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Update on this: After making this post, I hadn't decided either way how to move forward. I was still tempted but wanted to double check everything before booking anything. I ended up focusing more time planning other stops like a packed day in Napes (Capri, Positano, Pompeii). On May 2nd, NCL switched the itinerary to skip Corfu (the day after Mykonos - Sunday 9/1/24) and instead sub in OLYMPIA (KATAKOLON), GREECE. They also extended the stay at Mykonos to 4pm. I am happy with the swap. I was struggling to find anything worth doing in Corfu. I am looking forward to visiting the historic site of Olympia. I am happy they are doing less sailing so they can leave 2 hours later from Mykonos. Leaving at 4pm feels like so much more time than 2pm. (Though I wish no stop left earlier than 6:30pm including Naples). I am glad I didn't end up booking any non refundable flights and hotels. Today I booked a car in Mykonos (with delivery to the port) to be able to bounce around many stops on my own schedule - so should be able to do everything I want.

I do like the rest of the stops and the itinerary overall. I appreciate the transportation between stops while sleeping. I just don't like leaving Mykonos at 2pm. I could see 4pm or ideally 6pm. But I guess it's a long sail to Corfu.

I called NCL and they said they do not have a way to request this. I could ask on the ship or just miss the ship - but the supervisor implied they might not let me back on at the next port. I get the sense they don't really want to be bothered. I'm still thinking what I should do - I just really don't like the 2pm departure. My biggest gripe with cruise ships is not enough time in ports.

Hello, I am booked on the NCL Epic in August 2024. Looking at the schedule, I see that the ship is only in Mykonos for a very short time. Aug 27 Depart Rome Civitavecchia, Italy Sat Aug 31 Mykonos, Greece 7am to 2pm Sun Sept 1 Corfu, Greece Noon to 7pm Sept 6 Arrive Rome Civitavecchia, Italy I found a flight for approx $100 from Mykonos to Corfu 8:45pm to 11pm. Could I skip one night in the middle of the cruise and rejoin the ship the next day? I would leave the bulk of my luggage onboard and only take a small backpack. Both ports are within Greece. The entire cruise is within Schengen countries I believe. I am a US / EU Dual Citizen. Both ship segments would be international Italy > Greece and Greece > Italy. I understand that if the ship does not stop in Mykonos my flights are worthless and this is my loss. If so I would just stay on the ship. Should I tell NCL in advance? Is this likely to be approved?