Tigeroy

22 hours ago, Broons77 said:

 

I've done Bayonne, but you miss the close views of the city so I'm really looking forward to sailaway.

Be on the top deck while sailing under the Verrazano!  Really cool!

I'll be up there!

On 3/26/2023 at 10:09 AM, Broons77 said:

Good Morning Cruisers!

 

I am now 2 days out from my next cruise adventure, and this is going to be a much different experience than any other as I'll be taking a solo cruise for the first time ever.  In addition, this will be my first time on Prima, my first time leaving from Manhattan Cruise Terminal, my first time in a solo cabin and my first time attempting a live thread.  I had tried doing one previously, but it was hit or miss.  So given that I only have myself to worry about this trip, I should have some time.to dedicate to it.

 

I'm a caregiver for my SO who is disabled, and about a month and a half ago I was able to clear out a few weeks of respite time.  Once those dates were nailed down, I started poking about and found a couple of trips that would work.  I chose this trip for several reasons, not the least of which was my fascination with the Prima since it's launch.  The setup for the solo cabin area I thought was really cool as well and I felt that 5 days for my first cruise on my own would be long enough as opposed to the 7 day trip for the same money (and was closer to home.)  So I screamed 'YOLO!' and booked it.

 

Not surprisingly, the few weeks leading up to this trip have been much less frantic than my prior cruises.  I was able to prebook a couple of shows on board and seems I was lucky to be able to do so.  Many on the Roll Call for this trip weren't so lucky and are concerned they'll get shut out.  Hopefully they can get things scheduled on board.  I was unable to book a meal for my dining credit, I'll have to see if I can get something on board.

 

At the moment, Prima is offloading pax from her last cruise out of Port Canaveral and will be heading to NYC later today with no one but crew on board.  Now that I think about it, this is another minor first for me - being on the first cruise after an empty repositioning.  All on the roll call are excited at the idea that cabins should be available right away.  This is excellent as I'll be carrying on my bags (solo perk - much less packing) and can get settled right away.

 

 

 

Today is filled with laundry and cleaning followed by a trip to moms for dinner before I leave.  Pretty sure she thinks I'm nuts for going on a cruise by myself.  Tomorrow will be the normal stuff most do the day before leaving - bank, drop off the dog, finish packing, aimlessly peruse the internet for last minute info and just generally wishing for bedtime so I can wake up and get on a boat.

 

Feel free to ask questions, this will be the first sailing to Bermuda from NYC this year and I'm sure many are chomping at the bit for info.  I'll be sure to post photos of the dailies along with anything else I deem interesting.  Will do my best to assist those with questions.

 

2 days!!!!  🛳️🛳️

 

 

 

 

See you tomorrow!  Or at the Meet and Greets or the Studio Lounge!  I'm with a group of friends but booked a Studio.  My Third Studio and am looking forward to being away and having fun!

Happy Packing!

Linda 

Hi

How late is dinner served in the MDR on Prima?  

123 til Prima NYC to Bermuda😎

We were on this cruise too!  Enjoying your review  and pictures!

10 minutes ago, massfamilyof4 said:

We will be on Epic (Western Caribbean) for the Super Bowl. Is there a chance they won't have the Super Bowl coverage? Our group of ten will be so mad if we  don't get to watch the Brady and the Pats win #7! 😜🏉

We sailed from San Juan on Superbowl Sunday and were able to watch the entire game on the big screen and various places on board. Alot of fun!  They delayed sailing until the game was over.  It was a few years back and the first win MVP Eli had over Tom!  😆😆😆🏈🏈🏈 Only downside on watching the game on board was they weren't showing those great Superbowl TV commercials!  

Thank you everyone!  

Hi All-

Looking for clarification!

Ok so I have the $50 per stateroom excursion 'perk' too.  Say I pre-book and pay for an excursion costing $150.00 that gets cancelled for whatever reason.  Do I get my $100 put back into my shipboard account or does it become a credit on a future NCL cruise?  I was always under the impression that it would go back onto my shipboard account. What would happen to my $50 'perk' then?  

Enjoying your review and photos!

Pier Runners! 😄

On 9/6/2019 at 7:49 AM, Shoppie124 said:

I need to step back to Roatan...We had some pier runners 😂😂😂

Pier Runners!😄 On the Escape last year in Bermuda there were like 25 runners and we were cheering them on!   I yelled out 'Last one on buys the whole ship a round!!!'. 

Once...because of a power strip.  RCL Security left a card in our cabin stating I had to report to the 'Naughty Room'.  It was located behind the Customer Service Desk.  I was shown an x-ray photo of my small rolling duffle bag and told to open the bag and take out the power strip.  They tagged it and said I could pick it up after the cruise.  We were doing a B2B so when I picked up the power strip that was rolled up in plastic and taped up I just surrendered it to security on the next ship.  It may have been because it was a surge protector power strip because our last cruise I had an 'approved power strip ' and had no problem. 

Great review!  Love your photos especially the snorkeling/diving ones!  Hope you're feeling better!

On 8/2/2019 at 7:13 PM, Oakman58 said:

Our 11 day Epic cruise out of San Juan on Jan 26th has been changed too.

On 8/2/2019 at 7:13 PM, Oakman58 said:

Our 11 day Epic cruise out of San Juan on Jan 26th has been changed too.

Hi Oakman58-

So far no letter on itinerary changes.  

Our NOLA Getaway cruise was a 12-day.  I do see its replaced with a 7-day. I'm still waiting to hear from my TA to see if she's gotten anything.

Hi-

We are on Jan 26th Epic Cruise too.  We did not get a letter saying there was an Itinerary change.  Did anyone get one?  

We were booked on the Getaway for the same date from NOLA and got a letter stating that cruise was cancelled.  No explanation-just cancelled.  Re-booked with discounts and refunds for airfare changes to the Epic from San Juan.  I've sailed NCL several times and this is the first time experiencing cancellations etc.  I understand that 'stuff' happens but a letter with an itinerary change would have been nice.  This will be my friends first time with NCL and they are already not happy with them.  😪  Oh well...any cruise is a good cruise!  

On 4/10/2019 at 3:18 PM, Tigeroy said:

We were canceled too for 1/26/20.  Rebooked an 11 day from San Juan.  NCL says they'll refunded the deposit which I already got.  Offered 15% off the new booking and a refund of up to $300 for airfare changes.  Luckily the hotels we booked in NOLA were easily cancelled.  Still no explanation from NCL on the reason for cancelation.  

Well I got an email this week stating NCL would be sending me a refund check for my airfare change from NOLA to San Juan.  It's supposed to come in 6-8 weeks.  My friends who sent their airfare info to NCL before me have not heard back yet.  I originally booked the NOLA flight with 'miles' and according to Delta I had to purchase more 'miles' to cover the difference.  🙄

On 4/10/2019 at 3:18 PM, Tigeroy said:

We were canceled too for 1/26/20.  Rebooked an 11 day from San Juan.  NCL says they'll refunded the deposit which I already got.  Offered 15% off the new booking and a refund of up to $300 for airfare changes.  Luckily the hotels we booked in NOLA were easily cancelled.  Still no explanation from NCL on the reason for cancelation.  

I have not heard from NCL yet.  Neither have my friends who are cruising with me.  I attached receipts to a form and sent it to NCL. Had to use the date I sent it because it wouldn't accept the cruise date.   Got an email back saying I'd hear from them in 15 days which would be the 23rd of April. So let's see what happens.   I used airline miles to book my flights and had to purchase miles in order to use them to re-book!🤬 

We were canceled too for 1/26/20.  Rebooked an 11 day from San Juan.  NCL says they'll refunded the deposit which I already got.  Offered 15% off the new booking and a refund of up to $300 for airfare changes.  Luckily the hotels we booked in NOLA were easily cancelled.  Still no explanation from NCL on the reason for cancelation.  

Thank you everyone!  We rebooked the Epic for an 11 Day to the Southern Caribbean.  NCL offered a small percentage off the fare and reimbursement of change fees for the airline tickets.   😎😎😎

I don't know the reason yet...so frustrating!

Just was notified our cruise  Jan 26 2020 was cancelled!  Not from NCL..they only contacted our TA!

Thank you for suggesting these towels!  Agreed,,,Carnival towels take up alot of room in the beach bag and are very heavy when wet!  Ordered mine!

On 8/1/2018 at 8:12 PM, jlt2005cruise said:

Just booked airline tickets today...now for a hotel the night before. Any recommendations? Flying into fll

9 hours ago, HolySpearit said:

 

We were on the Magic about a year ago and muster was indeed inside 🙂

Thank you!  

I learned...that during the Safety Drill there are places people can go and sit down if they have difficulties standing. 

From reading some some posts here Carnival has started doing the drills inside instead of lining people up out in the heat.  👍 Hope thats still the case for our b2b in February on the Magic!

Eric the Hungry Cowboy!

From left to right, the original cup from Mezcalitos on what would have been her 50th birthday... In the center, the cup from the Vista review on her birthday this year... And on the right, the one from the Magic cruise this week...

 

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Hi Sid!

Thank you for taking us along on your cruise! Thoroughly enjoyed reading your reviews and looking at all your photos!

What a wonderful and sweet tribute to your Special Lady! She will always be with you...her Special Guy!

I learned a new term from you...Chog! Love it!

I'm doing a B2B on the Magic in February!

Enjoy the Bliss!