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If you look for Breakaway dailies, someone may have posted a pic of the back page which lists hours for different services. Sorry I can't be of more help.

One of the main dining rooms is open. Which ship?

16 minutes ago, The Traveling Man said:

The Gem and Pearl don't really have a dedicated Haven restaurant, do they?  They offer Haven guests exclusive access to Cagney's or Moderno for breakfast and lunch, but that isn't the same experience as some of the larger ships which do have a separate restaurant in the Haven area, with its own unique menu.

That is true. Dawn and perhaps Jewel don't either.

1 hour ago, Sailing12Away said:

Same menu, every sailing, every ship in the fleet. Biggest complaint about the Haven.

Except Gem and Pearl have never updated their lunch menu to include lobster bisque and cobb salad.

Thanks! We stayed in a deck 15 last summer. Looking for a less expensive option.

Hello All,

Anyone know if there's any difference in balcony sizes for the Haven suites in the complex?  Just looking at a one bedroom, don't need the 2 bedroom type. I do know they tend to be on the smaller side. Thanks!

Hello All,

Anyone know if there's any difference in balcony sizes for the Haven suites in the complex?  Just looking at a one bedroom, don't need the 2 bedroom type. I do know they tend to be on the smaller side. Thanks!

I was hoping you'd reply njhorseman - you're a trusted source. Thank you.  The year I got my passport was the year of my Dad's decline and passing and when I think of 2014, that's what I think of.  Saves me a trip to get a new official birth certificate.

Thank you, I read through it, but it doesn't say anything about how long a passport has to be valid.

Hello All,

I think I remember reading that either Norwegian, or maybe it was Bermuda, won't accept a passport that's about 3 weeks until its expiration.  Is that true? Thank you for any help! 

Also check for the video of Pearl 10164 which I believe is the mirror of your cabin.  You can see the two loungers on this video.

Pearl and Gem are sister ships.  If you look on youtube Gem 10664 a short video shows the balcony.  Sometimes there are 2 loungers and sometimes one lounger and 2 chairs.  You can get the loungers faced out to the wake if you don't mind 2 of the lounger legs in the little gully for water/rain that's under the glass/plexiglass. If you don't see the 2 loungers, your cabin steward or butler might be able to change out the chairs for you.

We had that cabin last April on the Pearl to Bermuda.  The loungers face the water.  Balcony size for the aft suites on decks 9 and 10 is narrower and the loungers are placed foot to foot. I like the deck 10 aft suites because they're bigger than the Haven suite balconies.  If you're looking for amazing, maybe the deck 9 or 10 owner's suites with 2 balconies and a full and half bath.

Based on my experience on Gem 2 years ago and the Pearl last August, it is NOT the same as the posted Haven lunch menu.  No lobster bisque or Cobb Salad that I see on the menus of ships with a dedicated Haven restaurant. Maybe a few other things different too.

If you're in a suite, you'll meet the concierge somewhere and she/he will walk you off as a group with other suite and Haven people.  You bypass the masses waiting to scan off the ship.  Inside the terminal, you can use an elevator or escalator to the baggage claim area.

We'll be sailing in a deck 10 aft suite on Gem.  This deck of aft suites has a butler, concierge access, bkfst and lunch at Moderno/Cagney's, etc.   Does anyone know if there is a room service charge for these suites if we order lunch? Thanks in advance.

Hello All,

Does anyone know a shoreside email or physical location address through which to do this?  My husband never signed the receipt for itemized treatment and costs which was delivered as were were being escorted from our cabin.  Looking at the itemization later, there are things listed that were not done in sickbay and others that would have offered no help for the "condition" he was diagnosed with.  Thank you in advance.

13 minutes ago, trish1c said:

I was looking through some sample menus.  Did they bring back actual duck breast at Le Bistro?  What happened to the chocolate fondue / fountain?  

Unfortunately the fondue is gone. It was my absolute favorite.

Spa services are priced much higher than on land, but the reason I no longer book massages is that employees always give you a hard sell on products. Having to say "no, thank you" 3 or 4 times just ruins the relaxation. I've had more than one very unpleasant interaction after spa services.

Too bad about Coopers. Is there anything good on the street behind Front St?

19 hours ago, MJSailors said:

You mentioned shopping in Hamilton.

Unfortunately, many of the lovely shops

such as Trimimghams, Blucks and the Irish Linen Shop are closed. 
There are nice stores in the Hamilton Princess although high end.

So, I am not certain how much shopping you will be able to do.

MJ

Coopers, although changed, still has some nice things and there's a cute gift shop next to the book store.

43 minutes ago, Morgsmom said:

Now do you all understand why I am so confused???? I have bids out on multiple Haven categories not knowing if any are better than the other ... argh...

Do a you tube search with the exact name of the rooms you are bidding on. You can find detailed videos quite professionally done. And if you carefully read descriptions on the ncl website, you can find out what amenities will be included in each category. Good Luck!

10 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

All Haven class rooms have a butler. There are some Haven room in the Haven complex around the Haven courtyard. On the Joy, the majority of the Haven rooms are sprinkled around the ship, outside the Haven complex 

 

Suites and Club Balcony Suites are not Haven rooms, do not have access to the Haven facilities, and do not have a butler. 

The Pearl in April 2023, deck 10 aft suite had butler. So I think it's really a ship by ship thing. Caveat emptor.

2 hours ago, Always Cruising said:

I was just on the Pearl to Bermuda, and Food Republic did not take reservations.  But maybe different on the Joy, but not sure.  We're on the Joy Aug 5, so will follow your posts!

Pearl has Food Republic? I was on in April and they didn't.

We're on the Pearl.