ggTexasGal

Pre-cruise watch the video (maybe endless emails to watch it)! Once onboard the ship, go to your Assembly Station (as shown on your key-card), check-in with person in green cap and vest. Done!

Often, I have found that I need to type the "@" and then wait for awhile (until I am able to see that it will work) before I type letters or numbers of CC member.

If you know where and when you will want to eat, make yourself notes of when and which restaurants. (You do not need to make them in date order!!! However, do start with any that require a fee, and then get as many done as possible.) If not in the Haven/Suites, upper Latitudes, you might run into some "availability" issues for day/times you want, due to the fact they have already been able to book prior to 120 days. I hope some of this info is helpful for you.

Interesting information. (I suppose that could happen easily enough during heavy rains.) I guess we were very lucky in January for our one week cruise, as we had no rain during our embarkation and disembarkation days. Because of our experience this year, we will be using them again in January for a two week cruise. Hopefully, we'll be lucky then also!

If you have your heart set on certain restaurants on certain days &/or times, you probably will benefit from staying up past midnight to make the reservations. Be sure to book any "Set-Fee" restaurants (such as: Moderno) first, before booking the rest, otherwise you will be charged up-front.

@kitten816 If you haven't already made your reservation for parking, have you checked https://www.patriotcruiseparking.com/? We used their facility this past January. We found the their services to be good, with friendly helpful employees, and will be using their facility again January 2025!

No, since your reservation would reflect the offers that were valid at the time you booked.

🤣 🙃 😁 That is hysterical!

Either use the NCL APP, &/or print your NCL invoice from your recent purchase. When you arrive at the port, just look for where others are leaving their bags with the porters (porter can fill in the needed info to tag your bags). Next head to check-in area, where they will ask for your name(s)/information. Since you won't have the typical documents, it might take a while long, but you'll be able to get checked-in and allowed to board as soon as allowed by standard procedures.

If you are in the Haven, you can be escorted ahead of the crowds to the proper disembarkation area. With Silver Cove tickets you have automatic priority, even if not in the Haven. Further information will be provided with your tickets!

@Charles4515 Thank you for each of your helpful posts!

For an individual (a couple, or a family, can probably get better value with an outside vendor)... some of the "island drive" type excursions might be of value. Also, some of the "boat & sightseeing" types are kind of nice. I don't like to make a particular recommendation, since my likes might be very different than yours. You definitely can book multiple excursions each day, each with $50 off, as long as the scheduled time(s)/type(s) of excursion(s) don't conflict. Good luck with your choices!

Thank you for posting the photo. That is a great shot!

@disneynan We haven't been on the Gem yet this year, however, from the NCL website: When it comes to the entertainment on Norwegian Gem, there’s never a dull moment. Round up the kids and enjoy a magical evening with our magician and comedy show. Tap your feet to the pop country beat of Blazing Boots. Or don your best neon attire and dance the night away during our Glow Party.

My apologies, I meant to direct my post to @Salf777.