Getaway dry dock

[DorothyB]

I've used misc cards in the slots before, but surprised to see so many using hotel cards - I thought they were supposed to be returned?

[hallux]

2 minutes ago, DorothyB said:

I thought they were supposed to be returned?

They are?  Ooops. I've had a couple places tell me in the past that I didn't need to stop by the desk on checkout day and I could just walk out so I just do that and take the card (if I get one anymore since I signed up for Hilton Honors and just use the app to check in/out and open my door).

[roddy good boy]

17 minutes ago, DorothyB said:

I've used misc cards in the slots before, but surprised to see so many using hotel cards - I thought they were supposed to be returned?

I can’t speak to all chains, as I typically stay in Hiltons and Marriotts, but in those two they say not to bother returning them. I just figured it had something to do with sanitation. 

[DorothyB]

Maybe they don't have to be returned any more? or maybe depends where you are.  I'm just used to either dropping it off at the main desk or leaving it in the room.

[roddy good boy]

27 minutes ago, DorothyB said:

Maybe they don't have to be returned any more? or maybe depends where you are.  I'm just used to either dropping it off at the main desk or leaving it in the room.

Yeah. I also either leave them in the room or drop them at the front desk as I walk out. I usually like to keep at least one with us until the very last minute, just in case…. But, I recall being told to just toss them. 

[DrUrsula]

On 6/9/2024 at 3:25 PM, DorothyB said:

I've used misc cards in the slots before, but surprised to see so many using hotel cards - I thought they were supposed to be returned?

Then I am in big trouble. 

[Grammymongi]

7 minutes ago, DrUrsula said:

Then I am in big trouble. 

Me too. LOL. I never return them. 

[eileeshb]

even something like a business card works in those power slots, I've used the card hotels give you the key in for those slots in hotels for years. 

 

[debenson0723]

On my last 2 cruises they have actually had a card in the slot when entering the room. It's cardboard and I keep it in there the whole time. Just lift it up a little to deactivate the electricity when leaving, push it in when I come in. 

[cruise*enthusiast]

On 4/29/2024 at 7:47 AM, cabincop said:

I’m guessing/hoping USB outlets near bed. That’ll make me happy

If so, I’ll be doing the happy dance!!

[PelicanBill]

7 hours ago, cruise*enthusiast said:

If so, I’ll be doing the happy dance!!

reports say some cabins have them.  Balcony and club balcony so far.  The dry dock wasn't long enough to get them all! I wonder if they are continuing to change the light fixtures while sailing.

 

[stellarose33]

sweet I have a balcony on NCL getaway. 

[dexddd]

On some ships leaving the card in when gone shows room as occupied with the lights outside so it won't get cleaned.

[AlmiranteChurruca]

I can confirm that solo cabins also have two USB slots next to the desk. One is the old type and the other one the new C type.

[WexIrl]

Our balcony room had them USB ports by the beds, I did not use them, old habit of using the power socket by the mirror with the travel adapter continued on the 6th June cruise... I brought it so I am gonna use it stubbornness 🤣 

[cruise*enthusiast]

21 hours ago, WexIrl said:

Our balcony room had them USB ports by the beds, I did not use them, old habit of using the power socket by the mirror with the travel adapter continued on the 6th June cruise... I brought it so I am gonna use it stubbornness 🤣 

This is probably a stupid question but is there some kind of adapter that can be used to turn a USB port into a power outlet?

[cruise*enthusiast]

3 minutes ago, cruise*enthusiast said:

This is probably a stupid question but is there some kind of adapter that can be used to turn a USB port into a power outlet?

Never mind. Found my answer on Google. The answer is no. A USB port doesn’t put out enough voltage to power anything more than a phone, etc. 

[hallux]

1 hour ago, cruise*enthusiast said:

Never mind. Found my answer on Google. The answer is no. A USB port doesn’t put out enough voltage to power anything more than a phone, etc. 

Correct, USB is low-voltage, no way it could be used to power a 110v device.

[stellarose33]

so now I will get a 6 foot usb cable for the phone by the bed.  

 

anyone have a good review of the getaway with pictures?

[zqvol]

20 minutes ago, stellarose33 said:

so now I will get a 6 foot usb cable for the phone by the bed.  

 

anyone have a good review of the getaway with pictures?

Get a 10 foot cable. Better to have too much cord than not enough

[cabincop]

now I will get a 6 foot usb cable for the phone by thebed.  
 

A six foot wasn’t long enough to reach more than foot of bed. Just got off her in May before drydock. But I thought they put USB ports during dry dock, so why do you need a long cable

[PelicanBill]

19 hours ago, cabincop said:

now I will get a 6 foot usb cable for the phone by thebed.  
 

A six foot wasn’t long enough to reach more than foot of bed. Just got off her in May before drydock. But I thought they put USB ports during dry dock, so why do you need a long cable

Yes, some Balcony cabins (unknown how many) got lamp replacements so there are USB A & C ports above the bed(s) on each side. A 6' cord is needed for these to reach easily.

 

[Matahari47]

We’ve been off the ship a week. We had a good time but there were a few issues which have left a very sour taste in our mouths. 
- itinerary changes!! One not even communicated until check in at Southampton, when you were given a sheet of paper with revised itinerary. 

- public are toilets constantly blocking up

- no soap in public restrooms

- our cabin was like something from the dark ages - ancient fittings, teeny tiny, broken stuff and none of the elusive USB ports people have mentioned and absolutely zero storage aside from wardrobe. We ended up leaving a lot of our stuff in suitcase under bed! Room was made up as a twin room on arrival. 

- as a disabled passenger there was no provision for adapted cabin despite us requesting one

- guest services blatantly lied to us when they said they would move us next day. When we checked again the next evening as we hadn’t heard anything, the rep hadn’t even logged our room issue! 
- shuttles - so, so badly managed. Not enough buses for volume of tickets sold resulting in standing in line for 90 minutes after paying $20 per person for the privilege. Same the next day, when the shuttle sold out?! 
- smoke still permeates the air around the casino, people still trying to smoke despite it being non-smoking 

- buffet area had food ground into the carpet, stale pancakes at breakfast, slow to replenish cutlery and clean the tables

- staff were on the whole lovely, but NCL have definitely cut back on staff as they were all run ragged! 
- Disembarkation was absolute chaos. Left our room at 8am. Joined a long line winding round deck 7, got into terminal at 12.20, then we had to stand in a taxi queue for an hour….never known anything like it and we’ve sailed into Barcelona twice before. 

This was our 8th NCL cruise and we’ve decided it is our last. Definite downgrade in quality, service and experience.  
 

 

[stellarose33]

oh no . sorry to hear you had some issues. hope you were able to have some relaxation. 

[PelicanBill]

20 hours ago, Matahari47 said:

We’ve been off the ship a week. We had a good time but there were a few issues which have left a very sour taste in our mouths. 
- itinerary changes!! One not even communicated until check in at Southampton, when you were given a sheet of paper with revised itinerary. 

- public are toilets constantly blocking up

- no soap in public restrooms

- our cabin was like something from the dark ages - ancient fittings, teeny tiny, broken stuff and none of the elusive USB ports people have mentioned and absolutely zero storage aside from wardrobe. We ended up leaving a lot of our stuff in suitcase under bed! Room was made up as a twin room on arrival. 

- as a disabled passenger there was no provision for adapted cabin despite us requesting one

- guest services blatantly lied to us when they said they would move us next day. When we checked again the next evening as we hadn’t heard anything, the rep hadn’t even logged our room issue! 
- shuttles - so, so badly managed. Not enough buses for volume of tickets sold resulting in standing in line for 90 minutes after paying $20 per person for the privilege. Same the next day, when the shuttle sold out?! 
- smoke still permeates the air around the casino, people still trying to smoke despite it being non-smoking 

- buffet area had food ground into the carpet, stale pancakes at breakfast, slow to replenish cutlery and clean the tables

- staff were on the whole lovely, but NCL have definitely cut back on staff as they were all run ragged! 
- Disembarkation was absolute chaos. Left our room at 8am. Joined a long line winding round deck 7, got into terminal at 12.20, then we had to stand in a taxi queue for an hour….never known anything like it and we’ve sailed into Barcelona twice before. 

This was our 8th NCL cruise and we’ve decided it is our last. Definite downgrade in quality, service and experience.  
 

 

 

Sorry to hear you had so many problems. Some are ordinary though.

Room: Were there just 2 of you?  What cabin type? There is normally plenty of storage room for 2 people unless you are the type to bring 2 suitcases each. 

Disembarkation: to be expected. Customs/immigration with many nonresidents, and nearly everyone needing to get to the airport and trains. You were lucky before. Even NYC gets long line problem sometimes.

What was the reason for the move request - accessible room?  If there wasn't one when you booked don't expect one to clear up.  Book a different cruise.

Beds - often are not made up as wanted, you just let your steward know and will be set up when you next return.

 

I agree the other things are annoying but would not ruin my cruise.