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Berlin has all pay toilets everywhere, so definitely needed Euros there!

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Hi, thank you for your review! Going on the Gem in September..the ship looks in good shape..is it? What was your favorite dining area? Which was your favorite bar/drinks? Anything that someone should know about the Gem? Thank you[emoji4]

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Made me lol with the comment regarding your mom and the butler!

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You have just achieved my DH dream, seeing a blue whale! How amazing[emoji4]

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I just saw various photos and videos from this Sun cruise, and I believe the passengers on this trip deserve immediate compensation. Not a future cruise credit.

 

 

This was not just routine maintenance with areas affected for short periods of time. The Sun is a small ship and the loud noise, dust, and fumes from all the work were probably very difficult to get away from. Does any one know how many days this was going on?

 

 

When I first started reading this thread I thought a few people were over reacting to their experience on the ship, but I changed my mind after watching the videos and seeing the photos.

The work continued for the entire 16 day cruise...the acetone smell came and went, never constant in our area, the noise on the pool deck was probably more than half the days, but was unusable for the entire cruise. The construction noise from las ramblas was the entire cruise.

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We were told they are gutting the ship. All new furniture in state rooms, was told the observation lounge is also going.

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Does anyone have experience with taking an uber from the port to the airport? I read that the cost was around $40, but interested in availability. Ty

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Disembarkation was a circus to be honest. Being Canadian probably didn't help once we got off the ship. USA residents were told to line up on the right side (outside of the cruise terminal just off the ship) and all non residents were to line up on the left. Our line moved slower than Molasses in January.

After being in the line for almost 45 min. of mostly standing, then moving 5-7 steps only to wait some more was not pleasant. Then someone from the Port told those who are Canadian residents, that were well behind us and had only been there briefly, to jump the rope barrier and go where the US residents line was. Well because that line was empty you can imagine the uproar from those of us who had been waiting longer ! When asked why not those of us who were here longer, she shrugged her shoulders and kept walking........ we all loved her so much for that :mad:.

Once inside, it was a breeze, our shuttle did not leave until 9:45. Arrived at LAX about 30 mins. later, so you should have no problem catching a 1 PM flight at all. Our flight was for 1:13 scheduled that is lol. Was delayed for 1 hour, but we made it home 10 mins sooner than we were actually scheduled for ! Jet stream was very strong, so we made up the time and then some, 4 hours 6 min to Toronto ! Not Bad at all.

If I may suggest, if you can, do a self disembarkation. These started @ 7:30 am and the "coloured tags" started about 8:30 ish.

Thanks Umpy!

We once spent 3.5 hours trying to get to the port the day there was a shooting on the highway...by the time we got to the port, the porters were gone and we and the other people on our shuttle were the last ones through. It is not a good feeling at all!

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Thank you for the review! We leave in 12 days for same cruise,but on the Sun. How did your departure work for you? We were going to book the shuttle to the airport on the ship for LAX as well. Our flight is just after 1 pm. Did the timing all work out for you? What time did the shuttle leave and what time did you arrive at lax?

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Sorry if this is an already asked and answered question...if we purchase $500 obc for our cruise can we then use it in the casino or withdraw it and use it to pay for private excursions? If we go to the casino cashier to get it from our card will they charge us the 3% fee? We are trying not to have to carry lots of cash onboard and I'm not sure if this will help the situation...thank you!

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We just purchased a 12 bottle package for our room on a 16 day cruise. I don't mind the water onboard, but the DH does t like the taste, so I take a refillable bottle from home and he drinks the bottled water. For excursions though, we fill my bottle from the bottled water to take with us.

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Last time we upgraded from an ov to a mini suite and found out 9 days before we sailed. We also upbid from an ov to a ph suite and found out 72 hours before sailing. Still waiting to hear on the next one, we are 15 days out.

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Usually have some type of Sam Adams, but other than lil sumptin there wasn't a lot of options.

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We cruised the Med during Holy Week on board the Epic in March of 2016. There were many meatless options, and a Good Friday and Easter Mass were celebrated! Your ship program will list various Easter and religious events.

 

We're cruising the Mexican Riviera during Holy Week this year on the Star, and while we're very excited, I can't imagine anything more glorious than Easter Morning in Palma! I hope you have a wonderful cruise and Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to you as well!

We didn't know if we would be back to Germany so opted for the Berlin tour. Even though there was that long commute, it honestly was worth the trip. We loved our day in Berlin!

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Hi everyone! We will be on the Sun March 16-March 31. So Good Friday will be our final night onboard. Can anyone who sailed during that time frame comment on any special decor for Easter? Hope there are lots of choices for meatless meals that day as well? Thank you

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We usually use uber or lyft to get to the port or airport.

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Not trying to hi-jack this post but on this topic is pompeii worth it? Doing same cruise in October.

 

 

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Loved Pompeii, but my college degree was in Anthropology. Make sure if you go do it in the morning if possible, it is so hot! I also took an umbrella to keep the sun off my head and was so glad I did!

We used AP tours in Naples and had a wonderful day at Pompeii, positano and sorrento. They were very good! Take a look at their web site for some ideas and information.

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I think there was an Argentinan Sirrah that was really good..

 

 

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Just looked at the list, it was a Malbec[emoji846]

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I think there was an Argentinan Sirrah that was really good..

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I agree it will be close. Figure you need to be there by 10:00. You need to be the first to walk off the ship with your own luggage and hopefully there is no wait for cabs or Uber. The 110 freeway has an on ramp just as you leave the port area. Traffic should not be too bad on a Saturday.

 

However things happen in LA that might slow you down. One time we were the first to get off the ship but we were delayed until after 10:00. The ship was late getting to port due to fog. One time there were not enough agents for customs (but usually it is pretty good). Good luck on the freeway. It should be OK Saturday morning unless it rains or there is a major traffic accident or construction or police activity. All of which can cause freeway nightmares! Then once get to LAX good luck. I can be congested with traffic especially when there is construction going on. . I have seen huge lines for security and check in.

Thank you, I changed the flight to 1:05 pm so hope that will work better.

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Our flight was at 2:25. We were off the ship a little after 8:30 and on the bus at 8:45. The bus left a little after 9:00 and we were at the ticket counter about an hour later. I didn’t notice where the taxis and Ubers were as we were being herded out of the terminal and focused on finding the bus. Hope this info is helpful.

 

 

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Yes thank you, so did you use the NCL transfer bus?

What time was your flight out of LAX? What time did the NCL transfer bus leave? Did you see any Uber's or taxis? Trying to figure out best way to make a 1:05 flight..thank you

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