SunshineGal2022

Also, knowing how management works, he probably wasn't given much extra time to service the extra 7 cabins and was still expected to finish before a set time in the morning.

Can you take snacks to the island? If we had picked up muffins or cookies from the buffet the morning before, took them to our cabin overnight, could we take them in our bag to GSC?

Maybe the 1 and 2 refer to Passenger 1 and 2. The FAS program gives P1 a $50/shore excursion credit. FAS+ gives P2 a $50/sh.ex credit. I don't know what the times 2 is, but it would be great if you got an additional $50 off. I would personally play around with the shore excusions and see how they ring up in your cart!

Oh this is perfect! I could fit this in my checked bag while flying and then fill it when I get to the port city. Thank you!

I would choose this! Southern CA gets socked in with the coastal eddies and overcast skies in May/ June (May Gray/ June Gloom). Sometimes it comes as early as April, or sometimes we have a rare April shower. Catalina is COLD when the clouds are here. Sure, you could tour the island and see the bison, the boardwalk shops, or take a glass bottom boat tour, but you probably would not want to snorkel. The water is too rough (and cold!)for little ones most of the year to do this anyways, even in the middle of summer. Ensenada is not really a kid friendly port. (Unless there is something I missed...) The Gulf is always warmer. There's a high chance you can get into the ocean at each port.

I would look for a camera at the photo center, or get a few pairs of sunglasses. Get a new outfit. I would also go on an excursion that involves seeing animals in the wild because the experience changes just enough with the unexpected animal behaviors to make it interesting. Even if you went on the excursion last time, the animals may have acted one way— this time they could act in a different way. You may see a larger animal or see a new animal. have you done EVERY excursion at the ports? There’s nothing to lose by going on one you didn’t think would interest you much.

You may want to contact the Special Needs/ Accessability dept at NCL so your request can be fulfilled before you board. Ymmv ofc but I would start with them 🙂 I assume you mean April 2023, not ‘22. 😄

Thank you! I just booked a 2024 cruise and was hoping NOT to pay for the gratuities yet. But I would, if it ensured I got the lower rates.

So you don't need to PAY them before the April 1st increase? You only need to add them to your reservation before then? I thought you had to pay before those dates to lock in the cheaper rates.

The Family Oceanview looks like a nice cabin. I like the curtain that separates the bunk area. I like that area has their own TV too (which is great if you bring a Fire stick- I THINK you can do that?). If you can swing a Large Balcony, I would go for that over a regular balcony. I think all 4 of you can be outside comfortably on a large balcony.

Thank you for the review!! I didn't even realize there was a smoking side. :O I have been searching posts on CC for 30 min and I assume you mean the starboard side. I need to book on the port side if that is the case.... I appreciate the review about the autism help. Did your 14yo go to the kid's club area by herself? It's good to know they will help accomodate food needs too.

Many hotels in the US West Coast service rooms only once every 3 days or so. If you need fresh towels or extra soap on the 2nd day, you can call to get them delivered (or they will tell you to stop by the front desk and get the items). They claim it is for environmental polices (+ the continual drought) but I think it's mostly a staffing issue + they like the savings. This was trending pre-2020 but the lockdowns made it permanent at most places.

I downloaded the AllState app using a link from the beginning of this thread (about DriveWise). I created an account. There is nothing on this app about DriveWise, rewards, or spots to put codes. Did I download the wrong app? When I Google "Drivewise Rewards," that page also sends me to download the same app I have. My app options: Digital Safety >All State ID Protection >Digital Footprint >Breach Checker More from All State >Allstate ID Protection >Allstate Phone Protection Plus >Get a Quote ---- I downloaded it on an old Apple phone, if that makes a difference. Do I have the wrong thing?

Thank you! I booked when you could apply double Cruise First certs to your trip, but I thought I read in the T&C you could not book with a TA and use CF certs. I chose the TA instead of buying any certs in case there was any issues I needed help with since this is our first NCL cruise (and my last cruise was 22.5 years ago...). Is it possible to use CF certs with a TA? I see people with CruiseNext certs can still have a TA.

You can’t apply any certificates to already booked 2023 cruises that occur after Jun 6, can you? If there are no certificates currently on the booking? I didn’t quite understand all the T&C details about the certificates so I didn’t buy any when I booked the cruise. If I cancel and rebook my room, the DSC will be higher than it is today. But it still may be several hundred dollars savings to use certificates. The savings would pay for FAS+.

The Brightline train should be up and running by then. It will travel from Orlando airport to downtown Miami. You can take a train from Miami to Fort Lauderdale (maybe even the same one from MCO?). Trains are very fun 5-7 year olds. (Hauling luggage onto a train isn't as fun for a parent.)

Fortunately for the members of your party, Target just put their new spring suits out. How does the no show refund work? Did you end up printing a new letter? I can't wait to hear about your cruise :)

Which specialty dining did you enjoy? What did you like in the MDR? How busy did the pool and hot tub get? Did you stop at Amber Cove?

Search this board and you will find several posts about the Thermal Spa. I think the 7 day prices are ranging from $239-339, depending on your ship. I am not sure about the Bliss. If the upgrade is < or = $239/person, I would do it if you want guarenteed spa passes.

With 5 Sea Days, I would definitely look into adding the Vibe or Thermal Spa passes. It would be nice to have somewhere to get away from the crowds.

I can imagine some employees carrying cards with a QR code for their Venmo if too many customers stop bringing cash.

My cart has non deletable dining in it. Its sat there for a month. I would like to pay for other things, but that dining haunts me.

I think this affects people with 3+ people in their cabin the most. Those cabins should have 2x a day service, even if the nightly service is only to make up the extra bed(s). I imagine if you called and needed the help with the beds, they would still come and help at night (they probably would walk quicker if tipped extra to do this.)

Are you on the Escape? If so, I will see you in there!

Now I have in my head a man wearing a wrinkled V neck crop top (or a sports jersey) with a duct tape collar, a kilt, and fuzzy pink closed toe slippers. Perfect for Le Bistro.