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Did anything in the Tour truly stand out or amaze you?

Thank you for sharing.

Food Complaints see the Food and Beverage Director and/or Restaurant Manger

Poor Housekeeping see the Executive Housekeeper 

1 hour ago, SpanishForker said:

The website still allows you to book Port Valet for NCL cruises. I just booked mine for our cruise on the Encore in July and everything went through fine. Hopefully it won't be cancelled like the OP's reservation, but if NCL was not participating this year you would think it would be disabled on the Port Valet site.

As I have said before, RIGHT NOW the Port of Seattle only has ONE cruise ship through this weekend.  Beginning next there will be cruise ships every Saturday and Sunday (2 or 3) plus several during the week.  With ONE cruise ship might not be cost effective to run the Valet Program (remember the Port Valet Program is run with taxpayer money).

Do you know who the Senior Hotel and Bridge Officers are.

I hope the rest of your cruise goes well.

Thank you for sharing your adventure.

When I am ready to book a cruise, I always check the website deck plans and choose a cabin with NO public spaces above or below me and as close to the middle of the ship as possible (much smoother ride most of the time).

The Sun is a unique small ship.

Enjoy your cruise

52 minutes ago, Lindy Sue said:

I have another question for those who have sailed on the Norwegian Sun.  We are currently booked in an aft cabin on Deck 8 that appears to be directly above the Theatre.  Has anyone traveled in one of these cabins previously and can you share your experience with noise level? My research showed there may be shows in the theater at 7:30 and again at 9:30.  Thanks in advance for any advice, experience or input you can provide.

Remember that rehearses take place during the day for the various shows.  Might be noticeable and might not be. 

If you plan to take the train excursion out of Skagway to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada you will need a passport.

I had to fly home once from Victoria, British Columbia-- passport required.

Yes it is a closed loop cruise but you might just need a passport.

Just show up.  One of the main dining rooms is just off of the forward elevator in the lobby.

32 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

We are, thanks! Yes, we are impressed with the Spirit.

I am glad.

29 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

Sadly, no. Apparently nobody arranged a CC Meet & Greet and with this being only our 3rd NCL cruise  I did not feel  "qualified". Perhaps there was one...but it was not publicized on our roll call.

I hope you folks are having a wonderful cruise.

The Spirit is a wonderful ship.  Would love to sail on Her once again.

Have you folks met any of the Senior Officers?

When is your next grand adventure?  

I hope all is well in your world.

26 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

For anyone contemplating this itinerary...be sure and bring plenty of T-shirt type tops & such. We've done our share of Caribbean cruises...but I just don't remember it being anywhere near as hot! We're only able to wear a set of clothes for a single day before needing laundry done! And it's a heck of a lot more expensive on NCL than the other lines we've sailed. Our first bag of basically t-shirts, shorts and underwear ran $54.00, and there was not anything that needed "special" attention. Bring as many as you can handle but be prepared for at least a couple of laundry charges.  (We don't have any special loyalty levels...so we don't have any laundry perks.)

On your cruise there should be at least ONE "Fill The Bag" for one price on your cruise.

I usually wash one or two items every couple of days in the bathroom sink and hang on the towel racks.

6 minutes ago, sullyd said:

 

From the deck plans, I do not think noise should be an issue with Inside Cabins on Deck 15.  Enjoy your cruise.

Are you sure about the Jade.  According to the website, Deck 15 only has one cabin on it (a Haven Site) no Inside cabins.

5 hours ago, gizfish said:

Since mid winter break which happens during presidents week is only three weeks before the second cruise in your btb, the odds of spring break for school age kids being that week are quite slim, especially since the spring holidays are in April.  As others have said, college spring break is another story.  But since NCL doesn't allow under 21 to travel without parents or guardians, the odds of a cruise being a college spring break booze debacle are slim unless there are a bunch of masters and doctorate level students on board.  And obviously they can't afford a cruise or the drink package gratuities since they are paying for their higher education lol.

Very wrong--- A very drunk 20 year old college student jumped overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship a few days ago and has yet to be found.

Just now, cruiservictor said:

Thank you.  However, the 12 day cruise is the one in the middle of the 8 day cruises.  The first 8 day cruise is out because of Presidents' Day week.  What I am wondering is if the March 7 eight night cruise will be during spring break.

Yes, it would

Will you be in Alaska on the 4th of July?  Alaska became a State on the 4th of July 1959.

Spring Break is usually from President's Day in February through the Sunday after Easter.  With Easter being on the 20th of April and the end of the school year beginning in mid May, Spring Break will probably wind down in late March or early April.

Since you are looking at a 12 Day, there may not be a lot of kids on your cruise.  Most parents probably will not want to take their kids out of school for more than a week.  Keep in mind that more and more people are homeschooling their kids these days.

As as solo Senior Citizen type passenger, I would be comfortable in booking either one of your 12 Day cruises.

Enjoy

As of five minutes ago, NCL is still listed as a participating cruise line for the Port Valet Program.

The Bliss is the only cruise scheduled for THIS weekend and next weekend (the 20th).

Check the Port of Seattle's website for participating airlines.

Ships due in through 30 April: 19th  The Sun

                                               20th  The Bliss

                                               23rd  Carnival Spirit

                                               27th  The Bliss

                                               28th  The Encore

                                               30th  HAL Zaandam

                                                        Dawn Princess

The Sun is a very small ship.  Reservations for the two Main Dining Rooms are probably not needed.  Dining for both are open seating.  Dining Rooms usually open about 5:30 P.M. and are open as late as necessary.  There may be a line when the dining rooms open but lasts only a few minutes.  One of the main dining rooms is off the ship's lobby.

The Sun is a wonderful ship.

Enjoy

Love the Dawn and Jewel Class ships-- smaller ships, less passengers, crew seems to be less stressed, very few lines for anything.

7 minutes ago, FLAHAM said:

I have always gotten on first tender just by showing my card.  No myth.

I have never been able to do that and I have a fairly high Latitude status.

The OP was asking "where on the ship do get get a Prior Tender Ticket".  My question would be: are" Tender Tickets" issued at a specific place and time anymore?

The only Prior Tender Perk that I know works is to purchase a shore excursion from the ship.  I think that Prior Tender Ticket is mostly a myth.

Probably one if not both doing Tampa.

Would love to avoid the nightmare Miami can be for Panama cruises (in particular disembarkation).