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Just received an email from NCL - that our refund is being processed. We requested the refund on March 25th

I just received the same email. We requested the refund on March 25th

Do the beverage packages include flavoured Soda water?

On 2/1/2020 at 11:32 PM, Metalcrafter said:

I just upgraded from my free 250 min to unlimited for $84.93. This is a 7 night western Caribbean cruise on the Breakaway.

This is the upgrade cost I was looking at, if we upgrade to this do we get an onboard credit?

We have the 250 minute WiFi offer on our upcoming cruise on the Getaway in March. Is it worth upgrading to unlimited WiFi? How is the internet quality? 

After I pay final payment, can I add on speciality dining packages prior to sailing if we decide we want to purchase it?

We have never been to New Orleans before looking for some recommendations of what to do and see with a 15 &17 yr old.We will have two days post cruise to explore.

For those who have not seen it WARM-WATER DAVE started a wonderful thread several years ago.

 

He kindly created a spreadsheet with great info... you can find in the thread below (lengthy, but worth reviewing for the info and spreadsheet).

 

 

 

A huge thank you to Warm-Water Dave!!!

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2173108&highlight=ubp+favorite

Perfect - Thank you! We sail in 13 days - definitely going to try some of these cocktails :)

What is your favorite drink to order while cruising? ( included in the UBP)

We will be taking our first Alaska cruise in two weeks!! YAY!!

Do many people wear shorts on sea days?

They're supposed to go under your seat or in your lap. There's also a bike storage area where you can put bags, but the bike riders don't like this when they board. Many people stack them in front of the foldable seats for handicapped people (aka the wheelchair bays.) This is obviously a poor and inconsiderate practice.

 

Chances are the train will be empty enough that it won't be an issue, but use common sense and be courteous, just as you would on any other big city transit system. If your bags are too big or too numerous, consider Uber or a cab.

Perfect thanks for the info. We will only have one suitcase, I wondered if it could fit under the seat

We each had one large suitcase and a backpack. It was really easy to the Sheraton Seattle. I know some areas, you have to get off the light rail and then take a monorail to get to your hotel, but as far as the Sheraton goes, it was a breeze. There were signs everywhere in the airport to help you find the light rail. Once there, there are machines to buy your tickets ($3 per person). I think the airport is the first stop, so it's not crowded at all. The only are where it got a little tight was from Pioneer Square to Westlake, but that was only about 5 minutes of the ride. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We got off at the Westlake stop and walked up to street level. We could see the Sheraton from the street. It was about a block away. Super easy!

Thank you for the advice, I just reserved our hotel at the Sheraton.

Did you just place your suitcase in front of you ?

We stayed at the Sheraton Seattle. We took the light link rail from the airport to the Westlake stop. It dropped us off about a block from the hotel and cost $3 per person. Then on the day of the cruise we took a pre-cruise city tour that dropped us off at the port and included transportation back to the airport after the cruise. It was $75 per person and WELL worth it. The tour was amazing and considering transportation from the pier back to the airport alone is usually around $40, I thought it was a good deal.

We are considering using the light rail. Was it an easy process? How many pieces of luggage did you have ?

We are a family of 5 and when we all cruise together we opt for two connecting cabins. The two bathrooms is a plus

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The Uber & Lyft rides no longer pick up pax right in front of the terminal, which can get kinda crazy with cabs and private vehicles there, no to mention if you disembark late when new pax are arriving early, the number of cars increase.

 

 

 

Just ask any of the helpers outside the terminal where to catch a ride share car and they’ll point you in the direction. I think the shuttles in the number 1 & 2 bus slots, closest to the terminal give rides to the ride share area, which is good if you have all of your luggage. We only had our carry on bags so just walked.

 

 

 

Once in the rideshare area, we opened the app and followed the directions for ordering a car. They have a guy on the radio near where all the Uber/Lyft cars are parked who radios to the guy right in front of the pax tent who the car is for. That 2nd guy calls out “Ride for _____ (first name)” and you now know your car is in line so you watch for make/model/plate number, load up, and on your way.

Is this the same set up for pier 91 and 66?

Disembarkation.

 

 

 

They set the gangway at 6:00. The ship was cleared was cleared for self walk-off and complimentary Port Valet at 6:40. The Port Valet, which allows you to check overweight bags at no extra charge, was VERY popular.

 

 

 

Color tag bags which were suppose to be available starting at 8:00 am, we’re not available until 8:40.

 

 

 

There was a short line for Customs and they were only doing a passport check.

 

 

 

Shuttles to the airport cost $20 per person and leave frequently as soon as they fill a bus.

Did you book your shuttle to the airport prior to sailing?

Hope you had a wonderful trip. I have a quick question. Which deck did you disembark while in ports ?

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Awesome thread. We sail on July 7th... Thank you for posting all the details and photos

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Pics are viewable again !! Thanks again for posting all of this info.

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I am able to view all the pics up until the complimentary kids menu pic then nothing more. Crossing my fingers they’ll show up soon. Love following this thread

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Really appreciate all of your posts & pics. We are sailing on the Bliss July 7th. I am happy we decided to book the Tracy Arm excursion after seeing your pics !!!

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If we need to change our reservation for a different date, will we lose the promos that were offered when originally booked? ( Port taxes included was the promo )

Yes definitely !!

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Do you mean when to get to the pier, or what boarding time to choose?

 

 

 

I personally wouldn't arrive at the pier any earlier than about 10am. The ships don't usually finish disembarkation much before 9:30 am, and the port buildings may not be open for new passengers until the ship is empty and the facilities turned around for embarkation. Even if you are able to enter and check in, you will face a lengthy wait in the port building until embarkation starts.

 

 

 

If you're asking about picking an embarkation time, I have to tell you it may not matter very much. NCL introduced this practice as a way to try and spread out the passengers arriving at the dock, the bulk of whom arrive in the 11am to 1pm time period. But they won't refuse you entry if you're there outside of your "embarkation time." Just choose a time that makes sense based on when you want to arrive at the pier.

Thank you, Yes I was wondering what time we should arrive at the pier