Beachmomm

9 minutes ago, littlelulu01 said:

Sorry but I’m by no means qualified to recommend travel insurance.  I’d recommend calling a broker such as Trip Insurance Store.Com.  Best of luck with your decisions! 
 

Adding- you should check and see what your current policy covers.  It might have something for CFAR. Some of Ncl’s policies do. 

Got it thanks again!!! 

5 minutes ago, littlelulu01 said:

If the cruise line cancels they are obligated to refund the fares.  If we cancel during 100% penalty phase for fear of virus and don’t have CAFR insurance we don’t get our $ back.  We will however get our taxes and port fees, DSC and any pre pays such as beverage and dining pkg grats, pre paid excursions, pre purchased  spa, internet... 

 

Alaska airlines announced they will waive change fees on tickets purchased after 2/27(not much help for those tickets purchased Pre 2/27/20). Ncl announcement on relaxation for name changes.. but only up to 60 days prior to sailing so not much help for us sailing in the next few weeks.  
 

my independent insurance plan will allow me to credit the policy towards another trip within 2.5 years as long I do so prior to leaving for my upcoming sailing.  The policies themselves can be a good chunk of $ on the more expensive sailings so salvaging the policy is a benefit too. 

 

 

Thank you so much for your informative response.  We did add on the insurance offered when booking via NCL.  Which independent insurance company do you recommend?  This is my first cruise and kids; husband and other family travelers cruised before.  So excited when we originally booked, but tough not to worry with everything going on now.  

Hi All! Any thoughts about on the new travel restrictions and now cases in the US ~ are these cruises going to start canceling and do you think we’ll get our money back?  

On 2/28/2020 at 11:23 AM, JamieLogical said:

 

You could just factor in the cost of buying spa passes when determining your bid. If you upgrade from a spa mini-suite to a Haven, you will lose the spa passes, but those are available to buy separately.

Thank you!

34 minutes ago, Homosassa said:

You need to decide based on your personal views on homosexuality (Kinky Boots) and spending a night in a pub with children (Choir of Man).

 

Personally I would not have a problem bringing my daughter to either show if she was the age of your kids.

Yes we have been watching previews still undecided. Appreciate your feedback. Thxs. 

23 minutes ago, stefmaia said:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jOXt72sSsvA

 

in the end you need to decide for yourself, you can read the show synopsis or , here Is Young Sheldon doing a review.

Thank u

Yes we have been watching previews/reviews.  The prohibition show they are too young. Surprised they didn’t offer another family show.  Thanks for your advice! Appreciate it. 

Hi, Shows ~ Kinky boots and/or choir of man suitable for young kids??? 9 and 12 year olds.  Thanks so very much! 

We went with booking mini spa suite.  And perhaps bid to upgrade to haven.  Don’t think we would get a spa haven though.  Is it worth to give up a regular mini spa suite for the haven? Has anyone won bid from mini spa suite to haven? Thank you for your help!

Kell113 did they offer any haven rooms to bid on? I think spa mini suites sell out quickly, perhaps that will help with the bidding?  Thanks! 

Beccahoke 

Did the $300 bid win?  And I don’t understand, you already had a larger suite and still placed a bid?  What is the difference between the forward facing penthouse and the haven rooms. First time going, thanks so much for your help!  

Thank you! 

Hi. Recently though, NCL Encore has had solid bookings, new desired ship and lots of positive reviews.  Rooms are going quicker then Royal and Celebrity.  

Anyone stayed in a spa suite yet?  

Does the email to bid come from Norwegian? Thank you.