GreenValleyDogWalker

We really like Nelson's Dockyard - would love to travel up through the island, and have lunch somewhere in the Nelson's Dockyard area - does anyone have any recommendations ?

will be on the NCL Sky = departing Boston 11/4/2022)

OOPS !!! 

confused about which cruise board I posted - so sorry - thanks 

We really like Nelson's Dockyard - would love to travel up through the island, and have lunch somewhere in the Nelson's Dockyard area - does anyone have any recommendations ?

will be on the NCL Sky = departing Boston 11/4/2022)

We thoroughly enjoyed our Sky Suite on the Summit - first cruse post-covid last September - especially how our wonderful Butler continued to re-fill our min-bar with those small (airplane size) bottles of Vodka (we had changed out all of the other liquors to Vodka when we first boarded)

We are booked in a Royal Suite for an 11 day Canadian cruise next summer - and after reading some of the recent posts expressing disappointment from cruisers about carrying drinks back to the rooms, etc. etc.

Can anyone confirm what the current policy for mini-bar "refills: in a Royal Suite ?

Thank you 

I don't want to get involved in the "discussion" about safety, etc.

Just wish to try to get some clarification:

We are two fully vaccinated seniors - sailing to the Caribbean (not until January!) - one port is the private island in the Bahamas -

Is proof of a negative COVID-19 test (72 hours prior to embarkation) still REQUIRED ?

Thank You !

(according to the response received on the NCL "chat" - we don't need that test ???

On 6/17/2022 at 5:19 AM, Akheila said:

Thanks.  We did call the cruise line...they suggested it would be fine.  We decided that we would feel better if we took a different flight.  We don't want to spend a week relaxing, only to have that wiped out with the stress of getting home.  

 

Too many "ifs" in the equation, so we'll stay in Miami an extra night.  Now the search for a hotel....

I also called NCL - was told that any flight after 11:00 would be just fine - so we have booked the transfer through the ship to the airport - and the 11:10 flight 

5 hours ago, margretha said:

We have gone multiple times out of Boston on this cruise and always in late October or November. We have gone when people are in hot tubs, pools, lounging on the Lido decks, just as if it were July. We have gone in driving rainstorms and pelting snow. We boarded during what turned out to be a raging nor'easter one year when we were literally whisked onto the ship (we were 4 hours before departure) and the captain announced that due to the storm as soon as the last couple of passengers boarded we were leaving Boston. Dinner started around 3:30 with the suggestion that people eat early and remain in their cabins. All the outer doors were locked so people could not wander around decks - although one couple did manage to sneak out and then,, hours later, had to be rescued by a line of HAL staff, holding on to each other for dear life as they dragged these idiots back from the railings where the couple, were glued amidst waves and the ship rolling...we were on the 10th deck and water came in our balcony during the night and soaked the carpet. But the next morning? Sea like glass, people in pools, temps in 80s...We go on the last Boston to Bermuda run or as close to it as we can because it is always exciting, the captain and staff always keep everyone safe (although there were some of us who felt putting the crew in danger to save the absolutely idiotic couple who "needed some selfies with the waves" should have just been left out there). This is one of the best cruises. And it ends with the last hint of autumn and available lobster meals in Bar Harbor!

WOW !!! - Interesting reading - thank you !! 

Can anyone advise what the weather will be like - sailing from Boston (yup - cold !) to Bermuda - then to Bar Harbor - 1st week of November 

THANK YOU 

Our favorite has always been Teppanyaki - until our last cruise on the Sun - it was terrible !

So it really makes a difference which ship !!! 

Use the CHAT function - much easier !! 

On 10/19/2020 at 5:40 PM, wrk2cruise said:

 

That's easy book a Royal Suite or S1 6145 or 6146 on M class.

We have stayed in 6145 in the past - it was OK - but still prefer an AFT suite - Thanks 

What hotel are you staying at in Miami ? - That sounds like a good idea

We did a drive-through Walgreens at home before we left for our last cruise (did not have the problem of New  Years' Holiday )

9 hours ago, Sailing12Away said:

Yes, only owners suites and garden villas get free bottled water/soda in the cabin. No other suites, Haven or otherwise, get free mini bar items. If your reservation does not have the words "Owners" or "Garden Villa" in there... you have to walk your own soda and glass of sparkling whatever to your room yourself by using your drink package at the bar outside of your room.

Thank you for for that clarification ! - 

We did get lots of water - now in a cardboard boxes instead a bottles 

19 hours ago, HBCcruiser said:

Only the DOS and OS get the bottles of liquor on NCL. It is not like Princess where you get the free mini bar set up in suites. 

2 minutes ago, GreenValleyDogWalker said:

 

Yes - we were in the Aft Penthouse Suite (now called a Family Suite) - Cabin 8277

No mini bar at all 

Oh yes - I sent emails to the Concierge in advance of boarding - all of our Shore Excursions and our Specialty Restaurants reservations were made in that way  

15 hours ago, HBCcruiser said:

These are the types of suites on the Sun that should receive suite amenities.

The aft Penthouse Suites should receive suite amenities. Is that the cabin you were in? If so, next time try reaching out to the concierge desk (email and phone number is on that pdf) to make sure you are on their radar! 

21 hours ago, capriccio said:

Check out the testing at the airport (https://fly-mia.com/faqs😞

 

 

COVID-19 Testing Available from Miami International airport

 

The Central Terminal facility, operated by Communitel and Family Rehab, Inc. and located at MIA’s Concourse E ground level median in front of Door 11, provides Antigen and Rapid PCR tests with results within 15 minutes and PCR tests with results within 40 minutes. The facility is open daily 24 hours a day for walk-ins and scheduled appointments. For testing costs or to schedule an appointment, call 305-869-1161. Customers will receive a written test result, or results can be emailed upon request.

 

MIA’s South Terminal testing facility, operated by Nomi Health and located near the Concourse H TSA Checkpoint on the departures level at Door 20, provides Antigen, PCR, and Rapid PCR tests daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for walk-ins and scheduled appointments. PCR test results are provided within 24 hours, Rapid PCR test results within one hour with an oral swab, and Antigen results are available within 15 minutes. Notifications and results are provided to customers via text and/or email. For testing costs or to schedule an appointment, visit the Nomi Health website or call (305) 280-0694; toll free at (833) 685-0700.

 

At both facilities, there is no age requirement but patients under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Discounts for MIA employees who present an airport ID are available. Test costs range from $79 to $179.

 

Thank you for this information !

I clicked on the Nomi Health website that you provided - WHICH ADRESS is the one at the airport that you are referring to ?

6 minutes ago, HBCcruiser said:

The amenities depend on the type of suite you have. This pdf may help you:

 

Welcome Aboard Suite+.pdf 131.56 kB · 4 downloads

Do you know what the date on this document is ? As I posted, we were in a Suite and did not receive these amenities - ( The suite we were in was 2nd only to the Owners suite) 

Has anyone stayed in an Owners Suite lately ? - Can they confirm in-room amenities ?

(NOT a deal breaker - just want to be prepared 😁) 

We just returned from 9 day Alaska Cruise on the NCL Sun - In a Deluxe Aft Suite - or also called Deluxe Family Suite -a little disappointed in the reduction of suite amenities - no mini bar at all - no nice toiletries (of course it was NOT the Owners Suite - we tried for an upgrade bid to the one remaining one - but someone else got it ! and NOT the same class of ship - ) anyway 

All the soaps, shampoos were fastened to the wall of the shower (or over the sink in the bathroom) in a large bottle - 

REALLY. REALLY Looking forward to our upcoming cruise on the NCL Pearl - where we are booked in Cabin 15000 (used up several FCC's from cancelled cruises to be able get it !)

THANK YOU 

Has anyone stayed in an Owners Suite lately ? - Can they confirm in-room amenities ?

(NOT a deal breaker - just want to be prepared 😁) 

We just returned from 9 day Alaska Cruise on the NCL Sun - In a Deluxe Aft Suite - or also called Deluxe Family Suite -a little disappointed in the reduction of suite amenities - no mini bar at all - no nice toiletries (of course it was NOT the Owners Suite - we tried for an upgrade bid to the one remaining one - but someone else got it ! and NOT the same class of ship - ) anyway 

all the soaps, shampoos were fastened to the wall of the shower (or over the sink in the bathroom) in a large bottle 

REALLY. REALLY Looking forward to our upcoming cruise on the NCL Pearl - where we are booked in Cabin 15000 (used up several FCC's from cancelled cruises to be able get it !)

THANK YOU 

We are due to board the NCL Sky on January 3 (I know - several months away yet, and things could surely change, but)...

We fly out to Miami on January 2nd (from the West Coast) airline tickets already purchased 

NCL says that if we embark on a Tuesday (January 3rd) the earliest we can have a pre-boarding Covid test would be the Sunday prior - which, in this case is January 1st (New Year's Day)

Local testing locations that we have used for other cruises (Walgreens) are not open (for testing) on Holidays

So - looking for somewhere in Miami - convenient to get Covid testing when we land in Miami on January 2nd (at 4:30 PM)

Any suggestions ?

Thank you for any help that can be provided 

We have used an on-line TA for the last 20 plus years - they save us anywhere from the smallest amount of $500 - to the last transatlantic a total of $1,800 

On 6/8/2022 at 10:52 AM, gerig said:

I hope so because I will be there in September

Just got off the NCL Sun yesterday (10 day R/T Seattle) - we got VERY CLOSE to Hubbard Glacier - nice, sunny day - ship stayed for a long time 

We booked a particular Itinerary (vis NCL) so that we could visit Sitka

Has anyone used Baranof Tours there ? 

THANK YOU 

3 hours ago, Old & Retired said:

Used to be called Il Adagio.  Now it is called La Cucina.  That is where suite and VIP guests have breakfast and lunch.

THANK YOU ! 

Getting ready to sail to Alaska on the NCL Sun in just a few weeks ! - Just wondering (not that it would matter all that much) where the breakfast for Suite guests is being served ?   Anyone experience it yet ? Comments ? 

Thank You