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Hello all, It’s been a long while since my last cruise and have a question about times and protocol. I have booked a 5 night, 3 port cruise (2 sea days, yes, my favorite!) on the NCL Pearl and I am wondering about the availability of lounger chairs by the pool on Deck 12 and the pool balcony seating on Deck 13. What time do people generally start going to their chairs, or putting chairs away? (This is the stressful part of vacation I do not like thinking about). Also, I am traveling solo, so I would hope finding one would not be too difficult, but with that being said, (especially on Sea Days),how quick or early does the "rush" start? Any thoughts appreciated and thank you.

Purchasers responsibilty, Point well taken.

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Thank you. Not trying to get OT, but is there any benefit (or disavantage) booking through the cruiseline themselves? Thank you again

Hi All, Just a question regarding using a TA (as it has been a while for me in using one). Do you expect a TA to be on top of any promos that would benefit us as clients Prior or after we have booked? Based off the NCL website, it seems NCL has a "FREE 2ND GUEST + FREE AT SEA" promo going on that I was never told about,and only found out about because I decided to look up ongoing promos on my own. I just want to understand what most people expect and try understand the expectations I should set for myself with using a TA, or am I better off going straight through NCL? Signed Confused😕

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Thank you both for the replies. I'm guessing better safe than sorry and I should request a room a little further down, only because I am a very light sleeper.

Looking to go on a cruise on NCL Pearl. I spoke with a TA and one of the rooms I was given in the category I am looking (BA) Is right next to the elevator bank. Yes, I can be a light sleeper, but don't intend to be in too early every night (Midnight or so). Just wondering from people who have had a room next to the elevator banks, is there is a lot of noise from the doors opening and closing and from the people (especially towards the end of the evening), or the rooms are pretty well sound proof? Any opinions appreciated!

Thank you. I didn't know a cabin question could be put directly on the cruiseline. I'll do that, I apreciate the reponse from both. Thank you!

Looking to go on a cruise on NCL Pearl. I spoke with a TA and one of the rooms I was given in the category I am looking (BA) Is right next to the elevator bank. Yes, I can be a light sleeper, but don't intend to be in too early every night (Midnight or so). Just wondering from people who have had a room next to the elevator banks, is there is a lot of noise from the doors opening and closing and from the people (especially towards the end of the evening), or the rooms are pretty well sound proof? Any opinions appreciated!

Thank you everyone for the informative replies!

So I guess my question is this. Prior to adding on the "solo" cabins like the Jade is doing, was there no specific gatherings for solo passengers every day? Or just the initial first night at the bar like I think you mentioned? TIA

Hello all! It's been a long time since I cruised and I have partly put it off because of the cost (I would be solo) and have to incur 200% single supplement rate. I was excited to hear about all the NCL ships that do not have Solo rooms and Studio Lounges getting them added on for the season.When I called NCL and asked a few questions about the categories (Solo Balcony, solo window, solo inside) it was confirmed the Jade would have all these categories by the rep. BUT, when I also asked about the percs of the solo rooms via studio, I was told that it was possible that even the solo categories were added on, it wasn't in stone that there would be a studio lounge for the meet and greets and planning with other solos. I am mainly concerned with this because I get a comfort level knowing there are organized solo activities with this category, and to find out it's just cabins and nothing else gets me to hesitate (my wife really doesn't like cruises, but she told me she has no issue with me going and to enjoy myself). Sorry to get long winded, but I am looking for more definitive info at this point for the Jade, otherewise I would choice another NCL that has the studio areas Thank you Joe

Thank you all. I better do some shopping around. Appreciate the help.