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This was easier to accomplish than I expected. However, you will be on the phone for awhile. I simply called NCL and requested a call back. The PCC called me back and then booked the cruise for an inside room then transferred me to World Points to upgrade to the balcony room I wanted. Saved $1000 in 30 min.

I haven't signed up to this program yet, if you don't mind me asking how much roughly was the cruise itself?

I am quite lucky because I have a very small family so I still get to have fun with my hobbies. That being said work, eat, sleep, cruise repeat

I totally agree with the waterproof pouches idea, definitely the way to go!

Great review OP, very well detailed and some great pictures as well.

Hope you enjoy it around here, look forward to reading more from you :)

Great review OP.

Thanks a lot, always good to see people contributing to the forums with their experiences :) it's all about sharing

We had a great trip on the Jade marred only by other passengers inconsiderate behaviour.

Why do people consider their cabin to be completely soundproof? Or is it that 3am is their normal time for shouting, laughing and banging doors?

Both weeks of our trip were ruined by noisy neighbours ( different sets of people each week), night after night even after calling the front desk to ask them to quieten down.

What are other people solution to this problem or are we too sensitive?

If it becomes a regular occurrence then perhaps you should inform the cruise line? They'll have a word on your behalf

As long as you aren't breaking rules on age requirements etc, they don't really care who sleeps where.

Very true, me and my family have never had any issues with swapping rooms, etc.

This is so strange to me! You'd think NCL would have this information clearly available on their web site, but I can't find it.

I would give NCL a quick ring perhaps they'd be able to provide you with more information if you ask for it?

Great thread with some very handy tips! Thanks a lot everyone for putting it together :)

Amazing cruise line, I am sure you will have loads of fun!

Happy travels and welcome to the forums

Hope you have a fantastic trip with NCL. A great cruise line! The people in this forum are very friendly and should be able to answer any questions you have prior to travelling!

Happy travels :)

Wow, that's amazing! Gunna subscribe to the channel, hope to see some more very soon :D

Great advice thanks. I think I I'll try to figure my on board expenses and buy between 2 to 4.

Not a bad idea, I might do this next time on board actually. Cheers

Thanks for the info Demonyte, never stayed in a mini-suite before but might be giving it ago later in the year.

You should find out OP prior to your trip what currency the ship operates in. Someone please correct me if I am wrong but the bank will charge you a small % every time you make a transaction?

Thanks for the heads-up OP I was not aware of this ridiculous con!

Good one

Have seen someone hit $9,000 on a $25 progressive whilst on Carnival.

Never won anything myself and I am not really a big gambler

I know it's already been said OP but yeah, you should just get a passport. Will solve your problems and that potential head ache. Happy travels

Happy anniversary, enjoy your dinner and happy travels :)

Excellent review, gave me some great ideas for my next cruise. Thanks :)

They should do mate, I mean, I cannot confirm 100% but I have seen some t-shirts, key rings, etc. being sold on one of my travels just cannot recall it exactly

Are you allowed to share with your child? My daughter eats like a bird, so it would be a waste to order her the whole meal? Could she order something off of the kids meal (or order nothing) and share with me?

I don't see why any cruise line would see that as an issue to be fair and if they do I would stay well clear.

I cannot answer all of your questions and I am sure someone who has traveled more intensely than myself will be able to help. Regarding the smoking though, you can smoke cigarettes, pipes and cigars in the cigar lounges or in the explicitly designated bars and outside areas.

A great cruise line! Enjoy your trip

Does POA inside cabin have a refrigerator?

I believe it does! :)

There's no denying it by the sensible.....NCL is the King of nickel and dime. You just have to research all their charges so you're not surprised. Perhaps the most egregious of their N&D charges is the $7.95 room service charge. They also have the highest daily service charge of any mass market cruise line.

I would definitely agree with that, NCL is a great line to start off with.

Have a go! :)