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Well, here's a cheery topic, sorry about that! However, I anticipate that I may have to cancel my cruise, but won't know for sure until near sailing date. I know it would involve 100% forfeiture of cruise fare, but would I get my port taxes and fees refunded? Is there an additional penalty of $100 for the cancellation? The other person in my cabin would still go. If I don't get a refund of the port taxes and fees, should I just no-show to avoid a $100 fee, if there is one? I am comparing the policies of the various lines to see if one has a better policy than the others between Princess, NCL, Holland America, and RCI. Thank you for any help you can provide.It is advice I need, but hope I won't have to use!

Hello all, Are cabins ready for you on RCI when you get onboard, or do you have to wait? Specifically Harmony if that makes a difference. Thank you!

Thank you so much. This is very helpful 🙂

Hello! Does anyone have recommendations for fishing in Catalina? Specifically, where can my people find someone to take them out in a boat fishing? They do see the big charters advertising online, but they are also interested in the possibility of finding someone with a boat when they get there that could still provide the gear and license, but for less than the prices of the big charters companies Does anyone have experience with finding such a fishing provider while docked in Catalina?

Thank you for the wonderful review!

Norwegian Joy embarkation San Pedro pier 92 Feb 5, 2023 Thought I would provide an update. For our cruise embarkation we arrived at 10:45am and lined up. We waited outside under a tent for about an hour. By the time the line moved, when we got outside, we saw rows and rows of people lined up in the mild sun. We heard through the grapevine that NCL had had computer problems. Once the line moved, we sped through check in and got right on the ship. We were fairly near the front of the line, though, so not sure how long it took all the people behind us. Had a great cruise.

Thank you so much for the info! How do we reserve for the racetrack and laser tag and virtual reality? Hope you are having a great time. 🚢

Thank you so much. Did the wall units work for making reservations, or the ap, or do you have to go to a box office?

Also, Our group is looking for a place to regularly meet up in the buffet area. The most logical place for this group would be near the ice cream. 🙂 Can you tell me where they usually have the ice cream located?

Thank you for this offer! Some reports have said you don't have to make reservations for the shows, that it is first come first enter. Is this so? I've also heard that you do need to make reservations for everything.

Thanks. My edocs are not there this morning. When I click "download edocs" a window pops up saying "The reservation is not yet READY to be retrieved. Try again. " I will call when I have a break to be on the phone for awhile

Thank you for the information, everyone. 🦥

Hello! We are 12 days out from our Joy cruise and still edocs are showing as not available even though online check in is showing as complete. Anyone have an idea as to why this might be? Thank you 🌸

Hello! Thank you for the information regarding Rosarito. I have a question for you, might there be locals offering fishing near there? What are the odds of someone offering that on the beach, as we have experienced in some other ports? Or may we arrange ahead of time? Thank you

Thanks🌸

Hi all, I have a question on this. People are talking about check-in right at 12:00 on the day it opens. Is this 12:00 eastern? Thanks.

Oh, this would be great. I waited in a very long line once to book shows on Breakaway. The ap wasn't working, neither were the touchscreens onboard. I don't mind waiting in line to get ON the ship, but once aboard I've got better things to do! 💕

Hello and thank you for the info. A question: while waiting 2 ish hours in the tent, are there chairs available for those who cannot stand that long? If so, do you have to be some of the first there to get one? One of my cruise mates has leg issues. Thank you.

I knew I liked your style from your username. This just cements it. 😝

Yes, lots of trouble with everyone in our group. Can't update passwords when your correct one won't work, account usernames missing when you do receive an email to update your password when you ask for one, accounts that have worked fine for years, now you can't sign on.

Hello! I am having difficulty reserving specialty restaurants and shows for our Feb 5 sailing of Norwegian Joy. Maybe it is because of the late date. We usually book our cruises well in advance and this is short notice. I see in the list of perks a concierge for our platinum level. Have you had luck asking this person to make such reservations once onboard? Do they have a physical office where you can talk to them, or would you just have to test your luck at getting through by phone? We have one dinner from free at sea, two from platinum, and two shows to book. Also, can we book show times for others in our party so we don't have to all make them separately? Thank you for any assistance you can provide

Hello! Does anyone have a recommendation for a fishing excursion in Ensenada? I would appreciate any insights! Julie

Thank you for sharing this information. For some people, especially those traveling in groups with rule-stickler/worrying members, having one of the group's check in times that they got up early to get be changed could be stressful. Now I can try to avoid it or manage expectations.

Thank you so much, everyone

Thank you