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  1. Observation lounge was a fan favorite on our recent cruise. It seemed to have a good amount of traffic also. Nice to have a quiet space with snacks and Starbucks. Would be a shame to lose it.
  2. Does anyone know how long it takes for CAS to incorporate recent play into its new offers? Should I wait days/weeks/months before trying to book another cruise? Would gaining around 6k points, from 0 to Pearl, while booking a loss, get a decent offer? I believe I haven't played that heavy in the past and have usually been offered comp Interiors.
  3. Recently on the Joy. Dealers insisted on not taking your card, stating you get no points or benefits. A handful of players went to the floor to make sure they got clocked in. Can confirm 10% up to $25, but the players are very recreational.
  4. Does anyone know if you leave money on your key card by not printing a cash out ticket at a slot, will it be credited to the cabin at the end of the cruise or is that money lost?
  5. Strong currents in the Hudson river delayed docking
  6. Hello again, everyone! We've just returned from our trip and I must say it was fantastic! We're already daydreaming about the next one. A big shoutout to the staff on board, who were simply excellent throughout the journey. Adjusting nap time was indeed a challenge. Since most sit-down places open up at noon and our little one's nap time falls within the 1230-230pm range, we had to make some compromises. Additionally, some dinners, especially in the Manhattan room, ran a bit long (>2 hours) and really pushed our kid's patience to its limits. To be honest, we caved and gave in to more screen time than we typically would at home. One unexpected highlight of the trip for our toddler was the elevators and sliding doors - he simply couldn't get enough of them! As for sleeping arrangements, we were able to fit a Graco Pack and Playyard in our balcony room. It was a tight fit, but manageable once we arranged the beds towards the balcony and asked the room steward to set up the sofa bed without sliding it out. However, we found ourselves needing to rock the baby to sleep as he was not accustomed to others being in the room at bedtime. For our beach days in Bermuda, we visited Snorkel Park and Coco Reef. While Snorkel was a bit windy and rocky, Coco Reef offered a peaceful and isolated setting, complete with pool access and lunch options. During the cab rides, our baby sat on our laps. We had brought a car seat but ultimately decided to leave it on the ship. For strolling around, we found the Minu to be the perfect size travel stroller. Meal times were another aspect we had to juggle. Our early riser meant we spent most mornings at the Garden Buffet, where we would also stock up on milk cartons and snack foods - real lifesavers on several occasions. The Free at Sea Premium Plus package also allowed us to bring back large cartons of water each time, which was great. We had the opportunity to enjoy specialty dining on three of the seven nights. Upon boarding, we were fortunate enough to secure early reservations at Teppanyaki and Le Bistro. Additionally, we managed to fit in a visit to the Food Republic later in the week, taking advantage of some rare openings. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we were unable to utilize all of our specialty dining packages. Due to challenges in coordinating a reservation that could accommodate our group, we regrettably let an extra four packages expire. As for internet, we had two packages split between three people, which worked out well. We had to bump each other off the login every so often, but it was fine for our messaging needs. We decided to forego the WiFi travel router this time. To sum it up, our experience has underscored how sensitive our little one is to changes in his sleep schedule. In light of this, we're resolved to prioritize his rest in our future travel plans. We were extremely lucky to have other family members on board who were willing to step in and take over some of the night shifts when needed. Had it been just us and the baby, we would have had to turn in at 7:30 pm each night, which would have considerably limited our ability to enjoy the evening entertainment and activities on the cruise. Thanks again for all the advice and tips everyone provided. This cruise was a great experience and I hope our experience will be of use to others planning a similar trip!
  7. Was in Manhattan room on Monday for the Joy. Yellow label champagne is offered for 40% discount.
  8. If anyone's going to the NYC pier today, I'd love to hear any updates on how the crowd is! Thanks
  9. Thanks. It's a family balcony (B4). Got three adults and a 1.5 year old.
  10. Trying to find a way to fit our pack and play. Were you able to remove the sofa?
  11. Does anyone know if this is this a boilerplate email, or will this really be strictly enforced? Due to Norwegian Joy's 11:00 pm departure time and anticipated terminal congestion with other vessels in port, check-in will take place between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm. In order to ensure a smooth embarkation process we kindly ask that you arrive to the port at the arrival time you select during online check-in. Port arrival times will be strictly enforced, and we ask that guests do not arrive to the terminal prior to 4:00 pm. Guests who arrive prior to the port arrival time selected at online check-in, will be turned away.
  12. Were you able to enter the terminal and board at the Manhattan terminal before your assigned 4pm? We're looking at an evening check-in option which feels like a big waste.
  13. Looks like they're dated. Heres one that I had a link to: https://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/790164-BEV_Package_Flyer_UOBP_PPBP_Update_FINAL_2_6_23_1.pdf
  14. Maybe 5 years ago we took a taxi to either Horseshoe or Elbow beach but it was difficult to get one back. The guy gave us "his number" which never picked up or responded to a text. Luckily after waiting a bit someone got dropped off and we were able to take that back. Is it different now?
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