a teenager/young adult. We always made sure he played quietly and in private areas. Never had a problem. He is also a singer and actually won the karaoke contest on one of our cruises. A few years back I bought him a travel guitar (also called backpackers - much smaller and quieter than full sized) for Christmas. This guitar satisfies his need to play but is much easier to travel with. It is always with him when he travels. Hope you have an enjoyable cruise!

I am considering booking a tour which has a set meeting time. The Panorama Itinerary and cruise port schedules show us in port at 9:00 am. Can any recent cruisers share their experience as to what time (local PV time) you were allowed to get off the boat in this port? The tour meeting point is a very short walk within the Cruise port. We would need to be off the boat by 9:20 or so. Thanks! (I do know that times are not guaranteed at any port, just curious as to what recent cruisers have experienced.)