jules181

The thermal suite on the Escape has the best views on the ship.

You'll be able to use social media. You won't be able to watch movies/TV. You need the streaming package for that.

If the number of scooters on a cruise ship are any indication. There are definitely more handicapped people than handicapped rooms. If this is what matters to you, probably best not to upgrade.

If MSC is willing to pay, I'm sure they're more than happy to move their ships to another berth. For our convenience 😉

If it was a money maker it would be offered at the casino cage.

This is what I've noticed. Prices have increased for peak travel periods and high demand itineraries. If you have flexibility with dates, just want to get on the ship and don't care where you go, there's incredible value to be found. I've been taking 3+ cruises per year since the restart because the prices are so low compared to other vacation options such as the Mexican/Carribean all inclusive. The value has been unbeatable. Repositioning cruises, translatlantics, even Carribean/Mexican itineraries at the right time. I've been on 4 different cruise lines and had the same experience all around but still find the best value is with NCL. Probably have two 12+ night cruises in the plans this year. Could see about sneaking in a third. There's no better value if you're flexible.

Has anyone seen updates on which ships have been deployed and timelines for those that remain?

Does the Bliss have starlink or the legacy system?

It can't be any worse than the legacy system. There is literally no where to go but up.

If enabled on the ship, all internet packages use starlink.

I've done this route several times on the Epic the last few years. The late departure is a result of the logistics of flying to San Juan and not the ship coming in late. Day of flights from the US and Canada don't land until the afternoon. However, the ship arrives in the early morning and starts debarkation early. When we were in San Juan the night before we were able to board at noon. If you're in the area, there's no downside to getting there on the early side. Just know the port area is an absolute mess with regards to traffic if you're going to get there early. If you're getting there at 3-5pm it's much better. Honestly, I'd recommend walking to the pier if you're able. I've done it before.

Everyone has hit the nail on the head. The value of a spa pass is very dependent on the situation. I'll get it every time when I'm sailing a sea heavy, repositioning or Carribean itinerary. I'll pass when I'm on a port heavy intinerary of places I want to visit. It is very much worth it in my opinion to have access to a comfortable area that isn't crowded to relax and watch the world go by.

Think you need a refresher on how the human immune system works. Our body is trained how to fight infection by fighting infection. By avoiding sickness you're making things worse for yourself in the long run.

They weren't dooing this on my April 2021 transatlantic or any cruise thereafter.

Or you could just go about your life as we did pre-2020. We didn't seem to care about the spread of respitory illness on the petri dish that is a cruise ship then. What's changed? After being robbed of two years. I'd rather live my life and enjoy my vacation without worry or fear. If I get sick, I get sick. I'll go lay on the deck in the sun and have the wonderful soups served on board until I'm feeling better.

I'm sure they'll lock you in your room if you go waving a positive test around. But they're doing it to make you feel better about yourself. Most of us know you can't test positive if you don't test.

I don't think you can say the extra Mbps is a result of wifi6. 3.5mbps is well within the capability of the last few wifi standards. Most likely it's because the test was done at midnight when a lot of people are in bed.

I've been on the Epic and enjoy it. One of the best thermal suites and gyms in the fleet, lots of great deck space, howl at the moon and I think I read somewhere that Starlink is live on the Epic. The Epic has lots of haters, but I'm not one of them.

I've done this twice. Flying from Toronto, Air Canada only has the direct flight and it arrives around 3pm. NCL Air has put me on it twice, both with no issues. Also other flights from Toronto/Montreal all arrive around this time as well. In fact, I think most northern US/Southern Canadian flights leaving day of will get you in around 3pm. Just the mechanics of flying and where Puerto Rico is located. I haven't been the only one arriving at this time, hundreds of people are on flights with this timing. Multiple busses at the airport. I'd just suggest an airport transfer through NCL as there's only one lane into and out of the port area and it can be a complete cluster on embarkation. For debarkation, I do self assist and get an early uber out of the port area.

There's so much wrong with this I'm not even going to start.

Do the Latitudes level discounts get factored in if you do the upgrade on board?

You'll see it on line. I sent mine in last week. Was credited within 48 hours. (the shareholder credit was applied before the TA finalized the booking)

Also worth noting, just because someone transits on a direct flight to your home city doesn't necessarily mean you will fly direct. We had several on my last cruise going through Toronto to get to Boston on AC yet people terminating in Toronto were put on Delta flights through Detroit. They juggle all the routings to minimize connections for everyone.

It's a regional airport in a European sense. It has ITA flights from Rome and Milan and Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt. It's fair game for NCL Air. This is like the Quebec City vs. Montreal airport issue for cruises departing from Quebec City. You probably will get flown into Montreal despite the fact it's over two hours away. I'd book a cancellable hotel in both locations and cancel the one you don't need.