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    Nicaraqua

    in Panama Canal

    Posted

    1 minute ago, mcmarya said:

    If you just want to get a taste of the town (and maybe say you have been to Nicaragua!), you can help the local economy by doing a pedicab ride around the town.  We've done that and also shopped at the tourist market.  The people of Corinto could use a few tourist $'s.  Just don't expect an exciting, touristy kind of place.

    I love this! I love just exploring how people live wherever we are. We once paid a cab driver in Nassau to just show us the city - and not the tourist places. He was delighted. He took us to his house and showed us the local schools and shops. We loved that!

    why do people DO this?!? (connecting rooms)

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    3 hours ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

    Where is THAT posted?  (serious question, I've never heard of that before)

    I've literally never heard or read that either. Common sense says to keep it down, usually between 7 am and 11 pm. A lot of campgrounds and hotels have those hours posted. But I've never heard of any "quiet hours" on a cruise ship. I've also never had a problem with hallway noise on any cruise I've been on.

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    Dressing for leaving from cold climate, arriving in warm climate

    in Canadian Cruisers

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    17 hours ago, Chinook Wind said:

    Layering is your friend.  I find that it can get quite cool on the plane so I always wear jeans or joggers, runners with liner socks, and a t-shirt under a light sweater (cashmere if you got it.)  I wear one of those down jackets than can fold up into its own carrying bag to the airport and then use it as a pillow during the flight. I'm happy with this approach -- has worked for many winter trips! 😊

    That kind of coat sounds really good. I could work with that. 

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    Waiting to book specialty restaurants - or walk-ins?

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

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    Yes, you can book ahead, even on the ship, and should if you want to eat during prime time (6-8 pm). However, we have walked in to specialty restaurants numerous times - just walked up and asked if they had availability. We've never waited more than 5 minutes when doing that, but I don't recall what time we did that. We've also used the TVs on board that show which restaurants have availability and used that to help us decide. It just depends on how flexible you are and how much it matters to you to be in a certain restaurant on a certain night at a certain time.

    NCL Air

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    We booked our flights with NCL for the first time for our upcoming cruise in November because I couldn't beat their prices, especially with the 2nd person flies free promo. We asked to fly in one day early and for a two-day deviation after debarkation. We decided to add the hotels also. They were about $230 each (LA and Panama City). We just got our flights yesterday (I think we're 57 days out?) and we are very pleased. We leave at 11:30 am with one connection that has about an hour layover (we're very familiar with the airport, and we're staying on the same airline, just changing gates a few steps away), and then direct to LA. On the way home we fly through two airports with a 2 or 2.5 hour layover, and again leave at a very reasonable 9:30 am. Very pleased with the arrangements.

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    Question about OUI/DWI and Canada Cruise

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    I'm a Canadian/US dual citizen. I would be extremely cautious about trying to cross the border knowing you have DUIs. They will very likely turn you away at the border, and if you attempt to enter again via the cruise ship, that is viewed very badly, like you're trying to do an end run around them. Just call the border and ask your questions. You don't have to give your name, but be very upfront about your past and ask about crossing the border. You need to ask the CBSA if you will even be allowed onto the cruise ship, not just allowed off at the Canadian ports. No, the cruise ship will not know your history, but once they share the manifest with the Canadian authorities, the CBSA has the authority to deny boarding to anyone that they deem inadmissible to Canada. You are not even allowed in their waters. So make the call and clear this up before you continue with your cruise plans. You can also apply to the US government to have your past charges expunged (there is probably a better legal term for that). It costs a bit, but it is probably well worth the effort if you want to travel.

    Managing Your Cruise Expectations on NCL and other Cruise Brands

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    Apparently I am not active enough on CruiseCritic to have come across your previous writings, @Sthrngary, but I just can't say enough how much I appreciate this post. So very well stated. We each have our own level of cruising happiness, whether that's Haven or an inside cabin. Realistic expectations are what makes a cruise delightful or not. Recognize that just because something happened a certain way on a certain ship doesn't mean that it will always be that way on every cruise - whether that something was negative or positive. 

    BYOL bring your own lotion

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    Very interesting to know. I usually bring my own, but on my upcoming cruise I was thinking that I would skip packing body wash & lotion. But now I guess I will bring my own. I don't want to risk my neighbour being the last cabin to get the last tube of body lotion! Although I'm sure the spa would be happy to sell me a few ounces for $100.

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