ParrotheadKev

2 hours ago, jamie717 said:

We're looking at a 5 day cruise on the Miracle that has two days in Cabo San Lucas and I have a couple questions.

Do all passengers have to be back onboard the ship in between the two port days?

Does the ship stay anchored the first night in Cabo or does it cruise through the night?

We are on that same cruise.  It anchors for the day.  You do have to be back on board.  They then cruise through the night to open the casino.  Then drop anchor the next day.  I have read that you can overnight in Cabo.....but if the Ship can't make it back  to port , then you are stuck.

It a Great Cruise

I can't help you with those exact rooms.  But we did stay in 8748 on the May18th sailing.

I had a knee replacement and was looking for a convenient location.  I counted it was 89 steps to the entrance of The District Brew house.  We will book that floor again in a heartbeat.

We had a room that slept 4.  One was on the Sofa and there was a Bed that lowered from the ceiling.  If mobility is an issue this is a great location to stay in.  We called it our secret location.  No traffic kids running up and down the hall nice and quit.

I hope that this helps

2 hours ago, GrammyLove said:

You are assigned a random phone number. We texted each other and then set up our address books. You can do individual and group texts. You can also call.

Thank you so VERY MUCH.   It sounds like it's worth it to try to keep in touch with our group.  Like hearding Cats. 

Thank you for the Daily's . They were very helpful.  We got on the Joy on Saturday.  Again Thank You  very much.

55 minutes ago, GrammyLove said:

We were on the Breakaway last week and it worked pretty well. The deadest spot we had was in our Aft cabin near the balcony. Four of us texted and called at various times of the day.

Once you purchase the Texting feature.  Are you assigned  a temporary phone number or do you use your normal phone number?

35 minutes ago, TheDougOut said:

i knew I could trust TheDougout for the District Brew house picture.  I can't believe he's not pounding on the the door "Open, Open, Open"  Keep the pictures coming please be on there in 22 day.s.

1 hour ago, Corycor said:

Us too. 28 days but whose counting?!? 🤷🏼‍♂️

Well I'm counting...i figure it only 27 days until my vacation starts. We're flying in on Friday.  Can't wait....

1 minute ago, slugg said:

Did you get upgraded?

No, that's the weird part.  It the same room for I booked a year ago.  Balcony.room on the 8 the deck.  

I opened a letter from NCL and enclosed were 6 preprinted luggage tags.  I knew they did this for Suites.  We are just in a balcony room. On the 8th deck.  Is this something new?

No, it's Le Bistro now. 

https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/joy/deck-plans

1 minute ago, donovanrs28 said:

Who's ready for more photos!?!? About to post!

Hurry. I'm bored at work.....

Thank You for posting these photos.  On the Joy May 18.  Can't Wait

Thanks for your review.  We love the Miracle.  We are so happy that it's going to be back in San Diego. A short Uber ride to the port.   We loved the Red Frog Pub on it last time.

Just now, alexgtp said:

I received an e-mail at 68 days out that reservations were now open. I have booked all of my dining experiences without any issues. (also sailing May 18th)

You are right. @ Day 70 the reservations started working on the website and in the APP.  Looking forward to the cruise.  

I also had call NCL and talk to Rep. in order to book our dinner reservations.  I was able to book Cagney's and Teppanyki.  I was unable to book Ocean Blue as they told me "It's not finalized, and I have to book on the ship"

We sail on May 18th 

They now have "Footloose" on the Entertainment page as well as "Wine Lovers the Musical"

It looks like things are moving along

3 hours ago, patchcsuk said:

Thank you for the response to Trenton's query. I'm leading a large group on the Joy this summer, and had the same question. Any idea when they start accepting reservations? (How many weeks prior to the cruise?) Thanks again!

They start taking reservations 130 (Suite+) day, 120 days for the rest.  I'm on the Joy May 18th and already have booked for two restaurants.  Was told Ocean Blue was not finalized yet.  

Thanks for the information.  Being from San Diego. Home of cheap Mexican food. Would rather have Ocean Blue...But we are on vacation...so who cares

Today was the first day that we could make

reservations for our May18th cruise on the Joy. 

Calling the NCL # they were able to get me reservations for Teppenyaki, Cagney's But I was told that they have not finalized(?) Ocean Blue so it was not available to make reservations.  And to Check back in a while.

I have a question.  About a Week ago I logged in my Cruise Planner, and there were about 70+ Shore Excursions listed.

I was able to book  the ones we wanted.  Now onto Today.  I logged back in and there are only 8 Excursions listed

the ones we booked are no longer listed.  They do show as being booked when I look at my ports.

Now on to my question/concern.

What happened to the other 60+, Sold out, canceled?  

Is this normal? 

I'm So happy, you are doing another review.  I have been waiting.

Following along.

Largest cruise ship to ever stop in San Diego

I can't wait for the Bliss to stop in San Diego.  We'll be on the Joy in May.  I'm going to have to go down and see it.  San Diego has  the best beer scene in the country.  There are 178 craft brewers in the county.  There are some great brewery's with in walking distance of the pier, Karl Strauss on Columbia St. One of the first in city.  Bolt brewing in little Italy.  And of course Stone Brewing in Liberty Station(Uber)

What ever you do Welcome an Enjoy San Diego.

We are booked in a Mid Ship Balcony So I called yesterday concerning this promotion. When I talked to the agent. The credit was $200, But the price of our stateroom had risen by $200. So it turned out to be a wash .

This has been an adventure and we haven't left yet. I booked the June 1, 2019 cruise on the Pearl so my grandsons 11 and 15 can see Alaska. Now it's the Joy which seems like a big upgrade for the same price. Except I was on the Majestic Princess in the Mediterranean in 2017 and didn't like the smoke. I hope that will be gone. Our cabin was changed from deck 5 to one of the forward facing holes on the bow, deck 11, that look like they were made by a cannonball. I have no idea what kind of view that will get. Anyone sailed in one? I always take a balcony and now not sure if I can upgrade. Could consider jumping ship (literally) to the Bliss but have to cancel the flights I just booked to Seattle from Orlando or take a day and see Seattle. By 8pm tonight. Oh the pressure.

We were booked in a Ocean View Obstructed on the Pearl. They do not have that Category on the Joy. So they moved us to Deck 5 Ocean View Guaranteed. Which I did like the idea of not knowing our room.

I called NCL and they were able to move us to a Balcony on Deck 8 (steps from the Brew House ,don't judge) . They were happy to take my money. So if you are uncertain if that room is for you.

Give them an call and see what they can do.

But you'll have fun no matter what.