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Here is an article that explains this pretty good:

https://emmacruises.com/ncls-freestyle-dining-explained/

Here’s a part near the end of the article that sums up the dress code:

You won’t look out of place if you do dress up – but if you want to dine in jeans every day that is completely fine too.

There are some rules. You can’t eat in the Main Restaurant in swimwear but that really is about it – as long as you are dressed then all is well. Technically the dress code is called “Smart Casual.”

2 hours ago, schmoopie17 said:

What's this Dress up night of which you speak? I don't recall ever seeing a Dress up night on any of our previous NCL cruises...which is one of the reasons we cruise on NCL.

I always thought NCL was “freestyle dining” with no dress up night.  I understand even jeans and a t-shirt (for men)are fine on NCL in the dining rooms. Of course I could be wrong. (been wrong before many times in my life lol)

So what everyone is saying, there is no special Dinner meal in the MDR severed on Embarkment day anymore, correct?

Just wanted to know before my cruise.

On Embarkment day, is there still a special Dinner, like Prime Rib served or something similar? They used to do this about 10-11 years ago on the Breakaway the first night.

Thanks for the videos!

We would prefer a bed near the balcony, but seriously, it’s not a deal killer by any means lol.

Not sure why were told that by NCL, but none the less, we are good to go. 

1 hour ago, zqvol said:

I’m not sure where you got that information, but there is no way that they did that. You need to dig deeper. 

My travel agent told me after she talked with NCL directly.

I called and spoke with NCL myself afterwards, just to verify that maybe the person she talked with at NCL was wrong, but I got the same story.

Sorry, I found out that the Breakaway did a refurb in 2020 and they made every bed placed in the middle. So there are no more odd and even bed placements.

Hi,

Wanted to verify that the wide section of the floorplan for Breakaway balcony cabins on the NCL website is where the bed would be located.

I see the wider area is different for each room, for example, room1 has the wide section near the balcony and room2 has the wide section in the center of the room, so this means room1 has the bed near the balcony and room2 has the bed more towards the middle etc.

Do I have this correct?

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How often does NCL offer the package where the 3 and or 4th guest sail free in the same Cabin?

Does it appear on a rotational basis or just certain times of the year?

I see they just stopped that Promotion as of August 1st.

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Thanks for the feedback :D

Looking at the room layouts, how do you get 4 beds into those rooms ?

The Sofa can hold one and the twin beds hold 2...

Where would the 4th person sleep?

A few friends want to share a room together on the Breakaway...There are 4 of them.

They are interested in a Balcony or a Mini Suite.

Are there many cabins that can hold 4 people on the Breakaway?

Anyone ever share a Cabin with 4 total People before and if so how was it?

Thanks :)

Sounds easy enough...Thanks

Hi Everyone,

Are the Taxi's right at the dock where the Ferry lets you off in Hamilton...Is it pretty easy coming and going?

After reading all the good things, we will be going to Coco Reef in a couple weeks on our Cruise.

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How close to an upcoming Cruise can you Redeem your rewards for OBC? Is there a cut off to where its too late to get Rewards before a Cruise?

I read that the balconies are teeny tiny on those decks for some reason

But I thought they were talking about the Aft Balconies, not the ones mid-ship.

We have a BA Balcony booked Mid-Ship on Deck 13.

From what I read on the Spreadsheet, these are small, but no difference than the other decks with BA Balconies.

Could someone tell me if what I read was correct about Mid-ship BA Balconies?

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On Celebrity every other cabin has bed by the balcony. Does NCL do the same thing. And then where do you begin counting balcony, bathroom, balcony, bathroom.

 

I almost booked on deck 13 and you say that is a bad spot. Good thing I found your information in time!!!!

We booked a Mid Ship Balcony on Deck 13. Why is it a bad spot?

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We just got back from Bermuda and we used David Fox for a tour and we were very happy. He took us all over Bermuda and was very accommodating. He responds to your emails very quickly and speaking of which, here is his contact email: thefox@logic.bm

Is there a map of the ship or some type of guidebook in the staterooms helping newbies get around the ship and find stuff on the Explorer?

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Are the Dinner Menu's listed for the Main Dining Room early each day on the Explorer?

You need either a passport OR a driver's license and birth certificate. If you mamage to book under a residency rate keep in mind that your passport will not show your State of residency so make sure you also have something like a driver's license to show your address.

Thanks...We'll just use our Passports then...Simple enough...

Anything else I need to get on board.

Another Question from a First Timer about Boarding at Bayonne:

What Paperwork is needed and how many I.D.'s are needed for Boarding at Bayonne? Will a Passport and Drivers License be good?

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Yes,

 

You can wear just about anything.

Wow...really? I'm kinda surprised, but ok then...I won't bring a jacket.

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We're new to RCL and the Explorer and I have a question about the Formal nights on the Explorer.

For a Man, is a Dress shirt, Dress pants and Tie good to go, or do I need a Jacket also? (I'm trying not to pack too much)

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We're going to Bermuda in a couple weeks...Does the Explorer let you borrow beach towels on Excursions to the beaches or should you bring your own...Thanks