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    NCL Casino At Seas Tiers

    in Cruise Casinos

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    I am glad to know, you report all your under $600 winnings to the IRS, never take office supplies, refuse to take deductions, out of principle, drive the limit always, never over-pile your plate at the buffet, etc, etc. Of course you are the model for modern morality, personified!

     

    Awesome response! :')

    2018 -List of officers , concierge, hotel director etc

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

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    Sorry the picture didn't post better. Here is the list:

     

    Captain - Martin Holmqvist

    Staff Captain - Doro Manzi

    Hotel Director - Tony Winkler

    Chief Engineer - Stavco Mirkovic

    Chief Electrical Engineer - Vedran Gatalo

    Cruise Director - JC Sanchez

    F&B Director - Andreas Sommerfeld

    Saff Chief Engineer - Alexey Menshikov

    Automotion Engineer - Dragan Maric

    Chief Officer - Dariel Betoy

    Executive Housekeeper - Jose Fletes Hulse

    Beverage Manager - Rajesh Rodrigues

    Executive Chef - Prakash Correia

    Restaurant Manager - Adine Barrett

    Guest Service Manager - Ana Maria Haza

    Chief Refrigeration Engineer - Vladyslav Starzhynsky

    Environment Officer - Silvia Parentini

    Internet Cafe Manager - Alexandru Mihalla

    Photo Manager - Aung Zoy Htut

    Cruise Next Manager - Juan Franco

    Casino Manager - Michael McDougall

    Spa Manager - Amy McMillan

    Shore Ex Manager - Andre Bruce

    Youth Program Manager - Adriana Segura Lope

    Port Shopping Guides - Manuela Weidle and Cristian Puello

    NCL Casino At Seas Tiers

    in Cruise Casinos

    Posted

    I had two friends playing slots (with my money and my cards) while I played tables, all with the permission of the Executive Casino Host last week on the Dawn. It allowed me to finally hit Elite! Just ask at the Players Club.

     

     

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    Leaving a cruise early?

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    Everything went smoothly, though I was glad we won our upgrade bid to a suite so I had help from the concierge and an escort off the ship and through customs (easy and painless).

     

    The funniest part was being escorted behind the scenes and everyone looking at us wondering if we were being kicked off the ship!

     

    If you have to do this, know that they will initially say no, but if you push and have any connections that can pull some strings, it can be done.

     

     

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    Leaving a cruise early?

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

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    I finally got approval from NCL, but it was a difficult and painful process.

     

    The original response was NO (“Based on the policies and procedures no exception will be done. Moving forward we no longer cannot accommodate guests disembarking or embarking on different dates.”)

     

    After appealing to a much higher authority and checking with the Grand Cayman port authorities, I finally received this message: “Request for Ms. Dow to disembark in George Town, Grand Cayman is approved. Please advise guest she must have her original and valid US Passports with her as well as print-outs of her confirmation for her same-day flight out of Grand Cayman with her.”

     

    Phew! I’m glad I asked for permission instead of trying to pretend like it was a last minute emergency. I’m going to be onboard for almost nine days of the eleven day cruise and I’m leaving to attend a memorial service, not to hop on another cruise ship.

     

    Not sure I would have gotten the permission if my casino junket hostess didn’t have such good connections!

     

    I’ll let you all know how it goes on January 26th!

     

    Thanks for all of your messages and information!

     

    ~ Nancy :)

     

     

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    Leaving a cruise early?

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    Has anyone ever left a cruise early, either planned or as a last minute emergency?

     

    We had had a death in the family and the memorial service is going to be at the end of my upcoming cruise. I can’t cancel the cruise as a friend is joining me and because I booked through CAS and I am the primary gambler, she can’t go without me unless she pays the full fare. So I am wondering if I can leave the cruise at Grand Cayman and fly home from there and leave my friend aboard the ship.

     

    Anyone have any experience with a situation like this?

     

    Thanks in advance!

     

    ~ Nancy :)

     

     

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    Just back from the Dawn!

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    Anyone know who the officers are currently onboard the Dawn? Did anyone attend the CC M&G and pick up a card with all the names or perhaps take a picture of the wall outside the wine bar with the pictures of all the officers?

     

    Thanks in advance!

     

    ~ Nancy :)

     

     

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    Crystal Serenity Blackjack Rules, Slots experience

    in Cruise Casinos

    Posted

    Anyone with recent experience on Crystal, especially Serenity? The last update was years ago, and looked good.

     

    1. Blackjack payout?

    2. Dealer hit on soft 17?

    3. Surrender?

    4. Still a pretty loose game? Can I use my BS card?

     

    I play just for fun, but it’s more fun when you win!

     

    Thanks in advance....

     

    Anyone with stories on the slots are very welcome too!

     

     

     

    Onboard now with a casino group, so it’s a pretty hopping casino this cruise.

     

    1. 3:2 (happily Crystal has not gone to 6:5 like so many other ships, but no bonuses on BJ - no lucky ladies nor match the dealer)

     

    2. Yes

     

    3. No

     

    4. Moderately loose. Tough sometimes though when they only have two tables open and one is $5 minimum and the other is $100! (What is a BS card?)

     

    Crystal only allows you to draw $2K per day ($500 against your onboard account and $1500 on your credit card) and you have to go to the cashier and wait for the internet to connect for approval (slow internet = slow approval).

     

    Slots are the tightest I have ever seen. I’ve played most of the machines and can’t seem to get bonuses nor anything larger than a $100-200 payout. I’ve seen a couple of $1K wins and heard (didn’t see) that someone hit $8K on a poker machine.

     

    The casino staff is very nice and the drink servers are always circulating.

     

    Let me know if you have any other questions.

     

    ~ Nancy :)

     

     

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