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thanks for sharing! I almost missed the ship leaving from Barcelona , Spain because we flew in the same day... next time I will skip my cousins wedding and go out a day earlier!

 

I'm cruising the same itinerary, but on the Breakaway. did you book the tender for both stops in Bahamas, and should I book it on day one? thanks.

As mentioned, only their private island (GSC) is a tender port if NCL is able to go there.

Most of the times, NCL were not able to due to weather.

From my reading - NCL said since Fall of 2015 and this will continue to present days until what they need to be done is totally finished. Like other cruisers posted - NCL Gem replaced new carpet into their room while on board. Some mentioned that they had an extra obc like $25, perhaps this was the reason.

I am unfamiliar with what a Distinctive Voyage is? Can someone enlighten me?

 

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Yes, it is currently one of NCL new special promotion for certain cruises.

Discover Norwegian’s Distinctive Voyages

Go off the beaten path and book the faraway vacation of your dreams. Choose from discovering the wonderful history of the Baltics, to hiking the vast Australian outback, to exploring the jungles of South America and beyond!

Dig deep into your bucket-list travel destinations and automatically receive 5 Free Offers with Norwegian’s Distinctive Voyages package. Plus, choose up to 5 more Free Offers with Norwegian's Free at Sea promotion, including Free Open Bar, Free Specialty Dining, Free Shore Excursions, Free Wifi and Free Extra Guests.

https://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/distinctive_voyages

$100 per day?? You mean $1400??? How?

I believe the $100 per day - this is shore excursion credits?

Some people are saying that the shore excursion credits could be doubled if the free of sea promotion is combined with the distinctive voyages promotion. Dont know if this is true and I heard this promotion is first time with NCL, some new promotion??

However, you would need to do the math to see if it worth it because the distinctive voyages price - they increased the price since they added all these promotion ($50 free shore excursion credit, wifi, free 250 phone call minutes, free $100 hotel credit and airfare - these last 2 - need to book through NCL)

i have several colors of the Old Navy flip flops that have the leathery straps (not the rubber flops). that's all i pack other than sneakers, and ive worn them in every dining venue without problem.

Me too, I worn my Old Navy flip flop to the main dining room as well as to the Garden Cafe when I cruised on the NCL Breakaway. None of their staffs said anything to me.

Specialty Dinking Package Questions:

1.) Any recent photos or menus that show different specialty resturants on the Gem?

2.) Can I reserve these ahead of time before getting on board?

3.) Teppanyaki & Cagneys - what is so special that I heard these two are very popular and reservation are hard to make?

Shore Excursions Credit Questions:

*NCL would give $50 credit per port

I already called NCL Shore excursions line to reserve for certain shore excursions that I would like to go on.

They emailed me the reservation with the total amount listed.

My question is would the charge be cleared after each shore excursion or at the end of the cruise trip?

Thanks for all the help. :)

any information on ports of Gaspe, Saquenay, and Sydney, Nova Scotia would be appreciated. Specifically is these are ports that we can do on our own? Is there easy access and/or transportation from the pier at these ports? Or is it necessary to book tours?

Hi, I haven't cruised to Canada before, but will be soon.

I went to do my own research.

Here are some sites to check:

https://www.whatsinport.com/Canada.html

http://www.sydneyport.ca/cruise/things-to-do/

https://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=6065

The last site listed - click on "Related Ports of Call" to see other ports.

Have fun!

I believe there is a discount if you buy it ahead of time.

I believe this is also the case when buying it ahead of time.

Like other posters already mentioned, you can buy it ahead of time or onboard if you want to.

If you want to save monies, you can go without water.

There's juices, tea, milk, flavored water on the cruise ships.

Hi, Hope these two sites would give you the info you wanted:

http://www.beyondships.com/NCLSun.html

Soda- yes, but in a cup. Water - no bottle waters.

Here is the information from their: Terms & Conditions:

Unlimited Beverages: (Excluded on Hawaii Cruises)

Applicable to guests 1-2 on the reservation.

Guest must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to qualify for the Ultimate Beverage Package. Guests under 21 will receive the soda package.

Variety of spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $15 USD. Includes fountain soda and juice, and non-alcoholic beer.

A 20% discount will be given on bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included) purchased on board.

Does not apply to the Ice Bars.

Does not include room service, package sales, bottled water, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, designated super premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, mini bar purchases, fresh squeezed juices, Lavazza coffee beverages, wine dispenser, energy drinks or vending machines.

Guest who receive the Soda Package may obtain fountain soda at any bar, lounge or restaurant throughout the duration of the cruise.

Guest's check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries.

Guest is responsible for 18% gratuities & service charges on the retail value of the Ultimate Beverage Package and/or Soda Package prior to cruise, except when booking a Haven or Suite.

18% gratuities & service charges on the retail value of the Ultimate Beverage Package and/or Soda Package are included when booking through the Australia office.

Retail value of Ultimate Beverage Package is $79 USD per person per day. Package price is subject to change.

Retail value of the Adult Soda Package is $7.50 USD per person per day. Package price is subject to change.

When booking a Haven or Suite category, gratuities related to beverage and soda packages are included.

Hi all,

 

Can someone share what vodkas and rums are included in UBP?

 

Thanks!

 

Lynne

Lynne, go here for more information (another board with the link to the beverage list):

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2173108&page=15

Hi Heidster,

I googled to see if there are any horse back riding.

There is and the site for info: http://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/what-to-do/unique-tours-activities/happy-trails-stables/