MattandjenH

Hi y'all! It looks like the ship is filling up for the Nov. 27 cruise! My husband and I look forward to spending a lot of time in the Maderna (sp?) spa but are curious about the Vibe passes. Are they worth the expense in terms of finding outdoor spaces to hang without kids running around? Or is it more of a drunken party scene? 

Hi all! Last August on the breakaway I spent a good bit of money on a massage and it wasn't very good. I'd love a recommendation for a massage therapist on The Pearl. We're cruising March 3rd. Any suggestions for a great spa staff member??

Thanks Jen

I've heard the coffee is not very good in our rooms or on board. Can I bring a French press and coffee with me? Can you bring alternative coffee pods to use in their machines? If so, what kind?

Thanks to all who reply! Can't wait to board on Sunday!

Any other legitimate websites for best ncl deals or last minute promos other than travelzoo?

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We enjoyed the food at Margaritaville last week but the service was terrible. Didn't mind paying the al la cart prices...the fries were delish!

What folks have been saying about the terrible service there is true, so expect that if you go. We went for lunch on a port day and the place was practically empty so we surprised to have had a poor experience. Our server was upset that I wanted to order an appetizer before I ordered my meal and never returned to our table. Plus, we had a language barrier. Another server finally took pity on us and took our lunch order. We saw several tables wait 20+ minutes for a server to greet them.

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It says it's a closed group

Oops, yes... It is a closed group. Easy to koi if you're interested.

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Very unlikely. The TVs are usually blocked for external inputs. I haven't checked on the Escape, but I'd be surprised if you can connect anything.

Thanks keithjenner

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Hubbie wants to know if he can pack his PlayStation to watch DVDs in our room during "hangover day" lol. Anyone know if this is possible? Is it worth lugging it around in our luggage?

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...and nmlady!!

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Thanks for the tip, gym bomb. Hadn't thought about packing a musty, sandy beach towel on the return flight ; /

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bring your own then.

 

while I do not sail NCL, the other lines really only let you use them on the ship or their private islands, not in regular ports. and there might be a deposit for every one.

 

never assume more than one per person. standard Beach towel size.

Thank you for the feedback!

I've heard that we don't need to bother packing beach towels because NCL provides free towels. Can someone tell me how big they are and how many each room can request? I like to take plenty of big beach towels to the beach with me. Thanks!

Unrelated question |: I read on another forum that you can rent a cabana in the vibe? What are the benefits and how much is it? Worth it?

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Can we use Uber from Miami airport? If not, we'd appreciate recommendations for transportation to the port. We're flying in Saturday morning around 9:30 am. Thanks!

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We booked an excursion through ncl that is only offered at disembarkation and for passengers with flights out of mia airport after 2pm. It's a bus tour that ends at the airport

https://www.ncl.com/shorex/231844052/29229793/shorex-detail/MIAN01

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Hello! New cruiser question- when is the best time or day to buy a day pass for the thermal spa? We're cruising 11/28-12/5

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I heard a rumor that some cruise ships have midnight chocolate/dessert buffets... Will the escape have something like that?

The dinner reservation is made for up to 8 people. There aren't names associated with it, other than the person booking. It will say "Joe Blow, Party of 6" or whatever. It doesn't know or care who those people are. They can be people you haven't even met.

 

Regarding shows... Bookings opened for me to book my Escape stuff today, but no shows are available to book. If you use Getaway as an example, the shows were 2 times per night, either 2, 3, or 4 times per cruise, depending on which show. Since 2 of the shows on Escape share the same theater, they obviously won't be every night.

Hi! For the folks able to begin making dinner/show reservations on the escape, is there anything special you needed to do for your early access? Thanks! Jen

Thank you for your reply! I'll have to call them back and ask again.

We are first-time cruisers and recently tried to change our amenity from the free Internet package to the ultimate beverage package and found that we would have to cancel our reservation and rebook at the current room rate. We would lose quite a bit of money doing that.

We're disappointed that NCL would not just allow us to change to another option, since they are both promotions being offered at this time. Does anyone know why this is a problem for us?

Thanks!

Hello all! We are new cruisers and I'm curious about NCL balcony rooms. We have a room on deck 14, 14242, I believe. Does anyone know from other NCL ship experience if this is a good choice? Any noise or view issues?

Thanks!

Hope things work out for your trip, trynity! Congrats being cancer free!!