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Just  came back from a 14 day on the Gem . We started out in a deck 11 inside and watched prices on the gty balcony and availability so that we would have a sense as to location . So an additional $150 pp + all the promotional perks ended up in a deck 8 fwd . balcony . It was a quiet location with no issues . We have done this 2 other times and the balcony locations were good . Hope your recovery continues well and you are soon up and about .

Four years ago we stayed at both . Pre cruise we were at the Crowne Plaza . For our purposes that time the location was ok as we were visiting the Vatican etc . We used the hotel shuttle to our meeting point for the tour . On the way home we stayed at the Hilton which was convenient for the flight home . Both hotels were fine . However, this time we will stay pre cruise at a more centrically located property as we will want to see the Colosseum ,Pantheon etc . The hotel on the way  home will be the Hilton if we don't fly home directly from Venice .

The package probably is still good . I would call anyway . It never hurts to reconfirm .

We did a transatlantic and found that our best deal was through the cruise line .That surprised me but we paid a deviation fee to fly out 5 days post cruise and had a very positive experience in terms of cost and actual 1 way flight .

You can drop your bags with the porters . By the time you get your bags and Uber to Flynn you'll have @ an hour . You can check in before the 10:30 time slot . Then you'll be given a number and go and sit and wait until boarding begins .

If I recall the laundry slip asks if you want the laundry folded or on hangers . 

if I remember they may have charged during the energy crisis but not since 2005 . This is  a vague remembrance . I may be wrong but at this point I wouldn't anticipate a surcharge .

We used the park and cruise package last Oct. We found it to be good and would use it again . You may have to call about the package . It was not easy to find on their website.

We've done it both ways  The last few years we've booked directly via phone  with NCL . Our PCC for the 5 years has really been helpful . He's given good advice as well as giving us heads up on cabins, price drops ,upgrades etc.

I believe if it is considered a closed circuit trip it would apply .  We also were told they could  not stop us from disembarking when and where we did and  that we needed to speak with guest services . I do not know the specifics when the cruise originates in a foreign port  . 

We disembarked in Kauai on our POA cruise . We cleared it ahead of time with NCL . While they were not enthusiastic about us doing it  but allowed us to do so. We explained that we were staying in Kauai post cruise. We Guest Relations were helpful . We handled our bags . There was no extra charge

We call and make our dining reservations before we sail. Yes, even for the mdr . Perhaps you could your pcc or general reservation folk and ask them if being seated with a number of others diners is possible .

They just haven't released those itineraries yet . Stay tuned . If you have a pcc give then a call and see if they have any info,

Day stop is in Old San Juan . Cruises beginning and ending there embark at the Pan American pier.

14 day Caribbean this Fall on the Gem and then 11 day Mediterranean on the Getaway in Sept. 2020.

On our last b2b we met @8:00 in Shanghai restaurant area . We were given transfer tags . Customs came checked us off and reviewed our passports . We were then free to stay on the ship or go to off if we chose . This was on the Dawn out of San Juan .

We 've used the same PCC for 5 years . He's been helpful in cabin selection etc. Last year after final payment he called and told us there had been a price drop and refunded the difference to our credit card .  So our experience with cabin upgrade etc. has been positive without endless phone calls and emails .

I don't have first hand knowledge . That being said , I would call NCL and explain your situation . They should be able to explain their assistance process . I do know that those who are in a wheel chair or need special assistance are called to board first . This just from waiting to board .

We generally make final payment a few weeks in advance . On our Fall Breakaway cruise our PCC called and refunded to our credit card the price difference between our booking and cost just prior to final payment due date .

We used Blue Lizard . Bought on Amazon and was recommended .

Will do .  Still have a few months until we sail .They got pretty good reviews so here's hoping .

Agree about Hotwire . We used them again this year to book for our October trip this year We're staying at the Yotel in the Seaport.

I would hate to see that option eliminated since it allows single cruisers to sail at a more reasonable rather than having to pay a double supplement . if I sailed by myself I certainly would like that option.

It seems to vary . Our steward opened the balcony partition for us when we were doing a transatlantic  with friends on the Epic . Both cabins gave permission . I was pleasantly surprised and thought maybe it' s allowed because of the type of cruise .

The OBC that is non refundable cannot be used to pay the DSC . Only if you have refundable OBC can it be applied to DSC . The OBC that is promotional eg. as when you book with NCL and it's part of the booking prom. is non refundable .