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  1. destar
    Cash is king.
  2. destar
    This is a hard pill to swallow, I don't want somebody else playing around with my reservations, looking for the best bargain flights to save their employer a few dollars. I might pay a little more, but I like booking my own flights.
  3. destar
    I received and use that offer on gold card last October, about 1 month before a final payments on one of my reservations. Its a targeted offer, I'm sure you will get it sometime in the future.
  4. destar
    We are on the NCL Encore May 19th sailing, Mendenhall Glacier + salmon bake sold out. Will book Mendanhall with Juneau Tours, thanks for posting.
  5. destar
    This is the best way to make your flight. Carry your own luggage and jump on a yellow taxi, I think its a flat rate of $40 or $45 from pier 66 to airport
  6. destar
    Depending on your Latitude tier, you get a 10-20% off shore excursions. Also if you booked with the FAS package, you get $50 off every excursion booked with NCL, for one person per cabin. The $50 off will be deducted on your onboard account after completing excursion.
  7. destar
    Big fan of the show, can't wait!
  8. destar
    Also deadliest catch tour is another excursion that sells out fast, I booked direct instead of the cruise line excursion.
  9. destar
    Don't know if its the VIP, but the White Pass excursion that goes to Bennett its 7.5 hrs, if that's what you want and is available book it. Im going in a few week, that excursion sold out early December.
  10. destar
    If you are interested on the White Pass rail excursion (6+hrs), book early, it sells out and then you are stuck with the basic 2.5 hrs scenic train ride.
  11. destar
    If you search the internet for shuttle from Hobby airport to port of Galveston you will find a few companies that offer shared transport. Compare prices and check reviews, you will find a reliable transfer shuttle. We use one last year, about $30 pp, service was good.
  12. destar
    I like selecting my flights, I pick the most direct and most convenient time for me. We normally fly in a day before, so definitely don't want be checking in at a hotel at 02:30 in the morning. I may pay a little more, I'll consider that an insurance.
  13. destar
    On embarkation day, we found a yellow envelope marked "For Your Eyes Only" with a folder, patch, challenge coin and pin inside, on a separate an invitation to attend gathering. You have to be registered with NCL for Military Appreciation Program.
  14. destar
    I was aboard the Viva, March 3rd sailing. The gathering took place in the observation deck, about 30+ attendees. They passed hors d'oeuvres and drinks, a performer for Syd Norman band, sang the National Anthem, then they had all veterans introduce themselves (Name, Branch and years of service) It was about an hour long. 10% discount is great. Thank you NCL for recognizing our veterans.
  15. destar
    I do my booking directly on NCL website, have 3 cruises coming and never spoke to a PCC.
  16. destar
    Any further updates, is ship departing tonight?
  17. destar
    Beer Belly, I'm also on NCL Encore in May. I booked the Mediterranean inn, less than a mile from pier 66. I'm pretty sure there's some craft beers in that area.
  18. destar
    My feelings exactly, on another thread somebody was complaining about having to pay taxes on any drinks while the ship is on some US ports. $20 pp daily DSC is nothing compare to the amount of the cruise.
  19. destar
    You hit the nail on the head.
  20. destar
    We were on the Viva on the March 3 sailing, we flew into San Juan a day before, boarded the ship on the 3rd around 11:30 am. On disembarkation, carried out our luggage around 7:30am with no hassle.
  21. destar
    I just got off the Viva on Sunday, don't miss the Nil & San duo, They are fantastic, especially when the do the Eagles, Abba and Bee Gees.
  22. destar
    Thanks you Coast to Coasters and Ms411 for all the info, Will be in St Thomas on NCL Viva on 3/9, will take a walk sky ride and go up to top for a few drinks.
  23. destar
    Bird is 1000% on point. If you get good service and feel like tipping a little extra, why not.
  24. destar
    Thank you for posting, have a great cruise.
  25. destar
    Absolutely!!! 23 more days I'll be sailing on sister ship Viva, can't wait.
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