sandyh85

What a great review! Thanks for giving us a taste of your trip!!

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Wow, what a great morning! Thanks to all for your contributions!

She just looks so great!

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What kind of info are you looking for? There are a lot of differences to consider between the two options, flight/hotel costs, taking kids out of school before/after the holidays, what the weather is like at home during your vacation, work schedules...?

Or do you just want us to pick for you? If so, the second one - I flipped a coin.

***Edit*** I see you posted a response above before I replied - they would both probably have the same amount of kids, unless the week in December abuts the US Thanksgiving, then I could see more parents pulling kids out of school around then.

It's probably because most people who have issues when they prepay talk about it here.

The vast majority have no issues, so don't even think to mention it.

(Am Canadian, always prepay, never an issue)

Yeah, probably. I was used to NCL's policy and was surprised at Celebrity's policy ... "pay more and get this stuff free" ... but in the end it's pretty much the same thing. You pay more to get a beverage package.

 

In both cases it's a discounted price, although I wonder if anyone ever really buys the NCL beverage plan at $89 per day.

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If you plan on having two keys, I suggest grabbing an extra key ring - guest services or the casino can punch, now you have one key!

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Interesting the boat sailed with unaccounted for luggage. A plane would never do that. I do understand they are dealing with significant amount of pax, but if you fail to check in through security, that plane will not fly until your checked luggage is off of it for security reasons.

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I don't mean to be rude, but what was the purpose of this post?

You say it is for new NCL cruisers, but this has been beaten to death here many times, hence why a very basic search (or even a cursory scan of the first few pages) would reveal a dozen other threads exactly like this.

If you think new cruisers would benefit from this, why didn't you search it first like you believe they would?

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I ordered one too. Scroll all the way to the bottom.

 

https://www.ncl.com/order-a-brochure

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My reply from NCL...

This brochure is currently out of stock. Please complete the form below and we will mail the brochure to you as soon as it is available. In the meantime, please enjoy our digital version.

Webpage is also half Chinese to me, but that's another story...

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That isn’t an outside smoking area on Escape. There’s no smoking anywhere on the Waterfront on that ship.

Personally I'd avoid those balconies in general anyways, as I prefer my balcony to be a quiet getaway from the other people onboard. On BA, that was a rowdy bar!

Can't wait to see all the details in Bliss.

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The cigar lounge, for the poster who asked is fully enclosed.

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1. I agree with setting up limits on his card - can be done at Guest Services. Give him whatever you're comfortable with and let him know his limits - when it's gone it's gone!

2. Sign him up for the kids' club - they usually have computer and video games that are open for free play sometimes. May help with the gaming budget! I've also seen Wii games on the big screens occasionally - keep an eye out in the dailies!

Hmm, wonder why my aft balcony is still tarped up?

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No great loss... We had a reservation at Bayamo on a recent Escape trip but when our group of 5 people read the menu nobody could find a single item that they wanted to order... Everyone decided to give it a pass; It was no surprise the restaurant was almost empty. Ocean Blue on the Getaway has a far more appealing menu hence it always being busy.

All the space on ships needs to be put to productive use..

 

 

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Having just disembarked from the Harmony, I'll agree with you on the RC pools (albeit on a different class ship). But man oh man, did I ever miss the ocean while on that ship.

 

Give me the Waterfront, the Observation Lounge(s), and all those public areas with big glass windows looking outward for an itinerary like Alaska.

 

And the DBH... best "brew with a view" at sea, not even close.

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I know. I think that they will love the bliss. Jamie's parents might not like such a big ship but that is something they will have to deal with if it is for the whole family. You are going March 2019 Sandy? We will be planning hopefully January 2019 for that one.

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Go with the CruiseNext certs - best idea for your situation.

But when you come home and book, book the Bliss! I'll tell you all about it after I come home!

Plus the kids would love the go carts and laser tag....

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I've got that room number booked on the Bliss - I'll report back in a year and change!

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We've never had a problem with magnetic stuff or sticky-tac (that blue gum). Love the door decorations! We have left note boards so others could write messages too - fun!

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Following along! You seem like a great story teller and as someone else who loves to solo (and tries not to be solo-selfish when cruising with others) too, I can't wait to hear about this trip!

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And don't try to be "smart" and interfere with the slow moving door by manually pushing it to "speed it up" or you will PAY for that because once you've push it closed (not easy lol) it will just REOPEN again and go through the whole cycle! :D Don't ask me how I know this! ;)

Guilty! 😂

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Like the others above said, the room lacks a sofa, but the balcony is large enough for 2 chairs, 2 loungers, and a table. I was assigned the 9th floor version on the Escape and my only issue was with the automatic door. Make sure your balcony door is kept closed if you are expecting anyone else to come in! The automatic door timing is quite long (understandably, of course) and of course the wind tunnel created is pretty severe.

Also, be aware if you are coming in/out when the other person is sleeping or changing, you are putting on a 1 min 30 second show to the whole hallway - the door being open does display the whole room.

No, they can't. But they are HUGE! Your comfort level may differ, but I had no problem sharing - surprisingly didn't even notice my bedmate moving around at all.

Totally worth it, no matter what!

The dark grey line by their feet is where your balcony ends. Still the largest aft-facing balcony deck on Bliss.

I can almost see the wake over my toes as I relax in my lounger.

Only possible thing better would Haven aft - and I highly doubt that will be happening (but...well...lol)!

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