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USA Today is reporting that it's a cholera outbreak.
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On 7/25/2023 at 6:19 AM, dexddd said:
The kids earn points but don't get level until they do a sailing after turning 18.
My son just did his first sailing after turning 18. Does he need to create his own NCL account to check his Latitudes status?
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17 hours ago, Pitzel said:
Not necessarily true. All of the OBC that we get from our travel agent is delivered as refundable OBC.
Refundable credit can be used for anything onboard, including daily service charges. You can also opt to purchase a future cruise credit with it or take whatever amount you don't use back as cash (as long as you do so before the last night of the cruise). On our last 2 sailings, we have gotten back $400-500+ in cash from each sailing because we pre-paid our gratuities and had very few purchases on board.That's why I said "most likely." The OP didn't provide enough information for either of us to know for sure.
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It depends if it's refundable or non-refundable credit. Most likely from a travel agent it would be non-refundable credit. That means you can spend it on onboard purchases such as spa, retail shop, photos, drinks not included, bingo, and the like. You can't spend it in the casino or use it to pay your on board daily service charges.
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I'm on the Norwegian Pearl this week and the breaking news is that "cruise casual" is now allowed in every restaurant (including specialty) except Le Bistro which is smart casual. As recently as a week or two ago the aft main dining room (Summer Palace on Norwegian Pearl) was listed as smart casual, but no longer!
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On 6/21/2023 at 8:51 AM, mitchtech said:
So as I read it, morning coffee and continental breakfast even if you're not in haven are free. If you order hot foods then it's a charge. Am I reading this wrong. Has anyone ordered just coffee and gotten a 4.95 charge?
That is what the website says, but the website is wrong/outdated. The words, "Morning coffee, continental breakfast and" need to be deleted.
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Great review, I've added a few of the books you mentioned to my "to read" list! I think the reason you didn't get charged for the chair on GSC is because that is considered an "excursion" and you possibly could have pre-booked one through the shorex desk. So you got it for free because it was less than the $50 excursion credit.
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On 3/30/2023 at 4:58 PM, styles27 said:
I’m sure it had something to do with us being on the 3rd sailing of the season so between them trying to “get the bugs out” and testing children before boarding it was just crazy.
Hoping our experience next Friday will be better 🤞
Could you provide an update on suite/Haven boarding in Boston this year? I just realized I can pick my check-in time tomorrow. I'll be staying at at hotel near the port, not driving in. Thanks!
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Yes, the free open bar perk can be added or removed until a few days before the cruise. Just call your travel agent or NCL if you booked direct.
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Norwegian Pearl was refurbished in 2021. I'm on her next month so I can't comment from personal experience, but there are a few YT videos from post-refurbishmebt.
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4 hours ago, dbrown84 said:
I'm trying to figure out a way to do the reverse.....I'm traveling solo and want to use my platinum dinner at food republic. I want to get 8 items though (since the dinner is for 2). I think I may get someone to check in with me, we order 8 items, then they can excuse themselves to use the restroom. 🙂 I'd then wrap up 4 sushi rolls to go and have as my 3AM drunk meal
In all seriousness the "refrigerators" in NCL cabins are actually "beverage coolers" and are not food safe as the lowest they go is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. It's not worth getting Bacillus cereus from the sushi rice.
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On 5/31/2023 at 11:37 AM, The Traveling Man said:
It is not necessary, but if you think you may want to sail with NCL again some time, then loyalty points earned in the NCL Latitudes program may be important to you. Each individual who sails is eligible to earn reward points, but each must have an NCL account for those points to be registered. You can earn free nights in specialty restaurants, discounts on shore excursions, free laundry service, and much more, but each person must an NCL account to receive the points.
My husband does not have his own NCL account and his Latitudes status shows the same as mine. You just have to make sure you use the same Latitudes number each time when booking.
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Have a great cruise! Following along as I will be going this summer.
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When we were in 14202 the bed was near the balcony. I am not 100% sure but I seem to recall at least in that particular area every other room was the opposite configuration.
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3 hours ago, LoungerOnBalcony55 said:
Sorry to be so dumb....but all I want to know is if I have my phone connected to the 150 min WiFi and have my phone switched to WiFi calling if I can just dial a number and make a regular call.
You need to check with your carrier. Also take a look at Cellular at Sea, https://www.ncl.com/about/staying-connected-sea-cellular-phone-service-texting.
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You really need to look at the price history on the 2023 cruises to see if there really has been a big change. What were the 2023 cruises selling for at this time last year?
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On 1/30/2023 at 11:10 AM, RocketMan275 said:
Another suggestion which applies everywhere not just in the Haven.
When you first meet your steward, butler, etc., ask for their card.
Then you won't have to fumble around trying to remember their name when filling out your post cruise survey.
You mean a business card?
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You can look at your booking on NCL's website and see if the OBC shows up now and what it says. For the spa, they do sell skin care and other products. You should be able to get something you would use for $50.
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Thanks for this thread, my husband was just diagnosed with Celiac a few months ago so we have not cruised with him being gluten-free before. I just submitted the special access form and will also contact our suite concierge ahead of the cruise if possible. Does anyone know if Moderno is mostly gluten-free? We love eating at Moderno on every cruise.
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Thanks, I didn't jump on the Amex offer when it was available but I might give this a go.
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Another issue is that nearly all the crew are not U.S. citizens and do not have proper visa/work permit to work "in" the U.S. That is why cruises to nowhere were stopped a few years ago. https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Customs-says-cruises-to-nowhere-were-never-legal
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The first three reported cases in Iowa may have been from this ship, https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2020/03/08/coronavirus-iowa-kim-reynolds-cases-covid-outbreak/4954032002/
The three people, who live in Johnson County, tested positive for the virus after returning March 3 from a cruise that traveled through Egypt, Reynolds told reporters at an evening news conference.
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The three were on a cruise
The cruise that the three Iowans were on ran from Feb. 17 to March 2, according to Gerd Clabaugh, director of the Iowa Department of Public Health. All three returned to their residences on March 3. They later sought health care services after feeling ill and were sent home.
"The three are currently isolated in their homes," Clabaugh said. "Public health and health care partners are doing what they're trained and equipped to do to protect patients, themselves and the community."
Officials described one of the individuals who tested positive as middle-aged, between 41 and 60 years old, and the two others as older, between 61 and 80 years old. They said two had underlying health conditions and one did not.
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Norovirus is on the Dawn
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When I posted the USA Today article did say it was a cholera outbreak. It seems like they have edited the article since then to indicate it may be a cholera outbreak.