debenson0723

Just ask in the buffet.

Which ship?

This is the Starbucks in Indulge Food Hall. Back in the early days of Prima, it was mostly open same hours as the Food Hall. It wasn't included on the Viva (and neither was Coco's) to make room for more seating in Indulge.

You didn't mention what ship but there should be a roll call started over in the Roll Call forum. Post over there for better responses.

You can ask for it in the MDR at breakfast. Don't know about the buffet as I typically don't eat there but you might be able to get it at the bar.

What port? Typically for most NCL ships, check in begins at 9:30am and priority boarding starts around 11:15am. When I boarded the Viva in Miami, the prior sailing was a non-rev and we were on the ship by 10:30 but that is unusual.

Not retired and have 6 weeks PTO. Travel companion owns his own tech business and works remotely on the ship a few hours a day. Typically go to Europe or elsewhere for 3 weeks at a time...if I am going to take a 10-16 hour flight, I am going to stay for awhile. I have worked hard to get to this point and am grateful that I now have the time/funds to travel like I do.

ICONS is a show that features singers from the cast of Beetlejuice. IIRC there were 6 of them. Sequins and tuxedos. They performs songs from the 60s to now, mixed genres. The seats in the the theatre are pushed back some, allowing for tables and chairs to be placed on the floor, with drink service. Runs about 50 minutes and we enjoyed it. Just enough to break up the evening before moving on to something else. And just for the record, Price is Right and Press Your Luck are both free, with the chance for the audience to win prizes. My travel companion was in the Showcase Showdown on PIR and won a TV but took the cash instead. Wheel of Fortune is free to watch and you have the option to play along using your phone for a fee but that is your choice.

My friend was having an issue earlier this evening but I have been fine all day/night. He decided to just try again in the morning but I am still logged in and looking at options.

If all you want is an app and wine (and dessert), then just pay a la carte. No need to use a coupon...save that for an evening when you want a complete meal.

I just take a cab or Uber from my hotel to the port. No way would I drag luggage thru any city to save a few bucks.

No, I'm sorry I do not keep them past the day they are relevant.

Haven't been on a ship with Wheel of Fortune but both Price is Right on the Prima and Press Your Luck on the Viva were free to play for the audience. And no cell phone or internet usage necessary.

Hard to compare what entertainment was like 14 years ago vs. today. I am just off the Viva and there were multiple venues with entertainment...Beetlejuice (the Broadway production), Icons, a Las Vegas style review, the Fleetwood Mac Rumours show in Syd Norman's and various singers/duo in the Metropolitan bar and Atrium area both in the afternoon and evening. There might have been more but that is what I saw. Not sure what you mean by "cruise ship performers' as all of these acts were performing on a cruise ship. Having sailed the Prima on a cold weather cruise, I was not a fan of this ship configuration but with the Viva in warm weather, it appeared to be much less crowded as people were spread out more on the ship.

You might want to check the East Coast departures board on this forum for lots of information about leaving from MCT, hotels, transportation options, etc. There's really nothing to dread as it is not much different than sailing from other ports if you are informed and prepared.

You can also watch them in your cabin if you care to do so.

Upgrades typically start the Monday before the cruise. But with so many cruises selling out or being at capacity, I think those upgrades are few and far between these days.

This was a few years ago but Gothenburg was a commercial port with NCL busses to take you into town and pick you up. Copenhagen was in town but a ways into the center of town (we disembarked there and I took a cab to my hotel as I stayed a few days but you could use an excursion bus or city bus). Warnemunde we walked off and on the ship. Best to check the Ports of Call board for more recent information.

No to the Local and for dessert, it depends. I personally have taken my dessert back to my cabin often but others have not. Depends on the ship and GM.

I think it depends on how you want to cruise. You always mention you cruise in the Haven or a suite and that's great. But that is never going to be an option for me, especially as a solo traveler on a budget. I personally would rather cruise more often in a smaller cabin. It's great that sometimes there are upgrades available and I can take advantage of them but if I can't, I am happy on the waterfront or Observation Lounge. Booking last minute also helps to take advantage of lower prices (again, I really don't care that much about my cabin). We all have different cruise styles and cruising is still in my budget but sometimes it takes a little more time and effort to make it work.

There are a couple of good YouTube videos that show exactly how to do this, including the walk to the port. Enjoy your cruise!

Did it last month. Actually used the app but saw many people using gift cards.

But it's not just continental breakfast now...you can get multiple hot items also (see post #21 for menu).

The reason I use packing cubes has nothing to do with overpacking. I use them so when my clothing and personal items go thru TSA, I don't have strangers touching my stuff with their grubby hands. Before cubes I used jumbo zip lock bags. And yes, I am OCD.

It is the whole show. Quite expensive on the West End in London when you can see it for free on a cruise ship (multiple times!).