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You need to do your research as far as ports. On some cruises the port is listed as Paris some list Berlin both are a good 3 hours away from where ship docks.

Out cruise listed Stockholm but we docked at Nynasham

2 hours ago, dadiva18 said:

Hey, y'all.

Just got off the Boston to Bermuda cruise this past Friday on the Gem, and as a whole, it was a fantastic trip (as always).

My only qualm I had with this trip was the severe lack of late night food options after 9:30/10:00pm.

The only option for anything after "dining" hours was at O'Sheehan's, and combined with everyone there watching the Celtics play (wondering why it wasn't broadcasted in the Atrium at all, they have always did it in the past), it was absolute chaos and it took a bit to get food. Granted, I don't think they realized how many people were gonna be there and probably did not schedule enough people to cover, but it was crazy.

Last time I was on a ship was a couple of years ago, but there were late night snack options in the Great Outdoors until like 11:00pm with things like nachos and fries and whatnot.

Wondering if anyone felt the smidge of annoyance as well.

Still though, a fantastic trip! 

 

I think it’s fleet wide one of the major cuts in service and with O’Sheehans being the only game in town I’m sure they get slammed

1 hour ago, cruiseagona said:

I was watching a video of a guy cruising on The Sun to Alaska in August 7, 2023. He said that the ship was only a little more than half full. That seems really strange for an Alaskan cruise. Aren't all of the ships usually full? I know the Sun lacks some "amenities" that some can't live without but I also know that there are plenty of people who like that kind of ship, me included. What do you think gives?

If I remember correctly the Sun Alaskan sailings were longer, at least 9 days, many can’t get off work that long so that may of played into it! 
Many also had a 50% off coupon for the Jewel and probably booked that, I know I did 

So sorry this happened to you, but sounds like it was a United/Luftansa issue.

I never use a third party to book anything, cruises I go right to the line, air I go right to the carrier same for hotels and car rentals. When using a third party in this case the cruise line to book your air, if a problem arises you get thrown back and forth like a ping pong ball usually without a good outcome.

Using NCL you save money and I’d guess most of the time it works out but I’m not willing to chance it 

45 minutes ago, ontheweb said:

And ports are beginning to limit the number of passengers allowed in any day. Bar Harbor (where we have been) is one. Key West (where we have been) has been trying. Venice (where we unfortunately have not been) is another. I believe I read that Dubrovnik (where we have been) might be another.

Bora Bora as well from what I’ve read

17 minutes ago, NCL ruined vacation said:

The topic is "Are NCL selling cruises to ports they have no intention of going to." It’s about "intention" to deliver what was offered and what was paid for. It’s not about whether NCL has the right to screw you or whether they are satisfying their contractual obligations. If you feel that my opinion is irrelevant or if you feel the need to justify NCLs behaviour then maybe you should start a different topic.

You can’t argue with NCL cheerleaders, no matter what NCL does they still simp for them! I totally understand weather, civil unrest, mechanical issues etc but get the heck out of here with environmental or based on guest feedback!! Just because a contract that is written to protect NCL not the consumer says they can doesn’t make it right

20 hours ago, complawyer said:

you are 100% correct, i'm looking at various destinations on ncl for 2025, and currently the prices are (imho) outrageous

I have to agree! The pricing and no guarantee of actually stopping at ports high on my list has me entertaining a land based vacation 

What a great wonderful review. I’ve enjoyed it all! Thank you

@Seas2mountains Thanks for photos! I have the studio booked for our cruise next month! Now fingers crossed weather/wind doesn’t prevent us from tendering 

12 hours ago, grouchomarx said:

I would prefer to be able to cancel it than go to Canada and New England but I know that is not an option.  Obviously I’d prefer not to sail into a hurricane but this cruise would be a pretty big waste of money to go to those ports.  I know it is always a risk to get re-routed on any cruise, it does not mean I have to say I will enjoy it.

I think the odds are in your favor as prime time for Atlantic hurricanes is late August through September! That’s not to say it can never happen in June but statistically odds in your favor!

They did a similar switch on my cruise next month of course after final! Switched Key West for Cozumel and they had to know Key West has been limiting cruise ships!

Switched Ocho Rios for Falmouth and they had to know a Carnival ship took out a dock in Ocho Rios back in February with repairs taking until at least late May

5 hours ago, pkt1976 said:

I will ! Lots to say still . It just really didn’t like me trying to post 😑

Looking forward to your follow up! I’m on 6/15 and there have been so many issues with the swapping of ports, 30 days out and still ports with no excursions listed. 

2 minutes ago, ontheweb said:

Seems to be a common experience---having a problem uploading the picture, finally getting it done, and then they end up retaking it at check in.

Yep so I no longer waste my time trying to upload photos

14 hours ago, UKstages said:

it's not up to the guest to remember to proactively change the information.

 

proper programming will ensure that the data gets changed... you will be requested to provide new data when the old data has expired or is invalid. just like if you enter an incorrect zip code or fail to select an appropriate country for your telephone number. 

 

if the site is designed properly, they wouldn't let you proceed until the data is updated. in the case of your passport, they know the expiration date. you'd get an error message and would not be able to check in if you don't update the data.

 

ever try to check out at an online merchant if you have a saved but expired credit card on file? they will ask you to update.

I’m with you! IT’s especially aggravating when you have 3 or 4 in your party and have to do for all.

I have the kids and grandkids passport stored in my photos so I have it and don’t have to wait for them to resend to me! 

14 hours ago, LatinaInTexas said:

I'm on the Jade in August. A few weeks ago we were notified about itinerary changes and all excursions were pulled. The other day there were 3 total excursions offered then it jumped to 4. Yesterday it showed 16 available but only for Cozumel. 

I like to plan ahead so this is driving me crazy.

I’m on Jade 6/15 and itinerary was changed as well 3 weeks ago, no excursions except for Cozumel and we are 33 days out. The excursions listed for Cozumel16 of them are repetitive just different vendors.

At this point if I could cancel and not lose all my money I would and book something else

13 hours ago, cruisinginmay said:

Be aware that the US Department of State has issued a level 2 travel advisory for Germany. This may or may not affect your desire to visit tourist locations or transportation hubs.  We are scheduled to dock at Warnemunde and Kiel in September but have not yet decided what to do. We do not plan to go to Berlin, mainly because of the transportation time.

Just need to use your head! Truth if Chicago or other cities in US were foreign countries they would be a level 3 or 4

Sounds wonderful

1 hour ago, pkt1976 said:

Corporate became involved with the bed bug situation and it’s been resolved for him. They are supposed to deep clean/ treat any room found with bed bugs. Another person found a bug that was not a bed bug . Now I’m paranoid and strip my bedding off to check it. 😬there is bug spray you can buy but really anywhere I check for any signs of bugs on beds. It can happen anywhere. 
 

Another person had gunk blow out of the air vent onto the bed and had to fight to just get them to change the bedding for safety 😑

 

there have been so many customer service issues I’ve heard of and experienced. 😞 I am easy going but getting very frustrated with the lack of customer service, and some flat out rude crew. I’ve had mixed experiences in the past, 3 really awesome cruises and 2 I was ready to get off of. Im thankful I met some amazing new friends this cruise, we are keeping it fun 

Problem is until the bedbugs were noticed anyone that was in the cabin can now be a transport to carry the little demons elsewhere on the ship

59 minutes ago, pkt1976 said:

Corporate became involved with the bed bug situation and it’s been resolved for him. They are supposed to deep clean/ treat any room found with bed bugs. Another person found a bug that was not a bed bug . Now I’m paranoid and strip my bedding off to check it. 😬there is bug spray you can buy but really anywhere I check for any signs of bugs on beds. It can happen anywhere. 
 

Another person had gunk blow out of the air vent onto the bed and had to fight to just get them to change the bedding for safety 😑

 

there have been so many customer service issues I’ve heard of and experienced. 😞 I am easy going but getting very frustrated with the lack of customer service, and some flat out rude crew. I’ve had mixed experiences in the past, 3 really awesome cruises and 2 I was ready to get off of. Im thankful I met some amazing new friends this cruise, we are keeping it fun 

Guest services are useless you need to speak with hotel manager! I believe on most ships there is a box by guest services to drop note/complaint in for hotel manager 

Any update on that bedbug situation? I sail on 6/15 and it’s making me itchy

11 hours ago, The Traveling Man said:

If that was on the Star in 2013, I was on that cruise with you.  We were back from Hamburg for hours before the train from Berlin arrived.

It was August of 2018 on Breakaway

Ditto to what Traveling Man said! Try calling! 
I did a tour to Berlin with NCL because of distance and glad I did as there were issues with the train and we were two hours late getting back! Ship was supposed to depart at 7pm we didn’t get back until after 9 pm

On 5/8/2024 at 7:17 AM, yoolykeme said:

Successfully disembarked in Le Havre, a day early and on the train to paris! 

Great! Enjoy

On 4/27/2024 at 11:48 AM, The Traveling Man said:

That's true, but that really isn't the subject area of this discussion.  Rather than an "oops, I missed my ship" issue, the main thrust of this discussion has been the possibility of planning in advance to depart a cruise prior to its final destination.  If you simply fail to return to the pier by the "all on board" time, most of your belongings will still be in your stateroom, although the ship's crew will attempt to retrieve your passport and turn it over to the harbor master.  If you plan to disembark early, though, the assumption is that you will pack your bags and take all your belongings with you, an entirely different kettle of fish.

Yes departing early you usually have an escort, leaving with all your bags and no escort or paperwork would be a huge red flag and I’m sure security would detain you and not let you off 

8 hours ago, pkt1976 said:

You are welcome!! I’ll post some more along the way 😁

Ugh yes please update us! I’m on Jade 6/15 and this gives me qualms!

To top it off Ncl canceled Key West and replaced with Cozumel, canceled Ocho Rios and replaced with Falmouth, this was 2.5 weeks ago, we are 37 days out and no excursions available yet!

At this point if I could cancel without losing all my money and rebook something else I would and Jade is my favorite ship