blueflower1968

How are the hairdryers on the Symphony?  I would like to leave my heavy salon one at home and use the one on board.

TY

🙂 

Traveling on the symphony of the seas in December. I have a few questions. On the private island, can you just get off the ship and sit on the beach or do you have to pay extra money to use pools and different amenities. I’m a little confused. Also, if I book a Tour in Saint Thomas to go to the beach, and it’s pouring rain that day, do we get reimbursed for the tour? Thank you.

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Hello,

I just received a letter that my May 22 cruise is cancelled.

I plan on filling out the refund form on the dates that they told me I could apply for the refund.

my Question is, once I fill out that form, will I get confirmation from NCL that they received the phone?

Thank you

1 hour ago, NLH Arizona said:

Different situation and different insurance company.  I had to cancel a trip.  Called and cancelled the insurance.  I did not get refunded the insurance, but they gave me a year to use the policy.  You might check with your insurance carrier and ask what their policy is if you cancel the insurance.

I didn't even think of that.  I had a call into them now.  Thank you.

5 minutes ago, blcruising said:

Correct. Perhaps use it for nonrefundable fees like airfare, bus fare, transfers to or from port.

thank you.  

This may be a nonsense question:

I purchased a policy through Travel Insurance International for a cruise that I just cancelled in April for a future cruise credit.

What happens to the insurance that I paid for?  I assume that I lose it.  

TY

I did cancelled with my TA, took 10 minutes.  TY for all the advice 🙂

I used a travel agent to book my cruise, which I will be cancelling for a FCC.  

Do I have go call NCL, or can I call my travel agent directly?

ty 🙂

2 minutes ago, apple314 said:

I totally agree with you. We sail on April 24th. I am not sure I would have started to think about cancelling a June or July Cruise. 
But I do want to postpone my April cruise. Maybe they are waiting for the negotiations to be finished with the US government and hoping for a cruise industry bailout before they make any offers. If that’s the case this will be our one and only cruise (assuming we can reschedule) on Norwegian. Disney, RCL and others can have my future business.  

Let's keep our fingers crossed 🙂 

I just called NCL to see about cancelling for a future cruise credit.  Our cruise is April 17th . I was told that they are only doing that for cruises leaving 60 days out or more...I was a little surprised, considering the problem we are having is now....

9 minutes ago, mikaula said:

I’ve been to Alaska several times on NCL. I’ve done roundtrip Seattle, roundtrip Vancouver and a one way vancouver to Seward. Loved them all!  I’ve gone in June and July. 

Thank you!!  We are thinking of going in June 🙂

10 minutes ago, rjm11 said:

Lots of decisions regarding Alaska.  The Alaska port of call forum would be helpful too.  Basically the first thing you should decide is if you want a one way cruise (either northbound or southbound) or roundtrip Seattle. The one way go to/from Vancouver and Seward (which is south of Anchorage by at least 2.5 hours). The benefits of these are that you get more of the Inside Passage, and you can extend your trip to include a bit of a land portion of Alaska (either before or after), which is really nice.  The other alternative is roundtrip from Seattle, which of course is much more convenient, but goes around the west side of Vancouver Island and therefore the first day is less scenic.  Plus it doesn't go as far north or allow for any land tour in Alaska. The other thing to consider is whether you want to make Glacier Bay a priority- I think the northbound goes there but the southbound doesn't?  But you can check on that.  Finally, for time of year, it's sometimes helpful to think about what you want to see.  If you are really into snow-capped dramatic scenery and lots and lots of daytime hours, then May/June would be best, if you're planning on excursions to see bears feeding on salmon, then August/September would be best, if you want best weather and cost isn't a factor, then July is popular, etc.

Thank you so much!!  It looks like I have a lot of research and decisions to make!!   🙂

I'm not new to NCL, I am a platinum member but have always cruised to Bermuda. 

Thinking of booking a cruise to Alaska next year and I am looking for any and all insight I can get regarding the voyage regarding which ship and itineraries are the best!!  Also looking for what time of year is best!!  

Thank you in advance 🙂 

Does anyone know what the deal is with the drink straws on the Dawn? Do they still have them? If not, can I bring my own and do they have to be a certain kind?

Can I bring plastic or paper straws?

TY

:cool:

Hello,

I've always traveled on NCL, but I'm doing to NE/Canada cruise in October on the Serenade of the Seas out of Boston.

Do we have to book dining and shows ahead online?

Looking for any other helpful information, as well, best tours, best restaurants, etc.

TY

:cool:

Thank you so much!!! That link was very helpful :cool:

Hi everyone!!

Just looking for some information on the Serenade of the Seas - I normally cruise on NCL so this is new for me, but I like to try new things!!!

Any tips about the ship would be greatly appreciated!!

If you have the alcohol package, do you have to pay for drinks at Margaritaville?

What about their food? Is that included in dining package?

TY.

how do I make dining reservations for a big group to all sit together in the specialty restaurants? There are 10 of us.

Thank you so much!!

Question number 1: I have the Unlimited dining package on the breakaway in July. If I don't use the three meals for my dining package, can I give them to somebody else that does not have a dining package?

Question number two. If I have the unlimited dining package for three meals, can I bring two people to Teppan-Yaki and pay for them with one of my dining credits?

Ty.

Hi,

Does anyone know if we can rent rolling walkers while on the NCL breakaway? I will need 2 of them for my mother-in-law and my aunt.

Thanks.

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I am so loving this review and will be reading your Breakaway review next1! I will be going in July!!

Thanks for such a fantastic review!! An extraordinary amount of work went into this!!

Daria

Great review

How job is the Dawn in dry dock?