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We are currently on the Epic. Ate in Moderno last night. The salad bar was fresh and extensive. After being served a variety of meats of various doneness, We were asked several times if we wanted any particular cuts brought to us, and they appeared quickly. Highly recommended. seachelt

We are on this cruise also. Long lineups at Shanghai’s every evening. We stood in line one night, about the third to get a pager, 40 minute wait. Food was quite good, service very quick. seachelt

From personal experience this is no longer the case. We were on the Island Princess August/September 2023 around Great Britain and two weeks later NYC round trip to Bermuda on the Oceania Insignia. The food was much better on Princess. Really! We were surprised because on several previous Oceania cruises the food was reliably excellent. Decline of food quality is happening everywhere. seachelt

I have not entered any check-in information, but I have successfully booked 3 specialty meals. Our sailing date is 6 weeks away and I cannot see any shows available to book yet. Try booking your restaurants, it can't hurt to try! Enjoy your cruise. seachelt

We are booked on a TransAtlantic in April. Our "free at sea" includes open bar (not premium) and 3 specialty meals. The gratuities we have prepaid for 2 persons for these "free" offers is $784.92 CAD. We also prepaid the daily service charge of $650.94 for 2 people. This is our first time with NCL and we will try to figure out if this "free" offer is something we want on any future Norwegian cruise! YMMV seachelt

I tried last night and when cc directed me to the other website I found that I couldn’t even get a rate because I am not a US resident. So it’s definitely a waste of time for me. Our upcoming cruise is our first with NCL and I booked it directly from their website. seachelt

We also will have a large balcony on the Epic in April. Are the loungers automatically there, or do we have to request them? Thanks! seachelt

Thanks for the helpful and interesting replies. Much appreciated. Happy New Year! seachelt

Hi. We are new to Norwegian and have just booked a TA on the Epic in April. For our 3 included specialty restaurants I have booked Cagney's, Bistro, and Moderno. What are your favourite things to eat at those restaurants? Or what is a great meal at any of the complimentary dining options? With the beverage package are our drinks included at the Specialty Restaurants? Thanks for any input or advice! Happy trails.. seachelt

Just to clarify, not all ships had all dining options. Island Princess never had Alfredo’s.

Yes, the desserts are readily available on the Island. (in the pool area) We like the Island Princess. Enjoy your holiday cruise! Seachelt

So sorry the rough seas are sick making for you.🤢 Good you have your patches. Luckily for us that we love the ship’s rock and roll. Take care. seachelt

Today is day 7 and I haven’t seen any comment cards. I’ll go to guest services and ask for one. Many of us have been having an unfortunate time with food. However we had excellent meals last night in the Grand dining room, more like what we were expecting from Oceania. My pad Thai and salad were delicious, and husband enjoyed his lobster bisque and beef Wellington. seachelt

We have eaten at Polo, Toscana, MDR, Terrace. Waves for Humphrey Slocum…it is delicious! Afternoon tea was also very nice but we only went once. seachelt

Happy 10th ladies, nice milestone! We are also onboard Insignia now, and 100% agree about the food. We’re very disappointed with the soups and sauces, thin and bland. Bread excellent, breakfast at the Terrace is varied and tasty. This is our fourth Oceania cruise, food on the other 3 was superb. This cruise is a long way from the finest cuisine at sea.🙁 Insignia is our first small ship and we like it despite the tiny shower. Take care and happy trails. seachelt

We are on the Island Princess now. No sign of any Alfredo’s in Sabatinis. We have been here for over a week, and nothing! anyone else on this sailing have other information? thanks. seachelt

Another Canadian here. We board the Island Princess on Friday. Just got an email from Princess that our Medallions have been "shipped to the port, Southampton." So that's shipping outside the US at present.😃😃 seachelt

Stay safe, scary weather everywhere!🌎 And thanks for all the information over the years. All best wishes. seachelt

Yes you can. seachelt

Hi wallyworld. It is the plus package for which we paid $60. per day per person. The "top of the line" plus package as opposed to the Plus package which was sold for $50. per day per person.😄 seachelt

Thank you very much🙂 seachelt

Exactly! Hence my question as to whether anyone who recently sailed on the Island was able to somehow get casual dining as a popup. Note that the Plus60 package includes 2 casual dining meals. Thanks again. seachelt

Anybody with recent experience on the Island Princess....are there any "pop up" casual dining opportunities? We have the Plus60 package which entitles us to 2 casual dining meals. The Island does not have Alfredo's. etc etc etc. We sail on August 25th and I'm wondering if we will somehow get any casual dining benefit. Thanks!! seachelt

We are Canadian, so not eligible for shipping. Shipping to Canada and UK "coming soon" although not in time for our cruise. Yesterday our status went from Green Lane to Blue Lane, and later in the day back to Green Lane. Today our status is back to Blue Lane. 🤨 Pick up at the port is really no hassle, but why does Princess need to make a big deal of Medallion Shipping to those of us who are not USA residents?? The Plus 60 package on my app continues to show "Medallion Shipping". Happy Trails! seachelt

Exactly! Also, living in Canada we are not eligible for medallion shipping. We’ll be on the Island in less than a month with the plus package. I don’t see any incentive to upgrade to a new plus! seachelt