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I am really enjoying your review! thanks for taking the time to do it!

Can all 4 people in my family test at the same time in one zoom call? Or do we have to do it one at a time?

I'm loving your review- thank you for taking the time to write it!

depending on what excursions you're doing, and how much time you want to spend on deck, consider some waterproof pants. They work as a nice wind layer too. With the right gear you can be perfectly comfortable even if it's raining pretty hard! I find umbrellas a waste- many places you'll be will be crowded, and they are a big hassle with other people around like on a whale watch or something- and totally useless if it's windy.

buying wine in Alaska in general was a bit of a challenge for us- the liquor stores tended to proudly announce things like "we have all the flavors of Arbor Mist!" when asked about wine. If that's your taste, you'll do great, but if you are looking for  a more traditional selection it was often harder.

I don't know what the rules are this summer for traveling into Canada by car, but when we were in Skagway years ago we rented a car and drove as far as Emerald Lake in the Yukon territory. There are a lot of detailed descriptions of the drive on here, it was gorgeous, I enjoyed doing it on our own timeline, and it was a pretty inexpensive day (only the car rental). But again I don't know if you can cross the border this summer by car.

is it too late to get them expedited passports? It's really the safest way- if something were to happen and they needed to fly home from Bermuda they would have to have a passport.

thank you for this review! we are on this same cruise next year- with kids around the same ages. It was really helpful to read!

I don't know if this would work, but the Miami Airport has a hotel right in the airport at the E concourse (Miami International Airport Hotel or something generic like that)- I wonder if they rent "day rooms' for a couple of hours so that you could change and shower before your flight? We've stayed there a couple times- the rooms are decent, and were a lower price than I expected for an in-airport hotel.

4 minutes ago, tallnthensome said:

It appears for sale online at the 60 days out from sailing date.

Thank you! So helpful!

Yes, I was slightly concerned that with everything else going on they wouldn't use it, but honestly it was easy to just go for a half hour or so- and a lot easier than some of the other activities that were more of a time commitment. But even in a half hour they could quickly rack the cost of what the package amounted to per day. I'm planning to get it again.

Can I ask where you've seen it online? I can't find it for my Bliss trip at the end of May.

We've gotten them a couple of times and thought it was worth it and great- the kids could go there for a little bit while we were relaxing in the room or elsewhere. We went as a family a couple of times and played air hockey. Before we had it we were constantly worrying that they would rack up a large bill, so knowing it was taken care of ahead of time was really helpful. Most games were $1-3 each time, so it adds up really quickly if you don't have it.

What about RT Seattle cruises that stop in Victoria? Passengers getting off the ship there would have to test too, right?

Is the haven area doing the breakfast buffet right now? I heard that it wasn't last fall, but just wondering if that had changed.

48 minutes ago, penlanspice said:

We're all sailing together and still outside of final payment, we were due to cruise in 2020 but it was cancelled due to covid so we took the fcc and rebooked this. 

She doesn't intend on getting vaccinated so obviously can't cruise, just wanted to know if anyone had cancelled as they weren't vaccinated. I know its going to be a situation as they used fcc to book this back 18 months ago.

The issue is going to be that those FCCs have a book by date of the end of this month, and then a sail by date at the end of 2022.... and I think it's really unlikely the vaccine mandate will change by then. So you'll need to see if someone else can use those credits if possible. Maybe they will refund since that rule wasn't in place when she originally booked in 2020, but I'd start looking into it now.

this is also really disappointing for families (who book these two room suites more than anyone)- having a tub for young kids is really really helpful. There's no tub in the second bathroom either, so that really stinks for bathing kids in these rooms. What a bad idea.

wow there's not much seafood on that dinner menu is there.

I think you rent a car and drive home if you are in the US, and quarantine if you are not.

I used mine for pre-paid service charges- so yes you can do that.

Any reviews from the new season? Is the Silver Cove restaurant completed and open?

Before I submit my bid for an upgraded cabin I just want to be perfectly sure about this. If accepted, do I lose the beverage package and dining package and shore excursion perks that were there when I booked? It says I will lose any "promotions" I had, but I'm not sure what that means.

There used to be more details on NCL's website, but I can't find it now- is there somewhere where there's a current list of what ships and itineraries are starting when?

8 minutes ago, TSUmom said:

I looked and did not see one on the Getaway, Breakaway or Epic.  I believe the Jewel class ships have wine bars and I know the Pride of America did too.  It is odd that the Away class ships do not.  

Yes, even the Dawn did- and it was always really busy in there it seemed- I'm surprised that's not more standard, especially since it's fast and easy to pour (so doesn't require much staff), and many wine drinkers would pay upcharges for better wines.

33 minutes ago, TSUmom said:

I believe it is the Escape that has Cellar wine bar.

thanks- so there isn't a wine bar on the Getaway? I'm kind of surprised with a ship that size, but that's what I'm seeing from the deck plan.

2 hours ago, Coastalbreezes said:

If you follow this link, you will find the most recent list. Also the Cellars on deck 8 might have additional selections that you can request be brought to Haven.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2722383-ncl-wine-list-please/

thank you! I don't see a Cellars (or any wine bar) on the Getaway deck plans on NCL's site- are they adding it?