MaryLS

I've been booking cruises for many years through Casinos at Sea and have gotten decent prices. I just took a CAS cruise in early March and was pleased with the pricing. During the cruise I got 5500 points which is more than I've gotten in the past. Today, I called to book a cruise in March 2023 on the Gem and was shocked at the price I was given! It was barely 20% off of the online price. I usually receive at a minimum a free inside cabin but sometimes receive a comped oceanview on the older ships. I was told they average your play over the past 3 years. I explained we couldn't cruise for 2 years due to COVID. No explanation given.

In addition, I was looking to book a second cabin which is usually 20% off. I was told it would only be 10% off. Anyone call CAS and book anything within the last 2 months??? What was your experience?

Any sugar free frozen drinks?

Does anyone know where the smoking areas are on the Getaway?

I have a cruise booked through Casinos at Sea which may have to be cancelled due to illness. Do I have to cancel through Casinos at Sea or through NCL directly prior to the cruise? The cruise has been paid in full and it is only a few days until the cruise. Thanks in advance.

Thank you!

13 minutes ago, GeezerCouple said:

 

You should probably ask this on the Travel Insurance subforum here on CC:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/499-cruisetravel-insurance/

 

It would also depend upon which exact insurance policy you have.

 

GC

Does anyone know how it works if one person in the cabin has to cancel due to illness but the other person in the cabin still wants to go? Thanks in advance.

On 2/3/2022 at 8:00 AM, goldmom said:

You'll get your access code to set up your Eurofins account when you complete your check-in.

Enjoy!

It all worked when I completed my check-in. Thanks everyone for your help!

Does anyone know the hours of operation of the Thermal Spa on the NCL Getaway?

Can't do it until Sunday.

Did you get that access code after your test?

22 minutes ago, WYB! said:

https://www.nyc.eurofins-mylabport.com/account/login

 

- WYB

I went onto the site to register and got this message: Please enter the Access code as provided by your admin or event organizer.

Do I have to wait until I'm tested to register?

Do you know the website to create a Eurofins account?

9 hours ago, WYB! said:

A representative of eurofins performs the collection.

 

Remember to create a eurofins account and register your cell phone number with them so you get a text when your test results are ready, otherwise you will need to pay attention to the number you are assigned.

Has anyone ever scheduled in-center kidney dialysis in the ports? Specifically, Port Canaveral, Nassau and Norfolk. How did it work for you?

My cousin and I just got off of the Norwegian Dawn this morning. Due to effects of chemo, my cousin has mobility issues and had to use a scooter. I can't say enough about the crew and passengers who were so very kind to us during the trip. For those of you who held a door, made room on an elevator, stepped aside as she learned to navigate with the scooter, charging the scooter each evening, offering wheelchair assistance at the port, etc. We are most grateful.

I really wanted her to be able to go into the water at Great Stirrup Cay but she was so scared since she is unstable on her feet. As I walked her to the water, passengers whom we never met, came to her assistance. Upon getting out of the water, again, the passengers jumped right in to help. A special thanks to the young man who held her arm and around her waist to assist, you are to be commended. Thanks also to the women (one was an Occupational Therapist) who offered assistance to her getting out of the sand wheelchair. 

She had a great "first cruise experience" thanks to all of you!

Does the room service fee apply to a continental breakfast, i.e., coffee, juice, danish?

Thanks so much for the info!

Do the elevators that go to deck 6 provide handicapped accessible entrance to the dining rooms?

Which elevators go directly to deck 6?

On my previous NCL cruises, there has always been confusion with the Specialty Dining Package in the various restaurants with what is included. The NCL site says only 1 entree is included but doesn't address appetizers, sides, etc. On one of my cruises, I got clarification from someone in charge that it includes 1 entree but limitless appetizers, sides, etc. I still had experiences where they wanted to charge for additional apps, etc. What is the current policy? And, is the policy written somewhere on the NCL site? Thanks all!

Medical condition is liver damage from chemo treatments. Sugar isn't an issue at this time.

Due to medical reasons, my cousin cannot drink alcohol. Can anyone recommend the best virgin drinks for her?

In a balcony room on the Dawn, are the coffee makers the Keurig type using the pods or the Mr. Coffee type using filters? Also, what size is the pot? 2 cups or 4 cups?

I hope you can help! Myself and my cousin will be traveling on the NCL Dawn with a scooter. It seems like it will fit through the cabin door. However, once we get it in the cabin, will we able to get it over by the couch? If not, where do we store it while still trying to get around the cabin and not block the cabin door? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!