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Yes, the prices are up! You are looking during a peak time, so that scenario demands higher-prices. If you want a particular room (size, location, and so forth) you need to go ahead and book ASAP for best selection.

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Harvest Caye is an NCL owned, but primarily operated by Belizean citizens, as a deal NCL was required to make in order to complete their plans for the island. Therefore, all NCL excursions on Harvest Caye are made with ship card (if not pre-purchased). If you wish to leave Harvest Caye to get to Plascencia, you have to use NCL sponsored ferryboat.

I found the above video with a search using the term "Mini Suite."

NCL now allows the Latitudes coupon to be used in almost all restaurants! Here's the link for Latitudes' T&C's https://www.ncl.com/latitudes-rewards-program (However take note especially of 6 that I added below!) 6 Benefit is available on sailings 5 days or longer, and entitles each guest to an appetizer, one entrée and dessert of choice. Upcharges apply to certain premium menu items; Raw Bar Seafood Platter is not included. Bottle of Wine offered in all venues offering Complimentary Wine list, Palomar not included. In à la carte restaurants, coupon can be redeemed for 4 menu items per person (Sushi, Wasabi, Nama, Teppanyaki, Hasuki, Food Republic, Pincho Tapas Bar or Raw Bar). Additional entrées will incur supplemental charges. Dinner coupons are non-transferrable. Solo guests cannot claim two dinners. Coupons can’t be used for the same venue twice. 2 guests maximum. Dining options vary by ship.

The PDF's worked for me (and I often have trouble opening things because of my security settings!

Nothing from a "vending" dispenser is included in either of the beverage packages.

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Happy to say, Yes, the information is correct!

You could use this link on NCL: https://www.ncl.com/onboard-packages Scroll downward to Party Packages. or, you may call: 1.800.327.7030

You seem like a very Good friend!!! Sadly, I don't believe it is likely that things would happen the way you would like. When you place an order for any gifts/celebration items onboard, the order must have the Reservation number (in order for the gift to be sent to the correct stateroom). Because, of that Resv# tracking all things to be delivered to the room, the items will be listed on their paperwork! Having said the above, IF they are traveling pre-cruise to the port, and don't look at their account within the last 3-5 days prior to embarkation, it is possible that you could get that order placed and your friends not find-out until they get to the room. I know this because my son was able to surprise us with a bouquet of roses for our anniversary. But, the key part of that is, after we had printed our paperwork (a week prior to the cruise) we didn't look at our account again! Anyway, I am wishing you and your friends the very best!!!☘️

Unless you are in the Haven (or a suite) onboard, you won't have quite the same advantage with priority tender boarding. Having said that, be prepared to head down to the tender boarding area as soon as you are able. Your Shore Excursion Ticket does give you the ability to go ahead of anyone without a ShorEx ticket. Still, you might have to be prepared to go even earlier than you would typically guess, and might still stand around waiting to go.

The above posts got me curious... DH and I have MILITARY. We each applied for the Military discount within the past few months.

I was merely stating that NCL offers a bag, usually mid week, with a laundry special price. We've never taken any laundry bags from any ship, since we travel with our own.

Current Terms and Conditions for: Hawaii Beverage Package For sailings on or after to January 1, 2023: Hawaii Beverage Package is applicable to Pride of America sailings only. Applicable to guests 1-8 on the reservation. Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction. Includes a variety of beverages up to $15 USD retail price. Also includes fountain soda, freshly squeezed juice, bottled water (still and sparkling), non-alcoholic beer, and specialty coffee (specialty coffee inclusion shall be limited to dining rooms only). Does not include: specialty coffee outside of the restaurants, room service, mini bar purchases, or vending machines. Guest's check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries.

If you want an idea of what might be possibly served in the restaurants, perhaps look at the current ongoing review by @mking8288

Not being snarky -- We've been on three NCL ships in the past 3 months. Creamers changed during each of our cruises (due to supply availability)! Like @Monica887, I would use milk (or whichever creamer was available).

You might only find a white paper bag that is intended for (mid-week) laundry service.

I second @RocketMan275 suggestion! We've been on 3 separate NCL (different ships) cruises in Nov, Dec, and Jan. On each cruise, availability did vary greatly!!!

As an alternative to visiting the cruise next desk: Use the form that is attached to your cruise E-docs! (has been page 5 or 6 for us.) Or, complete the form that is inserted in the Freestyle dailies (or left at/in the room). *** CN has a drop box for completed forms! ***

Maybe this post will help...

NCL charges these taxes until the ship is outside of state waters. The sales tax is a State Tax (not federal). It ends after "x" miles. NCL has been charging these taxes for quite some time (for certain Pre-Covid)! Some cruise lines don't post your beverage purchases until their ship is outside the state limits. Perhaps that is why you don't remember ever paying it before.

The trick to booking dining (online limits to 5 total, so must call for any further) is to enter your "for a fee" restaurants first (Moderno for example). Note: You don't have to select any particular day ...meaning you could book day #5's dinner first, if that's the day you wish to dine at Moderno (or whichever restaurant).

Enjoyed your review! Thank you for the humor and photos. I'm sorry that "the real world" now awaits your attention. 😀

You should be able to order a "Amaretto & Coke," or "A shot of Amaretto" and "a Coke" with your FAS drink package, since you are allowed 2 beverages per order!