PATRLR

There is no way our cabin attendant spent 20 minutes in our cabin each day. 10 minutes, tops. 20-25 may be the hospitality average where bed linens are being changed and such, but, not what's going on with any cruise I've been on lately. And where did the 22 assigned come from?

Well seeing as you seem to be so familiar with it, does the contract allow them to downgrade me with no compensation? If I book a BA, can they change me to a BF? How about a B6 down to a BA, can they do that? If so, then I guess they can down me to a BX. But, if BA to BF is not allowed, then neither should BA to BX.

And you know this how?

The fact that it generally sells out tells me that quite a few people disagree with you. I am one of them. Vibe is worth every penny.

My last Carnival cruise in 2017 (I think), they had gone to 1/day service and we had a choice of morning or evening. I assumed NCL would do the same, I hope they do the same.

Everyone keeps saying they can move you to the same cabin category. But, just the fact that they are picking your cabin for you seems to me to be a cabin downgrade. I can book a "guarantee" category and let NCL pick my cabin, or, I can book a higher category and pick my own. As soon as they decide to move me, without allowing me a choice, I think they've downgraded me to "guarantee" and I think they owe me the difference. The problem of course is determining what that difference is, unless you captured that information at the time you booked.

Suggestion: Be very brief. Facts only, no opinions or sensationalizing. Clear statement of exactly what you want. Like it or not, be aware that you will get at most 10 seconds of attention from whomever gets that e-mail.

No, no, no, no. Not going to blame this on the guests. This is just one more example of NCL's core competency (nickel and diming). Have you seen how small the appetizers have become?

I suspect the city excursion is NOT something that would sell out, therefore I would ask at the excursion desk once you are onboard. They will have best insight into how both excursions operate and if what you want is do-able, or not. I've done multiple excursions in the same port but I've had a couple hours in between them.

Most reports are that non-refundable OBC can't be used in the casino. However, one poster today claimed that he did use non refundable in the casino but he also claimed he had both types so I am suspicious of his accounting. Until proven otherwise, I'm believing that non-refundable OBC can NOT be sued in the Casino.

Massage/Spa? Any need for high end binoculars? I know on Bliss in Alaska they had some fancy things that I would have liked but couldn't justify the price of. I suppose I'd be looking at the various technology they have, it's overpriced but your OBC I assume was free so who cares if you buy something at inflated prices.

Wow, I missed that thread. Thank you.

I don't doubt you were told that, but, the fact remains you can get multiple aps/deserts and they don't charge you. We experienced this first hand on Encore in November. If a server tried to tell me differently, I'd proceed with my order and ask them to check with their superior. you won't be charged.

Are you sure it was NON-refundable OBC that you used?

Agreed. But, NCL being NCL, I can't help but think it's only a matter of time before they extend those Latitudes terms to FAS too. So, I give @fethiyeden the benefit of the doubt and ask for the actual FAS terms they were referring to.

Can you point me to those T&Cs, please?

If you are using Free At Sea, you get multiple aps/soup/salads, 1 entrée, multiple sides, multiple deserts. I hear that if you are suing a Latitudes meal, you may be restricted to 1 of each.

So what that your pasta course, or, your entree?

Or maybe the only thing that mattered was that in did indeed open. I'm with you, I have no idea which way it opened either. But unlike OP, I didn't have any problem putting our luggage out and I know now that our doors did indeed open outwards.

Agreed, there is so much they could do with technology here. Sooo much! And it would benefit the passengers who embrace the technology and could also benefit them with data on how passengers on what passengers are spending their time on. But then all we need to do is look at the title of this thread and there's no doubt they won't be making the required investment any time soon.

Very interested in hearing of your Kruger Park safari. Enjoy Cape Town.

I've never dealt with the box store, I'd simply call and ask them. The CNDs aren't that unusual, they should be able to answer very quickly/easily. She already paid in full for a 2024 cruise? That's early, but OK, whatever. I think to use the CND, she'd have to cancel. Again, she should call whomever she booked with to ask. Be aware, if you are booking a balcony or above, 6 months or more in advance, you can use 2 CNDs. So, if you have two and are giving one to Mom, but you are looking at the same 2024 cruise, you should be able to use both of yours on your cabin. This is what's called the double up promotion and it generally is always available.

The luggage tags simply aren't a big deal. Put them on before you fly if you want. If they get torn off in transit, the porters at the pier will have blank ones. Or, print them out and bring them with you, porters have staplers or other means to attach them at the pier. Or, simply do nothing, make sure you know your cabin number and the porters have blank ones. We've done that on more than a few occasions.

"service charge" - you mean tips, right? 😉

I've never butchered a lamb (I have butchered beef), but, I thought a "lamb chop" was rib where as sirloin is cut from much further back. I suppose you could call any cut of meat a "chop" but I think the widely accepted/expected cut would be from the rib.