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We just booked our first NCL cruise.  We are sailing on the Dawn in a suite.  I have so many questions-

What perks do suite guests receive? (free laundry, priority tenders, embarkation, etc?)

When can I start booking or even see the excursions that are offered?

Do I need to make dining reservations?

Thank you in advance for your answers.

Thank you for responding on this thread.  We are so excited to start our adventure next week!

We booked our flights for our June cruise using Princess Air for the first time.  We have been able to select/confirm our seats for the domestic portions and our overnight to London legs but not the return flights from Copenhagen on Lufthansa.  Our E tickets are not yet issued so I cannot select them without this.  Does anyone know how long in advance Princess pays the airlines before the flights?  Lufthansa says to contact Princess and Princess says to contact the airline.  

Thanks everyone!  I will call Princess today.

I am sure this has been answered here before, but how do I use my future cruise credits?  Do I have to call to book the cruise I'm interested in?  Hoping to book direct on the website.

Thanks in Advance!

Thank you everyone for your positive feedback!  

We have been loyal Princess cruisers for our family holiday cruises.  Princess has made the business decision that children under 12 will not be allowed on this years holiday cruises.  We are looking at Royal Caribbean for an alternative.  Can anyone tell me what holiday activities they do for children (Santa, kids club etc)?  Also, what are the benefits of booking a suite vs a balcony?  TIA

2 hours ago, SeaHunt said:

 

I image it will be like when MSC started back in August and they denied boarding to a family who left a ship tour (but I also agree with nini that this will eventually change):

 

"On August 16, MSC Cruises became the first major cruise line to restart sailing in the Mediterranean since March, when the COVID-19 pandemic’s spread halted cruising operations the world over.

 

Just a few days into their itinerary, a family aboard that first sailing of the carrier’s flagship MSC Grandiosa have reportedly been kicked off the cruise in the middle of a seven-night voyage out of Genoa, which stops at several Italian ports before concluding in Valletta, Malta.

 

The unnamed guests were apparently on a ship-sponsored shore excursion yesterday when they decided to go off on their own to explore the city, separating from the group. This was the error in judgment that caused the remainder of their voyage with MSC to be forfeited.

 

Among the myriad of COVID-19 precautionary measures that the cruise line has implemented in order to safely begin sailing again is a rule against guests disembarking at ports unless they’re participating in a guided, MSC-organized shore excursion and remain with the group at all times.

 

“In line with our health and safety protocol, developed to ensure health and wellbeing of our guests, crew and the communities we visit, we had to deny re-embarkation to a family who broke from their shore excursion yesterday,” MSC Cruises told The Points Guy. “By departing from the organized shore excursion, this family broke from the “social bubble” created for them and all other guests, and therefore could not be permitted to re-board the ship.”

 

The cruise line’s policy on this point is intended to limit and monitor the types of interactions that guests might have with locals while visiting port towns and avoid having passengers bring the virus back on board after their tour. Once a passenger strays out of the protective “bubble”, the cruise line reasons, there’s no knowing whether they’ve come into contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.

 

The principle also operates in reverse, protecting residents of those towns from any risk of passengers who might be carrying COVID-19 (although, all guests have been tested prior to embarkation).

 

MSC Cruises also noted that its present excursions are designed for social distancing and that the tour buses it uses are thoroughly sanitized, with drivers and local guides required to undergo health screenings and don personal protective gear.

 

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/family-kicked-off-cruise-ship-for-breaking-new-health-protocols.html

Sea Hunt-Is that a Papillon pup?

6 hours ago, puppycanducruise said:

I am no expert, but, as far as I know, you will need to prove citizenship and identity to enter Canada, a passport is the best.  If you do not have the required documents, you will have to go to secondary screening.  If you do not have the appropriate documents, the cruise line will probably deny you getting aboard the ship in the first place.

Question (I know, none of my business) but how did you get to the US if you don't have a passport?

Your correct- But on the nice side it is a friend of mine and her parents brought her here when she was five...

Okay silly question but complicated-As most cruise ships dock at a foreign port does a Canadian living in the US need a passport to board the ship?  If so is there an easy way to obtain one?

I received an email for Utah Residents as special pricing.  

The Suite Breakfast is always my favorite.  Every morning our grand daughter had her high chair, plate of fresh fruit, and her soy milk.  The lunch and dinner crew in the Club Class venue did the same, they brought her rice right away to keep her occupied and fed before the main meal came.  I love Club class and everything that comes with suites!

I have a question-On our next cruise we have some on board credit.  I would like to prebook some shore excursions prior to sailing.  Are we able to use the onboard credit prior to sailing to reserve shore excursions? 

Thank You in Advance!

Hello everyone!  I am new to Oceania and wondering what I can use my on board credit for.  Can I use it to help pay for the gratuities?

Was wondering what the premium package provides for $20.00pp/pd?  

Enough already.....

Thought I had seen this on CC before, but could not find it again.  Filling out my Travel Affadavit.  Is it Educational Exchanges or Support for Cuban people?

Thanks everyone!

Okay all you experienced cruisers-question-  Does Oceania provide transfers to Fort Lauderdale from the Miami Cruise Terminal?  We paid for Air and while the flight to London is a great non-stop, the return flight from Miami to home is awful.  Waiting all day in the Miami Airport, layover for 3.5 hours up north then home at 1 am.  So considering using my SW miles and flying out of FLL.  We have paid for transfer to Miami airport.  Any input is appreciated.

Wondering which port we actually disembark in from the Cuba sailings in July.  Any know or tell me how to find out?

No photos of Okinawa?  Darn, wanted to see it.

7 hours ago, bob brown said:

Here you go...🙂

Hi there.  We are on the London to Miami Leg then on to Cuba.  Curious-Is there a charge for Yoga class?  

18 hours ago, DOJO466 said:

They did a few posts back.

I believe that was Bob Brown-Not sure what category cabin he is in.  The layout of his seems a little different than 7014.  

22 hours ago, ilsun said:

Home sweet home for the next 158 days

Thank You for posting!  We will be in the same concierge A3, Same deck soon.  Could I trouble you to post a photo of the closet and bath?  We will be on for 30 days so trying to decide how much to pack!