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On 10/5/2021 at 9:31 AM, John&LaLa said:

 

There it is, but not open yet

 

Oh, and no bar seating at Champagne Bar, but you can at Schooner.  @molly361

 

 

John,

First, thanks for sharing all that you have. I appreciate it. We are on the 10-17 sailing. 
 

Can you tell me what bar had the Louis XIII? 

29 minutes ago, orville99 said:

Sure. I don't ever visit any roll calls, but I will post it here. Not sure the days/times will be the same on the 10/17 sailing however.

Thanks so much. 

On 10/4/2021 at 3:28 PM, orville99 said:

 

We board Allure on 10/10, and just received the exact same email from Dexter that I posted two weeks ago. Just sent our email response with CK dinner, stateroom amenities, and specialty restaurant reservation requests.

@orville99, a favor to ask. 
 

When you get a copy of the entertainment/show times for the week, can you post it in your Roll Call or the 10/17 Roll Call. Would appreciate having that info before I email. 
 

Enjoy your cruise. 

Would appreciate any updated experiences you have had with this. 

We are set to sail on Allure Oct 17 and have the UDP.

Two questions about Coco. 
 

1. What time was early? When did you get off the ship?

2. You said you waited for a tram that took you direct, is there more than one tram?

https://www.cortrans-shuttle.com
 

we are using this service. 

10 minutes ago, flamingos said:

I just went to order mine, but it wants to know the name of every person who will take the test. I only need four for our upcoming cruise, don't know who will use the other two.  Can they be transferred later?

Your order is not locked into anyone in particular. When the time comes, and 6 people can use any of the 6 tests. 

18 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

So I checked and here is the confusion of expiration dates. This pdf link refers to lot number 195-200. Mine says 195-100 so I have no idea if these kits have an extended expiration date. Anyone have ideas. The phone number I called says they are closed now and try on Monday. I sure would like some answers soon.

I’m at work and don’t have my test kits with me, but reading the pdf, it would appear there are part numbers (195-100) and lot numbers. The specific lot number is listed on the 2-10 pages. It shows basically all tests are extended 3 months. This has also been discussed ad nauseam on other threads.  

We are suppose to port in St Martin mid October if all goes well. We are not planning an excursion, but instead plan to hit Front St for some duty free then continue over to the Maho beach area. Trying to decide on where to have lunch and drinks. 

Would appreciate any input.

On 5/12/2021 at 11:20 PM, Biker19 said:

Somewhat related:

 

The Port of Galveston is talking with Norwegian Cruise Line about a memorandum of understanding for a long-term strategy beginning in November 2023.

 

NCL had a 'Texaribbean' cruise program from Houston years ago but the line has never sailed from Galveston. Norwegian Prima is now set to call in fall 2022 for three visits.

 

This led Seatrade Cruise News to earlier ask NCL President and CEO Harry Sommer if the line was looking at Galveston as a potential new homeport.

 

The Port of Galveston today indicated that's the case.

NCL has six 142,500gt Prima-class newbuilds coming between 2022 and 2027.

New Royal Caribbean terminal

The fall 2023 timing for the start of a possible agreement with NCL dovetails with the completion of Royal Caribbean Group's planned $100m cruise terminal to accommodate the first Oasis-class ship in Texas. 

 

Galveston recently granted Royal Caribbean an extension for that facility because the company needs more time to arrange financing. Under the current terms, completion is required by the end of July 2023, however the goal is to substantially finish the terminal by fall 2022 when Allure of the Seas is scheduled to begin homeporting. Under its extension, Royal Caribbean is off the hook for paying rent there until, latest, fall 2023.

 

Norwegian Prima will first arrive at Galveston in October 2022 on a 12-night voyage from New York that includes stops at Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. It will sail two short Western Caribbean round-trips: a three-day cruise on Oct. 27 and a four-day cruise on Oct. 31.

 

Galveston seeks long-term strategy with Norwegian Cruise Line (seatrade-cruise.com)

Could one speculate that either Allure or an Oasis class ship will be in Galveston July 2023 based on this article?

42 minutes ago, bajathree said:

Like mentioned above...you can only give 3 names for the 6 tests. If you have 4 people you will need to purchase a second set. The names you give are on the order and in the system.

Thanks. We are just going to use these as a back up in case we run into problems. They won’t be first choice. I emailed emed. As long as any individual has an Navica app, they can use any one of the tests in the box. 

I think I got this. Please confirm. 
 

1. 4 adults traveling

2. Purchase 6 pack from emed. 
3. 4 adults each download and set up Navica App on own phone. 
4. Each person contacts the health proctor separately with a sealed test. 
5. Results sent to the individual. 
 

That leaves 2 spares if there are issues. 
 

Done. 

Is that correct?

Two questions.....

Did they happen to offer suites guests and earlier option for getting off? We have an 8:45a Cortrans.

Was luggage valet offered to MCO?

So basically just plan to do it once on board. Thanks

I understand the Concierge can book your dinner reservations in advance, can they also book your entertainment if its not yet available in the app?

21 hours ago, DBCH911 said:

    My friend and I are going on the Crime Cruise on the Freedom leaving Oct 8th.  Anyone else going? I haven’t found s as nothing here on the boards

We had already booked a cruise Oct 19 before seeing this. Next time. In the meantime we go to Crimecon. 

23 minutes ago, sparks1093 said:

What if you were in the OP's position and your passport doesn't come back in time after sending it in for renewal? Do you cruise with the DL/BC or do you not cruise?

Me personally, I would never find myself in the OP’s position, but if I did, I would pay the money to expedite and not just blow that option off. If after that I still didn’t have it, I would cruise. 

While I agree with everyone that a DL and a BC works, I would never leave the states without it. If you happen to fall ill or had to leave the ship in another country, the lack of passport becomes a little more problematic. Not a hassle I want to have while dealing with an illness or injury. 

20 minutes ago, Ashland said:

Very long lines and disorganized. Even when suites or upper level show up on time or just before it makes no difference you're just in line behind 1k people. Some have said it was a nightmare of about 1-2 hour wait.

Thanks. Hopefully it gets better and they offer suite lines as well. Don’t want to start my vacation out in a two hour line. 

16 minutes ago, Ashland said:

I'm hoping that returns at all ports. I've read some not so good things happening at PC recently.

What have you heard about PC?

I know “value” is subjective, but I am interested to know, from

those of you who paid what I believe to be the lowest price of 79 dollars, is it even worth it at that price? Currently, my Oct 17 Allure has it for 179 and there is no way I would do that, but I am open to hear opinions of others should the price drop back down to the 80 dollar range. 
 

What say you?

Thanks. All great information. We sail on Allure Oct 17 and was trying to decide where to eat the night before. We are at the Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach, but may look at switching if the price is right. I would expect by October the capacity will be up a bit, but we will make the most of any reduced capacity. Thank you again.

7 hours ago, dominicr said:

100% agree.  I’ve had the van winkles and they are good….I’d pay msrp but not a penny more.  They aren’t worth the aftermarket price.   
 

whistle pig is very good.  I have all their bottles now except this past years boss hog.  The 18 year double malt is by far one of the best ryes I have ever had 

 

I've had most of the Van Winkle Family. I would take a George T  Stagg over any of them any day.

5 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

The production shows are usually timed around traditional dining times.

So in theory, you should be able to see a production show before an 8pm dinner reservation?>

Is there a way to see what the showtimes are on the app before getting onboard? I understand you may not be able to book, but just trying to plan times for shows and dinners.