BikerAl

We are booked for the 4th of September in a Royal Suite and it is the same.  So, looking at their website, the Meraviglia does not show for all of August until Sep 15th 2024.  I have called MSC weekly for a month now, and always get put on hold while the agent contacts a supervisor.  The answer is always that we can't do anything because these reservations are frozen and I will receive an email soon. I am more than willing to move my booking to the end of September, but it is frozen. I have  tried to talk to a supervisor or email management, but that seems impossible.

Sailed the Dawn in December, and this review does not reflect the ship I was on.  True staterooms have not been upgraded yet, but furniture change out is being done each cruise.  Didn't see a severe crew shortage, but did not hang out at the pool, so can't speak to that.  We loved everything about the Dawn, and the crew.

heading back out.

On 1/16/2023 at 7:03 PM, Landl cruiser said:

Going on the Dawn in 3 weeks, anyone know what crew members are aboard.  Appreciate any replies , Thank you.

On 12/3/2022 at 4:35 PM, The Traveling Man said:

Who was the Hotel Director?  Alain Magnier?

No, Hugo Van Vanosmael.

Dawn is also my favorite ship, but that is because of the 10/10/10 relocation cruise, which was outstanding.  Crew was great, Hotel Director was everywhere, and to this day is a friend.

I love Thanksgiving dinner, and that experience would have earned a note to corporate.  Thanks for the review.

14 hours ago, Sailing12Away said:

Never heard of such a thing. What in particular are you looking for that you can't get with simply asking for a virgin cocktail?

What are you looking for in a cocktail, a mind altering drink, or the flavor of the drink?

Nowadays, there are a number o 0% beers which are truly zero alcohol.  I wish NCL would stock some rather than the so called non alcohol which are less than ,05%

DaisyGoldberg said "On a cool weather itinerary I'd take an SJ on the Dawn any time. "

I cannot find an SJ on the Dawn.

Was pretty shocked and disappointed today to learn that yacht club deposits are non refundable, and do not become a future cruise credit.  We booked B2B cruises for my birthday  6 days ago,and learned that we couldn't go on those dates.  If you are going to book one of these suites, please read the terms and conditions prior to booking, cause the agents do not tell you it is non refundable

Received a call from the suite concierge who told me she had made arrangements to have fre replace our free  booze and the champagne

Have a wonderful cruise.  We board her Dec 11th for an 11 day Southern Caribbean cruise, so anything you report will be welcome.  Last time we sailed her was 10/10/10, so there are new restaurants, no Spinnaker lounge, and whatever,

Butler and Haven are linked.  If you get in the Haven, and don't want butler services, tell him/her the first day.

Any info on the Dawn for December?   Thanks in advance.

I suspected something like that. My friend on board hasn't turned his cell back on, so I couldn't get an explanation.

Does anyone have an explanation for the arrival tonight before midnight?

The ship docked already, so that explains the closing of the casino. Waiting for someone to report why the early arrival.

if people stop tipping in the restaurants that are not allowing this, perhaps they will change their policies...however at this point, and i'm platinum, i don't feel any more loyalty to NCL....too much is happening that is really not in the interest of the consumer (is it ever being that NCL is a money making company?); however, Princess, Royal and Celebrity will be delighted to take my money too.

I never understand why not tipping the crew members that serve you,is an answer to a policy the management has put in place, and the poor server is following orders. Want to punish someone, book with a different line, and make it clear here and in the media, why you are choosing a different line.

Good luck finding anyone who has used the service.

Amen to that. Out of curiosity, I have asked each of our butlers if they have ever been asked for this service, and not one has. None have ever offered the service to my recollection.

Using a web site rhat shows the ships in a port on a given day,I see MSC Divina there alone Nov 22 and 29, Dec 6, 13, 20 and 27. Of real interest, Divina is there 5 days in Jan 2014, the Pearl 2, Breakaway 1 and the Sky 8 and vacant 15 days.

Here's an idea, maybe AA meetings are needed more at night. Most of the people I have known involved in AA over the years attend night meetings. There may be a concept to that way of thinking. Just saying, I have no actual knowledge of that being a fact. :)

Unfortunately, this is not a good ideaas someone who missed the first day, would not find you.

ok, well i guess the OP found their way.

 

time for me to pop open a beer. :D

A truly thoughtless comment. AA saves lives, and you make a joke about it.:mad:

Our sincere condolences.

I just wanted to throw in my 2 cents about Norwegian. I am booked on the Gen in March and when I booked, the promotion was $50 OBC. Well, their prices have dropped and I called to get the difference back. Believe it or not, to get the $193 price drop, she took away my OBC. Has anyone ever heard of this before????

You made a new booking, which does not have the OBC.

Al

Great job. As a point of info... On Jewel class ships, the hull balconies are not as confining, as they have the glass below the railing, thus feeling brighter and more open.

Al