grossnmoe

11 hours ago, RCCL Fan said:

They were scolded once on a previous cruise by an elderly couple as they used the key and walked into the club silently to join us "don't be loud in here, this is an adult place"  It's been years and it kinda still haunts them.  There really are some well behaved kids out there folks.   Give them a chance.

 

My kids were also yelled at by an older couple years ago for laying in sun chairs by the main pool. The couple claimed that the chairs were for adults only.   We still laugh about this now. I totally get it. 🙂

Great review so far.  Looking forward to the rest.  Enjoy your trip. 🙂

Love the review!  Great job and I love all the details you have included. 

My favorite is the crepes station during dinner.  I really hope they haven't stopped this. 

Love the review.  I am three weeks out till I am heading to Miami.  Can't wait to spend the week with you. 🙂 

Enjoy the cruise!

Hello:  I am wondering if anyone has purchased the unlimited fitness pass during there cruise on one of the smaller ships?  I am heading out on the Serenade in October and was wondering what type of classes would be offered?  I am assuming that Spin classes are included in this pass?  Any information would be great.  Thanks! 

Great review so far. We are on in 3 weeks and can't wait. Have a wonderful time.

Ok, so I have the agencies permission as I had to get it to have his papers altered so he can leave USA and re enter.

Have parents permission

He has medical insurance.

And he is visa exempted for all ports.

Thank you for all the suggestions & keep them coming if any others are thought. Better to be over prepared than under.

ok, so I am booked on the Serenade of the Seas next month. I am currently in the process of trying to take our high school exchange student with us. Our exchange student is from Spain.

I have a notarized letter from his parents stating I can take him out of the country and make emergency decisions, have his visa updated so he can leave and re enter the USA, and have checked ports to make sure no visas are needed for him.

Is there anything I am missing? I have never cruise with a minor that isn't mine before and want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row.

Thank you in advance.

thanks that's what I figured.

Can you upgrade after final payment and if so would you lose all of your booking perks such as OBC?

Thanks!

We always bring floats for the beach. We just blow them up on our own no inflator.

I can tell you from experience. If you have a documented illness and the doctor gives you a note both parties do not have to purchase the Cheers package. You do have to wait to purchase till you board and have to purchase your package with the guest service manager (which is a pain) They also did verify the letter during the cruise. Obviously, it is at there discretion but, I just used a note on my last Dream cruise in 2017. It can be done for those who truly aren't trying to play the system.

Hello- Ok question for all you experts out there. This engine problem do you think that they will be crippling along until dry dock as an early poster mentioned? This was talked about on another page and some seemed to think they may cancel some up coming cruises to fix issue. Just curious what your thoughts are. We are schedule to sail on the 9/3/17 sailing and it makes me nervous they will cancel last minute. Not trying to panic people just honestly have no idea about ship engine issues. lol

Hello, my family will be cruising on the Dream next month & the FTTF has been sold out since we booked. We have never sailed out of NOLA so I have been concerned about the line process due to I am traveling with my parents. Is the entire line process for NOLA outside in the heat? Is there any place for older people to get air conditioning or at least sit down?

Thanks.

I thought that this was a waste of $$. I agree with the above poster if you have good crowd then it would be better.

I would chose the Escape if you are choosing for the ship and activities. My family has been on both and I can tell you my kids hands down tell you NCL Escape and Getaway are their favorite ships. However, if you are choosing for ports I would chose RCCL. We have been on both and either way you can't go wrong you are on vacation on a cruise ship. Have fun!

We bought a 3 day meal plan can u eat free at jimmy buffets with that or do u have to have udp?

Love the review!!

Sailed the Getaway with my family last year and loved it. Sailing escape in a few weeks. Hoping for same outcome.

Love the review and the RCL comparison.

We like RCL too but lately have been leaning more towards NCL with the kids.

Following. Trying to convince my husband to do this. Cruise. He is worried about the flight with kids. Hopefully you had a good flight. Looking forward to seeing how the trip was.

Love the review. Thank you so much for sharing all the activities. We will be on the Escape soon with our kids 13 & 7 plus both sets of parents. I love all the details you have included and you have a beautiful family.

Hello, I am just wondering if someone on board happens to read this thread if they could comment on the damage the ship has. I am curious if once the US inspects the ship if they will then cancel future sailings. :(

I really appreicate folks taking time out of there vacation to update all of us. I truely hope this hasn't impacted your vacation too much and you all continue to have a wonderful cruise.

Thanks!

Hello- I have been on the NCL Gateaway and the Oasis both. Save the $3000. There is no way the oasis is worth that much more. I have two boys 12 & 6. The Getaway was their favorite cruise and we are going to book on the Escape. There is so much more to do for the family on the Getaway. Which ever you choose I'm sure you will have a blast. 😄

Not sure about the role calls but, can I just say that I am so excited you are going on the Getaway before me. I can't wait to read the review :D:D:D:D

Like so many others have said.....Thank you so much for this review!!! Your attention to detail was great. I just booked on the April 21,2013 Allure cruise.

Honestly I think you have found a new career path!! Look into writing for a travel magazine. I would be a fan! :D:D

Can't wait to here what ship your going on next maybe NCL'S new ship. (Just a suggestion:) )