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Have you tried calling the excursions line directly?  I have better luck calling and being able to get it vs. Waiting for the website.  Just a thought.

I booked one 11 months out, wasn't on web yet.  Then booked a trip in December for this May and called and reserved same day.

Good luck.

Could your wife not take a hair dryer from the ship in a beach bag?  I don't think that would be an issue.

I have one booked in May and enjoyed seeing everyone's recent feedback.  We are super excited.

On 10/28/2022 at 9:40 PM, renji said:

We'll be on the Prima in an H4 this Dec 3, and I'd be happy to give a tour.  We met two lovely British couples in the elevator on Celebrity Beyond who saw what floor we pushed and asked if our cabin was very posh, so we invited them to see (it was an Edge Villa and "indeed" was very posh!).  

@renjiI am on Prima Dec 3rd too.  H6 The two bedroom.  Would love to meet and show rooms.  Getting super excited.

2 hours ago, Kclovesken said:

How much are the passes approx now? 

I am on the Encore in February for 7 nights and I believe I paid $259.  So worth it.  To add, no kids allowed.

Today is my 90 day mark and thought I could buy online as I have in the past.  I didn't see it so I called my PCC.  She was able to book it for me. 🙂  If you don't see it online call.

35 minutes ago, ontheweb said:

Are there self laundry facilities, or is laundry only send out? (DW is already wondering how she will pack for an 11 day cruise and the cruise is not until the summer of 2023, yes 2023, not one of the inaugural cruises in the summer of 2020.)

If I was a betting person, I would say there is no chance of self laundry.  I say this based off of a conversation that I vaguely remember about all of the NCL fleet.  Again, no one will no until it's all laid out.  She can always do laundry in the tub or send out for them to do.  Maybe there is a port you don't care to do anything at and can find a coin laundry mat.  Just ideas.  I am on the Prima in Dec 22 and am awaiting any bit of news I can 🙂

I just reserved a Lagoon Villa for my February Encore cruise.  Very limited information available.  Hope to see more posted as time goes buy.

Excited to see what it's all about though.  Birthday splurge for me 😁

I am booked in the Haven 2 Bedroom for this ship in Dec 2022.  I noticed while searching the floor plans the Prima is the first to have a legit 2nd Bedroom with a King.  The other 2 Bedroom Havens have a "hallway" style bedroom with a pull down and Futon style bedroom.

Going to be exciting seeing the other changes.

Thanks for the tip!  Just checked and it's on mine.  $125 Statement credit through 8/3/2021, online only.  I will make a payment soon on upcoming cruise so this saved me a few extra $$.

I didn't think they allowed you to book more than 3 days out? I hope Irma misses Florida and the rest of us. Stay safe.

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Well said! I would also like to thank You! While my trip to your home isn't until November you have helped so much in my planning and comfort.

Thank you!!!

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I think you meant to say NCL?........NFL? Would be the National Football League;)

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I will jump on the NFL bandwagon. I have sailed on all three and agree that NFL is ahead of the game as far as solo travel.

Be careful with your November dates if you don't want a lot of families with kids. That is Thanksgiving break time frame, then again a 10 day will keep lots of kids away.

Best of luck. I would pick the Escape or Getaway though. [emoji16]

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That's great that they will do that for you! I hope it really happens for you.

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Pub crawl is covered as long as your drinks are under $15 each.

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No. No. No. Please don't try to conflate the two.

 

 

Global Entry is a Trusted Traveler program that is for immigration and customs procedures when entering the USA.

 

TSA Pre-Check is a Trusted Traveler program that is for security screening at all airports in the USA.

 

Different programs, perhaps confused because travelers who have Global Entry status are also enrolled in Pre-Check (a separate and distinct program). However, Pre-Check enrollees are NOT granted Global Entry status.

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This spells everything out for me and gives me a play by play of what to expect. Exactly what I was hoping for! Thank you!!

 

 

 

 

What is a GE card?

GE is Global Entry, think TSA Pre check, but for those who fly internationally a lot. I would assume you do not have this as it is your first flight and you need to apply etc...

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Torture, kidding sort of. I booked mine 18 months out. Transatlantic, honestly I didn't care were the ports were I just wanted to most sea days possible :) In the beginning I was super excited, found I couldn't stand the wait and booked one In between on the same ship just so that I could make sure I liked the ship, The Epic.

Had a blast and now that I am 115 days from flying to Barcelona the excitement gets me through the bad days at work and all is well.

Did I mention that CC is my go to place when I pick up my phone?

I almost dread for it to be here because then it will be over. Guess I will move on to the next item on the list :)

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Love that the ninja turtles joined you! Your boys will always remember the vacation that mom and dad took them but left us at home :) It will be great memories for all of you.

Enjoying your review!

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Hank,

You may have just answered my question. I use Samsung Pay and was wondering if that or Apple Pay was how their CC was compromised.

Seems you are saying thats pretty secure?

Lisa

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If you get the spa mini suite the bathroom is bigger, not sure where that price difference is for you.

Another advantage is you know you have spa passes, no jumping on NCL at 90 days and paying or if its a busy cruise period getting worried that the passes are sold out.

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I just spoke to an NCL representative. She looked at our reservation and said that we also had the above insurance thru Booksafe-same benefits. Everyone that buys insurance thru NCL apparently gets this standard insurance with trip protection and medical expenses.

Thanks for updating!! Glad we have coverage :) Before I book next time I will also look at all options.

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Which ship? The Epic is probably the worst layout but still a great place to stay. Getaway and Escape is a pretty easy layout.

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Thanks for this important thread. I am sorry for your pain. It has got me thinking. I am looking thru our trip insurance thru NCL. Seems like it only covers trip cancellation, interruption & death & dismemberment ugh! Doesn't say a thing about having medical issues. I would guess I need another policy for medical issues? Are there policies out there that cover both? Looks like more research is in my future but does anyone know offhand? Thanks.

 

 

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Hmmm. Attached is a screenshot of the Book safe plan through NCL. Thought I am covered. Will need to do more research on this.

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Wow! A good argument indeed. Glad you were able to find relief.

I have never gotten the ins. Before, however, after reading a few of these stories I bought it for an upcoming TA.

It's stories like this that make me glad I did. Thanks for sharing and look forward to finding out the out come of your story.

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