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Looking at the deck plans for this ship and I don't see any hot tubs marked despite seeing pools and hot tubs on the lido deck.. Does the Vibe on the Getaway have tubs? How does the deck overall compare to the other breakaway ships (I've been on the Encore and Escape).. Deck plans make it look considerably larger than both of those ships despite it being an overall smaller vessel.

Yes but you'll be paying for it unless your drink package covers it (Free at Sea will, but not everyone has this perk despite it being included in the fare)

Why in the world is this conversation still happening...

So anyway it sounds like the solution here is to call ncl or speak to guest services onboard and explain the situation and have the credit moved.

Yes there is an entrance right there, as well as next to 10529. I stayed in 10529 on the Encore last year and could hear the door close but it wasn't obnoxious or anything.

With the introduction of Solo-traveler cabins outside of the Studio area, it's a no brainer to make sure you're getting the right deal for your situation. For me, unless the cost difference was relatively big, I'd still probably opt for the studios. I like having the lounge right there, and it being more quiet. That said, my clothes either go on hangers or stay in the suitcase, so the shelving concerns you mention weren't really relevant to me. There was plenty of shelving to hold "stuff" (that may not have been all that practical for clothes, i know)

Well, if we're getting technical, it would be $70 ($59 + gratuity). If you untick the box for dining credits during checkout, it drops the price of the cruise fare. edit: by more than the gratuity I thought?

For dining everyone in the room has to have their own credits. In a non-solo situation, FAS doesn't give anything to the 2nd person for free, they have to buy the FAS to get the benefit. $11.80 sounds about right for gratuity. It's 20% of the "cost" and I think the FAS pegs the price around $50 (i.e. you'd save $50 if you uncheck it)

Encore has a very big Vibe. 140ish passes. The Escape (and Bliss) are much smaller.

I was in the Escape last week and was one of the first groups to board (boarded at 9:50am). Went to Teppenyaki, Headliners, and finally Guest Services. Teppenyaki and Headliners were only doing dining reservations and GS didn't even look before saying "no", so... I'd guess you'll be out of luck.

That's the plan! Not harshing on anyone's fun and certainly not letting it get me down. 2ne time I've had GSC on my itinerary and 2nd time I've gone to Nassau instead, so was just saying I'd have preferred a sea day and some onboard credit instead.

Honestly would've rather had a sea day and some NRC. I can't stand Nassau 😞

Now we wait to find out why we all just got $15 refundable OBC....

Proud of this group. Only 2 folks weren't on by 630 and they must've gotten on shortly after! No duplicate call outs.

I'm expecting us to miss GSC. This weather in the Gulf/Atlantic is not friendly for tender ports.

What's interesting about the decision, though, is how infrequently they make it. Here's 2023's schedule. If it's crossed out, the stop was canceled: http://marops.bm/Documents/Shipping_schedules/2023 Cruise Ship Schedule.pdf

Yeah GSC and Bermuda are not the same at all. Pro tip for people thinking of sailing to Bermuda though: It's a Spring/Summer/Fall destination. If you book it in the winter months (Dec-Feb) you're probably not going to make it there.

I've seen a lot of people say not to waste a dining credit here and to just pay for the meal a la carte since it's pretty cheap small plates. Would you agree?

The issue with Bermuda is the super tight channel getting in+out of Dockyard. There is a ton of reef and a ship getting blown around in gale force winds will almost certainly struggle to avoid it. Sucks for the wedding party 😞

Yeah I don't think that's right. Everyone's talking like this is some crazy "hasn't happened in decades" storm. Wind gusts 40+ and an inch+ of rain. Coastal flooding and gale warnings in effect until Sunday.

Errr. That's not the weather reports I'm seeing. It's supposed to be heavy rain and mega windy.

My assumption is that there is some behind the scenes stuff that determines whether or not the refund is issued. I've read that, a lot of times, NCL pays more for port fees than they charge back to the passengers. If they need to close that gap, they'll keep it to offset their losses.

Any announcements about the return to port tomorrow? I see Holland America has already adjusted some itineraries sailing out of Port Everglades for tomorrow because of the weather. News says it's going to be *foul* tomorrow.

It's pretty complicated if you don't sail NCL a lot, so no harm no foul. The main gist of it is, the "gratuities" I think you're referring to being pre-paid are likely your daily service charges, which go to your stateroom steward and back of house folks. bar/restaurant staff don't get those. The bev and dining ones, they do.

Alaska in April is going to be cold windy and wet. Depending on what you want out of the cruise, that has its perks though.