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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).

I would vote for the Dawn.  Smaller ship, less passengers.

Dawn is docking in Barcelona in a few hours after Her African adventure.  Then on to Her Summer Season mostly out of Southampton, U.K.

1 hour ago, mitchtech said:

Hi. I know that for Elements you need a reservation. Do you still need a reservation for the comedy shows? Are they in the theater now or in the smaller venue. Just wanted to know if when we board if we need to make reservations  to see the comedy shows.

Thanks

Check with the people at the Theater Box Office when you board, they can which shows need reservations and make them for you.

Enjoy

7 minutes ago, dmwnc1959 said:

Maybe I can flash my ORANGE beginners card at them and they’ll have pitty. 🤣Although I’ve read greasing the palm of the waitstaff or maître d may help. 😉

The tables by the picture windows are usually 4 top (4 people) or 6 top (6 people) not 2 top (one or two people).

The Garden Cafe is the buffet-- food quality and quantity will probably depend on the Food and Beverage Director and the Executive Chef.  They should have daily lunch and dinner specials advertised in the Freestyle Daily.   

1 hour ago, dmwnc1959 said:

Another quick question about the Garden Café buffet. During the final days of the 25-night itinerary we will be in Alaska, and I like to be top-side a lot. For those that have eaten dinner in the buffet, do you find it passable? Not really wanting to spend an hour or two eating dinner ‘below decks’ while the world passes by.

The Great Outdoors (outdoor dining space outside of thee rear of the buffet across the stern of the ship) will probably be very chilly in the evenings for dinner.  Great place for lunch.

Lots of people going out there to take either sunrise or sunset pictures.

One side of the MDR menu should rotate on a nightly basis.  The other side may rotate on a weekly basis.  On the 25 night cruise, you will probably get some duplication of menus.

MDR's are open seating: no assigned tables or dining times.  Waiters will probably rotate serving stations at least on a weekly basis.

Safe travels and enjoy

The FIRST Alaskan cruise of the SEASON (the Bliss) left Seattle, Washington several hours ago.  The Spring/Summer/Fall sailing seasons have begun.  Prayers for safe travels for everyone.

Check out the ship's library.

As of a couple of hours ago, Norwegian was still listed on the Port of Seattle's website as a participate in the Valet Program.

I would double check with Guest Services when you board.

By the wording of your notice, it might be canceled for only your cruise.  You are the very first cruise of the Season, Port staffing for this program might be the issue.

I would double check on both The Empress's website and any social media website they may have.

10 minutes ago, wolft927 said:

 When you fill out your check in documents 21 days out each person must list an emergency contact including phone number. 

If you have an accident or get sick off ship requiring an emergency room or hospital, your contact information on board the ship would probably be of no use.

24 minutes ago, herbanrenewal said:

A lot has been said regarding emergency situation preparedness. With international travel especially having emergency contact info readily available can be imperative. After much thought i decided to get an emergency alert bracelet that lets you provide contacts if you are unable to. There's lots of info regarding travel insurance - not just the cancellation type but medical care, evacuation, etc,. Its so important to know just WHAT is covered by your policy. Contacting your family if you are unable to communicate is also important. 

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What a great idea.  Thank you