jetact Posted June 3, 2021 #1 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I was wondering if anyone knows how many people NCL will be allowing on the cruises when they start up and proceeding forward. Are they adding more people for later cruises or are they just filling the ships like normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old & Retired Posted June 3, 2021 #2 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Only FDR and I wouldn't believe his answer anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wren_dc Posted June 3, 2021 #3 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I was told by NCL that the 8/7 Greek Isles cruise would be at 60% occupancy. I'm not sure if that will end up being the case, but I'm hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry1 Posted June 3, 2021 #4 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) My understanding of NCL's plan is to start a ship at 60% capacity and then every week or two increase the capacity by 10%. This means, in theory, barring any mishaps, each ship should reach full capacity within two months of operating. No one has a crystal ball and can definitively tell you how it all will happen. I mean who on March 2020 thought there would still be a cruising ban in place come June 2021 in the US? Edited June 3, 2021 by hungry1 grammar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCGuy64 Posted June 3, 2021 #5 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I'm somewhat curious about this subject as well. I count a total of 101 cabins available on our Sept 19 Sky sailing. (54 Oceanviews and 47 Inside) I believe the ship has 1246 cabins total, so that's roughly 92% occupied. (all suites and balconies are sold out) Doesn't seem too bad considering the cruise is still more than 100 days away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainWoody Posted June 3, 2021 #6 Share Posted June 3, 2021 31 minutes ago, DCGuy64 said: I'm somewhat curious about this subject as well. I count a total of 101 cabins available on our Sept 19 Sky sailing. (54 Oceanviews and 47 Inside) I believe the ship has 1246 cabins total, so that's roughly 92% occupied. (all suites and balconies are sold out) Doesn't seem too bad considering the cruise is still more than 100 days away. If they were limiting occupancy, wouldn't they just show those rooms as already booked even though they would remain empty? To the original question, at one point it was reported than NCLs first cruise for each ship would be at 80%, increasing to 90% for the second and then to 100%. I have no idea if that were correct at the time or if it is still the plan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox1584 Posted June 3, 2021 #7 Share Posted June 3, 2021 4 hours ago, hungry1 said: My understanding of NCL's plan is to start a ship at 60% capacity and then every week or two increase the capacity by 10%. This means, in theory, barring any mishaps, each ship should reach full capacity within two months of operating. No one has a crystal ball and can definitively tell you how it all will happen. I mean who on March 2020 thought there would still be a cruising ban in place come June 2021 in the US? would this apply for the 2021 Alaska cruises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry1 Posted June 3, 2021 #8 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 44 minutes ago, redsox1584 said: would this apply for the 2021 Alaska cruises? Your question caused me to think a bit. I realized the plan I quoted you is rather dated. It is from a time when there wasn't a vaccine available. Norwegian has said that they are going to require all passengers to have a vaccine. So really all bets are off at this point. If vaccinated passengers don't have to wear masks in outdoor areas, if other safety measures get removed from vaccinated passengers, then wouldn't it follow that limited capacity might not exist for 2021 Alaska cruises? Good luck especially considering the court case between CDC and Florida and the possible implications for Alaska cruisers. While I feel bad for the cruisers, I feel especially bad for those from Alaska whose livelihood depends on tourism making a go of it in Alaska. Only people on the inside of the Norwegian Cruise Line could answer that one for you. Edited June 3, 2021 by hungry1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainWoody Posted June 4, 2021 #9 Share Posted June 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Old & Retired said: Only FDR and I wouldn't believe his answer anyway. I believe that we have the answer. It will be 100% (all vaccinated, of course). We'll miss you brother, but you can likely spend the time on your computer sharing your continuing insights. The rest of us will be having real fun on our cruises. 😎 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbfg8r Posted June 7, 2021 #10 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Chatted with NCL help online and they said 60% for the Encore from Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox1584 Posted June 7, 2021 #11 Share Posted June 7, 2021 1 minute ago, jbfg8r said: Chatted with NCL help online and they said 60% for the Encore from Alaska. is that just for the first couple of sailings or does that include all of the Encore Alaska sailings this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbfg8r Posted June 7, 2021 #12 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Just now, redsox1584 said: is that just for the first couple of sailings or does that include all of the Encore Alaska sailings this year? I really only inquired for my scheduled sailing on 8/7. they are very responsive in chat whether you are booked or just inquiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox1584 Posted June 7, 2021 #13 Share Posted June 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, jbfg8r said: I really only inquired for my scheduled sailing on 8/7. they are very responsive in chat whether you are booked or just inquiring. I will do that for sure. They were very helpful on the chat a little while ago when I wanted to change my room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox1584 Posted June 7, 2021 #14 Share Posted June 7, 2021 20 minutes ago, jbfg8r said: I really only inquired for my scheduled sailing on 8/7. they are very responsive in chat whether you are booked or just inquiring. I just went to the online chat to inquire about the 9/18 sailing, and all they said was the following: Controlled Guest Capacity We will initially control the guest capacity onboard each ship to provide even more space per guest. We have also increased spacing in dining and entertainment venues and other onboard spaces They couldn't give me a definitive answer about my sailing and that the information would be provided in the future, in case anyone else is wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old & Retired Posted June 7, 2021 #15 Share Posted June 7, 2021 On 6/4/2021 at 12:43 AM, CaptainWoody said: I believe that we have the answer. It will be 100% (all vaccinated, of course). We'll miss you brother, but you can likely spend the time on your computer sharing your continuing insights. The rest of us will be having real fun on our cruises. 😎 You will miss me where, rookie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainWoody Posted June 7, 2021 #16 Share Posted June 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, jbfg8r said: Chatted with NCL help online and they said 60% for the Encore from Alaska. Interesting. That seems really low for 100% vaccinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old & Retired Posted June 7, 2021 #17 Share Posted June 7, 2021 34 minutes ago, jbfg8r said: Chatted with NCL help online and they said 60% for the Encore from Alaska. Well, we know that must be accurate. NCL reps always gives correct information.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainWoody Posted June 7, 2021 #18 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Are you having a bad day @Old & Retired? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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