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A ) please know how to limit your intake

B ) my wife limits me to 4 Mudslides before lunch ; 3 in the afternoon

C ) no more than 2 glasses of wine at dinnertime

D ) 1 at showtime

Ok so now lets talk. Been cruising on & off close to 40+ yrs . Been on HAL , Celebrity, Royal , NCL, Princess , think one other. Been on big ships , little ships ; been on 7, 11, 14 day cruises ! Have dressed in shirt n tie every nite for dinner as well as shorts & tshirt.

With due respect to some of the comments , when you book a cruise you know ahead of time how each cruise line operates. I , for one , do not need a shirt n tie ; in today's world tattoos n piercings are quite common.

NCL for me is , place a call, book the room, get my perks, pack my bags and enjoy...

11 minutes ago, newmexicoNita said:

this question has been asked several times in the past: I think most of us, who prefer NCL when it comes to mass marketed ships would say, service and entertainment. I haven't cruise RCI or Carnival for many years so I am not sure this still is the case but we have always had great service on NCL, not so on RCI. And certainly not so on Carnival. Oh, freestyle also enters the picture. NCL was the first to introduce freestyle and it seems to work a littler better. As for the class or people, anyone who would even suggest NCL only attracts working class, has no NCL experience unless it may have been on a booze cruise. Even then, just because someone chooses to enjoy a short, booze type cruise doesn't make therm lower class. 

Please as stated above consider some of us lower class. !!..personally I go on 2 cruises a year. I agree with Newmexico..I go cause its my relaxation , itineraries , port of embarkation , over all pack my bags & go. Been using the same PCC for yrs.. All lines have pro's n con's...

I leave again in Sept...

Took family yrs ago. Grandkids had a cabin..paid steward xtra  just towels  why bother

So disheartening..1st cruise yrs ago , paid for the SDP, now we get the perk. Now also entitled to the Lattitude dining perk. They put restrictions on what you eat , in what category and now they charge more for it..I feel bad for the 1st time cruiser who likes to eat..

To my knowledge from reading others, the Platinum meals are 1 of every category ? The SDP meals as well basically unless an upcharge for certain places like BAYAMO,etc..

44 minutes ago, newmexicoNita said:

generally if you have a good agent there will be more perks involved for one thing. They also have better knowledge of the overall picture in regards to your total travel plans. They are there to assist whenever needed, not just booking the cruise. At least that is how we see it. 

AGREED. I encountered my 1st PCC just because I called and needed help in combining 4 cabins to 1 confirmed reservation for my SDP's , my shows, even the complimentary MDR's. I could not achieve this on-line.

Since then , he has booked 4 more cruises from me . I call , tell him when & where & done. Perks , bookings all done with no worries. I'm happy

I guess we all have different opinions and needs. After 5 cruises under " our " belt , my phonecalls have always been responded to and questions always answered. Helpful in booking and reserving any additional needs for an upcoming cruise. I'm happy with mine....

Have always thought about it..Got 2 type shells at Christmas tree shoppes..However , 3 last cruises , private island was cancelled..

12 hours ago, drvmywifecrzy said:

Will vary by cruise but 630 to 730 would be peak time because they are just starting to turn tables for those seated at 530 and on

Don't really need reservation unless traveling with a group..Had 8 with 2 grandkids at Specialty & complimentry restaurants..Did not need big ship lines with kids..PCC booked all venues for me..Just easier...

On a family cruise yrs ago , we had confirmation for 8 to see the show but seating was up to us. The only time we needed my PCC was when we saw the Cirque show. We need to put 4 cabins ,8 people , to 1 reservation at 1 table..

been using my PCC for @5 yrs now, Never any glitch in booking cabins or decks. SDP and Lattitude dinners , as well as some shows ...Got a phonecall about a month ago that I was now receiving an additional cruise perk , above the 3 that I requested at the time of booking..

5 years ago he helped me with all my on-board bookings for a family cruise and I Never used him for the actual cruise booking !!!  He has gotten now 5 cruises since then,,,, I'll keep him

So sorry , it was the Gem we were on in March that had the inspection....sorry

Breakaway last March and due to the inspection ( that no-one new about ? ) our boarding was started about 2:15...At that time , we were told ship was cleared..Who knew ? the results...

true but I usually walk to somewhere quiet anyways , so I can hear & talk without bothering anyone. And its just a quick " where are you ! " kind of conversation or where to meet..

Took family 3yrs ago had 3 SDP for 6 adults .Paid xtra 3SDP for granddaughter cause she can put it away !! but for the little guy -pizza n fries off kids menu was fine..In certain venues we tipped extra cause service for eight & 2 grandkids is rough..

Earphones & just 3beep call notification ..hardly be heard over the pool noise..lol

Having been on NCL 10+ cruises as well as other lines , I have always had walkies. Never were confiscated at the pier or on-board. Range was always dependant upon ships. Once used from ship to pvte island.

Family cruise yrs ago had dual channel capacity cause grandkids had their own.

Never leave home without it...

We are on the week before sailing..never been up north. Putting all my Tommy Bahama away for sweatshirts n jeans. Definately could help seeing dailies.thxs also...

Check out ALOHA MAUI BABE.  Amazon.. been using it for yrs..coconut tanning product...

For yrs my driver picks me up across the street but 1 corner up to avoid the taxis n buses. But please 1 luggage per person..last cruise SO had a valpack too..not fun !!!

Most of my cruises have always made the Nassau stop. Blue Lagoon - sealions... D.D. for ice coffee...pvte island for dolphins..taxi to Atlantis..beach day at Melia resort..D D. ice coffee walk....got an earring... walk to town..

Every cruise something different..lots to do...

We are newbies cruising in that direction in September. After countless warm weather NCL's.

Giving up dolphins for whales & bathingsuits/flipflops for jackets/sneakers.

Going for some lobster !!!! Forgetting D.D. ice coffee in Nassau for some hot coffee in Halifax

I get antsy way too early. Considering all my cruises have been to warm weather , I have a closet with just Tommy Bahama ready to go ; some jeans ; flipflops, etc. I keep a ziplock bag with cruise " crap " nearby.

I pack the nite before !!!!