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    NCL Getaway Review

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    On 10/27/2022 at 9:17 AM, cruiseny4life said:

    The answer to your question is in your question - double occupancy. Many rooms have three, four, or six folks in them. Families that travel with their children will often have more than two individuals in a room. On my April NCL Getaway cruise we were at 4,400 passengers on board. It was Easter week, so schools in NY/CT/NJ were out, and families were traveling!

    Exactly!!!! 

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    NCL Excursion Meetup Locations - St Thomas

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    On 10/22/2022 at 3:38 PM, PATRLR said:

    We're on the Encore, stopping at St Thomas.  Hours listed as 11:30AM to 7:00PM.  We'll be on the St John Escape tour at 1:30 (1:30 - 5:30).  

     

    Ideally, we'd like to do a bit of shopping in St Thomas ahead of the excursion.  Question is, does NCL typically do their excursion meeting places on board or on the pier?  If we need to get back into the ship to meet our excursion that's going to leave nearly no time in St Thomas in the morning.

    For a tender port- most of the time you meet on a ship… but for St Thomas (as of yesterday and has been everytime

    I've been there) you meet right off the ship before security. We were docked 12-7 and had a meet up time of 130 and I got off, walked around the shops then met back through security by the ship. 

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    NCL Getaway Review

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    On 10/24/2022 at 9:22 AM, EllieinNJ said:

    How long before the show did you arrive at Syd's?  How many people on your cruise?  We are cruising the Getaway in February.

    We are currently on board and were told 4100 last week and 3300 this week.

    NCL Getaway July 9-16, 2022-H9-Live w/pics

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    On 6/8/2022 at 8:27 AM, graphicguy said:

    Well, this is a first.  Got a note from my TA this a.m. that AMEX is increasing the OBC from $300 to $400.  And, it’s my birthday today.  So, nice B-Day present.

     

    Yee-Haw!!!!!!!

    How does AmEx OBC work? Does it have to be booked through AmEx travel, or just paid with the AnEx platinum? Thanks!!

    New to SD Questions

    in SeaDream Yacht Club

    Posted

    I'll try to answer some of your questions.

    1. We sailed with my Mother in Law for her 80th Birthday in Italy. She was accompanied by her 90 year old boyfriend. They were cared for very well by the crew and had no issues getting around. The crew is expert in assisting passengers on and off the ship carefully. There is a lift to all decks except the Top of the Yacht Bar. That is one flight up from the outdoor dining area.

    2. It depends on the itinerary. In my experience, in Europe there is more docking. In the Caribbean more anchoring. But then, it depends on many things. A Zodiac type inflatable is used for the Beach BBQ and they are direct to beach landings. At most other ports, when anchored, dedicated motor tenders are used and discharge passengers at docks. Again, crew is at both ends to assist passengers with any mobility issues.

    3. Unless recently improved, WiFi on board is very hit or miss and VERY slow. It is not included and there are packages or pay as you go.

    4. I have never traveled with a third person in the room. SeaDream cabins are very small. Nicely done but very small at 180 sq. ft. Not sure where you would put the third one. Maybe someone else will have that experience for you.

    Your Mom should have no fears about sailing with SeaDream. It will be unlike any other cruise she might have taken. It is top of the line in food and service and your fellow passengers will usually be a well traveled gregarious lot. Hard to be a stranger on SeaDream. If you go back through the pages of threads and read some of the reviews you will get much information concerning daily life aboard. You should have a great time with your Mother.:D

     

    Thank you so much for the quick reply!! That definitely makes me feel a lot better:)

    New to SD Questions

    in SeaDream Yacht Club

    Posted

    Hello to all SD lovers. I have been researching and reading through all the threads here on CC and I think I still have a few questions. I am sorry if they have been asked before. Let's start off with some background info. This trip would be my mother (60's) and myself (27 at the time- it would be a bday cruise!!). Neither of us are new to cruising, however the yacht experience would be something new and something I have been dreaming about over the last year or two. Currently we have a suite booked on NCL in February, but we are now looking into switching it over to SD for a Caribbean sailing in March. My questions are:

    1) My mother has some difficulty getting around. Does anyone have any problems getting either around the yacht or getting on and off the yacht?

    2) Does the yacht typically drop anchor instead of docking at a port? If so, is the tender always a zodiac? Is this difficult to get on/off? Does the zodiac drop you off right on the beach, or at a dock, or does it vary?

    3) I have read where there is wifi on board. Is this included or do you pay for packages or pay as you go?

    4) Has anyone ever traveled with a third person in their room? Do you happen to know how much the third person rate is?

     

    Any other must know advice or tips is greatly appreciated as well!!!! Thank you in advance for all of your help:) Please help me convince my mom it is worth doing and put her fears aside!

    Shore excursion credit

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    It is $75 PER port PER cabin. If you don't use it at a port you will lose that $75. Unfortunately it can not be combined to use all at one port. There is a number you can call to book your excursions ahead of time using the credit or you can wait and book on board.

    Construction of Luminae on Summit?

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    i am going on my first celebrity cruse on the summit in may. I'm reading these boards about restaurants for this class and that , we are in an ocean view cabin does that mean icant eat in certain restaurants ? i don't mind paying for a specialty restaurants if its great . Am i going to feel like I'm in second class?

     

     

    You will have access to the main dining room which I personally still find to be amazing! Everyone will have their own opinions on food and quality but I have no problem eating in mdr all week. There are the two specialty restaurants on the summit (plus bistro on 5). It is personal preference if you would rather eat there. We normally eat one or two meals in a specialty restaurant. There are sample menus online so you can look to see if they are something you are interested in and plenty of reviews here on cc on quality and service!!!

    Construction of Luminae on Summit?

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    We are on the Summit Mar 14 in a sky suite and found out this weekend we are being given unlimited speciality dining:) all of our reservations are now made! Construction is supposed to start during this weeks sailing (3/7) and I have heard they have been lasting around 3 weeks. I would call the captains club and see if they have heard anything about your sailing the week before.

    Champagne Brunch in Normandie on Summit

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    You had your choice of hot tea and you were given a glass of champagne when you first arrived then they brought trays of small sandwiches and treats to the table... Then walked around with more if u wanted certain ones. the one I went to was more like a high tea type feel so not sure if this brunch is different... Can't remember what it was technically called I thought champagne brunch or something like that

    Champagne Brunch in Normandie on Summit

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    When we did Reflection last year they offered it in Murano. It was $25 and the first we heard about it was on board. It did not fill up as there were only 5 tables there I think. ( pretty sure The people that unlimited dining like us and maybe one other couple lol). You should have no problem getting a reservation when you get on board. Normally they have a table set up doing specialty reservations the first day and you should be able to book it then.

    Summit specialty dining

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    it depends on when you cruise. If you are cruising while they are building the new suite restaurant, we're getting reports that celebrity is apparently are letting suite guests dine in the specialty restaurants for free. One the new restaurants are in place, I'm not sure that anyone knows...but it's a good bet that they'll continue to offer a discount on the first night

     

     

    That would be amazing!!! We are cruising 2 weeks before the new rollout:) I will try not to get my hopes up

     

     

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    Summit specialty dining

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    Can anyone, who has been on the Summit recently, tell me if they offered discounted specialty dining the first night? Last time we were on they did offer for Aqua class but not sure about other rooms or suites. We will be in a sky suite and are hoping for a discount the first night!!

     

     

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