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3 minutes ago, zqvol said:
That’s an interesting step down for not a lot of gain.
I read that 8718/8738 on the breakaway has huge balconies that fit two lounges and two regular chairs. would come in handy for our group of 4. While the club balcony are just regular balcony rooms with a bigger bathroom. Figured I would opt for the big balcony
Last slide has a great comparison view
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thank you to all responses! we have 3 adults 1 kid. So sounds like the best plan for all 4 of us would be to use 2 credits, let the kid order from kids menu for free, and let the remaining adult to order something light on the menu and share with the other two adults.
btw off topic, I was just able to switch my club balcony room to balcony room 8138 (which I believe is the secret cabin with huge balcony) for $200 less. Yay!
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Thank you! And is it true that this promo never expires? the NCL website always says expiring soon, but the TA told me they just use these words to scare me into booking now.
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Just booked with a TA. I wanted to add BOGO airfare as part of my booking but the TA said the system didn’t allow her because we are more than 1 year out. She also assured me that I can call back anytime to add the airfare and the BOGO promo does not expire.
can someone confirm this? Is there any rule on how far ahead I can add the airfare to get the BOGO deal? Thank you!
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Wow didn’t know kids can dine free! That is awesome!
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20 minutes ago, dbrown84 said:
It will most likely be cheaper if you bought the 2 meal plan for guests 3 and 4 instead of paying menu prices for them
What does purchasing 2 meal plan mean? Didn’t see the option when we booked. Sorry ignorant question, haven’t sailed NCL for a long time
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Bummer. Is it still worth it if we have to pay out of pocket for guests 3 and 4? We booked a 9 night Mediterranean cruise with 0 sea days. We are planning to maximize our time on land.
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We are a family of 4 booked in one club balcony room. The free specialty dining says we get two meals for guests 1 and 2. Do they allow us to use meal credits for other family members? I.e, use all 4 credits in one meal for all 4 guests instead of two meals for two guests.
TIA!
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it's a bummer to learn that escargots may not be available! I am not a frequent cruise traveler but have taken cruise since over 10 years ago. It is sad to see food service kept declining in all these years.
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Thank you! I didn't realize this was a port rule. Will surely follow that!
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Thank you!
On #3, do you mean on the disembarking day or any port day? On our previous cruises with other lines, we've always been able to take breakfast items on-the-go for a quick port day start. Some lines don't have packed sandwiches though so we have to take bakery and fruits which are less convenient.
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Boarding Volendam for 7 night Alaska cruise soon! Super excited!
Now, I am a big fan of the escargots, which I believe are only on the menu of one of the Gala nights (which one?). But I've read on this forum that you can request Escargot on the first night and your server can bring it every night afterwards. Is that still true? Also, we have anytime dining, which means different server every night. Does that make a difference?
A couple other last minute questions:
1. I've always avoided doing laundry on a ship, but this time I may have to do it. Do the laundry machines accept key cards for charges or quarters only?
2. We are travelling with a toddler's carseat and stroller. Can we drop off these items with rest of luggage at check in to be delivered to our stateroom?
3. For breakfast, are there grab and go sandwiches we can conveniently take with us to the port? Want to maximize our time at port and start our days faster!
4. Lunch at MDR vs lunch at the buffet, do they serve the same things? I know some cruise lines do but some serve better items at MDR.
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Thanks Ruth! That’s exactly what I am worried about. My mom may get too tired if we try to do both.
May I ask when you did the Tracy arm, at about what time did you get back to cruise ship? And realistically when will we be able to walk out relaxed and wihout feeling rushed?
My parents are very much scenery people, so I am assuming they may enjoy Tracy arm better than the helicopter. If that’s the case, we may just relax around town and maybe take the tramway.
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Hi! We are sailing on the volendam ship 8/7 this summer. Before arriving in Juneau, we want to do the Tracy arm inlet excursion, which is 6 hours. According to the schedule, this will put us in Juneau 3:30 ish. And my understanding is we need to go back to the cruise ship before heading out to Juneau.
say we get changed, grab a quick bite, the go off cruise ship, walk to the tramway station, etc. Does that give us enough time to get to a 5:15pm helicopter tour? I am traveling with elderly parents so don’t want to rush them. Other option is 6:15pm helicopter tour, but I’d prefer the earlier time hopefully for better lighting and not worrying about getting back to ship.
Or should we just chill and not try to squeeze too much to one day?
Advice?
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1 hour ago, Krazy Kruizers said:
HAL does require that an adult from the family remain on the ship while a child is in Club HAL.
Should something happen to the child, they need to be able to get hold of someone. Accidents do happen.
I called HAL and they told me it is ok to send her while we are on excursion. Now I am confused. Is there any official document from HAL I can check? Thanks!
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Just booked on our August Volendam Alaska cruise. So excited! I am looking at excursions now and the one thing I know I have to do is the Tracy Arm.
I am travelling with my 3 year old daughter. I am planning to send her to the kids club for some part of my trip. So on the Tracy Arm day, the excursion leaves at 9am and get back around 3-4 I believe. I have read kids club instructions and it says on port days the hours is 8am to 4pm. Does that make it feasible for me to send her to the club before leaving for excursion? This would save me >$200 and she can probably have more fun as well. Have anyone done this? I am worried if I book the excursion without her and she is not able to go to the club, then the entire day will be ruined.
I have never been on a HAL cruise so not sure how kids club works. Do I need to register before I go or just show up at the club at 8am in the morning?
Thanks!
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I am traveling on a budget and the only cheap options are the lower prom staterooms. Thanks for all the advices above! We ended up picking room 3415 and 3417 in the aft section. So excited!
now it is time to book excursions. I want to do the Tracy Arm Inlet excursion. But we are traveling with my 3 year old daughter. The excursion leaves at 9am in the morning. Dies that give me enough time to send her to the kids club and then go on the excursion? I have read reviews says a 3 year old would not be able to enjoy the excursion.
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Booking an Alaska cruise on volendam this summer. I need connecting rooms so the cheapest choice is obstructed ocean view on lower prom deck. I have looked up the deck plan and read reviews. So here are my options:
1. Two partially obstructed rooms in the front of the ship. Question: is the ship’s bow accessible all the time for scenic viewing? Or only during the glacier bay day? I would want to choose the front rooms if I can be on the bow all the time.
2. One partially obstructed room plus one fully obstructed room in the aft section. I saw pictures with nice chairs at the very back of the ship, looks nice for scenic viewing. If ship’s bow is not accessible then I am leaning towards this option.
Also, does port side vs starboard side make any difference?
Thanks much!
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I thought Kona was the only tendered port?
Thank you so much. This is what I was hoping for. I believe my main concern was that since it was a tendered port, we might find it difficult locating the shuttle. -
oh that's so said:(
I was hoping even without lava flowing into the sea the boat can sail around the south side so that I can see some glows...
Yes, it is possible....but only when the lava is flowing.The last I had heard and read it is not visible from the ship, so they have been going to Kona around the north side of the Island of Hawaii.
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Leaving in 2 weeks! super excited! I heard it is possible to see lava flow from the cruise ship when it sails from Hilo to Kona. is it still true now?
If so, about what hour in the evening should I wait for that?
Thanks!
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We are taking the pride of America and plan to rent a car on every island. I heard there are free shuttle running between port and airport- does Alamo car rental have this service? Is the shuttle 24/7 or just in the morning? And should I expect to have this at every port, even including Oahu?
If Alamo doesn't have shuttles, can I take shuttle from just any rental car company? Do they verify reservations?
Thanks!
Free specialty dining question - can we combine our two meals to one meal for family of 4
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Yes we origially had a standard club balcony. The new stateroom we chose are the "secret" rooms with standard balcony rates but at least twice size balcony that fits two loungers and two chairs. So I heard.