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@Number34 I learned from living in Bermuda that tea is a very serious subject. I will let you know IF the "proper kettle" happens. We requested one and the pre-concierge and I laughed about the very common request from British travelers. From online viewings of Emma Cruises, Ben and David, and Tips for Travelers (all from Great Britain / England / Scotland), it appears that electric kettles are common for European cruise lines. We have been promised English Breakfast tea and Earl Grey for our tea choices though! Warmest Amy
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LOVE this series, and is a very interesting look into the "behind-the-scenes". I wish there was more in-depth information regarding the inner workings of ship life ... like how the laundry gets done and meals prepped as I think those things are the heart of the ship. Honestly, one of my least AND most favorite thing from working on a ship was turnaround day. It's baffling to me how it happens so often without major problems on a scale that is difficult to imagine. The logistics were incredible even to order a single item for the medical clinic (like, for example, a specific medication for a crew member) and have it magically appear in my supply stock. It's addicting as a cruiser as well but on a more entertaining level. I'm so glad I didn't know about the marathon, but I do admit to downloading many episodes from amazon prime when I am in-between cruises! Warmest Amy
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Oh...Food happiness!!!!! 🥰 Warmest Amy
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@Daniel A You just put yourself in the position of reigniting the "horrors of Coffee Mate" threat from a few months back. Dangerous waters indeed. I'm an oat milk gal myself, but my British friend joining us on our upcoming Encore cruise has specifically requested Cravendale or Dairy Pride milk chilled in the mini-fridge to use with her "proper kettle". Our pre-concierge is good, but she's not "can arrange for Cravendale chilled milk" good. Kate the Brit is horrified at the prospect of using the coffee-maker to heat her water. Wait until she gets a load of Coffee Mate 😇 Warmest Amy
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@BirdTravels we splurged for the DOS 18100....a reunion for our family with friends from London and Bermuda. They've never been on a cruise before, none of us have been to Alaska and I think we are about to ruin them for life! Will look out for Lyster, and am so glad you had a wonderful time yourself. Have been loving your posts for the longest time, but especially this one! Safe Travels, Warmest Amy
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Haven walk-in showers? Jewel, Gem to Biggest ships.
amygutman replied to MeganSmiles's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
@MeganSmiles A good tip is to google "Harr Travels AND...." name of the ship and room category. Danny, the "Youtube tour guide" gives very detailed room reviews including a close look at the bathrooms. He doesn't do every ship, but certainly a lot of them and I find them not only enjoyable, but very, very informative. He's 6'7" and he spends a LOT of time standing in the showers for "perspective" Warmest Amy -
@BirdTravels thank you so much for the amazing review. I appreciate all of the details and especially your commentary as it's very straightforward and refreshing. I didn't think it was possible, but we are even more excited for our trip in 14 days - you have been a wonderful "pre-guide". Safest travels home, and looking forward to the Haven videos...Warmest, Amy
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@Roel94 Regarding Africa - what time of the year are the Explora sailings? We are interested in 2025 so there is nothing published online and having a dickens of a time trying to figure it out from the current itineraries on the website Warmest Amy
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Thank you for taking us along on a wonderful adventure. The pictures were wonderful and it was fantastic hearing all your tips and reading your commentary I suppose the best review is the fact that your husband wants to get back on the ship which certainly is a glowing recommendation. Safe travels on the way home enjoy seeing Miss Daisy! Warmest Amy
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I found a GREAT price for a Haven Suite, and here it is!
amygutman replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Great thread idea! Very excited about our 13 Night Epic TA from Rome to Port Canaveral November 10-23 2024 Haven H6 2 Bedroom for $10,362. With Platinum discounts and perks from our travel agent, this includes trip insurance (!!!!), the standard "free at sea" promotions, $50 per port excursion credit, pre-paid tips and an additional OBC 100$ from the TA. Because of our travel agent loyalty, we also got a choice of a 1K pre-paid Visa card or 1K OBC. Works out to be $3454 / passenger (husband, myself, teenager) or $265 / person / night. Even better for us, we only need to pay for a one-way flight as we live in Orlando 45 mins from the debarkation port. Currently in the process of cancelling our MSC Euribia Northern Europe cruise Feb 2024 (kiddo has school tests sadly) and searching for 2025 NCL Haven deals. Not a whole heck of a lot out there...in fact they seem way, way higher than even 6 months ago. Considering dipping our toes into Explora as the 2024 itineraries are intriguing but the ships appear more family-friendly than Azamara. Pricing seems similar to the Haven overall. Warmest Amy -
Congrats on taking control of your health. You can't fight genetics, but you can maximize everything else to help ensure a long, happy, healthy life. It sounds like from your other postings you have overcome a potentially life-ending event so it's more than 70 pounds you've lost, you've potentially GAINED a much longer lifetime of exploring the world one port at a time. Thanks for the inspiration! Warmest Amy
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Message about visas for Canada, what does it mean?
amygutman replied to mugtech's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
If you want to reassure yourself that you don't (or possibly do) need a visa, you can go to this website which is very user-friendly. 5 questions will let you know definitively if you need to apply. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp Warmest Amy -
WOW! That meal looks amazing and it sounds like you are having a lovely time. Curious - I know you have sailed both in and out of the Haven...do you feel you are being treated just as well? That special Haven experience is to be treasured, but it would be wonderful to confirm from a very reasonable source such as yourself that yes...you CAN be "justhappy" outside of the suite area. Happily following your adventures....Warmest Amy
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Oh Happy Haven Day!!!! Am I the only one who feels that other than the joy of embarkation, the most exciting day is when the magic envelope arrives with the luggage tags? Came home from a horrific overnight shift to find my husband had sorted the mail and left this on my pillow. I'M. JUST. SO. HAPPY!!!!!!! 31 Days 23 Hours to go until our next Haven Bucket List Trip. Off to sleep with a smile.🥰 Warmest Amy