steel1203

Thanks everyone for your input, really want to visit Ephesus and fingers crossed NCL organise some coaches/guides and if not I will contact Ephesus shuttle and I have no interest in visiting a rug factory!

Hello, would love to visit Ephesus but such a short time in port and no tours on the app with NCL.  Anyone here had a similar short port stop & were you able to get there?  After all the noise about the non NCL tour issues in Africa has made me wary of going alone

16 hours ago, KeithJenner said:

It should work.

 

The terms of the offer say that you need a single transaction of £750, and there is a good chance that what you are planning on doing will be split into multiple transactions.

 

During the last offer someone did report that they got the cashback despite it being multiple transactions, but I don't recall whether they needed to call to get it recognised.

 

Basically, you should be OK, but it isn't guaranteed.

Ok just called and as you advised Keith, it is 2 separate entries so just paid £800 towards the balance, still a lot more to pay but every saving helps!

I am thinking of booking vibe passes & excursions that will be over £750 and I think this would work for £200 bonus am I right??  I missed the previous offer so got an Amex card so I am delighted!  I could just pay part of my balance but think this could be a good way to utilise this offer

6 hours ago, KeithJenner said:

No, you can only use the upgrade offer once. If you want more meals than that then I think it is cheaper to just buy a package for the number you want.

 

I’m not even sure whether it is possible to buy more than one additional package. I seem to remember someone reporting that they upgraded and then tried to buy another package and had trouble with this.

 

Edit to say, I have purchased free at sea plus for our upcoming cruise and do not now have the option to purchase any further dining packages online. Maybe you can onboard, or by phoning, but certainly not at the discounted upgrade rate.

Thanks Keith, think I will book 4 speciality meals and pay out of pocket for Q Texas Smokehouse

Hello, I will be on a 10 night Bermuda, Bahamas cruise in august and I have 2 free speciality dinners included with my booking.  I will be buying the 2 additional dinners for £59 each but I was wondering could I buy this twice so I could go to 6 restaurants? Is this possible?  There is plenty restaurants I can go to and have always enjoyed any of the NCL paid for restaurants.  Thanks 🙏 

I am based in UK, got 2 cruises to be paid in June and not an Amex customer.  But from reading this thread I can apply for card plus companion card and then pay £1k each towards my cruise before the cut off date and save £700 in total??  I have to get better at looking for deals as that is a big saving!!  Can someone confirm I am right please thanks 

Thanks sailing12away, would love to hear from anyone who has used Vibe is it mega busy (was mentioned on this review could not use hot tub)?  

Doing my research for a 10 day cruise on the Joy in Aug 23 - vibe pass is available to be purchased now, but the price of $259 pp (we are 4 adults) is pretty steep.  Would love to hear thoughts on how busy vibe is as I would hate to pay so much and not get a sunbed or get access to the hot tub!!!

31 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

@steel1203 - unless you go to sleep early, I wouldn't be too worried about balconies on deck 9 above the specialty restaurants, as they close after 9:30 or 10 p.m. at most - cleaning or moving tables/chairs (if any at all, for vacuuming, etc.) are done shortly thereafter, especially with reduced occupancies sailing these days.  

 

Do you have the cabin #'s in mind on Deck 9 ?  Other "downside" for some is the overhang behind with the lifeboats below, as it could obscure your view directly below ... not an issue for some but for others, maybe.  Extreme forward on Deck 8 and even 9 or 10 would, yes, subject to rough sea state and large waves for those concerned with getting seasick, even when sailing north to New England/Canada as there is that wide stretch out in the open North Atlantic.  

I read your excellent review and helped me seal the deal on this ship - just need to make up my mind regarding cabins!  Thinking as I have only stayed on a regular balcony to maybe try aft facing but a few comments putting me off due to noise - maybe take earplugs!!

54 minutes ago, cruisekitty22 said:

Talk to a travel agent.

I have been speaking to an NCL agent, but I am getting more info reading cruise critic!!

Hello, I am looking at a 10 day cruise leaving NY in august 23 and am going round in circles with cabin choices!!  Can’t afford Haven, but need 2 cabins one balcony and one inside very close or maybe 2 balcony as not much difference in cost?  Got option of large balcony and inside on 8th floor but near the front which I was not keen on due to seasickness issues and then 2 balcony on 9th floor but concerned about noise as restaurants etc on 8th.  Also looked at aft cabins but seems to be noise issues.  Any Joy experts who can guide me??  Thanks 

Hello, cruising during July on the Breakaway and was wondering is this service of $19.99 per bag was still being offered??  Apologise if I should not have resurrected an old post .........

Think I will keep looking at my options.  Thanks ninamb 1973 😄

2 hours ago, ninamb1973 said:

I did not do the snorkeling through NCL because they didn't offer it on the Breakaway or it was sold out. We did our own snorkeling with Placencia Wildside Adventures. I can tell you Belize has some of the clearest water and lots of marine life. They have the largest LIVING reef in the world. Sadly Australia's Great Barrier Reef is pretty much dead. You will see amazing stuff if you are going to be by the reef. Does the description of the excursion say exactly where on the reef you'll be snorkeling?

The website is a bit vague ......

Snorkel the azure waters of Belize's Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living barrier reef. This is a shallow water entry, well suited for beginners and intermediate snorkelers. 

Depart from the Harvest Caye Marina on one of our comfortable snorkel vessels for the short scenic ride to a beautiful site along the reef. This location is teeming with multitudes of colorful reef fish, co-habiting among the beautiful hard and soft coral formations, intermingled with sponges, sea fans and delicate sea anemones. Possible sightings of spotted eagle rays and schools of larger fish are quite common, large starfish, queen conchs and sea cucumbers also call this patch of the reef home. 

After snorkeling, re-board your boat and enjoy the return trip with complimentary rum or fruit punch while listening to Caribbean rhythmic vibes. 

So not sure where their tour will take us

How was the snorkelling??  Anyone done the NCL excursion??

On 4/9/2018 at 4:28 AM, shmooo said:

Hello!

 

I just purchased the NCL excursion for the Barrier Reef Snorkel in Harvest Caye. I see 0 reviews for this an from the little information I found online, it seems to be a fairly new excursion. Has any one been on this excursion and if so, care to share your experience?

 

Will be on NCL Getaway April 29 - May 6, Harvest Caye on May 2nd.

Love to hear how you got on with your port excursions as I am doing the same route in 2019 but on the Breakaway!

I was on the NCL Star in July and arranged a taxi with Dimitri via this email dim.kefaloniataxi@gmail.com and he was a lovely man and took us quickly to the caves, Myrtos beach and a taverna for lunch. Highlight of our cruise!

Thanks for confirming - appreciated!

Hello, I am bronze level (2nd NCL cruise) and I was wondering if I arrive at the port around 10.30 am will I have long to wait to board? I am conscious it is a long walk from the people carrier and my thoughts were get there early rather than walking in the midday sun! Really looking forward to the cruise out of Venice Thanks

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Thank you both for the assistance - advised our driver to meet us at 9 am and will take lots of water and sunscreen!!

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I am trying to organise a private Athens excursion and the ship is showing as being in port at 9am. I want to get off ASAP as Athens will be really hot in July and I was wondering is there any chance we can disembark earlier??

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Well having now seen the work, which is very nice, it turns out NCL outright lied when I was repeatably assured the kids splash zone was not being removed. My you. Her two where very much looking forward to it and was o e of the reasons I chose the Star. Good job I saved the emails, should I make a complaint?

Can I ask where have you seen images of the upgrades - I cannot find anywhere thanks

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Hello I am visiting during July (NCL Star) and in port from 1pm to 9pm and being a big GOT fan looking to do a walking tour in the afternoon. Who has gone on a tour and which one should my family go for thanks

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