complawyer

well, there was no indication of where he went for dinner, but he claims the dinner was turkey, so i dont think that's served in cagneys anyway. also, i dont think there should be any expectations for any particular menu item. sometimes s**t happens. my point was with all the problems people complain about on this site, not getting to order prime rib on the first night out seems very, very, very picky., and i'm truly sorry for his misfortune, but i think this problem is laughable! with the various choices of beef in cagney's or even le bistro, im sure he could find something to eat that would make him/her happy. by the way i have noticed that sometimes o'sheehan's has prime rib as a special. (personally, i avoid o'sheehans like the plague) by the way, i never order prime rib anywhere, my palate is just not that sophisticated

chiefmatejrk im pretty sure no one books a cruise on any line, to any port with the assumption, or expectation of getting a prime rib dinner. ive been criticized for many of my posts, but really, to post about a lack of prime rib. the guy should get over it.

i would never, ever, book a flight to anywhere thru ncl.

oh! the horror, the horror!!! what a terrible 1st world problem, and you even were considerate enough to post it here. hope you dont expect any sympathetic responses (lmao)

we're booked on copa for a transcanal this jan. its a 6 hr non-stop flight from los angeles. im taking my chance and going with copa. i did a little research, and they seem ok. we'll be back feb 5th. remind me on this site, and ill let you know how it went

while the free flight offer, in and of itself, sounds like a great deal, we leave out of lax, and there is always an extra charge leaving from los angeles. while technically it's still cheaper, reading all the horror stories, (and of course to be on the safe side) i will always book my own flight reservations. that way, i can personally pick the time, seats and arrival at port city date. also to avoid any unforseen delays, we usually book getting to the port city a few days prior to sailing. it takes away a great deal of traveling stress, and its a terrific way to city the port city. (especially if you're leaving from a foreign port). Heck, if youre going that far, why not spend a few days sightseeing? we've been fortunate to be able to visit multiple foreign cities for a few days before getting on the ship just imagine leaving from southampton, and not seeing london for few days, or from trieste and not visiting venice. the list goes on and on. so, do yourself and your traveling companions a favor, and book on your own flights other than a "gee, im awfully sorry" (and most time, not even that), ncl takes no responsibility if there are flight delays or missed flights or connections, and you certainly don't get your money back. airlines don't lose money, the seats are already paid for, and most of them are non-refundable, consequently if your butt isnt in the seat when the plane takes off, you lose! we were fortunate enough to start cruising again after covid and flew in april, july, aug, and nov, and believe me, all the planes were packed

we were on a back to back on the gem getting off mid-nov. we had hero cards galore. also, ncl usually send a email asking about your cruise a few days after it has ended. at the end it asks if there are any outstanding staff members you want to mention.

what's the price of the haven 2 bedroom as opposed to the 2 separate club suites. if the price is comparable, the haven should win hands down. you may not be a butler person, but they are useful. he can bring anything reasonable to your cabin throughout the sailing, i always have our butler bring m/m's, and gummie bears (im srill a kid at heart) its nice to have a separate dedicated restaurant for breakfast and lunch, and the first thing i tell the butler i want is to have him bring a pot of coffee and a pot of hot water plus pastries and croissants 1st thing in the morning. when he was about 14, we took our grandson on a cruise on the ncl spirit. it didnt have a haven, but you'll find the suite categories offer the same amenities, and my grandson loved picking up the phone and ordering pizza from the butler. while i'm not knocking it, going to the beach is the last thing i would want to do on a cruise. we get off theship, hire a cab t take us around the port and have a great time. as long as i can take pictures, im happy. by the way, i had to take a 2nd mortgage out on my house in order to pay for all the pictures i took on our our last 2 cruises. (LOL)

we were on the gem in nov and many cabins had door decorations. i cant see why that would present a problem for ncl, especially if they are holiday decorations. i dont think either scrooge or the grinch is sailing anytime soon. so, bon voyage and have a happy holiday sailing

zzdoug, if you can drink $109 worth of booze per day, youre a better man than I gunga din!

unless things have changed in the last 2 months since my last cruise, not only will your tags say "priority", but should also have your cabin number. you should get your luggage much faster than non-haven passengers. also, if your'e in a haven suite, there is a specially designated check in area. the wait there is about 10-15 minutes, and a butler or concierge will come and get you and take you to cagneys for a nice leisurely lunch. make sure you order a glass of champagne to start your cruise off right. chances are, by the time you are finished, your luggage will probably be waiting for you at the cabin door. i also have found both haven and non-haven suites, are usually cleaned and ready for occupancy long before other cabins. i've left my wife in cagney's for a few minutes, to check the cabin, and its usually ready. so, not to worry

enjoy and bon voyage!

tomberly: this past summer,we flew from los angeles to london and stayed in london for 3 days. we arranged a shuttle to pick us up at our london hotel and drive us the the port in southampton (about an hour and half trip) we looked up shuttle services on google. it was slightly under 300.

for me, cagney's is top of the line, with teppanyaki an incredibly close 2nd. im not crazy about le bistro, only because they're snooty and demand men wear a collared shirt. come on, what's the big deal? and la cucina i can avoid on any cruise. just not my cup of tea. i'd like more choices on their menu. to show how people differ, i absolutely hate o'sheehans, and would rather not eat than go there. while i'm not trying to be an ncl cheerleader, for those who knock the food, think about what it takes to make a few 1000 meals, 3 times a day, plus buffet, specialty restaurants, for that many people. someone is bound to be unhappy. the chefs (cooks) would have to have used some of the skills in hogworths to make everyone happy. the only really bad things ive ever had, was one time i ordered french onion soup at the mdr, and it was only a step up from dishwater (one time only). another time, a few years back when they were still serving lobster, i ordered it and they looked just like a shrimp on steroids, and finally, i try and stay away from the hamburgers, as no matter where i ordered one, buffet, out door grill, the buns always seem to fall apart. (lol)

no question, "six". one of the best shows i've seen on a cruise ship in 20 cruises on ncl since 2010. we walked out of jersey boys, it was a carbon copy of the movie and the sound was terrible.

we were recently on the gem . we were in a non-haven 2 bedroom suite. we got all the exact same perks as the haven, breakfast at moderno's, lunch at cagney's, butler, concierge, priority boarding, disembarkation, all except access to haven pool and courtyard. only difference was our suite was around $3000 less. for a savings of $3000, i dont need access to the private pool. by the way, the cabins are almost identical.

AMEN!! sunshinegal22

traveling man. dept of water and power, monitors the meters and know exactly your monthly water and energy usage. if you over use, you get fined. if you really over use, you're in deep doo doo also, i guess i have a screwed up sense of direction still LOL

whenever we've booked a suite, we had the same privileges a a haven passenger, minus access to the haven complex (pool and bar)

we're in los angeles with severe water restrictions, consequently once a month has to do. to over compensate, we buy the industrial size deodorant. but if we ever end up on a similar cruise, you have my word i'll stay upwind LOL!!!

sorry, lucky. club balcony suites are just renamed (and slightly remodeled ) mini suites. no private dining, no butler or concierge, you may get a free bottle of champagne, a delivery of chocolate covered strawberries, and a free bag of laundry, but no private dining the "real" suites on the star (or any other ncl ship) are almost identical to the haven cabins, with almost the same perks. on ships with an actual haven deck, the only difference is access to the have pool and bar area (haven complex) so if you really want the goodies, i strongly recommend you pop for the star suites, if it fits you budget

ive worn jeans and tennis shoes to le bistro, with no problems, their only real requirement for men is a "collared shirt". ive always brought along 1 collared shirt (in case we decide to go to le bistro), but im much happier and more comfortable in cagney's

tennis shoes are perfectly acceptable, as are jeans. no need whatsoever to pack nice shoes. be a port and get him a new pair of tennies!

you should get the same service/treatment from your butler, regardless of being in a courtyard suite, or non- courtyard suite. even on ships with both haven and non haven suites (ie the ncl gem) the perks and the service are the same even if your cabin is just listed as a "suite". i have been advised, that the only real difference on ships that have both haven suites and suites, is the price and access to the courtyard area pool. the cabins are virtually identical and on our last cruise (gem in early november) i saved around $3000 just booking the 2 bedroom suite, as opposed to the haven 2 bedroom. i dont need access to the pool for an extra 3 grand

book a suite or haven and youll get double points