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  1. You can definitely do San Juan in a couple of days depending on how deep of a dive you like to take into your travel destinations. Love strolling the streets of Old San Juan, popping into shops and interesting restaurants.  Recommend Marmalade and/or Santaella for dinner(s).  Enjoy your trip!

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  2. We went to Sarafina’s during a Marigot port stop in March. It is open in the new marina location.  We found it fairly easily by following the google maps walking directions on my phone.

     

    Edited to add that when we were there, some of the docking wood in the marina was in disrepair and would not have been suitable for strollers, wheelchairs, etc. I don't know if that has been fixed or whether there is a different way into the marina that would have avoided that area. 

  3. Thanks for the heads up. We've departed from that port before, but didn't return there. Our flight isn't until 2:15, so we have plenty of time. We were hoping to spend a little more time on board than in the airport. Alternatively, we need to figure out what to do with our luggage while we hang out in Athens for a while. 

  4. Hello. We will be on the Wind Star soon. The itinerary states that the "arrival" time at the home port (Piraeus) on the last day is 7:00 am and the "departure" time is 8:00. Does that mean all guests have to be off by 8:00? I was hoping for a leisurely breakfast on our last day, but it looks like that might not be the case. Other lines we have been on have differed. Some boot you off early and others let you stay on until 10:00 or so. Sometimes it depends on the port authority. 

     

    This is our first Windstar cruise. We have been on some big boats, but more recently veered smaller (SeaDream, Crystal Esprit). We are hoping the Wind Star won't be too small to be a big boat and also too big to be a small boat.  We are looking forward to a great trip!

  5. Just back from the Splash on Jost. Wow. Best from all perspectives. Leslie earned huge applause from going shoulder deep to deliver drinks and a collective groan when he had to get back on board. And more kudos to Jonathan (so incredibly professional) and Mikee. Thumbs up all around to all the crew.

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  6. Currently aboard SD I and having a great time. We are on a round trip from San Juan. Weather has been great, and the crew is awesome. Special thanks to Mikee, Jonathan, Richard, Stephen, Francisco, Tristan, Eugene, Leslie (such a great sense of humor), Chef Tomasz, and Christophe!! And the tender guys! Captain Lund made a great decision to depart Virgin Gorda early when he learned three other large-ish boats would be anchored off Spanish Town. We detoured to Cooper Island (after a passenger vote), which was quite nice. 

     

    We are really full. 110 passengers, the most we've ever had. But it has only been noticeable when everyone is on board trying to do the same thing. Also, it is our first time on deck 2, and it is great. We've only been on 3 before, but I've been sleeping like a baby on 2. 

     

    Lots of talk about Innovation (and a presentation about it during tonight's cocktail hour), but folks are equally excited about the refurbishment of I and II.

  7. The two RCL ships pulled out within the last 30 minutes or so (I saw them from the port area).  So that is a good sign. Then overheard a port personnel supervisor telling personnel that they have the option of sticking around the port or returning at 5:00. So hopefully the 6:00 time is on track. Can't wait to get on board!  (Also finally managed to get through to NCL after about 30 minutes on hold. Rep said my cell phone number is on file, and I should have received a text, but I didn't. She could not tell me how to fix the notification problem.)

  8. 14 minutes ago, coffeyk said:

    Hello, I am also waiting to board the pearl. I received 2 texts and 1 phone call with updates. The latest was 30 minutes ago asking that we don't check in until after 6 PM 

    Thank you very much for that information. Very helpful. We did not receive any call, text, email or message via app or website. Our "message" folder in our reservation has no messages. Odd that NCL contacted some but not others. We are trying to call NCL to see if we can set up some sort of notification similar to what you received, but we cannot get through.  If you get any additional communication, would you mind posting here? Thank you!!!

  9. 2 minutes ago, shof515 said:

    It might be a very long time. 

    Thanks for the info. Obviously not the ideal way to start a vacation. Can I expect some sort of communication from NCL? Some recent Pearl reviews were critical of lack of communication and people waiting for hours at the Tampa port. I'm hoping to avoid that. 

  10. I am in Tampa, scheduled to board the Pearl shortly. But the news is reporting that fog prevented ships from departing yesterday and others from arriving today. According to reports, other lines seem to be communicating with passengers about status, but we haven't received any communication from NCL. I checked the marine map, and it has the Pearl still in the gulf. Anyone on board that knows an expected arrival time? Not sure what to do or when to go to the port. Thanks!

  11. Posting from the Condado Vanderbilt. Smooth arrival yesterday at SJU, in a cab in minutes and to the hotel shortly thereafter. Quick and easy check in, and hotel is fully functional. Many restaurants in the area are open, but some still are not. We walked to a tapas restaurant for dinner last night (Condal -- very good), street lights were on and there were many others out and about.

  12. Hi there. I am not on your cruise (we're on SD I in March), but thought I would respond to your post because I had a similar experience. I took a cruise while on chemo a couple of years ago. It was on a bigger boat, but I didn't have any issues with nausea. By the time of my cruise, I had already finished taxol and was in the middle of AC (sounds like the reverse order ofyour treatment). The good news is that I didn't have any nausea at all while on taxol. It is so much easier than AC. I don't think you will have any problems at all. The most annoying thing is packing all of the various meds that you may or may not need while on the trip. I felt like a walking pharmacy.

     

    Wishing you a very relaxing and restorative trip. And good luck with the rest of your treatments. If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer whatever I can.

  13. Where does the 6th person go? On Jewel class and Epic, you put two in master, 3 in second BR (two on sofa bed and one on pull down bunk) and one on sofa bed in living room. Getaway description says only 2 go in the second BR and up to 2 can fit on additional bedding in living/dining room area. I gather there isn't a pull down bunk in the second bedroom? Do they put an extra rollaway in the living room? Would that even fit somewhere?

     

    Thanks in advance for any intel!

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