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Live(ish) Epic Transatlantic April 22-May 7
bluesea777 replied to Clay Clayton's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
The Epic (NCL's first mega ship, built in 2010) has only 2 MDRs - Manhattan (more formal of the 2) and Taste. All the mega ships built after Epic have 3 MDRs. -
Live(ish) Epic Transatlantic April 22-May 7
bluesea777 replied to Clay Clayton's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Thanks for the advice re:hotels. What about the AirBnB near Keflavik that you spent the first night in? -
Live(ish) Epic Transatlantic April 22-May 7
bluesea777 replied to Clay Clayton's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Fantastic photos and reviews on the driving along the South Iceland including hotels! I've noted down the places and hotels you visited. At lunch today (at our fave Italian, La Trattoria) I mentioned to DH that we need to do 2 NCL cruises in 2014 to use up our two CNs AND our two Diamond upgrades, and then plan the Iceland Circle and the side Faroes sojourn in 2025. Last July we stopped in Akureyri and I hired a car for the day - I thought driving up there would be more difficult nowadays that it's been 10 years ago but it was so easy driving in Iceland as the traffic was still so light. Keep it up! By the way, at Keflavik as we discovered, the check-in desks do not open for any flights until at the 3 hours mark (to our dismay!). Once you've checked in, make a bee line through security to the departure lounge via the Duty Free shopping area, and have a really nice (late) lunch in the Nord restaurant (13 on level 2). Then as soon as you've finished lunch you need to proceed toward your gate .... this is where you'll need to go through the Border Control (as you'll be leaving the Schengen area going to the USA) on your way to your gate. When we were there back in July the lines for the Border Control were so long, but luckily DH had broken toes and was on cane and received wheelchair assistance. Maps of the Airport | Keflavik Airport (isavia.is) Have a safe journey home to RDU. -
When's your cruise? If it's not until next week, you should be good to go.
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Live(ish) Epic Transatlantic April 22-May 7
bluesea777 replied to Clay Clayton's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
We love love love 💕 Iceland! We have been there several times and never get tired of going there. Bucket list here: drive the circle ⭕️ of Iceland (aka road 1) with a detour in middle - a week long side trip to Faroes Islands and back by car ferry. May happen in 2025 …. -
NCL Escape- can we remove the sofa for extra space?
bluesea777 replied to jgrizzle13's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Joy is another of the newer ships, couch is built-in. What cabin are you in? I might be able to advise. -
NCL Escape- can we remove the sofa for extra space?
bluesea777 replied to jgrizzle13's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Please see post # 10. The couch is built in and cannot be removed. Which ship are you going on? -
We checked in online for our May 31 cruise out of Seward (on the Spirit) and the first check in slot is 11:00-11:30 so we picked that (we're staying in Seward 2 nights pre-cruise). They stated boarding will start at "noon". Keep these in mind that the first train arrives in Seward from Anchorage at 11:20am, the coaches arrive from Anchorage during the afternoon, and finally the NCL chartered train arrives at about 5:30ish. You might want to decide when to check-in .... once you check in and board the ship (to leave hand luggage) you should be able to leave ship to spend time in Seward before reboarding the ship 2 hours before departure.
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Looking for others thoughts regarding 2 different cruises
bluesea777 replied to brer111's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
It's on our list ... we missed going to Greenland (diverted to Norway) last July on the Star due to some bad storm brewing up at sea between Iceland and Greenland. we got 25% of cruise fare back. -
Looking for others thoughts regarding 2 different cruises
bluesea777 replied to brer111's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
After reading today's posts, I think the September Norway/Iceland cruise (14 days) is better suited for you. Smaller ship, but good. And the ports of calls will be less crowded as your ship will be the only ship in most of them. The Star's September Norway/Iceland cruise (14 days) is now cheaper than the Breakaway's Oct/Nov Greek Isles cruise (10 days). If you're using NCL air try to get at least 2 days deviation outbound so you can spend some time in the fantastic city of Reykjavik. -
Help With Train From Southampton Port to Gatwick
bluesea777 replied to knsky's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
In July? Peak travel period. -
Help With Train From Southampton Port to Gatwick
bluesea777 replied to knsky's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
It's the major UK airport (LGW) and OP is flying to the US, therefore it's an international flight, so 3 hours is advisable to check-in. I think they close 1 1/2 to 2 hours before - due to long security lines and walk to gate. This would be cutting a bit too close. Check-ins for the UK Domestic and European flights open 2 hours before flight. -
Help With Train From Southampton Port to Gatwick
bluesea777 replied to knsky's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
You will never make it to the check in desks in time AT ALL if travelling on the 8:30 train!! There is a lengthy walk from the station to the check in desks. What time does the ship get in? You need to start the journey from ship to Gatwick no less than 6 hours before your flight time. Order a taxi to meet you off the ship - but it will need to be earlier as you are supposed to be checking in at least 3 hours before if it’s an international flight … and the security lines are often long. It would be easier still to change your flight to a later one. I have flown out of LHR and LGW back to either JFK or Bermuda dozens of times and have always had to get to the airport at least 3 hours before. -
Thank you @mking8288! We will be flying one way from JFK to Lisbon, so we should be okay. When our son returns home at the weekend we will press him for his opinions on TAP and LIS - they were flying between Heathrow and Lisbon. We have flown in and out of JFK many many times, from various terminals, and international.
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Thanks @mking8288 for the informative review on your return journey. We're on the Viva TA - westbound - from Lisbon to Miami in Nov this year and I have been eyeing TAP for the flight from JFK to Lisbon. Our son, with his gf and her brother, just ended their 4 days city break in Lisbon and they have said it's a fantastic city to visit, sightsee, eat, etc and they felt safe. I have enjoyed reading this thread of yours and seeing the fabulous photos!
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As for CC .... NCL doesn't like our Bermuda issued CCs even that they are US$, so for the last decade or so we always select CASH when we check-in online. When we get to port and check-in we hand over our CCs for them to link to our ship account. Not an issue when selecting CASH whatsoever. As for photo, a simple mug shot will do, plain light background, no glasses. It doesn't have to be a perfect looking picture - it's fine if you have a bad hair day. The Port agents will take new mug shots of you anyway to link photo to your cruise card.
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Port of Livorno regulations - Only beer and wine allowed????
bluesea777 replied to gregluk's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Mind boggling when you say you wouldn't upgrade tour booze package, don't you realize the booze pkg Plus include the premium wines that you are allowed to drink while ported in Livorno! -
The air conditioning …. do not press the ‘snowflake’ button! I read somewhere that pressing that causes the a/c to be ice cold. Before you write off the NCL, can you try another cruise on a different ship? We have been on all the NCL ships except Sky and Prima and have enjoyed our cruises. We don’t really have a favorite ship (but we’re thinking Spirit is our new favorite … this will be determined when we board her for our Alaskan cruises at the end of this month) as each ship has its own pros and cons.
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Help - Where can I buy an iPhone cable onboard
bluesea777 replied to Joel__r's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Try that. It has happened to us when one USB outlet wasn't working but another one was working. -
Behind The Scenes Tour can now be booked online
bluesea777 replied to shof515's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
$89 on the Spirit. Our buddy just booked his - his first proper cruise and NCL too. We're Sapphire and are giving this a miss as we have been on a few BTS tours before over the years. -
Liberty of the Seas in Bermuda …..
bluesea777 replied to bluesea777's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Ship departed a few mins ago - no smoke 🙃 DH says they must have changed the fuel injector or something.