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10 hours ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

 

Why are you asking folks on the internet instead of just communicating within your travel group?  You're cruising together but unable to talk about how to make it fun for all?  That really doesn't make much sense.

Because I already know some of our group will not be in Haven so I am asking a question about ship rules.  If you don't want to answer, please feel free to move on.  I was just curious if others faced this and what they did about it.  We have decided not to book Haven or a suite for this trip so we can hang out with our friends and relatives.

4 hours ago, schmoopie17 said:

I would equate this to you having a suite at a ballgame, which typically comes with food and drinks as part of the deal. Could you invite your friends to join you who are sitting in the bleachers?

 

I have no idea!  I'm guessing by your tone - no! 😂  Hubs was wondering if the 2 of us got a 3 BR suite and the other couples got interior rooms but stayed with us, if we could save some $ and get the nice suite!  Again, I think we want more separation from each other!

Thanks, all.  OP here.  We did the POA and the excursions beforehand with my parents in a 2BR, 2BA suite.  I think we could all use a little more separation from each other!  🤣  I think to make things easier, we will just get a regular balcony room and save the perks when we are just traveling as a couple.

I will say this about the Haven v. the suite we had on POA.  On POA and Haven, we have a butler and a steward (everyone has a steward).  We got to eat breakfast and lunch in designated places (Haven on Prima and Cagney's on POA).  We always turn down the drink package because we don't drink.  We aren't big pool people either.  Plus, this cruise we are looking at will be in mid-October so we probably aren't doing much swimming/hot tubbing then either.  The Haven restaurant was nice for dinner but you can truly only choose from the same items so many times!  Plus I wanted to try other restaurants as well.  We were walked off both ships with the suite and with the Haven room which was nice.  Not sure it was x amount nicer!  Plus if the rest of our group isn't being walked off then we are just waiting on the pier for them anyway.  We might as well walk with them.  My dad has anxiety when we travel so being with him when I can is much better than not - but not in the same suite!

Early days here - We are looking at traveling with 2 other couples - each couple will book their own room based on a price level they are comfortable with.  My husband likes to do suites (just got off the Prime in a Haven suite and meh, didn't see much difference from just a suite on the POA).  Does anyone know if our friends just book a balcony and not a suite, can they have breakfast/lunch with us in Cagneys (or wherever the suites can have meals)?  We don't want to waste money being escorted on/off the ship and the other suite perks if we keep deferring them so we can hang with our friends.  Is it better to just get a regular balcony and not a suite.  We are not sure what type of room our friends will choose just yet.  Pretty sure one couple (my parents) will not go the suite route or maybe not even the balcony route.  Surprisingly, we don't think that our consultant will give us a correct answer as she is in Miami and wants to make a sale so will probably just tell us what we want to hear and have different answers on the ship.  TIA

Just got back from Barcelona-Venice. Hoping to post a detailed review later. Our stateroom had plenty of outlets, including USB, so my power strip ended up back in my suitcase. Most outlets offered both US and European sockets. We had converters for our night in Barcelona, so could have used them to maximize outlets, but didn't need to.

Ooh, I can't wait to read your review. I hope you enjoyed it! We are staying a couple of nights in Barcelona and Venice so I am bring converters. Glad to know about the power strip.

I have the worst time finding anything on this site and if I do, it is 8 years old! :p:p:)

Hubby and I are sailing in one month and first time on HAL from Barcelona to Venice.

Can someone on board recently tell us how many and what kind of outlets there in the cabin. US/European, USB, etc.

Can we bring water on board?

Can we bring a power strip (as long as it isn't also a surge protector)?

Price for spa for the trip? Is it better to buy before we board or right after we get on the ship?

Thanks so much!! I'm sure these questions have been addressed in other places but I can't find answers or I find conflicting answers.

How do you access the spa? Is it tied to your room card?

What do people think about paying for the weekly spa on board the Pearl? Does anyone know if I can buy just a day by day pass? I seem to be the only person in the group who is interested. We have 2 "at sea" days where I might use it and then after excursions. If I am the only one in the group who has it, I might not use it. Is the regular pool/hot tub open when the ship is going to Alaska? Am I better off just getting a nice spa service for that price? Anyone know the price of the weekly (or even daily) spa? I'd love any info you have.

I know this is so superficial but due to a wedding and our cruise date, I probably won't need my nails (acrylic) filled before we go but if there is a problem or I want a fill, does that spa do acrylic fills or just regular manicures? Also, if they do, anyone know how much it is?

Does the spa pass get you anything other than the thermal pool and hot tubs? Are the massages included?

I'm so stupid. I literally just walked in the door from my first ever cruise on the Norwegian Sky and I forgot to buy the Christmas ornament I saw in the gift shop. I picked it up and looked at it and set it back down. Probably didn't help that my boyfriend was with me and is so not a shopper. How can I get one? Only on the boat? Anyone going who could pick me up one if I send you money? This was my first cruise and I am just sick that I forgot. Not sure where my head was! Ugh! Thank you!