Sand and Seas

Thank you, if you were posting this for me. I already have a 9 day in Dec 22, and a 12 day in April 23. I'm looking for cruises in mid 2023 through 2024. (On the Away or AwayPlus class)

Yes, don't want B2B. Love the 11 or 12 days that go to the ABC islands.

@Birdtravels, thanks for posting the pictures! Is there also a L'Occitane Lotion provided? Are they in small 'take-home' sizes?

We really love Onda so very happy it's on the Prima. Palomar is listed as 'Mediterranean' with Seafood as the 'star attraction'. Very intriguing so can't wait to try this one.

So if our baggage fees are charged to our NCL online account, will our non-refundable OBC cover it? Always looking for good ways to use that OBC!

I've noticed the same thing and it's a good guess it's a change due to what NCL has gone thru due to Covid scheduling. I've been searching for future cruises that are over 7 days from US ports. There are less of them then there used to be. We have a 9 day from New Orleans this year but can't find one next year. It seems like all of the longer cruises out of Miami are now just on the older ships. We have a 12 day on Joy out of Miami in April, but can't something similar on the large ship the following year. From where we live, we have a several hour flight to any US port. Would much rather take a 9 day or longer cruise but we do prefer the newer ships. (Not to say we haven't loved the Dawn, but not for longer than 7 days.)

Sorry complawyer, but I'm hoping the changeover on Bliss comes in the next two weeks to COKE products....I've suffered for years with the diet pepsi😉 Maybe there is a compromise? If the bars stock Diet Coke cans I can make do🤔

We have always loved the Lobster Rolls at the walk-up window at Ocean Blue, I still haven't tried the American Diner, but now I know I need to try the Lobster/Shrimp Roll sliders and my DH will definitely want a shake. Your reviews always help me prep for future cruises. Also, thanks for the casino pics! Looking forward to our 9 day Breakaway cruise, and I just might spend a bit of time in there😉

We had flown to Miami a day before our January cruise......and then they cancelled with about 17 hours notice. They refunded all plus a 20% off future cruise. Our insurance only covered our one extra night in Miami plus the change fee for our airfare. We paid several hundred dollars each for our original airfare cost plus no refund for first night in the Miami hotel. If you're in this situation, get a receipt for every meal and any other charge you have during your 'interrupted trip'. We flew home and immediately started booking another cruise with NCL. I still feel they have been doing the best they can with covid cancellations, but this one was our most disappointing.

Yes, we had flown to Miami on Jan 4th and hours after we arrived we received cancellation notice of our Jan 5th cruise. Yes, less than 17 hours before we were to board. We had insurance, but it only covered the one extra night hotel plus the $$ cost to change our flight home. After all, we did get to 'enjoy' the cross country each way😒 We spent several hundred dollars each for a two night stay in a Miami airport hotel (one night covered by insurance). Best part was the good Cuban food we had before flying home.

So sorry for you☹️ Hope you can find another cruise at a decent price to reschedule. After all of our Covid cancels, it's especially frustrating to go through more cancellations.

I've been comped by CAS for a Club Balcony (MA) on Prima. I'm usually comped by CAS for non-Haven cabins, but upgraded categories like Spa Club Balcony or Club Suite with Large Balcony. All you can do is call and ask....good luck!

Good details! Looking forward to more of your review. Thanks for sharing with us😊

We always love another BirdTravels review! Before every cruise we like to search for your latest cruise on that ship with all of your great pictures😊 And thanks for verifying that CocaCola is now ONBOARD the Breakaway. Have you noticed if they have Coke Zero? (or I can be happy with Diet coke)

Has anyone seen photos of the Prima showing an enclosed smoking Casino? I have 'heard' it has something similar to the Bliss/Joy/Encore casinos, but I would love to see photos or a video.

Thanks for verifying! Now, just to let us be ready, is it Diet Coke or Coke Zero...or both?

Yes, we love to be on Deck 8 and avoid elevators. Easy to walk up or down a flight or two of stairs to get to most venues.

Is there a chance Bliss will be changed over to Coke products this month? Hate to get my hopes up too soon🤞

Yes, women can wear sandals.

Bliss is scheduled for Icy Straight from 7am to 3pm on 9/7.

Which day will you be at Icy Straight Point? (Bliss is there Wednesday Sept 7th)

Great news! Is there anyone sailing on other ships that can verify if the change to Coke products is happening there?

We loved this food, but yes, often quite a wait. If you go a little before they open the line wasn't bad. They also seem to be pretty fast serving everyone. One 'at sea' day we saw they were open and had lunch there.

Or 72 hours if a PCR test....but keep watching. Things are changing and Canada could change too. Country Requirements PLEASE NOTE: All guests must complete ArriveCAN submission within 72 hours of embarkation. ArriveCAN receipt must be presented at check in on embarkation day. Guests must select "Arriving by Ship." Vaccination Requirements: All guests age twelve and older must be fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to arrival. Testing Requirements: Embarkation: all guests must provide proof of negative NAAT test (i.e. PCR) taken within 72 hours prior to embarkation, or negative antigen test taken within 48 hours of embarkation.

Yes, but those of us cruising from a US port that stops in Canada need to keep a close eye on Canada's requirements. I'll be checking NCL's SailSafe page but also double-checking Canada's official requirements. Things are changing rapidly.