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Have fun in Iceland. Three tips; #1Watch your car doors from exiting the car. Huge gusts of winds come out of no where and literally tear the doors off at the least door serious damage to the car next to you. #2 Be sure to sample Icelandic hotdog #3 Best place to get food souvenirs is the local supermarket other than the airport duty free ( which obviously you are not going there) Thrift shops have the best deals on those sweaters and there is a flea market downtown on the weekends. I was there in 2019 on a land vacation and on one of the last flights before WOW airlines went bankrupt

How were the lines for Rumors? We waited one hour in line on the Escape for standing room ( actually hanging over table) I swear I saw people eating their buffet supper in line. Rock the Pour House on our late sailing was empty. And their last show at the end was also a walk in for a fair seat.

Just ask at the ice cream counter and they will surreptitiously hand to you in a covered plate - generally only one type. I would make ice cream cookie sandwiches with them.

Really dislike that fake half and half but better than the plastic ones last cruise. They removed cream from the buffet dispensers.In the main dining room always asked for whole milk for my coffee and they gave me a whole glass so I got a lot of calcium. Does it always rains in Halifax. I was there in 2012 June and it was pouring. We rented a car to go to Peggy Cove and couldn’t see a thing and then went to a hole in the wall for lobsters where we selected our lobster and they cooked it in front of us. Now that is the place for lobster!

What is the deal with these late departures. The recent Escape TA was basically a ghost ship coming from Cape Canaveral and that too was late coming in like around 11am. They said that they were late because they wanted to reprovision in Florida but my theory is that they are trying to save on not providing the first lunch LOL to half of the passengers.

Just off of the Escape tender tix were available at midnight two days prior. I have Sapphire status so got the first tender. . Ours was particularly chaotic as we were 6 hours late leaving Barcelona due to being last in queue to fill up w gas so all ship excursions ca

Ok just figured out you’re leaving today. Forgot to mention that Norse will do upgrades to Premium during boarding for as little as 40$ though more importantly for the red eye in the other direction. In terms of food: smoked salmon bagel was plentiful in terms of salmon even giving the other half of bagel. Cookies are available in the ice cream section by request like a secret handshake. Our cruise director was Richard Matic who is a ball of energy with his daily rainbow collection of sparkly blazers. I know him from years ago from the Dawn. He is subbing from the Bliss. safe travels.

Hello Just off the Escape. Some glitches primary in Shore Ex but overall a good cruise. I am catching up on your excellent semi live as I get ready or my flight home after 3 days in Rome First embarkation was delayed by 3 hours as well due to provisioning in Port Canaveral. We ignored the changed time showed up at 11am and was in Osheehans eating at 12:30 we also took Norse Air in October BOS to Gatwick for the Getaway TA. It was one of the best flights ever. I was very concerned about cancellations which was their MO. We actually upgraded to Premium the day of the flight for about $200 more making our 1 way flight to England for about 400 for an international first class experience.

Cruise has been fantastic. In Bermuda now with perfect 70 degrees. Using my husbands hot spot as he got the Verizon month long.i got cookies yesterday at 3:30 by asking for it.. they gave me 4 choco chip but only took 2 maybe i will be sorry.No hash browns just cold country potato’s at breakfast. Food is relatively good

Ah the Prima! We are scheduled to depart at 7pm. The late check in has passengers a little flustered given Mondays eclipse. So rather than enjoying itgr eclipse with drink in hand most will be trying to check onto the windowless Port of Manhattan. Perhaps later check ins may be a new norm who knows. Safe travels to you and to the Prima and prob read your review after my cruise.

How ya doing Henry? Which TA are you on ? Are you doing another semi live?

Didn’t consider that option. Thanks.

Wonder why the passenger less Escape is arriving later on Monday, a couple of theories: 1)they are going slower to save on fuel. 2) they need a ship fix 3) skip 1st passenger lunch to save money 4) crew doesn’t want to end their eclipse party 5) because they just feel like it. Any other ideas?

Although Cadillac Mountain is beautiful, you are not missing much in Bar Harbour. It is an overpriced tourist trap. They want tourists on day trips so that you can pay their parking fees. The entire town is metered so you have to pay to park even for five minutes to get a cup of coffee. Boston is a much better choice unless you are from there.

I always order 2 salmon bagels and make it one sandwich. They have been serving 1/2 bagels for a while and salmon has been decreasing in size.