FirsttimecruiserMac

Anyone have a recent review to share on their experience?

Day pass comparison Avila/Marriott/Renaissance?

Thank you taking us along!  
We’re you able to upload your photos and videos using the Wi-Fi available on board?
Safe travels home.

Well done. Thank you for sharing! 

Any Canadians have the NCL credit card?  Experience? Is it worth it taking into consideration the exchange rate charged? 

Costco Travel Canada would not accept my cancellation!  Was on hold for over an hour while he elevated my situation to two supervisors at NCL. 
We’re good to go!  Our NCL file and Costco Travel File have been documented with my husband's vaccine status and he will be permitted to board in January. 
 

NCL COVID Vaccine  terms and conditions are way too vague…. They need to update them!  
 

I think I will write NCL as well and try to obtain confirmation in writing.  Thank you all for your comments. 

2 minutes ago, lots-of-km2 said:

 

It may be worth dealing with NCL in writing, via email, before you hit the cancel button.  NCL Reservations by phone isn't always up to speed, advice can be inconsistent, and talking with them doesn't give you a formal record of their advice. 

 

If you write to the CEO, Harry Sommer, at  hsommer at ncl dot com, a member of the executive office will always reply, and in writing.  And maybe the advice will be different from what you heard on the phone. 

36 minutes ago, FirsttimecruiserMac said:

For what it’s worth… I just got off the phone with NCL reservations and was told my husband would not be allowed to board from a US port if we were travelling this weekend having had an AstraZeneca vaccine in April, followed by Pfizer the end of June and a second Pfizer shot the end of September.  Booked a cruise out of San Juan for January, which I am now cancelling 🤨. 

Greetings from CANADA! Looking for recommendations on how to get to Florence from Port of Civitavecchia. Preference is not to rent a car and drive. Has anyone taken the train? If the ship arrives in port at 5 am, what is the earliest train we could book?

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Just today. I saw that AC Marriott and Stellaris is taking some reservations.

 

We are scheduled to stay in san juan nov 28 until our first cruise dec 2.

 

Does anyone know these hotels, or which one is preferable?

 

This "easy" vacation has turned into quite a fiasco. We have reservations at these two and best western Palm. Is Palm far for a walk to the beach. I also heard the beach is closed due to the water being contaminated, has anyone else heard that? Thank you.

 

Carolyn

Best Western Palm is a block from the beach, which is open. We were there last week.

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Just today. I saw that AC Marriott and Stellaris is taking some reservations.

 

We are scheduled to stay in san juan nov 28 until our first cruise dec 2.

 

Does anyone know these hotels, or which one is preferable?

 

This "easy" vacation has turned into quite a fiasco. We have reservations at these two and best western Palm. Is Palm far for a walk to the beach. I also heard the beach is closed due to the water being contaminated, has anyone else heard that? Thank you.

 

Carolyn

Best Western Palm is a block from the beach, which is open. We were there last week.

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Visited Condado Beach October 28-30 and found it to be clean between the Marriott and Renaissance. There were a few vendors renting chairs for $5 and $10 for an umbrella. Undertow was strong but as long as you didn’t go out too far it was fine. Beach was clean, sand was soft and no seaweed if that helps.

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I recently posted a positive review on tripadvisor to Best Western Plus Condado Palm. Here is a reply I received. ........ Henry N, General Manager at Best Western Plus Condado Palm Inn & Suites, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

We are glad that we were able to accommodate your stay. As you mention, our property is fully operational. All of our amenities and both our restaurants, Ropa Vieja and Nestle Toll House Cafe, are open. We look forward to accommodating other travelers that have been displaced. For our avaialability you can contact me directly at Hneumann@condadopalm.com or 787-648-8834.

Siempre a la orden,

Henry Neumann

General Manager

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I posted a positive review from our two night stay in San Juan October 28-30 on TripAdvisor about the Best Western Plus Condado Palm Inn & Suites and received a reply back from the manager....

Henry N, General Manager at Best Western Plus Condado Palm Inn & Suites, responded..

We are glad that we were able to accommodate your stay. As you mention, our property is fully operational. All of our amenities and both our restaurants, Ropa Vieja and Nestle Toll House Cafe, are open. We look forward to accommodating other travelers that have been displaced. For our availability you can contact me directly at Hneumann@condadopalm.com or 787-648-8834.

Siempre a la orden,

Henry Neumann

General Manager

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g147320-d242220-r537935648-Best_Western_Plus_Condado_Palm_Inn_Suites-San_Juan_Puerto_Rico.html#

I posted a positive review from our two night stay in San Juan October 28-30 on TripAdvisor about the Best Western Plus Condado Palm Inn & Suites and received a reply back from the manager....

Henry N, General Manager at Best Western Plus Condado Palm Inn & Suites, responded..

We are glad that we were able to accommodate your stay. As you mention, our property is fully operational. All of our amenities and both our restaurants, Ropa Vieja and Nestle Toll House Cafe, are open. We look forward to accommodating other travelers that have been displaced. For our availability you can contact me directly at Hneumann@condadopalm.com or 787-648-8834.

Siempre a la orden,

Henry Neumann

General Manager

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g147320-d242220-r537935648-Best_Western_Plus_Condado_Palm_Inn_Suites-San_Juan_Puerto_Rico.html#

Do not book The Wind Chime Boutique Hotel. There is nothing boutique about it. Website indicates 3 star hotel with free wifi, air conditioning, pool all of which are NOT working. Electricity is on and off and minimal hot water. Would not recommend staying here. Had a reservation and left given their false advertising.

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Do not book The Wind Chime Boutique Hotel. There is nothing boutique about it. Website indicates 3 star hotel with free wifi, air conditioning, pool all of which are NOT working. Electricity is on and off and minimal hot water. Would not recommend staying here. Had a reservation and left given their false advertising.

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From HAL's website -

 

 

 

"Our convenient, affordable Signature Beverage Package allows you to select from a variety of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails (including non-alcoholic), sodas & coffee! Includes any beverage priced at a $8.00 or lower menu price. Up to 15 beverages per day. * Prices are per day; Signature Beverage Package for $44.95* per day, per person a 15% service charge is not included and will be automatically applied to your purchase. The package must be purchased for the entire duration of the voyage. Up to a 15-drink maximum per day. All adults over 21 years old booked in the same stateroom must also purchase the package. Participants may order only one drink at a time. No sharing is permitted. Excludes Mini Bar, In-Room Dining, & beverages on Half Moon Cay. Packages are not transferable or refundable. Beverage management reserves the right to revoke the package if misused and reserves the right to refuse service for any reason; including refusing service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated customers. Must be 21 years or older to purchase and agree not to give to minors."

Question... as a newbie to HAL - I have a question. Is coffee, water and soft drinks counted towards the 15 drink max?

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Lucky you... I'm still waiting. Checked this morning and still noted as guarantee.

Leaving tomorrow... I guess I won't be able to print my luggage passes myself.

Would love to know the answer to this questions as well..... We are sailing into Giardini Naxos...

Just booked a guaranteed stateroom for the August 22nd cruise on the Journey.... Any ideas as to when they issue your stateroom number?

Just received this email from NCL. Went on line to book another show but there is nothing available. What are my chances of getting a reservation while on board?

Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for choosing Norwegian Cruise Line and Norwegian Escape for your upcoming cruise vacation.

Our records indicate that you have made reservations for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET show on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

We have made scheduling changes and would like to inform you that this show time is no longer available.

Please go to http://www.ncl.com to book an alternative show time. Or you may visit Box Office team once on board.

We're very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Sincerely,

Norwegian Cruise Line

Please do not reply to this email.

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Interested on receiving feedback on cabin 8162 on The Escape. Is it noisy? Is the balcony covered? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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