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Hotel Director and Security should be advised " Why can’t children who are not toilet trained use the pools on cruise ships? Children who wear any type of swimming diaper or other diapers are not allowed in pools because fecal matter may contaminate the water. This can expose other swimmers to fecal matter that is potentially infectious." https://www.hhs.gov/guidance/document/cdc-vessel-sanitation-program-frequently-asked-questions And from a UK site "Maritime law states that babies who are not toilet trained CAN NOT use cruise ship pools as a result the more family friendly cruise lines have created splash areas which are easier to keep clean thus offering a great place for babies in swim nappies to play." These are by the vanishing edge pools, do they drain/circulate with those pools?

TYVM It seemed excessive. We expect the Butlers are paid by NCL for their expertise and status in their respective contracts. And we expect to tip. That # felt high

@Sthrngary We recently read that the Butlers and Concierge for Haven are not included in the grats charged by NCL. Is that a newer development or typical for NCL and Haven. We thought we read a suggested grat rate for the Butlers. Any insight on this please and TYVM

Hey there This is timely as I was going to post asking about Haven. And we were going to email pre-sailing concierge So our Butler and Concierge don't get anything from the grats we are charged? We are trying Haven (past 6 sailings were MSC YC) and heard that we are expected to tip the butler $25 pp per day. We are accustomed to giving envelopes with notes of appreciate and cash to butler and all those folks who make it wonderful. Have you heard any $ number floating around? Thanks in advance

Very encouraging to hear. Saw a review that complained about the Prima Haven...and so far your experience seems to set the record straight. So sorry about the spill/and fall. CYA moves for certain by NCL which am certain is typical for the industry given the esquires lining up to rep past pax Your Butler can likely bring you some ice, an adult bev (if you can with pain meds for knee/ankle). Assuming you didn't eat all of the choc from yesterday..along with fresh snacks--your butler wont let you starve 😎

I recall Venice needing to deal with the impact on the buildings, waterways https://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/venice-cruising-changes.htm

Beautiful ship. Hear they have quite the art installation.

@graphicguy was that a Haven reception w officers? TY for all of the pics. Enjoying the insights

Google deckplans and ncl prima. There are links to the "sister" cabins starboard that will give you an idea about your room in general Happy sailing

We are looking forward to this ship as we aren't big venue - crowds- cacophony folks. We like the look of the visual small spaces with gathering areas and the wrap around decks, multiple pools, shaded areas And we like the ship within a ship thing. Part of the complaining could be from the "we always did it this way" mindset-- of larger venues ? idk. Interesting that Virgin went this way as well. It didn't sound like this guy used his butler service of Haven either. A thought on the entertainment-- Haven't seen the dailies-- If the Syd's and comedy club, and shows in the main theater are all going at once--plus some lounge acts, then there are plenty of places for folks to go each evening and fewer/shorter lines? Maybe it isn't about the actual spaces yet maybe there aren't enough acts going at the same time? Can someone speak to that? Was surprised the Local is open 24/7. God bless those people.

@Two Wheels Only Right That is the risk when you ask a pubic forum for advice...and while being helpful, no one here has the full details. I like to think most CCers do their best to be helpful and kind

@JGRUSS02 how is the noise from general traffic etc on that wide promenade below? Just watched a vid where the reviewer said folks complained about the noise on the balconies from the people/loungers/pools etc on the wide promenade. Guessing it depends on age of pax and whether there ae tons of kids/short booze cruise ot what have you

Confused. OP said they chose the room-- and the other non accessible rooms were more money AND says they were "assigned" the room. I thought the cruise lines required you checked a box saying you needed the accessible room--and had to prove it. Provide state approved HC status no?

Graphic guy Is this your Haven perks or NCL status kicking in here?

Or how much time they spent at the bar!🤣

The Drop side port side, and the 2 twisted ones starboard. Wondering what kind of noise- yelling etc nd when they run. Guessing if you dont hear it this week--that its likely not much of an issue

Arthur was an outstanding Asst Maitre D when we sailed B2B on Merav in 2020. He was then going to the Med? yes? Or did he go to one of the newer Sea___ ships in recent past? We've had outstanding YC staff and crew with only2 exception--a grumpy M'D and a grumpy Som. The Grumpy M'D was on a B2B2B2B and so we got a better one after first week or so...And the grumpy Som warmed up once he realized we were going to be there awhile (ha) and we knew a little something and would use his talents Looking fwd to our saiings. Less than 30 days. Yay

@graphicguy From your pic, it looks like you are port side... deck 12-ish Can you speak to the slide issue please during the sailing at some point? Do they run that thing sea days/port days? Curious about noise (though realize its variable based on age of pax, etc) TYIA

Do they run these slides every day, sea days, only in port?

"hanging"

end of 2025...is a looong way away if the "Gem" post is reliable

Accessible rooms are made available to those with proven accessibility issues. Does the line ask for proof of need? Yes. Can you get bumped if you are without need, yes. Check Terms of Carriage and ask your Travel Agent

Do we have any updates on YC Dir, Head Butler, Maitre d, Som etc for the YC on sailings out of FL (various ships? )

Right What I am wondering is that the Daily mentions the largest library "at sea" and using libby-- see right hand column --left page of his Daily pic post #236. We sail Prima on a TA later in spring and just curious about this feature

@mking8288 @graphicguy Do you know if we already use libby on ipad or cell -- can we access the digital on the NCL prima? I see it on the Daily? TYIA