Rare YVRteacher Posted April 15, 2023 Author #51 Share Posted April 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Arrow34 said: See ya at Maltings, we will be on the northbound leg to Seward. Yes! We can “cheers” with a whiskey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 15, 2023 Author #52 Share Posted April 15, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 8:27 PM, www3traveler said: Maybe you should consider writing a book about your cruise adventures with your Dad or even a book about his life and family. I just saw this comment! Thank you! He has great stories to tell. If we are ever on a cruise together, ask him about how getting fined when he was hit by a car while riding his bike back in England led to his becoming an insurance guru. There is a quill pen and an old judge involved. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libtrek Posted April 15, 2023 #53 Share Posted April 15, 2023 14 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: @ceilidh1 “Dad storage” is now my favourite phrase!!!! OMG, I’m stealing it too except it’s DH storage. Even though they get cranky and more than a little fuzzy at times, we love ‘em. I love your reviews, they are real. I think we can be “soul sisters” since I’m a retired librarian. ML 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 15, 2023 Author #54 Share Posted April 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Rusty Shacklefjord said: Does the Jewel have a bag check or do you keep everything with you until the rooms are open? Please note that I am another person who was influenced to book the Jewel due to your reviews and your photos of crepes at Christmastime. I’d also love to hear your strategies for vegetarians. I think you mentioned this in another thread. Hi! The last time I was on the Jewel was December 2022 and at that time cabins were still being serviced twice a day and NCL had not yet cut back on the number of cabin attendants, meaning cabins were ready early. We always stay in a two bedroom penthouse so we get escorted to the cabin and even though cabins weren’t ready at 10:00am, we were able to drop off our carry on suitcases. On my recent cruise on the Bliss cabins were not ready until after 4:00pm and there was a luggage storage room next to Q. I will post the guide to eating vegetarian on NCL later today! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted April 15, 2023 #55 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Norwegian Jade will do Vancouver-Whitter and back during her summer 2025 Alaska season! Jewel & Jade are exact sisters. Pearl & Gem are also exact sisters but slightly different to Jewel & Jade. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 15, 2023 Author #56 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Thank you! I love all the Jewel-class ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 15, 2023 Author #57 Share Posted April 15, 2023 7 hours ago, Rusty Shacklefjord said: Does the Jewel have a bag check or do you keep everything with you until the rooms are open? Please note that I am another person who was influenced to book the Jewel due to your reviews and your photos of crepes at Christmastime. I’d also love to hear your strategies for vegetarians. I think you mentioned this in another thread. Hi! I just posted the guide to vegetarian eating on NCL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcollin Posted April 17, 2023 #58 Share Posted April 17, 2023 YVRteacher, are there any shows that should be booked before boarding? Also do you know how much the spa pass costs? I saw somewhere, probably old, that it was $199 for two. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 18, 2023 Author #59 Share Posted April 18, 2023 (edited) The thermal spa pass is $199 Canadian for one week per person (not for two!) on the Jewel. This is $150 US per week per person. There are no shows on the Jewel that are available for advance reservations. Edited April 18, 2023 by YVRteacher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 18, 2023 Author #60 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 18, 2023 Author #61 Share Posted April 18, 2023 That was fast! The wooden puzzles I ordered arrived today. Thankfully they put “Fragile” stickers on all six sides of the box. We wouldn’t want those puzzles to be in, oh I don’t know… …pieces! 1 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcollin Posted April 18, 2023 #62 Share Posted April 18, 2023 13 hours ago, YVRteacher said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcollin Posted April 18, 2023 #63 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Thanks, I don't see that in my explore and plan section. Maybe it pops up later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustsunshine Posted April 18, 2023 #64 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Good morning! Maybe I missed it in your narrative. What are you going to go with the puzzle pieces? Is there a particular place you see yourself or or your dad using them? Will you bring them along and donate them at the end of the cruise? I have some well written travel books. I have sometimes wished I had brought a couple along to donate to a ship library. Sometimes the offerings seem a bit sparse 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare carohs Posted April 18, 2023 #65 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Good Morning! Already off to a great start; can't wait to read about your adventures on the Jewel! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 19, 2023 Author #66 Share Posted April 19, 2023 9 hours ago, Augustsunshine said: Good morning! Maybe I missed it in your narrative. What are you going to go with the puzzle pieces? Is there a particular place you see yourself or or your dad using them? Will you bring them along and donate them at the end of the cruise? I have some well written travel books. I have sometimes wished I had brought a couple along to donate to a ship library. Sometimes the offerings seem a bit sparse 🤔 Hi! I wrote about the puzzles in this thread in post #34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearthosesteeldrumsplayin Posted April 19, 2023 #67 Share Posted April 19, 2023 We take Liberty wooden puzzles on cruises, too! In fact, the Black Bear is making an appearance on our side-to-side MSC/NCL cruise the first week of May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustsunshine Posted April 19, 2023 #68 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Found the puzzles online. All I can say is wow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 20, 2023 Author #69 Share Posted April 20, 2023 In my job I spend a lot of time learning about and implementing universal design for learning, inclusions and adaptations. To support my dad, here is our cruise planner. It’s like the large print version of a spreadsheet. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted April 21, 2023 #70 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I hope you and Dad have a wonderful cruise despite your disappointment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansroof Posted April 21, 2023 #71 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Your planner is amazing! I want to do the same for my house but I don’t think I have your organization skills. So happy to follow along on your live WITH your dad! I have read prior threads after the fact and found them delightful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted April 21, 2023 #72 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Birthdays not on the planner!!! 😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhtravels Posted April 21, 2023 #73 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Alaska is our next bucket list! So I am excited to follow along on your cruise with your dad! I wanted to be a librarian who traveled the world when I was growing up. I ended up in HR, who has only made it to the Caribbean, Panama Canal and Mexico (so far), so you are inspiring to me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 21, 2023 Author #74 Share Posted April 21, 2023 3 hours ago, bluesea777 said: Birthdays not on the planner!!! 😲 Lol! My dad’s birthday is the day with a sticky note that reads “surprise!” and I kept mine off for now just because I feel like I share so much here on Cruise Critic that maybe I should keep something private? Heck, if you’ve read my past reviews you know I take my bra to bed in severe storms in case the ship goes down… 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 21, 2023 Author #75 Share Posted April 21, 2023 3 hours ago, www3traveler said: I hope you and Dad have a wonderful cruise despite your disappointment. We do love the Jewel and are both really looking forward to the cruise. I will absolutely miss Steven and I also truly wish him well. I sent my dad an email today telling him that I called NCL to ask for a price adjustment since the price dropped so much and we are getting Future Cruise Credit of over $2000 then I told him that Steven would no longer be on the Jewel. Here is his reply: “Thanks for looking after the cancellation of the Pride of America sailing and for getting the future cruise credit of $2,068for the May sailing on the Jewel (only 11 days away!) I started out on my daily walk today when there was no sign of rain here but I didn't get very far before the skies opened up and I got really wet (didn't take an umbrella - didn't think I needed one!) Yes - it is too bad that Steven Jacobsen has left the Jewel - he was one of the best officers on the ship and we will definitely miss him!” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now