GarNik831

1 hour ago, grandmarnnurse said:

On the Glory February 2 out of NOLA. Leaving for NOLA in about 15 days. 

Enjoy!  We are sailing out of NOLA on February 7 on the NCL Getaway.

On ‎12‎/‎8‎/‎2019 at 4:06 PM, grandmarnnurse said:

Will do! 👍

grandmarnnurse -- Which sailing are you on?

I can't see us partaking in the Ice Bar when we cruise on the Getaway in February.

We are getting away from Winnipeg Canada -- the last place we want to go is back into a freezer!

Finally received my refund cheque/check on Friday, for my flight changes due to a cruise cancelled by NCL.

Only took 6 months, but I'm happy!

On ‎10‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 8:52 AM, gmasters said:

On ‎9‎/‎25‎/‎2019 at 9:49 AM, GarNik831 said:

still hoping to to get aboard that feb 7 cruise, but we have jumped on Dec 7 cruise until than. Looks like our aft suite cabin is awesome

 

Let us know if you end up booking and sailing with us!  :-)

Anyone else looking at sailing out of NOLA on the Getaway on February 7, 2020?  Nine nights of fun!!

9 minutes ago, gmasters said:

trying to send you a update as per ideas and plans (two nights before) info Private

 

Not sure why we are not able to send or receive private messages??  You can reach us on Kik, same username.  Or email us -- fsi AT mts DOT net

14 minutes ago, gmasters said:

we are looking for a cruise so hard, maybe we found one....now

Please join us, it will be a blast!  9 days/nights of fun!! :-)

We are also staying in NOLA for two nights before the cruise, and three nights post-cruise.

Still waiting for my refund check for "air change fees" after NCL cancelled our initial cruise.

They sent an email on April 15, stating that I should receive my check in 4-6 weeks.  I called the refund center this past Monday -- they said the check was cut on September 20 (basically right before my phone call).  I rolled my eyes and had to say I guess I'll keep waiting.

5 months and counting...….

Will we be too late to catch the sloths?

On ‎7‎/‎19‎/‎2019 at 12:59 PM, Prnsessmoi said:

Will be on the Getaway 2/7-16/2020.  Roatan on 2/11/20 from 7:00am - 3:00pm.  Wondering if it is possible to "hold sloths" and do Tabyana Beach (snorkle from shore) in the same day.  From what I understand, the sloth experience would need to be early in the day, as they don't let you interact with them after a certain time.  But not sure logistically, if it is possible to do both in the time we will be there.

 

Anyone done this?  Suggestions on who to contact?

 

Thanks in advance!

Prnsessmoi -- we are on the same cruise and it looks like we have the same interests!  Sloths are high on our list.  Looking at booking with Bodden as well.  Let us know what you end up booking;  would love to meet you guys!  G&N

Any lifestylers cruising on the NCL Getaway out of New Orleans on February 7, 2020?  Shoot us a message!  :-)

Do some mock bookings for each category to see which cabins are available?

Just thought I would update.....

Received an email from US Guest Relations today.  I was advised to expect a refund via cheque/check for the flight change fees within 4 to 6 weeks.

All's well that ends well.

I have absolutely no problem waiting weeks, even months, for a refund if I know that it is coming eventually.

My issue is being brushed off on the phone, and having email submissions not ever replied to -- particularly when their automated response states to "please allow 3 business days".

Just let me know the score, instead of keeping me hanging in limbo.

Thanks for your help, everybody.

12-day cruise for January 2020 out of New Orleans was cancelled by NCL.  Flights had already been booked for the initial cruise, and had to be changed.  I re-booked to a 9-day Western Caribbean, also out of New Orleans.  I did this by phone and was given the 15% discount for the new reservation as promised in their cancellation letter.  Now, for the airline ticket change fees – where they promised a refund of up to $300 per person -- they directed me to a different phone number. 

I called this separate number (waited 30+ minutes), and was then advised that I had to contact NCL through the website help section, "After You Cruise".  So not a direct email, but a "pop up" form (standard now), which allows for attachments to include my receipts.  Now, "After You Cruise" doesn't allow you to pull down the cruise date because obviously the cruise hasn't occurred yet (it's in February 2020).  I chose to use the "Before You Cruise" help option, advised them of my situation and attached all of my receipts showing the old and new flights with the change fees paid.  

It's been two weeks and I have submitted the request twice, with no response.  I'm pretty frustrated.  I booked my initial flights in good faith, and re-booked my flights for the new cruise, staying loyal to NCL.  Why is it so hard to even get a response -- never mind my $420 back in change fees!

Has anyone had experience with airline change fee refunds?  Is it because they won't refund them *before* my cruise and I must wait until the cruise has been completed?  Is there a more direct email address that I should be using?  You'd think they would at least tell me either way.

Any assistance or suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks all.

On 4/6/2019 at 8:12 PM, Tigeroy said:

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.   😎😎😎

Had you already booked your flights?  If so, did you re-book and what luck did you have in being reimbursed for change fees?

I re-booked to a 9-day Western Caribbean, also out of New Orleans.  I did this by phone and was given the 15% discount for the new reservation.  Now, for the airline ticket change fees -- they directed me to a different phone number. 

I called this number (waited 30+ minutes), and was then advised that I had to contact NCL through the website help section, "After You Cruise".  So not a direct email, but a "pop up" form, which allows for attachments to include my receipts.  Now, "After You Cruise" doesn't allow you to pull down the cruise date because obviously the cruise hasn't occurred yet (it's in February 2020).  I chose to use the "Before You Cruise" help option, advised them of my situation and attached all of my receipts showing the old and new flights with the change fees paid.

It's almost been two weeks and I have submitted the request twice, with no response.  I'm pretty frustrated.  I booked my initial flights in good faith, and re-booked my flights for the new cruise, staying loyal to NCL.  Why is it so hard to even get a response -- never mind my $420 back in change fees!

Has anyone had experience with airline change fee refunds?  Is it because they won't refund them *before* my cruise and I must wait until the cruise has been completed?  Is there a more direct email address that I should be using?  You'd think they would at least tell me either way.

Any assistance would be appreciated.  Thanks all.

We're on the Norwegian Getaway -- Jan. 26 to Feb. 7, 2020 out of New Orleans.  Plus 2 days in NOLA on either end.

Who is joining us??

Email us -- fsi@mts.net or contact us on Kik, username is GarNik831

NCL Getaway, leaving 2020-01-26 out of New Orleans.  Our 12-day honeymoon cruise!

Feel free to touch base with us anytime.  Our Kik is GarNik831.  Hope to hear from other lifestylers!

On 1/21/2019 at 10:53 PM, fstuff1 said:

 

wow.. on the Bliss, jack and jameson is so cheap.

here's the price list from the Gem last week. they are still using the old price list.

 

notice that Jack Daniels Rye and Jameson Castmates are $17 instead of under $15 from the new Bliss list. 

 

Jack Daniel's is super premium?  I still have a bottle of that swill from my 1998 wedding that nobody will touch!