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Apologies for the duplicate....

Anyone traveling on Apex Dec 17 out of FLL? I got the move-up to Aqua and hoping to find a nice dinner partner to come with me to Blu.

I'm about to make final payment on Dec 17th Apex from FLL. Great fare and the ship looks awesome.

Anyone else on this sailing in a single balcony? I'm looking forward to seeing this tiny room 🙂

Happy Summer everyone.

I'm considering doing a sailing in Aug, from NY preferably.

Is anyone traveling from NYC mid Aug? If so which cruise line?

5 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

Priority Disembarkation for suites - here's the letter delivered into the suite while we're out & about. 

 

Latitudes Sapphire get priority disembarkation too, even if staying in a solo, inside or oceanview 🫢 😳 🤔 🤫 🙄

 

Let's hold a post-cruise debriefing later, 🤞hold this hot topic discussions, please 👌.

living locally, hoping to stay on as long as possible, with a leisurely breakfast. Last one they were pushing us off without having eaten - way too early.

7 hours ago, mking8288 said:

Good morning from Heritage Wharf, Dockyard. We've arrived - Bermuda, we are back again to visit. It's a cloudy day. Time for breakfast first.

 

Several important details, info & useful reminders from the FS Dailies to take along to go ashore, especially first time visiting 👌

 

wondering how you like the virtual balcony? are you missing the ability to open the door and walk out?

43 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

Taste MDR - lunch is served, anyone hungry ... room is not even filled 30% with guests. Very generous portion sizes. 

 

Sea is very calm today.

 

 

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How did you choose between Taste and Savor? Decor?

Dinner looked great, thanks for sharing!!

This is the most ridiculous question I've ever asked... but..... if you ask for shrimp cocktail in the MDR will they be able to get it for you? I recall, at least on Celebrity, one can get a shrimp cocktail in the main dining rooms for an appetizer, however, I don't see it on the new menu. Our sailing is in a couple of weeks and my brother won't be happy without his daily shrimps.🤣

2 hours ago, mking8288 said:

Manhattan MDR isn't busy tonight and half capacity.  One of my favorite, Grilled Salmon being served. 

 

 

 

Oooh, barf bags are out tonight, easily within reach.

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omg, hope it isnt me two weeks from now.. no offense

1 hour ago, hallux said:

If I may suggest something - include cruise line or ship when asking these kinds of questions.  Knowing what lines sail out of that home port (Cape Liberty) I was able to deduce which sites to look at, but it took some searching to find that cruise as I had the wrong line initially.

good idea

Aug 7, New Jersey to Reykjavik on Celebrity Summit

Hi All, anyone booked on Aug 7 Cape Liberty to Reykjavik? Considering it with the price drop but 12 days solo (inside cabin) I'm unsure...

trying to quote posts but it isnt working.

I have read and also asked TA - you cannot add people to your cabin after an upgrade.

it is noted in the NCL FAQs on the upgrade offer page

it was my first question too

12 hours ago, Nclgetawaymenhoney said:

It will stay pending until the bidding is all done, which is normally close of business the Friday before sail day, you still have a chance, didn’t sound like you got it the first round, but things will continue to evolve and change

how many days out is the 'first round' of bids processed? 

20 hours ago, hallux said:

The Bliss definitely has them, and I may have mentioned this in my earlier post.  Here is a pic of one on the Bliss - 

 

And for reference as to where it is in the cabin -

 

I believe the bed can be pulled out from the wall a little bit.

the bed looks MUCH smaller than the (what I believe was) FULL size (double) on the Epic.... this looks like a single/twin...

4 minutes ago, coastcat said:

I found a video! Looks like this cabin type is available on sister ships Meraviglia and Bellissima. The dealbreaker for me with this cabin is that it has a steep-sided bathtub instead of a step-in shower; the towels are stored in the tub area high on the wall. I'm 4'10" so both of those details are a huge negative. People of more normal height don't have this problem! The cabin looks well designed and the balcony looks more than large enough for a lounger. 

 

The video description notes that the buffet overhead is noisy so you'd want to grab one of the cabins on deck 13 instead. With only 4 available on each ship, though, you might have to take what you can get. The notes also state that the bed is a sofa bed.

 

 

wow - yeah that tub is a deal breaker for 86 year old dad - who needs his own cabin... thanks for sharing!

1 hour ago, hallux said:

Total area of the cabin 100 sq. ft.  No windows direct to the outside as the Studio 'enclave' is in the middle of the ship.  Decks 10 and 11 on this ship. https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/deck-plans

 

Those deck plans also have a picture and an overhead view of the layout, click on the 'studios' entry to the left when you have deck 10 or 11 selected.

 

Studios on the Bliss and Encore have a 'virtual balcony' that is a TV showing the outside view.

any way you cut it - the space is small, well designed, but SMALL. I actually 'upgraded' on the ship (EPIC) once due to cleanliness issues in my studio - to an inside. I was like going from budget to luxury. If you don't care about the keycard access to the lounge, I suggest an inside cabin or better. As a solo, as mentioned, you can come to the door of the solo lounge and ppl will let you in. 

11 minutes ago, hallux said:

I've stayed in one on the Bliss, I imagine they're similar.  It was roomy enough for one person to use primarily as a place to sleep and change clothes.  If you're expecting to set up a desk and work from the room it just won't work for that.  It was nice that the area (on the Bliss anyway) was secured so ONLY people in the Studio cabins had access, except during the solo meet-up before dinner.

 

I'd sail in one again, depending on the itinerary, but if I can get a balcony for nearly the same price as I did for my second cruise on the Bliss I'll take it.

agreed - if you can get the balcony for the same price or a tad more worth it - just be sure to check prior to 14 days before sailing.

I'm unsure if you'll get an upgrade offer - but if you do - and even if you can get an inside cabin - it's worth it for more space. You can go to the studio lounge for meet ups - ppl will open the door for you. Obvs you just wont have direct key access for coffee, etc.

just saw MSC out of NYC - they have solo balcony (as well as studio inside) 

I searched endlessly with no success to find a photo of the solo balcony - there are only 4 at the AFT which is amazing... but no clue what they look like. Says 128sq ft... but the balcony (based on the deck plan) looks like a tiny triangular Juliet balcony - 

Anyone every seen/stayed in one?

just booked - Celebrity Apex Dec 17 - 6 night W. Caribbean

Solo infinite balcony - has anyone stayed in one?

Anyone cruising week of April 17th - looking for a last minute trip at a good rate. Would be nice to make new friends along the way...

On 1/12/2022 at 12:46 PM, coastcat said:

Woohoo, just booked another one! NCL released sailings for Norwegian Viva (2nd in the Prima class) and despite the hefty cost, I booked a Studio for Viva's first transatlantic in November 2023. So now I have four 2023 cruises booked, all NCL.

Ditto - booking today for Jan 2024 Viva (already have March 2023 Prima) 🙂

25 minutes ago, coastcat said:

Good question! I appreciate that Celebrity offers a single version of the Infinite Veranda, and that they offer more of them than RCI does of the Studio Balcony. I also appreciate that booking an ES cabin means you don't get hosed on the "always included" pricing. However, you do pay a premium to be on those ships, and a swankier cabin is certainly tempting... 

And then there is always Alaska. I would love to do Hubbard, I did solstice in 2019 for my 50th with family. Wondering what Alaska would be like alone... it was mostly couples and families when I went.

I was thinking for Alaska - book inside cabin then try for a move-up to any veranda... but then again if I don't get it, that's a long week without a balcony...

Think I'll stick to NCL after this FCC is gone however, seems easier to find a studio and go anywhere.

On 1/1/2022 at 8:39 PM, coastcat said:

Sigh. Stupid variant. I decided to cancel my January 30 Celebrity Edge cruise - you know, the one with the amazingly low solo supplement that enabled me to book a Sunset Veranda? The FCC will go towards an Apex or Beyond sailing later this year.

 

Next cruise is now NCL Getaway out of NYC in early March. Final payment date is next week, after which I'll be haunting the site in search of price drops on balcony cabins.

I'll second that. My fourth cancellation 😞

Was supposed to board Apex today, booked with that similar AMAZING fare from Jan 2020.

So sad. And my brother and SIL still went.

Looking at Beyond for Nov 7, but may use FCC for suite on the Summit... 

So the question is... is it 'better' to be solo on an Edge class ship in a solo cabin OR be solo in the Retreat on an older ship?

Thoughts welcome on how to spend the FCC (not enough to cover an E sailing.)

Wondering What had happened with suite guests, that would be a big move from an expensive one bedroom down to deck 6.

I canceled my sailing on the Apex tomorrow, infinite balcony, and so did many passengers (according to our roll call) because they were worried about having to leave their iconic suite to go to quarantine.

wishing you a speedy recovery and easy travel home!

On 10/17/2021 at 1:17 PM, nferr said:

 

 I'm doing Royal out of Cape Liberty late January. 11 night cruise. Not sure what to expect solo because so many things are different right now. Windjammer closed for dinner which pushes you to the MDR. Seems like not all the bars are open, some events are not being held etc. I'm hoping things ease by the Jan. 31 sail date. Was going to book the Unlimited Dining Package but that seems to have disappeared. 

 

I'm more excited for my solo cruise going Transatlantic in April on NCL. I'm in the solo studio cabin area and overall it just seems like the vibe is more geared for solo travelers overall.

yes, NCL studios is great, and you know what to expect... other solos 🙂 

Anyone doing Royal spring trip out of Cape Liberty? I'm considering (because it is local to me in NJ) but unsure what the solo scene is like. Feedback welcome!