gmbhardy

What’s really needed is a designation between Diamond and Ambassador.

There’s no such thing as Vibe on the Epic. It’s Posh, which is the Haven Sun deck. We didn’t care for it. No hot tubs and just not the same ambiance as Vibe.

Expensa

Had a chat with the Joy GM a couple weeks ago and he confirmed that it will be part of the dry dock refurbishment this January/February.

If this has been attempted before I apologize, but what do you think about starting a thread that would detail price drops either before or after final payment. I try to keep current with all my cruise pricing but sometimes life happens. It would be beneficial if posters would share price drop information with others in one online location. I’m thinking information should include ship name, sail date, cabin category and amount of price drop. I realize the price drop amount is a relative number since the purchase price varies from cruiser to cruiser but it can demonstrate a trend. I know price drops are often discussed on roll calls but I think it might be better sharing this information in a more central location. Your comments please.

That’s what I thought. I just wanted a confirmation.

How did you get into the Haven, if you were … in steerage?

Looking through the recent listing of YC perks and amenities (I will be sailing on the Seascape in November) and found this listed under the ‘World of Choice’ category. I have no clue what this YC perk is, if indeed it is a YC perk.

Hard to believe that actually happened.

Yes

Didn’t have lunch in Halifax but I would recommend trying some of the craft beers at Garrison Brewery right across the street from the Pier, They have an assortment of draft beer flights available for sampling. I really liked the Irish Red Ale.

Yes, I’m on board. It was a little rough the last couple nights but nothing extreme. We are safely in Halifax this morning and I’m enjoying a coffee and Baileys on my balcony. Looks like the weather will be nice today. Looking forward to a walk along the beautiful Halifax waterfront.

Couldn’t get into Sydney because of the weather. Currently circling in the Atlantic.

We are in Corner Brook, Newfoundland right now. The captain really hasn’t said anything about any itinerary changes other than they are carefully monitoring the situation. He said that he will make an announcement prior to leaving Corner Brook this evening.

I was having trouble with my phone so was not able to respond to some of these misinformed comments. We are in Quebec City today where we will spend an overnight. Per the regulations some specialty bars like the Brew House will be closed for two days. Is that a big deal - yes it is. I purchased the P+ beverage package so I could drink beers that are only available there. Waited over half an hour for our champagne in Savor because they had to go the Atrium bar to get it. We enjoy going to Cellars for a glass of wine or champagne before dinner - they are closed too. I could go on and on but please don’t say I’m overreacting because I can get a well drink after I stand in line for an hour.

He is on the Joy in Sugarcane. Spoke with him yesterday.

I understand the rationale for restrictions in port (I don’t agree with them but I understand them) but the 12 mile policy baffles me - why, what possibly could the government gain. In Halifax we pulled away at 6pm and didn’t get clearance to open the bars until 8:30. It was chaos on decks 6 and 8. The atrium bar and A+ bars had 8 bartenders workiing but getting drinks in the dining rooms was a nightmare.

Currently on the Joy on a Canadian east coast itinerary. Didn’t see this coming.

It’s easy to be “Confucius” when the issue doesn’t impact you.

I’m on that cruise and I don’t think that’s fair since I will incur an extra night hotel stay and meals. NCL should throw in some FCC.

There’s also ice machines in the Observation Lounge if your ship has one.

This topic (in port liquor taxes) doesn’t seem to generate much discussion as most people are not concerned about the small amount of taxes due, but when you have the premium plus package the taxes could be significant as the menu prices for some of the top shelf liquors are outrageous,

We did too, for a Panama Canal cruise in April 2024.

Thanks to everyone for their comments. I booked the 11:20 am flight.