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2 minutes ago, SteveM812 said:

I did and was getting different answers so I came here to see if anyone had a similar experience.

...and have you received a "correct" answer here?

I am not mixed on this at all. You Tubers (Content Creators?) have no rights on a cruise ship unless they somehow get permission prior to filming. If they somehow get permission from the cruise line, then I would raise holy hell at the invasion of my privacy.

18 hours ago, SteveM812 said:

I recently booked the Viva out of San Juan for February ‘25. While booking it says the Vibe is “too soon to book” and come back 120 days out. The only offering is a cabana rental. Is this a new policy? A glitch? Or does this mean the Vibe is already sold out 11 months in advance? 

Did you contact NCL? Or just come here?

Can someone tell me what the lockers cost at Taino Bay? And how do you pay for them? Are they "coin" operated? Or do you pay a vendor and receive some sort of key?

On 4/13/2024 at 12:23 PM, The Traveling Man said:

No, I experienced it this past October when I hosted the CC M&G on the Dawn.  I'm not sure about how it works on ships with a Haven restaurant, but you probably are correct about that.

...and what exactly did you receive with your "VIP" status?

On 4/5/2024 at 6:51 PM, bonvoyagie said:

I have seen in the past where people who organize the meet and greets are given VIP status by the cruiseline. This allowed them to have similar privileges as suite guests such as lunch in Cagney's and breakfast in Modernaro.

This type of VIP status went away a few years ago.  It also never existed on ships with a proper Haven restaurant.

We have not been to GSC in many years. Does it stall have that great taco stand?

I see the Spiegel Tent on the Breakaway's deck plans, but I cannot find anything about what goes on in there. Do they still offer a dinner show?

2 minutes ago, UKstages said:

it was open for a buffet style breakfast on the getaway about a month ago.

 

very limited options, but they were open.

It wasn't on the Joy back in November.

Well the "downgrading" of NCL has us looking at other options.  We are Diamond Latitudes (very close to Ambassador) and we have two MSC cruises booked. We also have two NCL's booked and are hoping to not find even further degradation of the "product".

The American Diners are converting to a complimentary dining option.  Will they be open for breakfast? Or just lunch and dinner?

I think this person played you all like bongos. He was going to do whatever he wanted no matter what was said, But he twisted all of your panties.

Nope, cannot take food off the ship.  Besides what food allergies would preclude from eating on the island?

1 minute ago, lcpagejr said:

I have found the pricing the same as you could get thru your TA or online booking sites. The main benefits seem to be some additional OBC which you can keep if you move booking to a TA and more relaxed cancellation rules for your deposit

...also multiple options to make changes at no charge.   But, NO changes on cancellation policy for deposits on YC cabins.

50 minutes ago, igorjrr said:

 

You guys are so patient with that company. I gave them one month to refund, and placed disputes. Of course, won and already got all my money back.

The owners are among the richest in the world. You certainly do not need to wait that long for a refund. If it's June, very soon your card won't accept a dispute anymore. Act, or you might not see this money.

 

It's clear to me this is done on purpose, part of the business. Minimum they get is interest, if not the whole amount. Maybe you are also very rich and don't care about that amount very much.

Yep, the interest on the few thousand dollars you are owed is going make such a huge impact on their balance sheet

36 minutes ago, quattrohead said:

So if you order a Big Mac and a Quarter pounder from the M devil, you pay for both meals, right ????

 

I am sure that if you ordered a meal you did not like, they will bring you a second choice no charge.

And yeah, have a walk to the buffet if you need more.

Thank you so much for the brilliant insights.

It is a super secret hiding place for crew to take breaks away from their bosses.

There is a lot of confirmed information about this on Facebook.

Can you request a coffeemaker in an Aurea suite?

On 7/26/2023 at 4:07 PM, blueskadoo said:

YC, you can do better. 
 

 

What is your point after you have it all stirred up?

16 hours ago, JustAllie said:

 

 

FYI according to NCL, the service charges are already included with the specialty dining vouchers provided to guests with Latitudes tiers of Platinum and above. We have always had exceptional service at the specialty restaurants and tipped some on top of that. But the service charge is included in the vouchers. 

 

https://www.ncl.com/ca/en/cruise-faq/what-do-specialty-dinner-benefits-cover

 

Emphasis added below.

 

This benefit offers two dinners for two at a specialty restaurant for Platinum, Sapphire, Diamond, and Ambassador guests. Each stateroom will receive a voucher in their Welcome Back card on embarkation day for:

•  Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine

•  Dinner for Two

 

Service charges are included in this benefit. Guest to present voucher to their server before ordering. Benefit entitles each guest to an appetizer, one entrée, and a dessert of your choice. Upcharges apply on certain premium menu items. Bottle of Wine offered in all venues offering Complimentary Wine list, Palomar not included. In à la carte restaurants, coupon can be redeemed for 4 menu items per person (Sushi, Wasabi, Nama, Teppanyaki, Hasuki, Food Republic, Pincho Tapas Bar or Raw Bar). Dinner coupons are non-transferable. Solo guests cannot claim two dinners. Coupons cannot be used for the same venue twice. 2 guests maximum. Dining options vary by ship.

 

BTW I agree that the language about solo guests is confusing. Everything I've heard indicates that they can bring a 2nd person and use their voucher for 2 in that way, but they can't dine alone on two times on a single coupon. 

That being said, there is no real money added to the "tipping" pool for Latitudes Rewards dinners.  That is why we will always tip extra for our Latitudes dinners.

I am assuming you are talking about Latitudes Rewards dinners. There is no gratuity added to these dinners.  We typically tip with cash for our Latitudes Rewards dinners.

If you are talking about promotional dinners, then they have already paid gratuities for those dinners.

1 hour ago, MacGuffin3 said:

OK then, what's your name?

Rosebud

On 7/9/2023 at 6:25 PM, MacGuffin3 said:

They allow gambling on here?  OK, I'll buy you a drink if we make it to page 3.

Shows you all you need to to know about this person.  He is here just here to disrupt and get under peoples skin. The anonymity of the internet is a wonderful thing.

1 hour ago, MacGuffin3 said:

Yes, I'll only be paying the mandatory $154 in tips for my week of drinks and not a penny more, which means I'll apparently have to wait for the queue jumpers holding out their dollar bills.

Nope, the bartenders will read your attitude in about half a second.