ColeThornton

Source for this info, please.

Shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that prices are going up for everything considering what global inflation is like. Grocery prices are up, utilities, gas, you name it. None of those folks notified me of price increases but I don't feel like they are trying to "sneak in" a price increase. It is what it is.

You can purchase onboard within the first two days. https://www.ncl.com/specialty-dining-package/faq

Note that the OP is from the U.K. They have different terms/conditions/payments.

From the NCL FAQ'S: What is the minimum age for purchase and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages? Passengers must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol. With the exception of US sailings, Norwegian permits young adults to purchase and personally consume wine and beer only while onboard and with the consent of an accompanying parent. Authorization will be given only when the accompanying parent completes the Young Adult Alcoholic Beverage Waiver form. This form can be obtained and completed at the Guest Services Desk upon embarkation of the vessel. However, passengers 18 years of age or older are permitted to consume beer and wine when sailing on round-trip European and Australian voyages without having to complete the Young Adult Alcoholic Beverage Waiver form.

102 reviews for Prima vs 2350 for the Pearl. Not a good data comparison with the Prima being brand new. Much more for the young ones to do on the larger ships. Oh, and the kids don't write those reviews. 🙂

Why would they if it isn't required? You'll be fine. Enjoy your cruise.

Latest requirement from Carnival web site: https://www.carnival.com/Legal/covid-19-legal-notices/covid-19-guest-protocols?icid=advisory_cruisehealth_102522

I would listen to @chengkp75 over the "brand ambassador" in matters related to engineering and ships systems.

Also, if you haven't checked it out yet CC has a sub-forum for cruise/travel insurance. Lots of great info to peruse that may apply to your situation. Here is the link: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/499-cruisetravel-insurance/

Sure, if the OP is cool with it then that's fine. I wouldn't just assume it's okay though.

Actually it's poor etiquette to hijack someone else's review. Start your own if you want to share your experiences which I'm sure people would appreciate.

Not sure how you were able to do that. Bringing water on board has been strictly against the rules since '16,

Or, it was on the NCL forum and a mod moved it over here. Duh. 😉

Check out the St Lucia port of call forum. Lots of great info to peruse. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/138-st-lucia/

Wrong forum. 😉 This is NCL.

If by "disgusting" you mean sloppy and completely delicious, then yes it does. 🙂

Easy to blame it on the Covid lockdown but lets be honest, Carnival has had this reputation even before the lockdown...like it or not.

It's stoner food for Canadians. 😉

Excuse the correction but the country is "Colombia". 😉

If you go to the Ports of Call section of CC you will see forums for all those places with information on things to do, see and transportation. Link: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/8-europe/

I think you need to be more specific. What kind of cruise groups are you referring to?

You guys keep saying the same things over and over in a strange effort to get the last word in. Sometimes ya just gotta disagree and then move on to the next world changing cruise issue.

Life can be cruel. Hang in there folks.

Consider getting a large balcony cabin.