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Does NCL accommodate lounge chairs on balconies (besides afts and suites)? If so, will Breakaway angled balconies accommodate one lounge chair?

What about B6 balconies on deck 9 (which are partially exposed)? Anyone have luck getting a lounge chair on either of those balconies?

Princess went through a spell where they weren't allowing chaise lounge chairs on balconies (even those that were big enough to hold them), but I've never had a problem getting one placed on RCCL even though that angled balcony was tight with one chaise lounger.

PS: The MX forward on Deck 8 looks like it will comfortably hold chaise lounge chairs but I haven't seen any photos of lounge chairs on those cabins which is why I'm curious if NCL would allow.

Thank you in advance :)

"H" actually made it a point to let me know I would not be able to book with anyone else because he has been assigned my case. He's called here every day since I signed up (sometimes twice a day) and left lengthy messages. I was thinking of booking direct with NCL, but not unless i can switch PCC and I'm not going to bother if it means a headache trying to track down his supervisor.

On the Breakaway, the "suites" are all Haven suites (category "H"). We saw our bookings all change in March or April from Sx to Hx.

Thank you, makes sense now :)

Are there any 'suites' on the breakaway? I'm looking at cabin categories and they all indicate 'mini-suite' with the exception of the very top category "haven". What am I missing?

I've read that the mini-suites come with zero perks other than a larger bathroom, but $300.00 would be an incentive if it can be applied toward a 'mini-suite".

TIA :)

I haven't yet booked. While I am a latitudes member, I just signed onto the website. I was randomly assigned a PCC, we'll call him "H". For a variety of reasons, I don't believe H is a good PCC for me. He seems very new, provided information I know is incorrect, and spoke to me in circles (This will be my 19th cruise, so I'm not exactly new to the rodeo).

How do I go about getting assigned a new PCC? Is there a supervisor line to call and request a PCC with more experience? Does anyone have a PCC they feel is terrific I can ask for? I don't want to get "H" in trouble, but I know he's not a good fit for me.

TIA :)

We'll be staying in Manhattan for several days pre-cruise and our hotel will allow late check out. Since we will be leisurely taking a taxi to port, What time do you recommend arriving if we want to avoid the lines?

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Thank you so much for the detailed replies. Looks like we will be working with the yellow cabs. Here's a silly question from a gal who has never hailed a taxi. In the morning of the cruise, do we just walk outside and try to hail a cab or can we call and ask a cab to meet us at the hotel?

TIA :)

What is the best way to get from Gramercy Park area hotel to the Manhattan Pier? Would a metered taxi be best? Or would a private car? Approximate cost?

The East Coast forum is especially helpful, so thank you in advance.

If I'm booking a guarantee room, is it better to book directly through NCL in terms of being assigned the best cabin possible? Or should I look at going through a travel agent? Any pattern?

Call Dial 7 or Camel, don't use the web as the web wants a time on Carmel, you have to put one.

Am I understanding you correct in that I don't need to dial7 or camel until we're sailing up the hudson river the morning of disembarkation? Or do you mean call dial7/camel right now to arrange for transfers and then call them to confirm time when the ship gets in port?

TIA :)

Thanks everyone for such thoughtful and helpful responses. We're in town for 3 nights pre-cruise which is why I thought the 72 hour pass would be a good option. It also does a night tour (included) and a route through brooklyn.

Where are you staying? It may make more sense to do the HOHO for a day for orientation, and do the sites on your own. Just a thought.

We are staying in Gramercy park. I figured the bus could take us to the sites, sort of like a taxi. I'm not familiar with distances in Manhattan. How long should it take us to walk from Gramercy Park/Union square to let's say central park?

Thanks again!

What day do they offer the laundry special? How much is a bag on special and how much is a bag not on special? (We're doing pre-cruise for several days in Manhattan and I'll need laundry at some point). Thank you!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL CRUISE!

Is there a preferred company for hop-on/hop-off bus service in New York City?

Right now New York Tours is offering "all loop" 72 hours for the price of 48 (roughly 60.00 pp).

Is is worth it to upgrade to VIP to avoid bus lines? I ran into a problem with full buses in Barcelona. Not sure how busy these buses are in NY. We will be in town Thursday August 14- Sunday August 17.

For an additional $60.00 pp we can choose 3 of the following tours. Which would you select? I'm leaning toward any of the options I have bolded below. Any 'don't miss" attractions?? Would it be worth it to purchase one of the dining options? If so, which one?

Here are the choices from the tour company: "You may choose a total of 3 of the following cruises, attractions, dining, museums and fun items options while in New York City:"

Cruises

City Sightseeing Cruises

Ferry to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Attractions

Empire State Building Observatory

Madame Tussaud's All Access Pass

Ripley's Believe It or Not

Top of the Rock Observation Decks

Tours

Lincoln Center Tour

The Radio City Stage Door Tour

Rockefeller Center Tour

Walking Tours Audio Guide (good compliment to the hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tours). Includes: World Trade Center Site, Financial District, Central Park, Chinatown, Little Italy, Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, 9/11 Tribute Center

Dining

Lunch at Grotta Azzurra (Little Italy)

Lunch at Bella Napoli (near the Empire State Building)

Lunch at Buca di Beppo

The Original SoupMan (259 W 55th Street)

Lunch at Earl of Sandwich (Near Radio City)

Lunch at Planet Hollywood International

Perfect Picnic in Battery or Central Park (call before 10am to schedule fresh delivery)

Lunch or Dinner at Copper Chimney Indian Restaurant (near the Empire State Building)

Blue Planet Grill Restaurant (next to 9/11 Memorial)

Breakfast or Lunch at Applebee's (42nd Street and 50th Street)

Museums

American Museum of Natural History

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Cloisters Museum

Guggenheim Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of Arts and Design

The Jewish Children's Museum

Thank you :)

Thank you SO much for the replies.

Our flights out are at 12:40. I normally like to book after 1:00 but this was the only flight until 5:00 p.m. so I'm going to chance it. I feel pretty comfortable especially since we are going to do private transfers (taxi or car). Leaning toward car so I'll be sure to check out camel and dial7 without pick up times.

Thanks again :)

Thank you. I checked out a car service, but they want to schedule a time to pick us up. I'm not sure what time to choose since I don't know how long debarkation (NCL Breakaway) and immigration will take. What time do you recommend?

Thank you again :)

We have a flight out at 12:40 from LaGuardia. I'm trying to figure out what time I should have the transfer car arrive at the port.

Does anyone recall what time they began debarkation? What time was last call for debarkation?

Thank you :)

What would be the approximate cost for taxi from the port of Manhattan to LaGuardia (on a Sunday in August)?

Would cruise ship transfers (NCL) be cheaper?

Shared bus?

Any other suggestions?

TIA :)

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Thank you. I have no problem lifting :)

Can you take luggage on light rail from Airport to inner harbor?

Thank you Starry :). I was looking at a list of amenities and never bothered to read the introduction to the hotel.

Thank you megr for sharing your knowledge also.

Thank you, We're looking at the Grandeur and there is no pub :(. Does anyone know if the beer menu on Grandeur is different than the photo shown above?

Do all ships carry the beer menu shown above?

Hi Starry, sorry for butting in your post but how did you find out the Hampton inn also has port shuttle service? Their web page only says airport shuttle and local shuttle.

I am also looking for a hotel in Baltimore with complimentary airport and shuttle service. I"d love it if the hotel was close to the light rail too for visiting inner harbor. Is there a sight that shows which hotels offer both airport and port shuttle service?

TIA :)

We will be arriving in Baltimore a day early and need transportation to cruise terminal. We would also like to check out inner harbor pre-cruise. I 'think" I understand my options, but I have some questions. Which option would you choose? Why?

Option A Cheapest: Get hotel at airport that has cruise transportation. Use light rail to inner harbor pre-cruise (leaving lugggage at hotel). We're from Detroit Metro area, so we are aware of need to be cautious at night. How safe would the light rail be to get back to the hotel after midnight?

Option B More expensive and harder with luggage: Take light rail WITH luggage to inner harbor hotel. The hotel will be more $, but It would be nice to stay downtown near the action. I'm not sure if light rail allows luggage (their web page doesn't say)? Either choose an inner harbor hotel with pier transfers (not sure it those exist, if they do recommendations?) or grab a taxi in the morning from inner harbor to pier (how much would that be?)

Thanks in advance for the help!