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2026 NCL Cruise Critic cruise (proposed)
debenson0723 replied to schmoopie17's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
This is it for me too except to add I meet the BEST people on NCL, starting with my first cruise back in 2015...still close friends with 3 people I met on that cruise. And the Waterfront/Observation Lounge areas. I can be close to the water even if I am in an inside cabin. -
You must have missed the woman I saw on Tuesday night in a full length sequined gown, tiara and sash. I was trying to see what the sash said but my guess was Miss NCL 2024. If that is the case, then she is sorely mistken, as @Sugar Magnolia and I are the co-owners of that title. We are just much more discreet with our royalty status.
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@cruiseny4life, I am not a big gambler at all. I take a set amount to play with every day (about $40), with the intention of losing it all. For whatever reason, that didn't happen on this cruise. I am very conservative and not greedy and if I win $20, I walk away with it, put it in my safe and start over again with the same $40 I had before. I know I am not going to strike it rich (though someone did win a $32,000 jackpot on the slots this cruise) but if I can have a few hours of fun, I am happy. This time I had 2 favorite machines and they liked me. I was literally down to my last 50 cents when I won a bonus and ended up with $60 to add to my totals. It's nice walking off the ship with twice the money you walked on with...first and probably last time that will happen. Now here's my dirty little secret...I actually went to both Wheel of Forture shows and had a blast. The theater was packed for both shows, which surprised me since everyone on this board hates it. I used $20 of my non refundable OBC to play, again knowing I wasn't going to win. I thought I did pretty good, answering one puzzle in just over 2 minutes but wow, some of the audience members were quick! Yes, I would prefer a Broadway type show but I did enjoy the interactive aspect of the game shows. Now I have been to all 3 of the game shows (Price is Right, which is free and one of my travel buddies actually won $600; Press Your Luck, which is also free and the audience members and those selected to play onstage can win some cash and prizes and now Wheel). Not for everyone but apparently there were 700+ people for each show and they seemed to be having a good time like I was.
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NCLH Laid off all the Ship and Land IT depts
debenson0723 replied to SRQMom's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
My son worked in the IT department of Amazon and his whole department got laid off a few years ago. They still haven't gone under. 🤣 -
Are the new solo-category rooms really a bargain?
debenson0723 replied to julig22's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
I just got off the Joy, where I had a solo inside. It was o. Deck 5 forward and concerned about being that low and next to Q. I loved this cabin! Never heard anything from Q and very little foot traffic. Was on a corner and occasionally heard the room stewards but after 9am. For what I paid vs a regular inside, I would do it again. -
No one told us the Dali Lama was in town and staying next door to our luggage storage location. Literally thousands of people lining the street. Hopefully he will arrive soon and the masses will disperse before our car service arrives. Not holding my breath. Sitting in the lobby of The Plaza, pretending like we belong, while waiting for stores to open.
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taking buffet food out of buffet restaurant
debenson0723 replied to Rib Jig's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Not silly at all. My bag right now is fully of candy and crisps from the UK, that I bought at the pharmacy in Bermuda. -
Enjoy! I am getting off the Joy tomorrow morning as you get on. I had a wonderful week and hope you do as well.