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Some of these cruises might be cancelled as the US Navy is now in the area and the ships were due to go north and south through that part of the Med. The Eastern Med is now part of a war zone. I just wish NCL would tell us something.

The Gem has 3 more cruises this year that included the ports of Ashdod and Haifa. Nov 1st, Istanbul to Athens, Nov 11th, Athens to Istanbul, and Nov 22nd, Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome). Has anyone been able to find out which ports the Gem will visit instead, or will these be sea days? We will be on 2 of those cruises.

We got those fanny packs on the Magic in June

I wonder what NCL will do about the Gem. Our Nov 11 and Nov 22 cruises already have those ports in Turkey. Santorini and Mykonos would be nice

This wont be ending any time soon. The toothpaste is out of the tube. We're on the Gem Nov 11 from Athens to Istanbul including Israel and then Istanbul to Rome again with Israel.. The Greek Islands would be nice but arranging those ports at the last minute might be difficult. Still the ports/countries might have pity and need the tourist dollars. We'll see. Just be ready for whatever. Check with your airline in case you have to change some flights.

Along with every other cruise line going into those ports for the next few months. The Gem was supposed to go to Ashdod and Haifa a few times in Oct and Nov. Also Turkey and Egypt The Epic has been mentioned too. Because of the difficulty in arranging other ports in such a short time, some of the cruises might be cancelled.

No unlimited laundry on NCL and a corkage fee of $15 is charged for every bottle of wine brought aboard. But the specialty restaurants can be free. Plus a couple of other goodies. Veterans are treated much better on NCL and the solo groups are better organized. 40 cruises with Carnival. Several with NCL.

Ive seen people in their PJs at the breakfast buffet of nice hotels 🙂

When we arrived in NYC off the Gem last December, we were just waved onto the right bus without being asked for our letter. We looked out the windows watching the other passengers outside. More than one waved their letter at the disinterested staff. One lady chased a man around as he placed luggage on the bus trying to make him read her letter. Finally, one of the other passengers suggested she just get on the bus. LOL

The word Transfer with the price is last on the list of items right before the Gross total on the Cruise Confirmation. We went out of NYC in April.

You win !!! Usually only once a week after 21 day check in...

Click bait I was excited and ready to book .

Wouldnt they have to identify themselves with a cabin number etc to request an M&M or M&G ? Before the covid we could join the upcoming M&M by registering online in CC with the ship, then our names and cabin number.

Same with Jewel's sister ship the Gem in the Panama Canal The crew will direct you and let you out there at that time.

Its much the same between Civitavecchia and Rome For both trains if you go online and purchase your tickets before you leave the US you should be able to book a seat.

You could have gone to the spa/gym and got clean bath towels from the shower rooms. Or chased the steward down out in the hall. Or just taken some off the cart.

Usually what is offered on board is not the same online when you get home.

Naples, Messina, Corfu the port is right across the street from the city. Dubrovnik used to have a fee for the shuttle bus. Valletta I dont remember, but I think it was close to the city The rest I dont know. The HOHO bus in Corfu is right by the port and used to be 14 Euros, 8 stops at all the main attractions.

If it is required, you apply online giving personal info passport number etc. New Zealand started requiring them about 5 years ago. I applied online and paid about $30 for the 2-year visa which could be used unlimited times. In about 10 minutes I had the visa with instructions to download and print the page and take it with me. Using that I had no problems when I visited NZ. Hopefully the UE will have much the same easy program.

For unlimited internet check with your provider. It will be cheaper than onboard. You may also have unlimited cell phone and texting. Depends on which company you are with.

Oh you mean later in the morning ? After the self-assist people have already gone ? We get in line early and everyone has luggage with them. Everyone is polite and chatty and theres no shoving. Most people in line are old hands at the self-assist game. As to this cutting the line and shoving problem. Thankfully we're already on the plane or on the road home when that happens 🙂

probably because they were already off the ship and on their way to the airport or driving down the highway.

I do it every time I cruise whether I drive to the port or I have a transfer to the airport.

Are you referring to the Diamond event the first sea day which is usually a lunch ? If theres only a few Diamonds they have a cocktail party instead.

For veterans only ?