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Eating in a restaurant on the wharf today I heard about a new terminal to be built. Del Monte Fresh Produce has outgrown their warehouse and will move to Freeport. The port of Galveston will use $142 million in reserves to build a new 165,000 square foot terminal and parking garage in its place. MSC has a 20 year agreement with the port for this terminal and other cruise lines will have the opportunity to rent berths there. This is news to get excited about that I didn’t know. I guess it was announced in February this year.

It is totally worth it to me. I have usually purchased the Thermal Spa Pass on my cruises. Our upcoming 10 day Med cruise for our 30 year anniversary we are in the Haven. I will not be purchasing it as there is a port every day and the point is to spend time with my hubby (he is not interested in the Thermal Suite). We have often cruised with my sisters and our DHs so we spend quality 'sister' time together while the hubbies so their own thing. Our last 7 day cruise on the Prima in January, the Pass was significantly more expensive than $200. Those days are gone! We will be on the Prima again for a 14 day cruise with my siblings but no spouses. There are 5 sea days, so even though we are in the Haven, we are all going to purchase the Thermal Pass.

I believe this is on embarkation day only If you bring on any alcohol from a port, it is confiscated and held until the last day of the cruise. This is what we have experienced.

Yes, of course. Hopefully this issue will not be a problem on our upcoming cruises as we will be in the Haven. I am now reading your "Haven Secrets" thread... Thanks for doing it!

Wow. Towels on chairs in OL????? I would not 'honor' but watch for several minutes in case someone reserving that seat was in the restroom. I would then just move the towel and take my seat.

I do not mind the once a day cabin service. We hang our towels, using them a couple of days. To make it easier for the stewards I tidy my space just as I am in the habit of doing at home: gather dishes/glasses in one place, hang/fold/put away clothes, don't leave items cluttering surfaces. I only need our bed made and glasses and linens replaced as needed (when put on floor). I am thankful for anything they do above this. Many years ago I talked with a Romanian staff in Le Bistro about her home life and why she chose to be on a ship. She was a teacher and had graduated at the top of her class. She wanted to teach 1-3 grade but due to her high achievement she was only allowed to teach grades 8-12 and didn't want to do this. She said teachers did not make much and found that she could make more $ on a ship. Things changed economically and now yo do not see many Romanians on NCL. They are predominately Indonesian and Philippians among others. There will always be those 'hungry" for the work, in my opinion.

Oh my gosh, this is not how it posted on my computer! So sorry, I see that is like trying to read the Declaration of Independence! Lol

Does anyone have a map of Great Stirrup Caye by chance? TIA

Just curious why the Haven restaurant is not used for breakfast and lunch. Or is Cagney's an option to it to accommodate the number of guests in the Haven?

You never know...they could have 10 parties reserved in 15 or 30 minutes from when you arrive. We have found that most people like to eat early, and we have no problem being seated/reserving for 8:00 or later.

I have upgraded several times after midnight the second day to unlimited Premium package. I get the discount and my Sapphire discount that way. Totally worth waiting for me.

Following.....Have a great trip!

I got the same pic of the Galveston whiskey on the Pearl’s Atrium bar in October!

What time does the Haven restaurant open on embarkation day? Was there a wait in the Lounge after embarkation?

Hmmmmm....Choir of Men. I believe we saw this show locally last year when they came to Lufkin, Texas. I remember being invited onstage for beer beforehand. Does anyone know what other shows are onboard?