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Mahola Brenda and Vance for these suggestions

 

I did hear Haleakala is amazing!!

Haleakala IS amazing! So is the RTH! You won't regret either!

Had a wonderful TA cruise on the Emerald Princess recently. On my review where they asked how Princess could improve the experience I expressed my wish that they could not allow grumpy people on board. It seems some people are never satisfied and they like to try to ruin other peoples fun vacation. Found the staff wonderful and welcoming, food was good (I didn't have to cook so found it wonderful). There were a couple of issues but certainly wouldn't let them ruin my day. Can't wait to go again.

AMEN, GrammySpo

9 days until we head to Tampa, 12 days until embarkation

We bought water in Ft Lauderdale. I actually did pack 2 in my checked suitcase last year. Lots of bubble wrap, then a towel around each and into a box with more bubble wrap, all packed between clothes. That weighed 8 lbs. HUGE risk of them breaking but I don't drink wine from the store, in fact rarely so I took a chance on bringing our homemade wine.

I'm not diabetic, but reading this thread makes me want to know.., does the ship provide a sharps container for y'all??

We have cruised previously but have stayed with "dry" activities. Im wondering where you keep personal items (sea pass card, credit card, phone, etc) while swimming or snorkeling?

Phones stay locked in the safe OFF on vacation other than to let my folks know we arrived & boarded. Money and cruise card in hubby's inside zipper pocket of swim trunks, disposable waterproof camera

DO NOT, repeat, DO NOT (LOL) take the ill advice of "rolling clothes to make room in suitcase" I followed that fallacy and ended up looking like a wrinkled tramp!!

LMAO @ wrinkled tramp!!! [emoji16][emoji13] I don't roll either!

Since this is your FIRST cruise, you might find it easier and way less stressful to book something you feel you would enjoy offed by the ship. :)

Agreed! First time can be confusing enough without worrying about outside vendors. This will be my 4th cruise but using an outside vendor for the first time. I'll admit, though they are highly recommended on CC & trip advisor, I'll still be a little nervous

Isn't there also a place in Cozumel to swim with the dolphins? We did that on another island, but I think Cozumel has it too.

Yes! We are sailing Nov 1 on NCL and doing the dolphin swim there

I am also sailing Nov 1 on the Star and I was thinking the exact same thing! I even used the term 'propulsion thingy'. :D

Now that's pretty funny! I have no idea about sailing and vessels, so only thing I could picture is no propulsion means can't move forward, so we be stuck in the middle of the ocean forever....OK, a bit extreme I know :p

Will you be at the meet and greet?

It would appear that all repairs are completed, and ship is back to normal.

 

If the ship was unable to sail, they would either adjust the itinerary or cancel the cruise and offer compensation.

 

If the pod failed at sea, the only difference would be that the ship could not make full speed, so itinerary changes might be required.

 

As a note, this was not a failure of the propulsion or steering functions of the pod. It was leaking oil into the water, and under international water pollution regulations, this had to be addressed as quickly as possible. The pod could have been used in emergency conditions or to avoid storms. This problem in no way affected the safety or seaworthyness of the vessel.

Thank you so much for youir informati0on! As much as I joke I never want to come back from vacation, being lost at sea is NOT what I have in mind, LOL:D

So, is she up and running normally now? :confused: We board in 13 days!!!

What happens when a ship is unable to sail?? Better question....What happens if this propulsion thingy fails in the middle of the ocean???:eek::confused:

Thanks for everyone's input on this thread! Looks like we sail today!!! :)

Great news! Hope all is well now! We sail on November 1!

No offense to the CC staff or the posters here but CC isn't as big a deal as many would believe. Also, as far as DelRio and Sheehan go, most people on board probably not only don't know who they are but most likely don't care.

I'll admit it, I have no idea who they are! Do I need to know this?

Thank you both for your replies! I figured it was something like that, hubby and I were going back & forth on it. I was correct [emoji16]

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I like your method better, saying Have a Wonderful cruise.

Ahh no wonder! I did not know that! Thank you! [emoji4]

I can't figure out how to delete my original post, seeing how I thought I was still on the roll call thread, I'll just erase my post which would've made no sense to your question and say Have a Wonderful Cruise!!! :D

Just curious if there are professional photos on NCL Star each night or if only certain nights or not at all? Our first time sailing NCL

Casual Attire... I would think is also subjective?

What do you consider casual attire and what do most of you wear to dinner?

I'm happy about not having "formal" nights, but don't want to be too casual either. Casual to me would be jeans or capri's and a summer top/tank top or a sundress and flip flops. I consider dressed up to be slacks or sundresses with heels....

All this weather nonsense has 28 days to get the heck out of dodge! LOL We're sailing November 1 to Western Caribbean and it better be hot & sunny or I'm going to have a little talk with Mother Nature about skipping her physch meds!!! [emoji23][emoji16][emoji13][emoji6]

29 days!!!

Phentermine 30, 30 mg $59

Holy crap! I get forty five (45) 37.5mg Adipex here in Pennsylvania for under $30! (my insurance don't cover it) Of course I need a script from my doctor and it is regulated. I'll stick to getting that one here.

That's great news too! Love that you can get into your room as soon as you board on Princess

Wonderful [emoji4] thank you

What time does NCL allow you into your stateroom? I've been on 2 other cruise lines and one we had to carry our stuff around for awhile, on another we were able to go right in and put our stuff down as soon as we boarded!

Also, are we able to carry off our own luggage rather than put it outside our door the night before?