happy cruzer

Packaged air works for some people in some cases, sometimes. Have booked cruise air a few times with no horror stories on the provided routing. The biggest negative to us is that if something goes wrong and the airline has to issue a refund they refund to who payed them i.e. the cruise line. Still waiting at six months for a refund to be issued. Each case is different. If you demand direct flights, avoid cruise air. If you just want to save some money and don't care to be a bit inconveinced, cruise air probably will work. Free air is just a promotion that may save on the total cost.

Any more current reports from Serenade?

Agree that NCL has a different dining model than the other major lines. I think they are more like a resort than a traditional cruise. Everyone can set their expectations accordingly. We have done mainly traditional cruises but did enjoy NCL. They offer most of the same things as the other lines plus the additional features of their free style; however, if you are die hard traditional cruise fan you may not like their model. Someone described the Celebrity new ship dining with the 4 seperate MDRs which we loved. Each line has their target market. It's great to have choices.

Booked the same hotel. We will be there at the end of Nov. Any advice about that hotel would be great!

Appetizers and entrees look ok. The few choices of soups are a bother. Usually order soup each night and only like two of the 4 choices. And those two I make at home often. Additionally most of the entrees I make frequently at home. So the menu is not that special for me. But it will work and most will find it good. Bottom line - I think one menu will make most think that they only want to eat in the MDR once or twice and visit the specialties the other nights. So probably will mean spending more for dining on NCL.

Any updates? Maybe ones that do just the airport or just the cruise port shuttles? Info for the last 4 or 5 months would be appreciated 🙂

We are booked for the fall out of Tampa. Have seen a couple of reviews but still have questions about the ship. Looked at the pictures here on Cruise Critic but they are pretty old. Would love to see newer pictures of the ship. Where is food served - included and for a fee? For example is there a Sorrento's? In the Pub or Vintages? How is the spa? Is there sauna and steamroom in the changing area that is included for all passengers? Deck plan says whirlpools, are they heated? What do you think of the Solarium for the Caribbean? Are there pools tables available for all to play on? Any idea if there will be a broadway show in the fall? Any other unique or unusual things about the ship?