pballrwgp Posted October 31, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Ok so I will start off by saying I'm new to cruising. That being said I will continue in to a two part question. First I will be sailing on the ncl escape feb11 and I had gotten a balcony room so I received a drinking package and a restaurant package. With the restaurant package do I have to pay any additional charges or is it just the cover charge or is there a price per plate? Thank you Second question is I'm planning a destination wedding for 2018 so I have plenty of time. How often does a ship change its ports of call and what reasons would they. I was thinking of doing the breakaway to the Bahamas but I don't want to miss my wedding day if they for some reason change the course. Thanks guys Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorothyB Posted October 31, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I can answer your first question. With the dining package, you get ONE entree, but can order multiple appetizers, sides & desserts - all for just what you have already paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orleanscruiser Posted October 31, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Ok so I will start off by saying I'm new to cruising. That being said I will continue in to a two part question. First I will be sailing on the ncl escape feb11 and I had gotten a balcony room so I received a drinking package and a restaurant package. With the restaurant package do I have to pay any additional charges or is it just the cover charge or is there a price per plate? Thank you Second question is I'm planning a destination wedding for 2018 so I have plenty of time. How often does a ship change its ports of call and what reasons would they. I was thinking of doing the breakaway to the Bahamas but I don't want to miss my wedding day if they for some reason change the course. Thanks guys Sent from my iPhone using Forums you can check the term & condition for the free at sea promo https://www.ncl.com/ca/en/cruise-deals/choice scroll down the page and click on term & condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted October 31, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Ok so I will start off by saying I'm new to cruising. That being said I will continue in to a two part question. First I will be sailing on the ncl escape feb11 and I had gotten a balcony room so I received a drinking package and a restaurant package. With the restaurant package do I have to pay any additional charges or is it just the cover charge or is there a price per plate? Thank you you get 3 free dinners. One entree and multiple appetizers and desserts. On the Escape, if you eat at Bayamos, Tapas, or Supper Club Cabernet, there is andditional upcharge. Second question is I'm planning a destination wedding for 2018 so I have plenty of time. How often does a ship change its ports of call and what reasons would they. I was thinking of doing the breakaway to the Bahamas but I don't want to miss my wedding day if they for some reason change the course. Thanks guys ships change itineraries for severe weather. There has been and continues to be changed itineraries today due to hurricanes Have a good cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 1, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Read the cruise contract... they can change, replace, substitute or cancel any port for any reason. Just so you know! I would get married BEFORE I boarded the ship...and have a week long party! Edited November 1, 2016 by cb at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol54 Posted November 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) On our recent NCL cruise there was a last minute itinerary change No Bermuda only Nassau. The couple had gotten married prior to boarding but now their friends and family were on their way to Bermuda. They had to depart the ship before we even left the NY pier. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited November 1, 2016 by carol54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted November 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Second question is I'm planning a destination wedding for 2018 so I have plenty of time. How often does a ship change its ports of call and what reasons would they. I was thinking of doing the breakaway to the Bahamas but I don't want to miss my wedding day if they for some reason change the course. Thanks guys Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Ships can miss a port or change an itinerary for many reasons, including weather and mechanical issues. So if you *absolutely* must get somewhere, and on a certain date, a cruise ship is not the best mode of transportation. Good luck with your planning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pballrwgp Posted November 1, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Now I was planning on doing it in May so it wouldn't be during hurricane season would that make a difference? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracarense Posted November 1, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Now I was planning on doing it in May so it wouldn't be during hurricane season would that make a difference? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I'm no expert but like someone said before, if you have to be somewhere in a specific date, cruise ship is not the most guaranteed option. Isn't it possible to get married on-board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted November 1, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Now I was planning on doing it in May so it wouldn't be during hurricane season would that make a difference? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Anything can happen from weather to ship problems. However, those are fairly rare. Of that route going on BA in May the most probable thing to happen is to miss GSC - the private island - due to sea conditions since it is a tender port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkg Posted November 1, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 1, 2016 ...or get married on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pballrwgp Posted November 1, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted November 1, 2016 It is possible nothing is booked yet but it's more expensive a lot more ... we were looking to get married at Atlantis n the Bahamas Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted November 1, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Changing or missing ports happen. There are multiple examples across the various lines over the past couple weeks for everything from weather to mechanical issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pballrwgp Posted November 1, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I deff could understand now because of hurricane season but the off I'm a little worried about Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyMom Posted November 1, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) First of all, congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I just have to echo what others have said. It can be an iffy proposition to count on the ship arriving at a particular location on a specific day. From personal experience, a few years I took a Western Caribbean cruise in March (definitely not hurricane season) that changed one of the ports because 6 months earlier that port had taken a direct hit from a hurricane and port facilities were slow to be fully restored - we did not find out until just before the cruise. Also, on that particular cruise we were supposed to be in Roatan for a full day - due to arrive at 8 a.m. We arrived at 3 p.m. due to a mechanical issue with the ship and had a shortened stay there. For what its worth, I think a wedding on the ship would be lovely! Edited November 1, 2016 by JerseyMom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pballrwgp Posted November 3, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Looked in to and and decided to do it on ship much much cheaper and no risk thanks for the input Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgirl25 Posted November 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 3, 2016 YEAH!! Congradulations. That is like my dream wedding, you are going to love it I am sure. You can always take the Atlantis Excusion if you want to see and use the hotel for the day, however doing the Dolphin Swim has been one of my highlights through all the years and did that on our 1st(it was my son and I though). Enjoy!! Oh and not to mention how much cheaper it can be for your guests depending on how lavish they want their room. Inside staterooms can be much cheaper then a stay at a hotel like that as well as airfare if you have anyone on a budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted November 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Looked in to and and decided to do it on ship much much cheaper and no risk thanks for the input That's the best plan! I just wanted to chime in with what could go wrong. We did an early May cruise one year which was supposed to be calling at Mexico. No hurricane to worry about, however Swine Flu broke out and Mexico wasn't allowing any ships to dock. Basically Mexico was closed for business. We sailed in large circles for a couple of days and the Captain was able to secure a berth in Nassau for a day, so yes other things can affect itineraries and not only weather and mechanical problems. Edited November 3, 2016 by Sauer-kraut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracarense Posted November 4, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Looked in to and and decided to do it on ship much much cheaper and no risk thanks for the input Sent from my iPhone using Forums Did you call NCL for the info? Our cruise next year will be sort of a 10th anniversary honeymoon and I just thought it would be a nice surprise for the wife of we renewed ours on-board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pballrwgp Posted November 4, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Yes I did they will give your a phone number of an outside company that handles weddings to talk with. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeroxme Posted November 5, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Now I was planning on doing it in May so it wouldn't be during hurricane season would that make a difference? Sent from my iPhone using Forums May would be a great month for predicable weather. Ship mechanical problem would be only worry or a ship of sick people. It all can happen. But it sounds like a safer time I would do it then. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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