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@YVRteacher and @Sugar Magnolia I remember reading about this excursion in your reviews, and have booked the Bering Sea Crab Tour based on your recommendations. We’re so excited. Thank you for sharing. I would love to see an octopus, too.

Oh no…I was going to ask you about that? Thanks for the update. glad you’re having a good time…and glad you purchased Vibe!

@Stockjock I do have a question. We are booked in an Aurea Balcony not a suite. Do you know if Aurea Balcony guests also dine in Les Dunes?

Thanks @Stockjock for your review. We booked just a few weeks ago for November’24, and your review has made me even more excited. I’m hoping that your cruise had more kids due to the holiday. Kids are okay…but in moderation. Wishing you and your GF a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

@cruiser2015Bliss is indeed the color PURPLE.

Hi @YVRteacher, we’ll be getting on the day you get back. I’m sad we won’t be on the same sailing, but am hopeful you will be sharing your journey. Is your Dad going with you on this B2B?

Yay..thanks. BTW, has your GF been able to secure time off yet? We’re keeping our fingers-crossed. You two are a cute couple 😊

Is this just for Haven, or also for Platinum and above?

Ouch! I guess my method for checking whether the tip will use NR OBC is not a guarantee. Thanks for the heads-up.

I’m not exactly certain, but my educated guess is that NCL has removed expiration dates (probably not long term) to “pretty up” their balance sheet. By having a longer window for redemption they can spread out the revenue liability over an infinite number of years. The emails and T&Cs which state to use before 4 years are really to encourage you to use it so NCL can finally account for the CN purchase as actual revenue.

IKR. I was suspicious too. Actually I have been waiting for this month to see what all they are changing on the F&B side, as well as entertainment.

Wow, such an unusual move for NCL. Gotta love it!!

We loved our Prima cruise (NYC to Bermuda). Some of my tips: **Use the FWD lifts if convenient…more of them vs AFT. Elevator banks on both Port and SB sides and they drop you right at the atrium. Nevermind this comment as I see you’re in Haven. **When in the casino, use the Belvedere Bar (which is Aft of casino)…always less crowded than atrium bar. **The chairs behind Starbucks are comfy and offer a great view. They seem to turnover fairly quick. **Enter the theater on Deck 6, port side. Always less crowded and there is a bar right inside. We’re counting down the days with you!

Awwh…happy for you and your GF. I hope she can join you, too. Cruising is more fun when you can share it with someone special. Looking forward to your LIVE. Thanks for the pic too!

Well, perhaps. But…I will tell you, without a doubt, it’s better than what I get at home. Ouch…I’m the chef. 😊

Well, it is NCL. (Not Consistent Leader). I’ll keep trying …lol.

Two large ships nearly identical…same itinerary…late season. My guess is that the pricing strategy for NCL would be to balance the occupancy between the ships. Cruise Plum doesn’t necessarily reflect occupancy, the prices between the two ships are being manually adjusted so no one ship fills more than the other. It’s likely why right when Bliss rates went up, they dropped Encore to adjust for the “uptick” they believed they would get by dropping the Latitude Event and 10% coupon.

Well our posts are similar, I was kinder😂

I wonder if the increased price is partially inflated by NCL to offset the costs of hosting a special event, as well as offering a 10% discount. I doubt NCL would host an event that cost them $$$ without someway to recoup that investment. That being said, it looks like from the roll call that this event has generated some interest and excitement from Latitudes members. Bliss and Alaska are both nice. I’m certain you will fully enjoy your cruise.

@JIMESOPUS I don’t totally understand the CruusePlum chart. I see the price uptick beginning after 10/23…but is that reflective of the “asking” price without regard to # actually booking? Or does that price include some measure of purchase?

This offer is just silly. Why book a balcony cabin on the Bliss for $1691 pp ($1879 less 10%) at the end of September when I could go a day later on the Encore for $1419 in same cabin type. NCL marketing must think we’re not very bright!

Our DM and DF just preached that we needed to finish our food, I guess so we could continue to starve those children in China🤷‍♀️

I actually like the Prosecco (not the DUC they put in the cabin) and, not as much as Veuve, but I drink my fair share of the swill🍾

How is the Pommery? The bullet casings are one of my favorite pieces of art onboard.

They charged my account but didn’t reduce my OBC on my recent Bliss cruise (11/23) as well as the Prima (5/23). But I have been able to use it before (Breakaway 10/22 and Epic 2/23). Maybe it’s a more recent change.