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Your post had me thinking I needed to provide more info, so @ColeThornton's help gave me a "Duh moment" and a good laugh at myself! Thank you both for adding cheerfulness/laughter to my day! ...my apologies to anyone disappointed by no kink.

Oops, I had wrong ship info...

🙃🙃 Oops... NO KINKS!!! 😁🤣😆 Plenty of good info from experienced cruisers, though!

There are car rentals at the islands.

True, there are a lot of posts!!! However, there are helpful posts that do exist.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/456-caribbean/ ^^^ You should be able to find very helpful posts by using the kink above! ^^^

Thank you for pointing that out! I think that many of us tend to forget the options at the bottom of the NCL website. There are helpful links there.

^^^ If you wish to make changes after boarding the ship ^^^

Have you already done your "Check-In" (at 21 days prior to cruise)? If so, you would need to go to Guest Services to make the change. Or, if in a Suite/Haven ask the Concierge.

These items should be in your stateroom.

You must be logged into your account for your free dining credits to show up. If your chosen restaurants include a fee, be sure to book those first!

https://www.ncl.com/onboard-packages/beverage-packages You should see blue print "Unlimited Open Bar" Open the link! Note: it should be the newest available

Many of us find that if a couple will consume at least 4 alcohol based beverages per day, the package cost is worth the charges. Specialty Dining can be booked pre-cruise (online or call) anywhere between 120-130 days prior (based on room category and Latitudes status). If you are in a suite, 130 days prior! Shore Excursions credit are per port for port for passenger 1. How much are the service charges? For bookings made on or after January 1, 2023: $25.00 USD per person per day for The Haven and Suites; $20.00 USD per person per day for Club Balcony Suite and below;

Here is a site where you can view some pics of Spice H2O (on the Bliss). https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/shiptour.php?r=9356

Occasionally, NCL runs promos when you might be able to use multiple certificates. Generally speaking you would need to be in Balcony, or higher, category.

@megacruiser Thank you for these posts!!!

I've never been in your situation, but I don't believe any of you will encounter the problems you seem to be anticipating. The adults will need to get key cards arranged at the front desk for access to appropriate rooms. Hopefully others who have been in similar situations will answer with more specific (and reassuring) info.

Latitudes points are award after the cruise and are your NCL account specific, so is not affected by booking method. NCL assigns the "Guarantee room" which could change (might/might not) before sail date.

Not all TAs participate in the upgrade program. PCC = Personal Cruise Consultant

I don't think it is "stupidity," but is definitely a "need to have their status acknowledged by others"!

@sharonann24 your experience of when and where to walk outside might be determined by when and where you are traveling. None-the-less, we have been able to get an early morning walk on the Prima on deck 8 (Caribbean cruise). We were also able to go up to higher decks, at other times, and get walking in, but weather and time of day do determine much of what is possible!

If it is free with Latitudes status, why not utilize the service around midweek?

I am guessing that you have found that your room (currently) is included in "Concierge" class, but does not receive Butler service. (Per NCL online description!) Has that wooden piece been removed from the second bedroom? I'd sure request that be placed somewhere that is not in walk areas of the room.

Thank you for your overview trip report. I will be looking forward to your photos. I hope your flight(s) home go well!

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