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We were on the dawn on the same route last month (just us no kiddos), and we are going back with the kids may 5. We checked out the splash academy and it looks great. They had events like pirate day, survivor day, world day, Hollywood day, sports day. Every time we take our girls on NCL they LOVE the kids club. My girls at 12 and 8 and they are shy at first too. My 8yr old has mild sensory issues too. The kids club staff are amazing! They know how to engage the kids and get them to work together. Every cruise (we do 2 a year for the last 3 years) my girls have left with new friends!

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My father refuses to go on one. We go on two a year. He says, "the only difference between prison and a cruise ship is that there is a real risk of drowning on a cruise ship."

He kills me!

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Thank you

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Just off the Dawn at the end of July. After the dry dock, breakfast and lunch for suite passengers was moved to Moderno, with overflow seating in Cagneys. This is for the "buffet" portion of the breakfast. Moderno is now located next to Cagney and it already has the buffet table so this way they do not have to set up a temporary buffet table in Cagneys for the breakfast.

Do they still offer non-buffet breakfast for suite guests?

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Thank you. We love cruising to Bermuda. This is our 3rd time. And planning a 4th (1st with the kids) in May. Thought it might be fun to do something different than the standard excursions/tours. This peaked my husband's and my interest.

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Thank you!!

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Where do you get the cabs? At the dockyard or do you ferry into Hamilton?

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The taxi tour you mentioned, where did you find the great driver? We go in a month and since we have been there before wanted to try something new. A taxi tour sounds great!

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My children (12 yrs and 8yrs) have been crushing with us for years. And they prefer, hands down, NCL's kids club over Royals and others. They like how when they put out a daily schedule of events they stick to it. Versus just letting the kids dictate what they do and then end up playing dodge ball or Gaga ball all day. We have done 2 RCCL cruises with them and on both they didn't give them an opportunity to really utilize the science lab or art studio.

On NCL they love the activities and made friends they are still in touch with. As a plus, as a parent I found the organization on NCL better as well. Easier signup...way easier sign in/out. Much more efficient and still incredibly secure!

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I am curious, when the cruise comes back to port, do you rent a car again or get a shuttle/car service back to MCO?

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We sail with our kids and I believe they should behave themselves as if we were at someone else's home. Polite, courteous, etc. they have a great time, and are still silly, without being disruptive. I think that parents either need to get control of their kids (e.g. Don't leave them alone in the haven) or NCL should institute policies like children must be with an adult to use the haven courtyard, and other ones about noise.

We are sailing a thanksgiving week in the haven. I am hoping while we try to enjoy the courtyard with our daughters, others children don't spoil it.

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Ha! works for me. We could just say we are being thrifty and ensuring we get our money's worth out of the drink package.

Yes I like that!! "Thrifty"! Ok I will definitely do it. I packed a small notebook so I can get ingredients too.

Yum!

Agreed! I sail on December 10th and will definitely do this. [emoji484][emoji483][emoji485][emoji481]

It will be interesting to read yours and compare. Which drink you selected and which you liked.

If this were food we could call ourselves foodies. What are we for this?!? Lushes!!? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

That is actually a great idea! Not the writing down(but that is a good idea too) but the drinks only review.

 

Take pics of every drink so 2 or 3/day and 7 days worth you could review minimum 21 different cocktails

 

:):)

I was kind of kidding, but now you got me thinking. I just might do that!!!! I'll post a link to it in this thread. We fly out Saturday and on the ship Sunday. The drink ideas are definitely helping with the excitement. [emoji483][emoji484]

These ideas are GREAT!!! I am writing them down I my phone so I can have the list with me onboard. I might have to do a drinks only review lol

nothing will hurt!

ha ha ha ha ha :d:d:d

Try the Winston. (Cognac Croizet 1858 Cuvee Leonie, part Grand Marnier Quintessence, part Chartreuse Viellissement Exceptionellement Prolonge, with a splash of Angostura bitters.)

Is it named after Churchill?

The recipe varies slightly I believe, but here are the basics:

 

 

0.75 oz Rum

0.75 oz Bourbon

0.75 oz Vodka

0.75 oz Tequila

0.75 oz Scotch

0.75 oz Brandy

2 oz Orange Juice

2 oz Pineapple Juice

1 dash Grenadine

 

Tatest NOTHING like alcohol, just a delicious fruity drink. You will feel great after :D

Oh My Goodness!!!! I do love a fruity drink! That drink sounds like a prefect end to a day of walking - my knees won't hurt after that drink!!!!

Have a Wang Wang for me ;)

I would love to, what is a Wang Wang?

If it's really hot, try a Lifesaver. They are awesome..

 

 

 

Midori x 2

 

Malibu x 2

 

Pineapple Juice

 

 

 

Shake with crushed ice, then pour over block ice in a tall glass!

 

 

 

At night, try a Mudslide! Yummo!

 

 

 

Enjoy!

Oh that sounds sooooooo yummy!!!!!!

Oh I intend to try that [emoji6]. But am not expecting anything- therefore may be pleasantly surprise.

I am in the same boat. I called my TA and she called RCCL, they said I can either cancel and reorder but the refund to my card could take 7-10 business days and I leave this weekend. Or I could go to guest services onboard and they will change the plan to a 2 device plan and charge me the difference between the 1 device and 2 device plans.

Thats what I am going to do. I can let you know how it works out.

Ameena

we leave this weekend on the Allure. For the first time we bought the premium drink package. Since I don't have to worry about busting the budget I really want to try a bunch of different drinks. Loving these recommendations! Keep 'em coming.

What is a BBC?

All speciality restaurants have children's menus. So if you want to bring him there will be options for him.