Maanio

No Starlink. Internet was not really fast.

So instead of being hostile, who knows, maybe terms are different between countries as another person stated here.

It is true. I experienced it myself last December and I specifically asked about it as well.

If you originally booked inside and buy the bid upgrade to balcony you will not get an extra specialty dining which balcony cabins are entitled to.

I was on the dawn last December in Dubai. I really liked the ship because it's small! I liked going to the same bar every night talking to the same bartender and same guests. I didn't visit any show so I can't talk on that. I did FAS plus, mainly for extra dining and some nicer cocktails and Starbucks. I felt it was worth it, as a solo traveller. Can't speak for duo traveller because you get the extra excursion credit. If you are not into big ships like me, you shall enjoy! (Why did I book ncl epic for winter 2025 lol)

Just use your international plan at port, and in the evening use your free at sea wifi credits if necessary. At sea day: throw phone in the sea and enjoy the sun 🙂

I'm 28 and cruised 8 times solo already. I love my freedom and my choice of when to meet new people. I also like getting to know the crew at bars etc. Last cruise was in middle east on the dawn and it was fantastic.

Shuttle to Ravenna center was crowded so much that you had to wait for hours in burning sun. Take a1 min ferry and then local bus. Ravenna itself is nice. Doing a day trip from Ravenna port to Venice is ridiculous, will cost you hours and hours of traveling. My ITIN ended in Ravenna. Used bologna as departure airport. Bologna is doable, trains often get a delay so don't make your time plan tight.

Is your existing booking 4 months away?

Yes but they need it twice. That's a few hundred dollars.

I've seen many people struggle with the WiFi. I love how you bought him a phone, but I think it might be better to agree on set meeting times in a certain bar instead of trying to get this messaging to work I mean I am 28 and I've helped people with the wifi before but I just hope you have a Stressless holiday and I don't think this WiFi will contribute to that when I read your story :)