room with a view

1 hour ago, MotownVoice said:

 

They did, 2016.   Relatively recent for a steel giant like a cruise ship.  They were actually sliding doors before the dry dock.  So they may seem outdated, but some interior designer must have decided they were "chic" or something.

Nothing says "make room for me" like smacking someone in the back with a tempered glass door, am I right?

 

 

Hi, yes I agree. We are recently returned from the Greek Islands on the Jade...with a sliding door . Looking at the video the Sun seems dated ..but the look  maybe is  "chic". We liked the Spirit so should (hopefully) like the Sun. Anyway it's booked now !!

2 hours ago, MotownVoice said:

They open out.
 

 

Thanks , they look a bit dated  ...thought they had a complete refit of the cabins a  few years ago 

Hi, on the Sun is the door a sliding door or an opening door ... thanks 

When a cruise is showing no availability on a Club Balcony  how can NCL send an email offering to bid on a club balcony ?

Do they keep club balconies back for this bidding for upgrade ?

thanks

Our NCL took us by boat then by bus up the winding road (great views) to Fira and then on to Oia ... we were given one and a half hours to see  Oia -it was insanely busy .

We were then taken to a winery for sampling along with cheese and breadsticks (included) . Very welcome as we did not have time to grab any food in Oia.

We were then given a ticket to the cable car - no alternative.We stood for more then a hour and were very worried as the time on board was 2.30pm (I think we arrived at 7.00am ) so time was short.

As it was the ship did not leave till way past the time on board as I guess many many passengers were stuck in the Q.

23 hours ago, Travelling2Some said:

We are on the Sun's transatlantic and many people on our Roll Call are already aboard doing B2B (Seattle to Miami/NYC) and then staying on for the transatlantic to Lisbon.  I specifically asked about the current situation regarding the odor.  The person who posted from the ship today reported that there is no smell now in the areas cited on the previous cruise (aft elevator lobbies and cabins/hallways from the aft elevators to the stern). 

Thanks, Travelling2Some ...that's good positive news.

There's not much choice around the Med. over Christmas/New Year so we'll be on the Sun .

Thanks everyone for your comments ...at least we will have some winter sunshine !!!

Hi Shellbelle28,

We are deck 10 midships ...hopefully they will have sorted out the smell by December.

It seems a issue on some of the threads .. about time NCL had it rectified !!

Hi Shellbelle28,

We are deck 10 midships ...hopefully they will have sorted out the smell by December.

It seems a issue on some of the threads .. about time NCL had it rectified !!

Thanks, the Sun has Christmas/New Year sailings around the Med.

We've just returned from a 7 day Greek Island cruise on the Jade ..and  we loved it !!

Hi, we have been on the Spirit and Jade ...now looking at the Sun.

We loved both ships ...especially the Jade ..will the Sun be different ?

Our NCL tour similar Oia Village & Winery  pre booked online was also sold out . Only Spanish available. 

Booked it ...then exchanged for English at Guest Services when on board.

Definitely do the Terraced House ....Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

September 26th  12.00 noon- the line down to the cable car along a very narrow street was 1 hour 20 minutes.

Those who opted to walk said the path was slippy and had donkey poo !!  very dangerous in their opinion but didn't want to wait.

OK we were on a cruise ship but believe me you could hardly move on Santorini . Too many ships in port.

Even booked NCL shore excursions leave you to take the cable car back down

We used them Athens to Ermou hotel - no problems

Two 72 year olds so a hike won't be for us.

So a taxi from the port to Oia will be a solution ...is it a fixed rate or haggle ?

1st October 2022    Rhapsody of the Seas 7.00-19.00

Odyssey of the Seas 7.00-19.00

Azamara Journey 8.00 -20.00

NCL Jade    12.30-19.30  ...guess it's going to be busy !!!

Thanks everyone for your advice. There is a basic NCL tour ...that gives you a ticket for the cable car down .

I will check if there are any other cruise ships in on the 1st October .

Great suggestion to use the NCL tour then ditch it ...also may get us a quicker tender. 

We may be reasonably fit but I don't think two 72 year old will risk coming down the donkey path !!!

Hi, Any advice/suggestions for  a do it yourself Santorini ?

The ship's tours seem to involve music and eating ...when all we want to do is Santorini.

Are the wait times at the cable car back to port  long ?

thanks

Thanks ....appreciated .

Thanks, I'll look at their website.

Hi, 

Has anyone used Welcome Pickups, Athens for a transfer to Central Athens hotel (Ermou Street) from Airport ?

Thanks

Yes, we have just received notification that for our September we will need a certified test.

Hi we are doing this cruise next month ..........thanks for all the photos and information.

Where did you have your pre cruise test ...did the hotel arrange it .

Thanks ?

Thanks, but Keith posted these in April . Hoping for something more up to date .......thanks