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19 hours ago, tcb13 said:

This is very scary, for those of us traveling from the US. But we are even mor concerned about being quarantined.


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In raw numbers, the only port with a virus patient is Costa Rica with one. It's safer than staying in the US.

Hello,

Does anybody know of bus or van charters in Colon, Panama? At least 12 of us are looking to take the train from Panama City to Colon and need a ride to the cruise terminal.

Thanks!

2 hours ago, 2CoolCanucks said:

Will they have enough room for a large crowd?

Yes, They have about 5--6 long cars and one of which was the club car. The say that they always have room! I took the train previously (cruise), and we were in the club car. 

The mall also gives you a LOT of choices for food (3 food courts, each one on 2 levels) as well as restaurants outside of the mall. 

I also like the fact that the Wyndham starts the free breakfast at 6AM, so we have time to get served.

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3 hours ago, 2CoolCanucks said:

 

What would you recommend as the best way to get to Colon on the morning of the 17th?

Or would you recommend we get a place to stay in Colon rather than Panama City? 

(Not wanting anything fancy or expensive, but safe and clean). 

 

DO NOT STAY IN COLON! It's a nasty place! We will be staying at the Wyndham Albrook which is attached to the largest mall in Latin America. The Holiday Inn Panama Canal is also nice.

The reason we are staying there is to catch the 7AM Panama Canal Railway. It's a one hour trip and costs $25 per person.  There will be at least a dozen of us on that train. Tickets are purchased at the station that morning.  

On 11/23/2019 at 3:28 PM, Schnuggums2 said:

I have been on 9 Pullmantur Cruises. The first was a 15-day transatlantic from Bilbao to Panama.

The Colon-Lisbon trip on the Monarch will be my 3rd cruise with Pullmantur and that ship. 

Our first cruise with them was the Bilbao to Colon as well. Was yours with us on the nearly EMPTY ship to Lisbon in 2016? It was also really schadenfreude when we couldn't stop in Aruba due to a little ol' CAT 4 HURRICANE MATTHEW! Boy, were those people PISSED! Well played Captain!  

1 hour ago, NZ Sailor said:

Tapas bar has no surcharge, so no charge unless you order drinks from the premium menu or a specialty dish

That settles it. I will try it on the April 2020 Transatlantic cruise.

I never really ate there. It was usually closed. None of the prices are extreme onboard. HOWEVER, one thing they do sell at the tapas bar is San Miguel 1516, a really good beer which is $2.

Just curious if you know where my quotes came from?

Of course. Do you recognize my quote? It came out about the same time.

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Oops... I thought this was a different forum! Sorry.

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If you got the SDP as the free perk, it's 4 meals, not 3.

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" Don't look Ethel"

 

" Ethel you put your cloths on"

:D

Go to Howling at the Moon on the last night! The Million Dollar cast joins them!

Clean up before you leave, we sail out on the 30th!

Question.... just how casual is NCL both around the ship in general and in the MDRs?

https://www.ncl.com/faq#packing

I don't think sneakers are allowed to eat ANYWHERE!

I think I read about that too....is that a free adult area? What's there?

I don't know, BUT I will find out it in less than 27 DAYS!

The existence of SpiceH2O.

Hi,

Can I purchase the Specialty Dining Package with OBC when I board the ship? Even with the $10 extra charge, I'd rather pay with "FREE MONEY"!:evilsmile:

Thanks

no more lobsters

Cold water Lobsters ARE available in Ocean Blue for a premium.

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Landed in Denver!

We lived in Denver for 20 years. We miss it!

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According to the NCL Press Release, the Cirque Dreams show premieres on the Getaway on the 16 May cruise. I'm hoping that there are previews for us on the transatlantic! https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-expands-cirque-dreams-and-dinner-entertainment-experience

I can't afford the biggie data package, but maybe I can save up and post what I saved in Punta Delgoda and beyond.

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Congratulations on creating one of the BEST THREADS I have ever seen on CC or any other cruising board.

I really appreciate you working during your vacation to keep us excited to our transatlantic voyage.

Thank you!

:cool::D

I have a question I know they are doing away with the illusionarium show soon but we had booked it for our sailing Apr 16th and I am just wondering if it will still be happening or we should expect a cancellation

They will have over two weeks to retool the theater on the TA on April 30th. I would be VERY SURPRISED that your show would be cancelled. Neither Illusionarium nor the Cirque Dreams is offered to us on the TA.

We are going to win a cruise at bingo this afternoon [emoji12].

Tip WELL!