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Make sure that you are looking through the Website and not the APP. I could not order through the APP, but “bingo” it was on the website. This was just my experience, other people on the same cruise didn’t have the issue, it’s worth checking out.

Would also depend on the age and appetite for the others. If they are younger and not going to eat a 4 course meal then al a carte may be better. If that is the case look at the sample menus on the app and see what is there and price.

Personally I prefer the taste of the water from the tap or the water station compared to the carton (not bottle) water.

Have you joined our roll call for this trip?

I have stayed at both. Hyatt house was okay because I got a good price NY weekend through Value Trips. If you are just coming in for the night and arriving mid/ late afternoon then HH would be good. I actually stay either 2 days before or after to stay at the Riverside. Not only is it on the River Walk it is on Los Olas which is basically the oldest part of downtown ( in a good way) lots of restaurants to choose from at all price ranges , shops, galleries. Water taxi stop there. 3 bars on premises and a piano lounge in the lobby most nights. Fun watching the boats on the river.

I mentioned it on the other page and many now going. Will be a great place for sailaway

They had passes on the 5/26 cruise today that I got, along with others. They were not there before and they are not on the APP, only through NCL site.

$20 to $25 will be about right, that is per taxi, not per person. Uber May be a little bit less expensive but only for a few dollars.

Could have, would have found out if it was still in the cruise terminal or not. If it was still pretty close I would have had a general direction where it was. No matter what I could do I would know where it was.

One time I had to practically wrestle my suitcase from some man in the cruise terminal who thought my luggage was his. I had to go and grab the piece that was the faded version of mine. He didn’t even acknowledge that he made a mistake. Thankfully I use AirTags for my luggage now.

When you get on the ship go direct to wherever they are setting up reservations…they do not sell all the reservations prior to embarkation. May not get every restaurant or time that you want but I have never heard of anyone not getting in somewhere,

A trip to Montserrat is wonderful. I used Barcelona Day Tours. It was a trip there and a stop at a Cava vineyard. I also used them for a quick tour the morning of the cruise, picked up around 8:30, dropped off at Cruise Terminal around 1:00.

I always got the impression that many people who want to get off early drove to the port and possibly have a few hour drive they want to get out of the way.

That’s the same one I got for NYE cruise in a solo IV room. Much nicer that the one I got 2 years ago on Concierge.(this was on the Ascent)

With the higher pricing many college age can’t afford Celebrity anymore.

Ironic that I guess yesterday a Carnival and RCCL both had far more major issues yesterday due to weather. If this was a letter to NCL it just screams MONEY GRAB

I am later

Plan on going. Make sure you sign up to the roll call and look for your sailing on other social media sites that cannot be mentioned by name. Dont hesitate to mention that you are traveling solo, there may be others in the same situation. Princess usually has a solo meetup posted the first evening/late afternoon. Look for it either on the app or their daily schedule that will be in your room. When I went on Ruby Princess they only listed it that first night, If you see a meet and mingle, go to that. Also if you like to have a drink, sitting at the bar is better than sitting alone in a chair. Then enjoy just doing what you want to do when you want to do it. Sleep in late, read a book, party your butt off. you never know until you try.

What week are you going?

Yes you are correct, it came up on my App as zero cost so I mistakenly took it as just free. Should have known better

I was thinking if I take the Free NCL transfer over then get a shuttle back if I want to stay longer.

Thank you

Have not been since 2019, are there still shuttles that go to Horseshoe Beach? NCL has a transfer but looks like only 4 hours. If it’s nice I would want to be there longer. Also wondering maybe take the free NCL transfer and grab a shuttle back when I want.

Have gone to both, prefer the Riverside but I always arrive around noon. If my flight did not arrive till late afternoon would do Hyatt Place 10th Ave if it is less expensive.