Joshgrobanfan

The only big issue for me was layover time. If you have an international layover you should allow at least 2 hours between flights. I had one hour and called and insisted that was impossible based on everything I had read. They changed the flight to have a 2 hour layover. I barely made it. For example depending where your connection is, you might have to go through customs and immigration, pick up your bags and then recheck them on the new flight. That is what happened to me. As I was running to the gate which had already closed, they were kind enough to open the gate and let’s us in. Stressful. Make sure you arrive at least a day or 2 early.

I am booked on the transatlantic on November 1st on the Escape. These cancellations make me nervous about the sea worthiness of the ship and the possible cancellation of my cruise.

20 hours ago, surf4style said:

We booked a family cruise for December 2021 way before NCL stated requiring vaccinations for all customers.  I contacted customer service and they stated that they are only requiring vaccinations for all guests through October.  However, they have no idea if that will be extended.  We would hate to cancel, but there are some children in our party that will not be vaccinated.  I believe we have until the middle of October to cancel.  Does anyone know if the cancelation policies will further be relaxed if NCL extends their vaccination requirements or should we go ahead an just cancel now?    

From the NCL website

Cancel Up to 15 Days Prior

Just cancelled my cruise. My cancellation is due to numerous medical conditions I am fighting right now and not directly related to COVID-19. The Travel.state.gov site confirmed I made the right decision based on current health and age.

If you need to cancel your trip, please contact both Norwegian Cruise Line and Aon Affinity at www.aontravelclaim.com (or call 1-800-722-5672) to initiate a claim

Since I am in many of the high risk categories (over 65, diabetes, high blood pressure, history of seizures, high cholesterol, heart murmur) the concerns I have are many.  How much medication should I bring in case the ship is quarantined? My high risk factors make me statistically more likely to be seriously affected if I catch any virus not just COVID-19. Before this current coronavirus outbreak, I never worried about that. If I got sick, they would just send me home. Or I would be quarantined in the cruise medical department.  Now you could be quarantined  for an indefinite period of time. Your itinerary can be changed without notice. Just saw this happen on the cruise I had hoped to go on in a few weeks. I am an avid cruiser with 35 cruises. My doctor has advised me not to travel. I have travel insurance so the money is not a concern for me. And yet a part of me says what the heck and just keep on living. 

Also a page around dinner time yesterday for a medical emergency and some one vomited on Deck 7 forward today.  Just be extra cautious if you are on any cruise right now.

found this online...

 

Last Published Date4/6/2018 5:29 PM

InformationNorwegian Sun is undergoing significant upgrades to public spaces & accommodations during a three-week dry dock in Victoria, BC from 3/31/18 to 4/18/18 and will re-enter service on 4/19/18.

 

Dining

• Four Seasons & Seven Seas Main Dining Rooms – Complete makeover of the main dining rooms including new dining room chairs, drapes and carpet
  
• Garden Café – New, contemporary design modeled off of Norwegian Gem to include new carpet and stone tile, reupholstered seating, updated food service stations with wood and mosaic fronts, new shades, tables and chairs
  
  • Entrance to be updated with new, decorative menu board
    
  • New canopy installed in the Garden Café extension area off the main pool
    

  [*]The Great Outdoors – Floor upgraded to Bolidt teak

  [*]NEW Los Lobos Cantina – Full transformation to Los Lobos Cantina, the popular casual Mexican restaurant found on Norwegian Dawn.

  • Replacing Las Ramblas Bar & Restaurant on Deck 12
    

  [*]Cagney’s Steakhouse - Light refresh to décor and furniture, including tables, chairs, drapes, carpet and buffet counter

  [*]La Cucina – New tables, chairs and drapes to freshen the space

  [*]Le Bistro - Light refresh to furniture, including new tables and chairs

  [*]Teppanyaki – Expanded dining area to accommodate double the capacity, as well as updated furniture, carpets, bar, maître-d station and light refresh to wall and ceiling finishes

Bars & Lounges

• Sports Bar – Sophisticated enhancements including new stone bar tops, table tops, chairs, bar stools and reupholstered seating and armchairs
  
• NEW Bliss Ultra Lounge - Complete makeover of space with new modern décor, furniture and finishes such as new banquette seating with partitions, high top and coffee tables, bar stools, chandeliers, wall sconces, laminates and wall coverings. Dance floor and stage converted into a sleek, wooden floor. New decorative entry way doors and ornamental ceilings
  
  • Replacing Dazzles on Deck 6
    

  [*]NEW Spinnaker Lounge - Refresh to include new carpet, lounge chairs, bar stools, tables, decorative tabletops, chandeliers and reupholstered banquette sofa. Walls and pillars to be clad with new wood laminate and windows outfitted with new curtain arrangements. Upgrade to roped handrails and back bar refurbished with a new stone top

  • Replacing Observation Lounge on Deck 12
    

Accommodations

• Soft refurbishments to cabins and suites including new carpet, artwork, headboards and loose furniture. The new look will align with Jewel class ships
  
• Future Teak added to all balconies
  

Public Spaces

• Main Pool – New Bolidt teak flooring around main pool and whirlpools
  
• Casino – Enhanced with new game tables, chairs, carpet and general outfitting changes
  
• Mandara Spa - Partial refurbishment to the reception area, beauty parlor, treatment rooms, changing rooms, sauna and relaxation area
  
  • Reception: Modernized with a new stone floor, 3D decorative wall behind reception and new décor
    
  • Beauty Parlor: Upgrades include a new stone floor, decorative roman blinds, ornamental partition, decorative mirrors at working stations and existing dome to be covered with silver leaf
    
  • Treatment Rooms: Rooms refreshed with new mosaic tiles, carpet, furniture, roman blinds, modern wall coverings, decorative mirrors and wall sconces
    
  • Relaxation Area: Relaxation enhanced by new beverage station, decorative roman blinds, wall coverings, and wall sconces
    
    • Changing Rooms & Sauna: Refurbishments to wall tiles, new stone flooring, and upgraded hardware
      

• Splash Academy - New soft flooring in main area, updated cabinetry and partition doors
  
• Theater – Refreshed with new seats and carpet
  
• Library – Carpet replaced
  
• Conference Rooms – Carpet replaced
  
• Photo Gallery - Upgraded to the all-white, “Apple Store” Photo Gallery concept
  
• Public Restrooms - New mosaic tile floor, vanities, hardware, decorative mirror, wall sconces, color schemes and area signs
  
• Stairs, Lifts & Lobbies - New lighting, carpet and sconces; to model the same décor as Gem and Dawn
  

Thank you.

Been on many cruises over the last 40 years. Looked at the pictures and videos posted of the Breakaway during Grayson. Been through worse weather in the past. I am lucky that I never experience seasickness. If I was the type that got seasick, you can be sure I never would have returned to cruising. Bad weather is part of the cruise experience. It can be exciting although at times a bit scary. NCL could have avoided the bad weather since with today’s technology this is so easy to determine. But I wonder what the threshold is before they decide to change course.