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Getaway May 13 - 24 2024 from Southampton
garlictown replied to Slinky25's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
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Anybody use Port Valet Recently? Work Okay?
garlictown replied to jackinelgin's topic in West Coast Departures
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We all signed up ahead of time before boarding the Bliss. I did check at Customer Service on the ship to verify that we were indeed on the list for Port Valet and, yes, it's such a great service when your flight is much later in the day. We walked over to Pike Market to explore and then took the Monorail over to Seattle Center (Space Needle) etc. After sightseeing in Seattle, taking the light rail to the airport was a breeze. 😊
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🛳️Our family just returned on Saturday after spending 7 days on the NCL Bliss from Seattle to Seattle. We visited 5 ports and yes the times spent in port were short but the onboard experience was great with the two headliner shows Six and Jersey Boys. There are plenty of activities and entertainment to keep you active and involved should you wish on the ship. The younger ones on our family made use of the pool and the mini bowling. I especially liked the Atrium with all the various music and games to participate in or just watch. We discovered different bars to meet up in, enjoy cocktails and listen to a band or piano player. 😲I never play Bingo on a ship and yet I found myself hoping to win a cruise, LOL! The comedian kept the whole family in stiches. There was a family Karaoke night, too. This was my third time cruising to Alaska (previously on Princess) and I would recommend the NCL experience for families favorably. A surprising day in Juneau was watching the locals celebrate in their Fourth of July parade! The Bliss docks miles away from Ketchikan so we booked an excursion as well as one for Sitka. (Raptor Center)🦅 Additionally, there are shuttles provided for passengers wanting to go out independently. We were very fortunate to have good weather and our rain gear was not needed. We'd heard the week before was rainy! ☔
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Semi-live from the Bliss | June 17-24, 2023 | Alaska ho!
garlictown replied to OrcaGirl's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
@OrcaGirl I was wondering about the a/c on the🛳️ Bliss, too. I realize that outside is on the cool side but what about the temps in the theater, dining rooms, etc.? Thank you, Katie -
Semi-live from the Bliss | June 17-24, 2023 | Alaska ho!
garlictown replied to OrcaGirl's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
@OrcaGirl Thank you for posting and giving me some insight into what the🛳️ Bliss is like. ( and including the Freestyle Daily) Question: Were tickets readily available for shows like Jersey Boys and Six? 👍BTW loved all your photos, Katie -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday January 13th, 2023
garlictown replied to rafinmd's topic in Holland America Line
Thank you for The Fleet Report and The Daily, Roy @rafinmd.😊 ☔More rain here in Northern California!! Happy Weekend and Prayers for all in need.🙏 Katie- 81 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday January 11th, 2023
garlictown replied to rafinmd's topic in Holland America Line
😊Thank you for Fleet Report and The Daily, Roy @rafinmd. I hope Rich @richwmnis enjoying his World Cruise on the Zuiderdam.🛳️ 👍Jacqui @kazuI'm glad that you're home now but very sorry to hear of your mishap. 🎂Best Wishes to all celebrating a January birthday. Yes, it's been raining non-stop since returning home and thank goodness no evacuations for us.☔ Our big outing for the day was to the grocery store, lol.🙃 🙏Prayers for all in need especially for Graham's daughter @grapau27. ☕Katie- 106 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday January 5th, 2023
garlictown replied to rafinmd's topic in Holland America Line
I just finished the survey for Zuiderdam and now we are home (rain, rain and more rain!) I would like to recommend the waiters we had in the MDR on the Zuiderdam and how efficient they were: Jatnika and his assitant Gofar. For the morning breakfast in the MDR we had either Alberto or Adrian (he actually remembered us from last year's holiday cruise on the Rotterdam). Now, brown sugar was the issue for us--hard to find in the MDR but plentiful upstairs in the Crow's Nest. Our very favorite place was Half Moon Cay and on the 12 day (B2B) we visited the island twice. Happy 2023.....Katie, Dennis and Aunt Viviane from Belgium.- 66 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday January 3rd, 2023
garlictown replied to rafinmd's topic in Holland America Line
🙃Sadly, we leave the Zuiderdam today....it was a wonderful 12 day voyage. 👍Previously to joining the ship, we were on the brand new Viking Neptune. Our Atlantic Crossing from Barcelona December 8 to Fort Lauderdale was very relaxing with only two port stops. 💕Happy 2023 😉Katie, Dennis and Aunt Viviane- 74 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday January 2nd, 2023
garlictown replied to rafinmd's topic in Holland America Line
😎Enjoying Half Moon Cay along with the passengers from the Volendam...🤪a bit crowded here, however! 😉The New Year's Party was fun on the Zuiderdam with live music, dancing and champagne.🥂 The fun started at 10:30 p.m. and we actually lasted past midnight.🙃 😊Happy 2023 from Katie, Dennis and Aunt Viviane from Belgium.- 73 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday December 31st, 2022
garlictown replied to rafinmd's topic in Holland America Line
😉Greetings from Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic from the three Amigos. 🎶We'll be celebrating the New Year (Zuiderdam) on the Lido with the various bands playing tonight!🎶 Katie, Dennis and Aunt Viviane (from Belgium)- 112 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday December 29th, 2022
garlictown replied to rafinmd's topic in Holland America Line
😉Decided to get off the ship ( intransit on the Zuiderdam) for a few hours and enjoy Fort Lauderdale....before another 5 days of adventures. 😊Happy Thursday! Katie, Dennis and Aunt Viviane- 74 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday December 27th, 2022
garlictown replied to rafinmd's topic in Holland America Line
👍Greetings again from our cruise on the Zuiderdam....no pkg for internet ( 🙃 ) so I post from the port of Cozumel! No beach day for us ..rain, rain and more rain!☂️🤪 The dark clouds at the pier should have been clue #1!! 💕Katie, Dennis and Aunt Viviane from Belgium- 102 replies
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