spacewoman

thanks!

So how is this working with bookings that are giving you "free specialty dining"?  Still just 2 despite the fact that you are platinum?

First time for me with 3 in a cabin (lost my DH 4 years ago).  Mom and I platinum, my Aunt presently just gold status.

Is there a wine list still available on NCL website?  I can't seem to find on the site and trying to pull up for friends going on their first NCL cruise with me next year.  I haven't sailed since 2018 (lost DH of 35 years that year) wasn't sure I wanted to sail again, but now have 2 cruises booked.

Thank you

23 hours ago, tallnthensome said:

Meh, every cruise line offers discounted pricing during off peak season during the months you mention. I guess it comes down to what the individual feels is a good deal and what worth they get out of what their paying. 

 

I have cruises booked with Celebrity, MSC, Carnival, and NCL but will most likely be canceling my NCL Candada New England cruise . Booked 12 days to Europe (Iceland, Scotland, Ireland)  next August on Carnival for four in an extended balcony for $3500. A similar 11 day comparable on NCL to the same area and balcony is $10,000. Booked the brand new to come Carnival Jubilee for August 2024 four people in extended balcony for $1700. The cheapest 7 day on the old NCL breakaway same week 2024 comparable is $5000  today. My Alaska cruise I took two weeks ago was twice as much on NCL. I don't see how anyone is getting any sort of deal at all looking forward when the pricing gap is that astronomical. I would love to hear or see some deals people are getting on NCL right now just to see and compare. 

I have a Dec 11 out of Canaveral 7 days for 3 for $3131.  I believe it is the same price as the Dec 2020 one I had that was cancelled.  I have a May 11 9 day out of Canaveral for next year that came in at $2009 per person for balcony cabins with 100 OBC my TA threw in.  We price CCL Mardi Gras but it came in higher and then you had to add $585 for the drink package.  I've done previous NCL 9 day many years ago that were $1300 PP but anything and everything has gone up in price.

I was offered from Spa suite up on my Dec 15 sailing on Epic. I bid on all starting at $250 for the Spa suite. Got the Spa suite

Thank you

Have Epic sailing 12/15. Got email yesterday from NCL with an email from TA as she was notified as well

I have a deck 9 minisuite now. They offered a spa mini suite and 5 Haven choices

Glad you have time to bid as my husband passed away 9/5 and I’m not sure as to whether I am going or not. He asked me if I would go if he died before the sailing and I said no. This would have been cruise number 16. I’ve also said to myself go and

Make it your last. If I go I’d like the opportunity to get a more expensive cabin at a cheaper rate. See how I feel in a few weeks

I am so sorry for your loss.

you said you got a sweet deal on the cruise.

my honest opinion is, if this is money you can do without ... I would just decide last minute. You can't know how you'll feel, from one day to the next.

Thank you. This is how you feel at the moment in time

VERY sorry for your loss!

 

However, you need to call the INSURANCE COMPANY, and not your TA, and ASAP.

 

There is probably fine print that requires that you contact the insurer in a timely fashion so that no additional penalties are incurred simply because you waited.

For example, the penalty for cancelling, once a deadline is reached, is usually more and more as the sailing date draws closer. The insurer probably won't pay for extra costs just because you didn't notify anyone...

 

But they are the ones to advise you how to proceed.

 

Also do explain that you might not yet be sure, and they can advise you whether there is any leeway or not, etc.

 

Good luck.

 

GC

thank you I will try to call them today

Have a cruise booked for December. It was to celebrate Mom turning 80 and my DH being cancer free. Sepsis and pneumonia took him from me September 5th. I'm still on the fence about going. I think it would have cruise number 17 or 18 for us. We were married for 35 years never traveled separately.

I reached out to my TA with how soon do I need to decide and when do I call the travel insurance company.

her response was this:

Checked with NCL if you cancel your husband off the reservation you only get back $134 and obviously if you don't go because of his death you should receive a full refund with a claim and copy of death certificate. The insurance is AON.

Never had a claim before. Aunt could not go one cruise because my Uncle was severely ill. Insurance reimbursed all but the insurance monies. My Mom did not have to pay for the full cabin price because her sister was not in the cabin.

I don't get it. We got a super sweet deal on this cruise but, when my husband asked me if I would go if he didn't make it, I said no. Part of me feels I should go and just make it my last cruise. This insurance thing though - maybe my thoughts are clear right now but it seems wrong.

Any suggestions/thoughts are appreciated

Kathy

Thank you so much for the info folks!

I used Lyft from Radisson to the port. They were there in about 5 minutes from when I requested and was about $15 plus tip

Thanks!

Anyone know how much to park at Merritt Island?

You can leave your car but be aware it is not really free. The rate with parking will be more than just the room. We stayed at the Residence Inn Port Canaveral and we left our car there for $6/day. They had a shuttle to the ship for $8/pp but there were 3 of us and it was cheaper to take a cab....$15 for the cab instead of $24 for the shuttle.

We will have 6 people all together and 2 vehicles so will sit and run the math on all options. Thanks for the input

The four closest to the port with a park and cruise option is: Homewood Suites, Country Inn & Suites, Residence Inn and Radisson At The Port.

 

The first three also offer free breakfast.

 

We have used all but the Homewood Suites (newest hotel) without a problem.

 

Have a wonderful cruise!!!

Thank you!

Thanks for the info!

first cruise out of of Port Canaveral this December since moving to South Carolina.

What hotels allow you to leave your car for the week and have shuttles to NCL port?

Thanks for the input

Kathy

Years past it was allowed. I suspect someone got hit by the partition door, sued NCL and that was that

We book connecting cabins and leave the doors open on the inside

Log into your NCL account and they should appear under “My NCL” or “My Account”. It’s a summary page that says how many Latitudes points you have, what upcoming reservations you have, etc. At the bottom of that page it lists “My Coupons and Credits” and that’s where they should be.

Nothing in there. Last time Inthought is showed up in the gifts and alcohol packages. UGH

does anyone knows w how to access your certificates on the NCL website? I've searched and searched and cannot find. We moved a few months ago and I'm not exactly sure which remaining boxes they may be in

Thanks

Kathy

Limo company we have used in the past quoted me $315 each way. Told him I didn't want a purchase plan on the car. Only 4 of us so cheaper to park at the pier

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks. Will them them lobster dishes may not be there. Neither one is a fussy eater, I am just trying to light a fire under my aunt to make a decision knowing getting a reservation could be difficult at this point

any recent cruiser have pics of the specialty restaurant menus?

Try g to have Mom and Aunt pick a restaurant for Mother's Day so I can have my TA make the reservation.

I pulled menus from beyond ships website but unsure if this is up to date

Thanks

Kathy