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First cruise ever last week
We got super lucky $3700 for 2 (child was free) for mid ship balcony got a $175 OBC after a price drop. Upsold for 2 bedroom Haven on the Gem for $400 per person 2 days before sailing (child again free) so $4500 before taxes gratuities etc.
Was a great deal but would never sail without being in the Haven and would never pay $9500 rack rate for 2. So doesn't look likely for us to sail again......
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Wow it's disappointing to hear about the pool!! Is this and the Haven courtyard the only benefit then to a haven vs regular suite?
Thank you!!!
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Hi,
We are considering an upsell from a mid balcony to a Haven 2 bedroom Villa - we do not need the 2nd bedroom but want to stay mid ship as this is our 1st cruise.
I am considering it for the following:
priority boarding, tendering (if we are lucky enough to stop at GSC)
Having a special area for shows where we don't have to rush for seats - is this true on the gem?
Having a nicer option for lunch and breakfast.
Does the Haven on the gem have their own restaurant?
Not having the stress of finding chairs near the pool each day - I would be happier away from the pool but we have an 8 year old to keep an eye on.
What are the other major benefits?
I really appreciate any insight you may have. This is our 1st cruise and I am trying to make it a great stress free vacation but am not sure if the extra $$$ for the Haven or a suite.
Do suites offer all of the above minus the private pool area?
Thx so much!
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I don't really enjoy haggling but if I want something I think about the price I would be happy with. I start a few dollars below - if I get it great if not whatever. What I have learned is that you cannot haggle too much on things you absolutely must have - too much emotion involved :-)
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Thank you!!
Promise I won't try and refill gallon sized bottles From the public water area on the ship!
What I meant was I may possibly buy 1 or 2 gallon sized water bottles in port canaveral to refill our empty small bottles from the case we carry on in NY :-)
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Hi we are sailing on the Gem and plan on bringing a case of water on in NY. We are big water drinkers and are wondering if we can bring in another case in port canaveral?
We plan on renting a car there and thought we could grab another case or possibly a gallon size bottle to use for refills on the ship.
Are we allowed to carry on sealed water/Gatorade when getting back on the ship in port canaveral?
Would prefer not to carry it all in in NY
Thank you!!!!
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Is there that much of a difference in these rooms? Trying to figure out if the mini is worth the extra $$. The floor plans look exactly the same besides the couch being a bit larger. Thank you!
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Are your kids happy to go? Thank you and have a great vacation!!
How to get on-board credit after price drop
in Norwegian Cruise Line
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I got a 25% onboard credit in late April for a May 7th sailing - way past final payment. I originally asked about an upgrade but they wanted to give me a gty which I didn't want. I had to specifically ask for the credit - nothing was offered without asking.