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I solved the problem with some excellent technical support help from NCL. I cleared the cookies/catche from my EDGE browser for the last 4 months and presto, everything works with NCL. Thank you all for your input and concern.

I use Edge as browser. Will try clearing cache and cookies. Thank you all for your responses. I feel somewhat relieved it's not just me.

Anyone else experienced difficulty logging on to the NCL website? I've been trying to download my EDOC's since Thursday. I've called Technical Support and was told it's effecting about 35% of the users. Obviously they're closed on weekends. I sail the 26th of November, so I realize I have a little time but am a bit worried. Anyone else?

It was E*trade with whom I first bought NCL stock with. But any brokerage company will do

Just looking at those pictures made my blood sugar skyrocket! Lol. 😆

I signed up on the Port Valet website prior to my cruise to Alaska. Inquired midweek or so, but NCL didn't know anything about my signup. So I signed up a few days before arriving in Seattle with the forms provided by the ship. My bags were waiting for me in Long Beach upon arrival. Great service....I recommend ......

This was my third NCL cruise. and my second time on the Encore. I thought the food was really good. The Reuban sandwich in the Local was the bomb, as unhealthy as it was...lol I had great bar service at every bar I visited. Which were too many. I enjoyed all the entertainment.and shows, however i missed the comedians by some strange reason. Had so much fun dancing up on the pool deck. Haven't danced that much in 30 years! Sock Hop, Disco Night and a few more! One small criticism though. Was it me, or did anyone else feel like the Sandbar gift shop and Duty Free were less than polite? Three times I visited and every time the crew members were a little less than helpful. Even tried to over charge me for two bottles of Scotch I purchased. My Specialty Restaurants in order of preference were: Onda Le Bistro Ocean Blue Cagney's Teppanyaki Again, overall I had the best Cruise I've ever taken. Maybe owing to the 15 days. More likely the wonder people I met while aboard the Ship as well as the excursions.

@Calcruiser64....this is perfect. Costly, but perfect! Thanks all, although I did have a laugh or two.

I continue to marvel at the really cool Salt and Pepper mills that NCL provides tableside on my last three cruises. Anyone out know where I could purchase these? Thanking everyone in Advance.

It's amazing, while sitting out by the pool and it's really crowded around the pool, I can get my favorite drink of the Day by giving the server a couple of $1's now and again. I hate putting down my music and book to go to the bar and stand there forever. Of course, maybe that's why I get a little buzz going sometimes!

What a fantastic trip report! I'm sailing almost the same itinerary on the Encore next month. Thank you for some really great tips.

I had almost the same scenario happen to me on my sailing in December on the Escape. My Passport was due to expire the following April, inside the 6-month window. I brought my certified Birth Certificate with me just in case. When I checked in at the port, I gave the agent my Passport. She scanned it and never asked any other questions. Upon my arrival home, I applied for my new Passport a few days later. My problem was when I wanted to initially apply for my new passport, I was outside the window to renew, and when I was inside the window it was too close to sailing date to be comfortable of getting it returned on time. I have since applied for an expedited Passport and am waiting for it. Of course, it's taking longer than expected. BTW the States Department, for context, cashed my check on 12/27/2022. Don't need it till April 15th, but still. Hope this helps.

I really like your tip about taking shuttle to the hotel, then taking ride share from the hotel. Great Idea! Thank you for your tips and TR.

Just an update...... I mailed my request on or about December 27, 2022, and received no reply. I then emailed all my information to the shareholder benefit Department on January 10, 2023. I happily received my benefit today. Additionally, I did send a formed request to NCL corporate a few days ago letting them know about my dilemma. Not sure which worked, but still happy to hear back from NCL on this matter and getting this resolved. I have to say, I think maybe some of NCL's cutbacks in staffing are hurting them. BTW, my new PCC was very helpful.

When I was on the Escape during the recent World Cup, they showed several games on the huge screen TV out by the pool. Admittedly, those games as I recall were in the early afternoons. I'm not sure if they televised any night games, as I wasn't out there. If memory serves me correctly, CBS will be televising the game, and it Will be at night. Hard to believe with the general interest around that game that won't be shown in THE LOCAL or O"Shehans Pup, or other bars.