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I work for a Fire Department near Tacoma. We don’t have any travel restrictions, other than those imposed by that guy in Olympia. We do however have an excellent process in place to minimize exposure and work from home as applicable.

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Hurricane Dorian Update 8/29 9:25PM ET:

The safety and security of our guests and crew is always our top priority. Due to Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean, we have modified the following itineraries for Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun.

Norwegian Breakaway – August 25, 2019 Sailing
As scheduled, Norwegian Breakaway will call to Cozumel, Mexico on Friday, August 30, 2019. At this time, we are uncertain if the ship will be able to return to Miami, Florida on Sunday, September 1, as planned. As such, the ship will extend its time and overnight in Cozumel until September 1, departing at 5 p.m. During this time, guests will have the option to conclude their cruise and arrange their return home or remain on board. Guests who choose to end their cruise in Cozumel will receive a 25% future cruise credit.

Hurricane Dorian Update 8/29 9:25PM ET:

The safety and security of our guests and crew is always our top priority. Due to Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean, we have modified the following itineraries for Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun.

Norwegian Breakaway – August 25, 2019 Sailing
As scheduled, Norwegian Breakaway will call to Cozumel, Mexico on Friday, August 30, 2019. At this time, we are uncertain if the ship will be able to return to Miami, Florida on Sunday, September 1, as planned. As such, the ship will extend its time and overnight in Cozumel until September 1, departing at 5 p.m. During this time, guests will have the option to conclude their cruise and arrange their return home or remain on board. Guests who choose to end their cruise in Cozumel will receive a 25% future cruise credit.

I had the premium package on the Bliss in July for two weeks. Worked perfectly the whole time. I did have to visit the Internet Cafe between cruises to have them remove cached info in their system Other than that, no issue.

The only way we cruise.

Hurricane Dorian Update 8/29 12PM ET:
The safety and security of our guests and crew is always our top priority. Due to Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean, we have cancelled calls to Great Stirrup Cay for Norwegian Sky on August 30, 2019 and Norwegian Sun on August 31, 2019. We are closely monitoring the storm and will communicate any additional itinerary modifications as they become available.

Hurricane Dorian Update 8/29 12PM ET:
The safety and security of our guests and crew is always our top priority. Due to Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean, we have cancelled calls to Great Stirrup Cay for Norwegian Sky on August 30, 2019 and Norwegian Sun on August 31, 2019. We are closely monitoring the storm and will communicate any additional itinerary modifications as they become available.

Was mid to high 70’s most of last week. Not very smoky at all. We’re in Victoria currently and it’s overcast and a bit chilly. Thus far, they are predicting similar weather next week. I hope so, as we still have seven more days to go. Didn’t notice any mosquitoes but I suppose they are there.

We had two medical evacuations on the 4th. Sadly, the first involved two family members and a decedent. The second was a boat evacuation at Icy Point Strait. 

I've seen them via land in Michigan, never on a cruise. That said, I wish you luck as they are magnificent to witness.

It's worth noting, if any of your excursions go into Canada, you may have to show your passport or other documentation. The cruise ship will let you know if that's the case. We had to in 2013 when we took a bus through Canada after getting off the White Pass Railway.

Last time we were there, we just walked around at our leisure. It's a short stop and was not very interesting to us.

9 minutes ago, awaywego0000 said:

We just got off of Bliss today. They let port side view for a half hour and then turned so starboard side could view. So beautiful!

Thanks. How was the weather during your trip?

Yes. If Platinum, talk to CruiseNext when you board, it's free. If not, see ShoreEx and they will take care of you.

According to my wife, it's a room to cool off in the Spa. Didn't make much sense to her but people use it.

11 minutes ago, dolita22 said:

Our PCC is good. He doesn't call and annoy or try to sell us cruises and has been very responsive via email or phone when we've either needed to make changes to a cruise or cancel one. Earlier this year, when I emailed him after business hours to cancel a cruise, not expecting to hear back from him until the next day or even day or two after, I got a response within 15 minutes that my cruise has been canceled and my CruiseNext deposit refunded. 

 

I wouldn't say they're worthless, as ours has helped us, as well as family and friends, book and make changes to cruises without having to call the general number and wait on hold - though I have booked at least one cruise via the general number when he was a new-to-us-PCC. We typically email him and do everything that way to book, and he makes things really easy for us.

This has been my experience as well. We love our PCC.

34 minutes ago, cheeseclan said:

Thanks everyone.  So we can get there early, drop off our checked bags and then walk over to the Intrepid.  We would definitely make sure that we get back to the ship in plenty of time.

Yes, no issues at all.

Our POA roll call was very quiet, compared to others.

1 minute ago, jenf22 said:

get in line for a Teppanyaki reservation since you can't make then ahead of time.

Since when? I've made them ahead of time on seven cruises thus far, no issues at all.

For me, run for Vibe!

Personally, we like Savor. That said, all are good. No reservations are necessary but I'd encourage you to make them. Even with reservations we sometimes wait for a few minutes. Really depends on when you go and what else is going on around the ship.

1 minute ago, Cruiser0721 said:

We were thinking to use it to keep in touch with our other parties who are on different decks, so we can find each other etc...  I wasn't certain how the reception is and if it really works.

Everyone I know who has used it for that, said it worked very well. It's the spotty Internet you pay an arm and leg for that's questionable.

The app is free. The only cost associated with it is for onboard talk and text. Whether or not it's worth it, depends on how much you need to be tied to your phone. We use it for some things, never calling or text though.

*Calling and Messaging Package has a nominal one-time fee for making unlimited onboard calls and messages during your cruise.

1 minute ago, thetaro said:

 

and of course, you are fine supporting the warmonger administration that starts the illegal wars all over the Middle East. Stop taking the moral high ground.

If by support, you mean have actually had boots on the ground over there, you got me. For the record, I don't support their political or religious ideology either.

14 minutes ago, winter3510 said:

Does regular cell service actually reach the ship when it is sailing between ports (but not as far as 12 miles out)?  I imagined that there would be a big dead zone in the 1-12 miles from shore range.

 

There absolutely is a dead zone.