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40 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said:

I think that this is the most recent list....

 

https://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/790164-BEV_Package_Flyer_UOBP_PPBP_Update_FINAL_2_6_23_1.pdf

 

...but things can always change. 

@Two Wheels Only this is very helpful. Thank you 🙏 

46 minutes ago, KeithJenner said:

I can’t help with whether those drinks are included, but yes they just charge the difference if not.

Thank you for the info. This will soften the blow since my DH’s preference is no longer included in the base menu in this thread, and I don’t drink enough to upgrade.

Hello all,

This will be our first NCL since the 2019, so trying to catch up on some changes. Does anyone know if Tito’s and Hennesy are still included in the drink package. If not do they still let you pay the difference between the $15 and the drink price to upgrade per drink?
 

Thanks in advance for your help

2 hours ago, deliver42 said:

As long as you have the original vaccine card with you, you should be OK.

Thank you. Making sure we are doing everything correctly is almost Xanax worthy.😅

3 hours ago, poocher said:

Breathe!  Bring the CDC vax card (you will all need it anyway, not just the passenger having the upload issue).  They’ll take a picture of it at the terminal.

Officially Breathing. Thanks for getting me off the ledge.🤪

4 hours ago, willing292 said:

Just take a paper copy of the vaxes with you

Thank you. Will do.

I think legibility on the year 2021 is the issue on her second shot date. I glad that she will be able to just bring the original. I just didn't want any problems and not be able to travel.

Thank you all for your quick replys.

Hi All!

My Sister's vaccination  status in the check is stating that "There's an issue with your vaccination record". She has uploaded it again, but it still has not cleared. It is flagged with a "Invalid proof of vaccination". Has anyone had this happen and is there a telephone number to call to try to get this resolved. We leave Sunday May 15th on the Harmony. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

2 hours ago, AlohaLivin said:

The Haven is amazing, we enjoy it also,  but I think you will enjoy the suite experience on RCCL. The Haven restaurant is quite similar to the Haven restaurant in our experience. Since you weren’t familiar with the situation, I was trying to explain it all though it is technically possible to have it happen that it’s not something you likely would feel good about asking them to do frequently. If that detail had been pointed out already then I had somehow missed it. Note that on the CK menu there is a “classics” section  that usually has shrimp cocktail, steak (ribeye?), French onion soup, Caesar salad, etc.

I do understand. We have no intentions of asking for special items outside of the venue especially since we see that their process is not set up to accommodate. We definitely have not found an issue finding something to suit our taste in the multitude of dining venues on board. There are and will be differences in the two cruise line suite experiences and accept and respect them for their differences. That's one of the exciting parts and trying something different for us. We have most exclusively done the Haven and were a bit ready for something different but have no doubts the the experience will be excellent! Thank you for your feedback and enjoy your day.

2 hours ago, Fabulous97 said:

We have been in the Haven on the Epic and in a one bed suite on Anthem. (Not rich but excellent deals both times!) My observation is there is no comparison between the two, The Haven restaurant for all meals was far better than CK, plus you have the entire private area, pool, bar etc.

 

I was very underwhelmed with CK.

 

Just my 2 pence.

 

Enjoy your cruise and the make excellent use of freebies 🙂  

Thank you. Looking forward to it!

6 hours ago, AlohaLivin said:

 

Honestly, that would be a lot of unnecessary work for the staff. Why not just eat in main dining room (or get in suite dining delivered from the MDR)? We sometimes do that instead of going to the CK. It’s one thing if it’s just a lobster tail you want instead of the lobster dish they have in the CK on the second formal night, people will definitely do that; but someone has to run your meals up there, that doesn’t make sense to do it otherwise when you could just go downstairs (when they are usually running themselves to death already). Enjoy your cruise. 😊

Based on the feedback here on their process, I agree with you that it would be unnecessary, which is one of the reasons that I asked the question. My experience in the Haven led me to ask as we have been able to make such request there successfully. Although, This could be, as others have mentioned, that the menu on NCL doesn’t change nightly. As I mention, this is our first suite on RCCL. Also, we prefer a more quiet and less congested dining experience. But we have our dining scheduled and based on the wonderful answers here, will dine in the dining room or our room. No harm, no foul. Thanks, we do hope to enjoy the trip!

10 minutes ago, luckyinpa said:

on oasis we ordered MDR food 2x last week. it came pretty quickly. 30 minutes usually.  the steward asked us to call her to pick up the stuff after so it didnt smell all night. 

 

also PPV movies were free so dont forget to enjoy them. 

 

i love the free drinks in the suite lounge, made heavy use of bringing water and soda back to the cabin. 

 

also part of the CK menu is the same every day and some of it changes which is better than haven on NCL which is the same every single every single every single day  🙂

 

you can be very specific in what you want as well. for bfast i learned to tell them how many hash browns and sausage every day. the idea of a single hash brown just made me feel so wrong the 1st day when i found it was their standard order. 

 

your comment about the better atmosphere in CK is totally right. MDR is too crowded and close together (you literally cannot walk between the tables, you need to walk down the aisle to get to your seat) and the food not as hot. CK heats up their plates so they are HOT to the touch and food is always great that way. 

I am used to getting PPV in the Haven, but didn't know that this was the case for SKY!  Thanks for this info. My SIL will be thrilled!

Thank you to all who have responded. This is very helpful!

2 minutes ago, molly361 said:

Reservations are only needed for dinner

Thank you.

1 minute ago, brokerrobtampa said:

Yes.  You do not have to eat at coastal kitchen.  In fact, in a Suite you can get main dining room delivered to your room.

So if we do eat in CK, and want to order from the main dining menu, can you do that while staying inside of CK? I think we might like the smaller atmosphere in CK as opposed to Main Dining.

Hi All! First time in a suite with Royal and have a few questions.

I just received the email from the Concierge and wanted to find out  if you have to also make reservations for lunch for Coastal Kitchen or just dinner?

Also, are you limited to the menu in CK? Can you order special items not on the menu?

We may prefer to dine there, but have some picky palates (defined as meat and potato folks), so If we want to dine in CK, but get items from the main dining instead of the menu, is that permissible or possible?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Was anyone successful in getting the airfare promotion transferred to their new sailing if you opted for the FCC credit? Thanks.

@Ukigirl 

I read this thread a couple of weeks ago and it thoroughly put a smile on my face then. I just read it again and it brought so much joy in these dark days. For your creativity and amazing attitude, I say thank you. 

Going back through the historical data for the Service/Gratuity charge increases, this typically occurs in April of the last few years. Does anyone else think that this trend will continue into 2020? I currently have one sailing not locked in for the current year service charge rate, so just thinking I may want to do that just to get in front of any potential increase.

I don't think the ingredients are unique to the water being in the can. I like Dasani and the "plastic" bottle has the same ingredients as the OP posted. However, since I have not tasted the product in the can before I will not dispute that the taste may be different than in the plastic bottle.

"Purified Water, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Salt" 

Minerals added for Taste.

Just did this itinerary and ship in Sept 2019 and can't wait to go back. Very busy itinerary and long days, but worth every minute to me!

@MadamG2U, I have a similar offer that came in my email, but it is R201RCL104/Variable. If it helps my offers were for OV-JS depending on the Ship and sail date. It also has a Trade in value so your offer could very well include both of the categories that you referenced. Good Luck 

1 minute ago, mking8288 said:

 

Thank you for that kind alert.  Yike - what to do, what to do ... now that both bacon & tiny jumbo crab cake are both out.  

 

 

Hmmm, maybe we will give that 7 layer cake a try this weekend.  Don't they make the same, identical creme brulee for both LeBistro & Cagney (DW felt it was too sweet or sugarly)

 

Yes, sorry... We ended up crumbling it and putting on our salads. lol

20 hours ago, mking8288 said:

Wanna eat crab cake, order that Fisherman's Platter (fried or grilled) instead - crab cake included, that's our plan ... no upcharge.  Get that 20 oz. Porterhouse ... should be plenty of red meat to share between two dining together.  

 

$16 for a "Thick Cut Bacon" as a starter, better be worth it if paying a la carte pricing ... not upcharge, however - isn't that weird with pricing but no upcharge over the Tiger shrimp.  Our local steakhouse charge much less for bacon ... Gotta love & embrace freestyle cruising, to each her/his own.  

My "Thick Cut Bacon" was a "Thin piece of Gwaltney"... sad