toby517

I’m passed final payment also. They said I could get a FCC for the difference which I’d have to use within a year. I don’t plan to cruise again that soon.

Noticed that price has dropped on my cruise. Is it possible to call and get the lower price without a penalty? 

Hi, just booked a cruise on NCL Joy in August with the Free open bar promotion. What does this include exactly? Gratuities were charged, does that mean when ordering a drink I don’t need to tip? I’m not a big drinker but thought what the heck, first real vacation in 8 years and traveling solo.

Thanks for any clarification.

Bruce

19 hours ago, reeinaz said:

I just booked a 9 day (Sept 3-13, 2022) Bermuda cruise on NCL out of NYC ($1150 cruise fare in a studio). Stops in VA Beach, Orlando, and GSC with an overnight in Bermuda. Triple points if you're a latitudes member.

Just booked this cruise only leaving on August 14. First time as a solo cruiser. Booked a club balcony. Didn’t think I could handle a studio.

It was on the menu every night in the MDR.

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Just off the Gem. We ate 2 dinners in the Grand Pacific MDR. Both excellent meals. Loved the chocolate volcano cake. Service seemed fine. I think planning is a big part of the meal. If you have plans to see a show after your meal, make a reservation. We ate at Blue Lagoon once and Garden Café once for dinner and 3 speciality meals. Blue Lagoon was the worst and while Garden Café was ok we didn't think there was enough choices.

Hi,

We just returned from the Gem today. We were in a 2 bedroom family suite number 11024. We LOVED it. The whole trip was fantastic. I'm not sure how the original poster missed the sign in the terminal that was directing you to the Suite/VIP line. If you knew that's where you should have been from reading CC you should have been looking for it and not just taking the first person's directions. We got signed in and directed to the VIP Lounge. We only had time to grab a cookie when we were escorted on the ship and shown to the elevator to take us to Cagney's. At Cagney's we had only given our lunch order when the announcement was made that rooms were ready. I did not expect or need an escort to our room. I had done enough research to know where our room was.

Never going back to below a suite category again.

We are on the Gem now, St John is a beautiful city. Very friendly.

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What time can you start arriving at the terminal for check in? We're having a transportation issue all of the sudden and the person dropping us off would like to have us there as early as possible as he has to be somewhere else (Philadelphia) by 1:00pm

Hi, how was the food? How were the shows.

We sail on Saturday.

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Thanks for the replies.

Hi,

We are sailing on the Gem on 9/20/14. Does anyone know are many safes are in the 2 bedroom suites?

Thanks

Does RC have any round trip cruises to Quebec ever and where and where do they leave from? I looked at there website and could only find one way cruises to Quebec.

I normally cruise on NCL.

Thanks in advance

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We are on the Gem leaving NY on 9/20. Halifax on 9/22, then St, John, Bar Harbour, Boston, Newport.

Hoping to see some nice fall foliage, not hoping to have to bring hats and mittens.

Just did the 8/23-8/30/14 sailing on gem

Here is the current list from that sailing:

from the card handed out at the meet and greet.

 

Tony Winkler-hotel director--Wonderful

 

Junior Athanase -executive housekeeper--Wonderful

 

Dan Cuasito-Cruise director

 

Gary Alldredge-guest services manager

 

Noriel Alicaway-executive chef

 

Aurora Jalba-restaurant manager

 

Manny Hernandez-Beverage Manager

 

Claudia Mitrea-Group Service Coordinators/Access officers--Wonderful

 

Tariq Fazal- F&B Director

 

Concierage: Virginia Brotherton--Fantastic

 

Butler: For Aft Penthouse Room 10164-Rizaldy: room Steward - Jonathan

Butler: For Haven 2 bedroom suite 14012- I Putu Abadi: Room Stewardess: Elisa Nubla

Both butlers and steward/ess were exceptional.

 

Casino Hosts:

 

Executive Casino Host: Rimarie Manzano

 

Casino Hosts: Shamma Laylo and Pearl Armamento

Thanks for this update, we are on the Gem to Canada/New England leaving on 9/20/14.

We have used ginger pills in the past during cruises to avoid seasickness. We do remember starting to take them 10 days prior to the cruise, what we can't remember is if you take 1 or 2 a day. Does anyone know?

Thanks

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I called the access desk regarding this same issue. My wife is unable to walk long distances or stand for long durations due to MS. I was told they have a limited number at the terminal for passenger use for embarkation.

We decided to purchase a lightweight transport chair for her. That way we would have it onboard and for excursions if we need it.

In any case call the access desk and let them know what your needs are.

Hi,

Are there porters available in the parking area to help with luggage etc? We are 4 adults and one 17 month old. One adult uses a wheelchair so we will definitely need someone to help us.

Do you park and then take your luggage? Or can you drop off some and then go park?

For disembarking can you get porters to help go to the car?

We are trying to decide if driving ourselves is a better option then having someone drop us off and then pick us up.

Thanks

On my last few cruises...NO pick ups at pier...had to cross the street.. both with or without a porter..

(though I have no idea how they handle those in wheel chairs--that would be a question for NCL special needs department)

Thanks for the replys.

Will the porter go across the street with us?

Hi,

When leaving the terminal in NY on the ground level, is it possible to have your transportation pick you up at the entrance?

We are on the Gem next month. Taveling with wife in a wheelchair (unable to walk distances do to MS), son, DIL and 17monthold grandson. Not sure if we're going to be able to get ourselves and luggage accross 12th street to be picked up by a family member.

Thanks for the help.

Thank you so much. That's what I was looking for. I'm hoping the activities will be similar accross the fleet.

Hi,

I'm looking for the Freestyle Daily that gave all the activities for the Guppie Program. I know I saw one recently but can't locate it even doing a search. I can't remember if it was in someone's review and was posted with all of the Freestyle dailies from the cruise.

We are on the Gem next month with my son and daughter in law and 17 month old grandson.

Thanks for your help.

I just looked at my vacation summary and under the excursions that I have booked it says

Amenity Details

OB 150

PSC

This is even under the 2 dinner reservations that I have made. Any ideas what this is?

Can anyone go to this?

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Thanks for the replies. We'll sign up at the meet and greet.