Daniel A

@Hlitner and @cruisemom42 - We are staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rome for two days pre-cruise. We will not be taking public transportation to Civitavecchia, and we prefer to use one of the two hotel offered transportation options - hotel shuttle bus or private hire car. I cannot seem to find out where we get dropped off at the port and more importantly do we need to lug our bags any distance or are there porters who take the luggage where we get dropped off. TIA

OK, here's a couple of questions which partially involve the Haven. We will be sailing soon from Civitavecchia. We booked a two-day pre-cruise deviation, so we need to make our own way to the port from Rome. The hotel we are staying in has access to a private car service that will take us to Civitavecchia. At this time, we do not understand how we are supposed to get our luggage checked. Do we need to lug our bags to a port operated shuttle, is there a special drop for Haven guests? Where is the Haven check-in located? At this time, I do not know if the car service from the hotel has a permit that would allow us to be dropped off at the Breakaway. Does anyone have boarding experience to share so we know what to expect? P.S. We will not be taking any form of public transit from Rome to Civitavecchia.

Thank you, understood. I never attach the cruise line luggage tags until I am actually being transported to the pier. I've always been concerned that somebody at an airport will send my luggage to the wrong destination due to confusion caused by multiple tags on the luggage. I will probably attach the vinyl tags to the ring that attaches my CC tag sleeves. Kind of like wearing a belt and suspenders at the same time. 😉

Thanks for the chime!! 😄

@Sthrngary I know you don't like the adhesive luggage tags that come in the mail, but do the paper ones you can download show "priority" on them? Do you think I should put both types on my checked luggage?

Just curious as I don't have any plans to go Down Under, but is the testing and vaccination requirement only for cruising or do these requirements apply to people travelling by air as well?

NCL Air doesn't allow you to pick your flight times. We're simply more comfortable adding 24 hours onto your 6 hours. ☺️ DW is always anxious when we have any flight to catch, so staying at an airport hotel the night before the flight significantly reduces her anxiety about crowds and long lines at airports. This in turn, reduces my anxiety about dealing with her anxiety.

This way, you eat less later at the buffet.... 🥬🥝🧁🍰🍰🤣

The Cruise Critic ones use a clear plastic loop to attach the tag holder. As I posted earlier, they can be found here: Cruise Critic Store: Cruise Luggage Tag Holder - Cruise Critic Community

We did two day prior and one day post. It allows for jet lag mitigation before the cruise, and the post cruise deviation makes for a much less stressful trip home.

I'm not sure, but I think those luggage tags are mailed out to guests sailing in the Haven. Many experienced Haven passengers have reported that they prefer to use the standard ones they print out themselves from thier own computer.

Definitely not!! They're supposed to be watching Richie!! 😅

I think that usually the B2B 7 day cruises will start in FLL, return to FLL and the "14" day people stay onboard in the same stateroom. Mine starts in FLL and circles the Caribbean ending in FLL.

Sure, as long as they are staying in the Haven too... 🙂

I don't mean to be a wet blanket, but DW & I worked very hard to earn the money that we are paying in order to enjoy the benefits of sailing in the Haven. If I had friends or relations sailing on the same cruise as us, and taking our meals and excursions together was a high priority for us, I would book similar cabins in the same part of the ship. The best way to ensure that you are able to stay together is to have your children book where you plan to be or for you to book where your children plan to be. My sister is sailing with us on our next cruise, and we are paying extra for her to stay in the Haven with us. As you can see, I am not just talking the talk, I'm walking the walk. It would be unfair to us that we should be paying extra for perks that others are being given for free. Some on here will agree with my belief and some will disagree. I guess it all comes down to your comfort level.

Of course, you're correct if you're referencing three 7 night B2B cruises. Those would actually be three separate cruises sailed on consecutive dates. I am mostly thinking that my next Caribbean cruise on Princess is 14 days. It only counts as one cruise taken, even though it is more days than 4 West Coast 3 day Mexico/Canada trips. Again, my point is that if one wants to get to Elite fast and cheap, the West Coast offers the best opportunities to accomplish that goal. I'm content at Platinum, so I'm not grousing. 💁‍♂️

We mostly sail from FLL and stay the night before in a local hotel. Because of early check out times, we always used to show up early, and it is nice to be in the smaller lounge instead of the large crowded main terminal seating.

The few perks we have been enjoying at the Platinum level are basically all that we want/need. We aren't in any rush to get to Elite. You will probably find many more Elites who are residents of the West Coast, as there are many 2 and 3 day sailings to Canada and Mexico, and those 2 and 3 day cruises count just as much toward status as a 21 day cruise out of Florida. Of course, the longer cruises add up for the target of days at sea credits, but it's much quicker and cheaper to do a number of short cruises in an inside cabin to get there quickly.

Are you saying there is no longer a PES lounge in the terminal at embarkation any longer?

I like that yours have the stainless steel attachments. Mine have pliable plastic attachments. I may have to look and see if I can find the stainless steel attachments online. I wonder why the Amazon is only showing them for NCL tags. Won't they work with a number of other cruise lines'? I found some on Amazon! Pretty colors too!! Amazon.com : AMUU Keychain,Keychain Loop 14 Pack of 6.3 Inches Stainless Steel Wire Ring 2mm Cable Loop Rings for Hanging Luggage Tag, Keyrings and ID Tag Keepers (Pack of 14-6.3 inch) : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

But then, how would they know you're someone special??? 🤩

I have been using these Cruise Critic ones for years. They're really helpful. It beats having to figure out how to staple the paper ones after a flight. I just put these tags on when I am arriving at the port. Cruise Critic Store: Cruise Luggage Tag Holder - Cruise Critic Community

I really dislike when they set up a table outside an elevator bank and try to reel me in while I'm trying to go somewhere.

Thanks for all of the responses. I had a thought to just empty it myself, but then I realized the butler would probably restock the whole minibar, and I'll get charged for the entire content. I'll let the butler do it for me.

I just sent an email to the pre-cruise concierge asking for the minibar to be removed. Will that work or should I need to wait until I get onboard?