Hi! Two years ago I cruised with some friends on Royal's Liberty of the Seas. Unknown to us, it was UF's Spring Break and there were literally 1,000 college-aged spring breakers on board. The ship ran out of bar supplies because they couldn't keep up with the students and their drinking. It stressed the staff out and everyone was rude the whole week. There was no such thing as deck service either, because they barely had enough alcohol on board to fuel the kids and/or they were too slammed at the bar to even have a second to walk around and take drink orders. It was not unusual to wait at the bar for 15-20 minutes to get a drink.
THAT being said... how is NCL around spring break? Unfortunately, it is the only week that my friends and I can go together. We're in our late 20s-early 30s and are looking to have a relaxing week with some great drinks, fun stops and just spend time together. The sailing we are looking at is NCL Escape for 7 days on February 25th.
Do any of you have experience with this sailing or sailing NCL around this time? I know it is UFs spring break, but I am wondering if they migrate towards shorter sailings on lines like Carnival and Royal. Let me know your thoughts!
Spring Break Doom?
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Hi! Two years ago I cruised with some friends on Royal's Liberty of the Seas. Unknown to us, it was UF's Spring Break and there were literally 1,000 college-aged spring breakers on board. The ship ran out of bar supplies because they couldn't keep up with the students and their drinking. It stressed the staff out and everyone was rude the whole week. There was no such thing as deck service either, because they barely had enough alcohol on board to fuel the kids and/or they were too slammed at the bar to even have a second to walk around and take drink orders. It was not unusual to wait at the bar for 15-20 minutes to get a drink.
THAT being said... how is NCL around spring break? Unfortunately, it is the only week that my friends and I can go together. We're in our late 20s-early 30s and are looking to have a relaxing week with some great drinks, fun stops and just spend time together. The sailing we are looking at is NCL Escape for 7 days on February 25th.
Do any of you have experience with this sailing or sailing NCL around this time? I know it is UFs spring break, but I am wondering if they migrate towards shorter sailings on lines like Carnival and Royal. Let me know your thoughts!
Thank you!