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When you get a chance could you please post a list of the current officers both on the Bridge side and the Hotel side. Thank you. Glad you had a great time.

I was on The Getaway on the 14th of June last year, the weekend after lots of schools let out for the summer. There were lots and lots of kids on board.

I would lean toward your August 23rd date. Across the country many school years being in mid August or practice for the upcoming school sports begin.

My thought would be staying with the inside cabin. You say that this is a 10 cruise through The Canary Islands in January. Since you are talking this far out, you have no idea what the weather will be and how much if any time you could have on your balcony.

I had a balcony for The Getaway's Transatlantic Crossing in January 2014 and was not able to use it all.

I would save your money for another use: Dining Plan, Beverage Plan, Shore Excursions, or some other use.

Have a wonderful cruise. Save your money for another cruise, you will get hooked and want another cruise.

I have not been on The Breakaway but I have Her sister ship The Getaway in June, lots people from babies in arms on up. Depending on when your June cruise, if the school is out you will find lots of muliti-generational families. The Breakaway has lots of things for all ages. Have fun.

Right, she is only a few weeks post dry dock in PDX. She is still on the west coast and is doing her last scheduled Mexican Riviera cruise - currently heading to LA.

 

Perhaps there is some kind of warranty on the upgrades done then. If there is space in the dock, she is only three days away from PDX - and several days away from the Bahamas.

 

It just does not make any sense to cancel one leg of a much longer cruise and run the ship empty - why not offer an abbreviated Panama Canal cruise - run to Miami with minimal stops (just enough for the PVSA) and then to the Bahamas for repairs and then back to Miami for the rest of the journey. I am sure they would have had a few takers.

 

How many days does it take to go from LA to the Bahamas?

How long to fix the pods?

How many days from the dock to Miami?

I guess if the total is less than 15 days it makes sense.

 

Can they fix it in LA and then make a run for Miami?

(1) With only staff and not having to make port stops, it should not take long to get to The Bahamas.

(2) How long to fix- depends on what the issue is and what the fix is.

(3)If they are going to Freeport, Bahamas, I think that is about 14 hours to Miami. Nassau, Bahamas is a little over 12 hours from Miami.

DMH15,

Donna did you happen to note down who the Senior Bridge and Hotel Officers were on The Jewel. There is a lot of interest in the Officers from people boarding for the Panama Cruise and her first cruise to Alaska (me).

Hope you had a great cruise,

Mandy

I heard from a staff member on The Star the plan is: (1) off load passengers, (2) take on some provisions including fuel, (3) head for a dry dock in the Bahamas.

Why dry dock in the Bahamas? Probably it space and staff available. Dry docks are usually booked many months in advance.

He did not say what the nature of the problem was.

You should receive a letter at your hotel telling what time to be in the lobby to leave for the ship.

Every time I have had a transfer from a hotel to the ship, we have arrived at the Port about noon. Had to say on that particular Sunday how long it will take to board, probably not very long.

Have a great cruise and enjoy one of my favorite cities.

The ships are very similar. There is a slight difference in itinerary. The biggest difference is that The Jewel leaves and arrives in Seattle on a Saturday. The Pearl leaves and arrives on a Sunday. Which works better for your friends?

I travel solo on the Getaway and love it. The last couple of cruises I have gotten a Studio cabin which is meant for one person. Did not think I would like and I do- have one booked for my back to back cruise in December.

There is a Studio Lounge which is open in early evening for ALL solo passengers. It is a chance to meet others and make arrangements for dinner, shows, shopping, excursions and whatever.

The scheduled boarding time is Noon, however the boarding process can begin anytime around 11:30 A.M. or a little earlier. There are lots of people have have to be the first ones on the ship for whatever reason.

I have seen people waiting in line to board as I am disembarking.

Does anyone know who the current Bridge and Hotel Officers are for The Jewel?

We were planning to cruise on the Jewel last Sat. but on Mar. 27th my DH got very sick. We thought we might lose him. It happened all of a sudden. He had gotten some type of autoimmune anemia. They are not sure how it happened or what caused it. The dr. said he absolutely could not go on the cruise. He has to have blood work done twice a week and he is still very weak.

 

We are so thankful that he is going to be ok but disappointed about missing the cruise. We are also so glad that we had insurance. This is an example of you never know what might happen. Things can happen at the blink of an eye.

 

We have another cruise booked next April but that is a long time to wait. We may be able to squeeze another one in before that. It depends on how often he has to have blood work done eventually.

 

He is very disappointed too but we are so glad we weren't on the ship when it happened.

I am glad that your husband is doing better.

Yesterday was a classic example of why people need travel insurance not just cruise insurance. Norwegian because of a mechanical issue with The Star canceled Her Panama Crossing Cruise to begin in a few days.

Thanks...was hoping to see him on the Epic on 4/12. :(

The Epic is Denis Prguda's ship. I would not be surprised to see him on board.

Klaus is traveling a lot as Regional Vice President, Fleet Hotel Operations.

Sean comes back to The Getaway on the 18th of April until the middle of June. Will go to Germany late July early August.

Simon Murray from Australia. Went Corporate but with all the Corporate changes in recent weeks, do not know if he is still there.

Starboard or port side on ncl gem going from ny to san juan, st thomas, st maartin and tortola. Which is best on a balcony?

Makes no difference. Each docking or tendering could be from either side depending on a number of factors on that GIVEN day. No way to know in advance how it will be down. Have a great cruise.

Who was the Captain and the Hotel Director?

I have been on several cruises with very large groups. For the most part, they are not a problem as they have many of their own activities and dinners arranged so they do not not interfere with other passengers. The only difference might be in the size of the ship. I would not worry about and enjoy cruise.

I have been on The Sun and have another cruise booked for this Fall on Her in an inside. There are lots of outdoor spaces and indoor spaces to see the glaciers on The Sun. Personally, I would not spend the extra money on a balcony and spend that money on excursions.

Mandy

My list would be long.

This quote comes form anotehr thread:

 

 

Here is my question (I did not want to hi-jack that thread...

 

On the Pride of America's - are the East Meets West and the Teppanyaki restaurant the same restaurant ?

No East Meets West and Teppanyaki are two different restaurants. Teppanyaki is where they cook your meal in front of you like Benihanna. East Meets West is the Oriental restaurant.

Absolutely not

Glad to know that they were able to handle what happened to you and that you are healthy enough to post. I pray that your health continues to improve. Best Wishes