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Questions are not related , but at what point do they charge a cancellation fee? Departure is Sept 27 & final payment is in June. Also, can I pre pay tips for just one person? I will be adding shareholders credit & figured I would be using that for part of the gratuities but wanted to get as much out of the way as possible

I have used what's app with the regular NCL wi fi package

Interesting that you weren't allowed in early. I was there in September & walked up half hour early & told to go ahead in. I believe the tickets go on sale the first Thursday of the month, go to their website for info

Used teledoc which ended up being free with Blueshield insurance. Gave me 2 meds - promethazine HCI cough syrup & benzonatate capuses. At least the coughing fits are better.

No Starlink on the Joy. Slow internet & could not make internet calls like I could on Princess.

His show was added because Footloose was cancelled. I was only able to make reservations for one of the comedy shows during the cruise but was able to get in standby line 20 minutes before showtime & got in every time. The cold I got had turned into probably the worst cough I have ever had, Went to the doctor today for medication. I now remember a waiter that had to leave our table because he was having similar coughing fit/

Yes, I think it was because of cold weather, is it like that on Alaska cruises? We never did get to enjoy the observation area.

I was on this cruise also. Found it to be too crowded everywhere, including people trying to pack into the elevators. We ended up walking most stairs but I still came back with a cold(at least not covid!). We got to the port just after 11:30, were directed to the parking at berth 49 & waited a few minutes for the standing room only shuttle. When we got to check in we walked right on to the ship. Rooms took forever to be ready.

It appears you have to change busses?

Exactly. I was on the 5 day right before you & the only hiccup we had is that we had to drive to berth 48 & park there since that is where we disembarked. Didn't have to wait in long line & proceeded right onto the ship after checking in.- arrived in terminal about noon.

Just got off the Joy, Ocean Blue limited it to one app, salad & dessert only.

We were literally the first ones off the ship(room was right around the corner) & there were no taxis yet. Glad to know they got there soon after. We just walked to our car, didn't take long at all.

You have to use euros, they do not accept dollars. Ship exchange is very bad rate. Your local bank can order euros for you. most places take credit cards, in fact lots of places prefer them

I sail out of this port several times a year(though never on NCL) & it has always been very easy. I think the problem may be an NCL problem

I'm parking at the pier so I guess they'll have shuttles for us , ugh

I agree. We did a Carnival cruise last month where we had to park off site & that was a real hassle. Can't figure out why we can't berth closer as there appears that only one other ship is in port that day & they regularly handle 2 ships at a time

Ok thanks. Looks like it's about 2 miles away?

I'm on this cruise. Where did you see info about disembarkation?

Does anyone know when the music stops? I'm in a room that I believe is under the restaurant on the Joy

The ship usually has tours that end up at the airport that are for late day flights.

Green tea shots sound interesting - what are they?

Thanks! You're amazing!

Is there a menu with drink prices somewhere? I would be happy with trying the under $15 - I don't drink enough to go over the price limit to get something specific

I walked it (with luggage). It takes awhile - maybe an hour? & the sidewalks can be narrow but it was a great way to see the city. They also have a tram that goes from the train station(short walk from the ship).I believe the canal tours are actually close to the train station. If you have tickets to the Anne Frank house & you happen to get there early they may let you in - they did for me.

Is there any generic for gran mariner on the basic drink package?