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Seas were much calmer on our entry into Bermuda today and got to watch them dock, which was fun Today's excursion was a bus tour of the island, as I wanted to see as much of the island as I could, it seemed like a good option and I feel like I did. One bummer today is when I got back to the ship, all the pools in the thermal suite were closed for maintenance. So a quick steam it was!

Thanks! Nice island you've got here!

So the crossing yesterday was one of those sea days where they tie vomit bags to the stairwells🙄 they also closed all the outdoor spaces. I didn't get sick but wasn't feeling great. Got some of the sea sick meds they were giving out for free at the front desk and med center and that totally worked. Starting feeling better right away and by the afternoon I was feeling basically normal. I like this ship! I think the decor is really pretty, plenty of restaurants and bars.

Id heard around 1500 vs a capacity of 2300. Which feels right to me though a lot of people were sea sick yesterday so lower crowds than might be normal. There were like 10 tables in the MDR at 8pm

Says 9pm- 5am. But it was open early this morning before we'd docked.

Night 1 was a comedian, last night was a variety show and tonight is the aerial acrobats. Haven't seen any of them but might try tonight. Main shows seem to be at 7 and 9. Live music in most of the lounges seems fairly constant 5-9 and DJs in the club areas after that

Hi! I'm on the Pearl from Boston to Bermuda and Bar Harbor this week. I didn't buy wifi but should have service in ports so let me know if you have any questions about the ship or these ports!

I should mention I had carry ons only which helped a lot.

I MADE IT!! I got off the plane at 1:55 and made it to the cruise terminal by 2:15. And all the staff were like, why are you rushing, you have plenty of time. @LGW59 thanks for the tip on the cab! Taxi driver was amazing. Thought I might die which is exactly what you want from a cab driver in that situation. And thanks to everyone else for your tips and support!

Thanks all. More background: my flight was supposed to leave at 5:40pm. They kept pushing it farther and farther back until 11pm we actually got on a plane. Sat there for 45 minutes and then they came to tell us, we didn't have a pilot. So it was nearly midnight before I learned my flight was canceled and that's why options like train/ bus/ drive weren't viable at that point. Will go to airport for new flight time and see what happens but my hopes are pretty low at this point, given the hangover Boston seems to have today.

Thanks all! It's looking worse now but I have travel insurance. Trains were sold out too and so were rental cars. I thought I planned enough ahead with coming in the night before and about 3 flights away from the last flight of the night yesterday but I'm not sure what I could have done about this level of cancelations. I think ONE of the TEN afternoon/ evening flights to Boston from DC yesterday made it. (All airlines).

Hi. I was supposed to fly to Boston tonight to get on the Pearl leaving tomorrow, but my flight tonight was canceled (I did not book my flights thru NCL). 1. How fast could I likely get from Boston airport to the cruise terminal? (My new flight gets in at 11:30am, *if* it leaves on time and departure time is 4:00pm). 2. Has anyone ever missed their departure and met the ship at a port? The NCL rep told me they'd need to get permission from the boat for me to do this and that could take 24 hours. 3. Any other thoughts or advice?

I am also wondering about this!

I'm leaving out of Boston this upcoming Friday (June 17), and just learned it's Bunker Hill Day, is there anything I should be aware of? Are stores open as normal? Issues getting Uber/Lyft? Thanks!

So this is a topic on the Bermuda forum and the consensus seems to be that approval timeline is totally random. I applied on May 30 for a June 17 sailing and got it on June 9.

Applied on May 30 for June 17 sailing, just got it today! (June 9)

Thanks for this. Guess I'll maybe call next week before my 6/17 departure if I don't get it by then

Huh! I applied a week ago for a cruise leaving June 17 and nothing yet 🤷‍♀️

On this trip (I think) in two weeks, thank you so much for sharing! So glad you had such a great trip!

Getting on the Pearl in Boston soon. I'm likely going to only have a backpack and carry on size suitcase. Can I take that on board myself? Does that also mean I'd be better off boarding later when cabins might be open? On the way back, I'm taking the bus tour from the boat that drops you off at the airport, do we all just bring our luggage with us on the bus? (With shore excursion discount it was one of cheapest ways to get to the airport and I've got to fill the morning anyway). Thank you!

Thanks everyone! I'd love to be staying downtown, but the hotel prices are INSANE that night. Was fortunate to find a place near the cruise terminal on Marriott points.

I'm flying in the night before for an NCL cruise to Bermuda. I'm not in a hurry to get on the boat, so thinking about getting the latest boarding time (1:30). Staying right near the cruise port so thinking I might leave my bag there and go do something in Boston for the morning and then board. Good idea? Bad idea? What should I be considering/ worried about? Been to Boston before.

Ah sorry!! Don't know how I posted 4 times. I guess I'm very rusty here!

Thank you!! Just booked last minute for June 17 so trying to catch up. Is the everything on the Thermal Spa open? Debating the pass.

Thank you!! Just booked last minute for June 17 so trying to catch up. Is the everything on the Thermal Spa open? Debating the pass.