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Adventures ahead

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    Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Princess
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Greek Islands, Caribbean

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  1. Sailing on Dawn in 12 days. Yesterday awarded a successful bid from inside cabin to BA balcony deck 9. Feeling lucky! Three days prior, after told that balconies were sold out, I put max bids on a balcony (and club balcony). Paid Cdn $516/pp less than if we'd purchased a balcony upgrade the week prior and much less than if we'd booked a balcony when we booked the cruise. I received a credit card alert about the charge and the upgrade email from NCL one minute later. We hadn't booked the inside cabin with the intent to upgrade later. Just decided to SEA what we could do!
  2. I disconnected and reconnected my wifi with good results.
  3. NCL told me that when tours disappear, they're sold out. They reappear when there are cancellations so I suggest you check daily.
  4. Last summer we didn't bother with a European SIM card. Had wifi and used iMessage, FB messenger and FaceTime for a couple of 'emergencies'. Now also using What's App. After re-reading this, another eSim thread and other light research, I'm deciding the eSIM thing providing a second number on my iPhone may be above my 'tech'-scale. I don't want to mess anything up on my phone. I don't need to physically chat with family and friends back home by phone, only be reachable in case of emergency. I'm taking a vacation from them too and will connect to wifi daily in case something important comes up. For an upcoming cruise that's mainly in Spain (18 travel days), I'm leaning towards taking my older iPhone and buying a SIM card with data that works for European countries so it works if/when I need it for any reason. Maybe to call a taxi. OTOH, I may buy it and never use it! Therefore, I may be better off just activating Bell's Roam-Like-Home for a 'day' if needed, for example, if flights need rebooking. A friend bought a Vodafone S Prepaid SIM card from Amazon and activated it online before leaving for Spain for a land trip for three months. Worked great, can be topped up if needed.
  5. I've seen cruise laundry tags on nice clothing in thrift stores. Makes me smile too.
  6. Received our flights yesterday with 54 days to go. No direct flights exist so a single connection is great! Halifax - Toronto - Lisbon Barcelona - Montreal - Halifax All on Air Canada. Connection a bit tight in Toronto 1hr 17 min so fingers crossed no issues arise. So far, so pleased.
  7. Have used SDT before. We're travelling late October. It's been a wait and see to reach minimum numbers for some of the ports. So far, it's working out. Communication has been excellent.
  8. Rather than use an airport ATM, I've used a bank on Plaça Catalunya that's affiliated with my bank in Canada. Saved fees.
  9. Sailing NCL for first time and on Dawn in October. Can you find out early on the cruise when shows will be in the Stardust Theatre? Do you need to reserve seats for it, or for any other entertainment venue? Do any charge a fee?
  10. I know this thread is about renewals. For others reading here, I just spoke with CBSA about making a new (initial) application. Told that applications aren't handled in chronological order by US Homeland Security. Worst-case scenario is 20-22 months before application could be pulled, then step 2 would be set up an interview. Good luck with your renewals.
  11. First-time NCL cruiser. Sailing in October. Can someone share recent Dailies from the Dawn?
  12. Apparently concerts have been added. Our only option was a self-guided audio-tour that we thoroughly enjoyed and recommend.
  13. I'd request one for boarding regardless of the port. The ramps can often be a very long walk! I requested wheelchair assistance for my husband when our agent booked the flights. I suppose it can be added to your flight reservation whenever you're able.
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