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On the Breakaway a few months ago, our steward told us that when cabins were serviced twice a day he had 12 cabins to service, now with once a day he has 18 cabins.
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Norwegians shocking demise of quality on all fronts
jaapie replied to JT222's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Not just variable from ship to ship but from cruise to cruise. I did two transatlantics on the Jade in the same year, the food on the Spring crossing was great, on the Fall crossing six months later the food was dreadful. -
Are binoculars worth buying for a cruise to Greenland/Iceland?
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We once had 8582 on the Jade and I wouldn't do one of those in that section again. It was one picture window, with the bed in front of the window, but looked directly onto a lifeboat. It let in light which was good but the only way to see out of the window was to stand on the bed and then see a tiny sliver of the ocean above the lifeboat.
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New England/Canada Cruises - Your Experiences and Thoughts
jaapie replied to JDPCruisers's topic in Celebrity Cruises
A month ago did Quebec to Boston on a different cruise line. The highlight was Quebec city. Spent two days there prior to the cruise and would have liked more time there. Next favorite port was Bar Harbor as we visited Acadia National Park. -
We once had cabin 8060 on the Jade. Having light in the cabin was a plus but the only way to get a glimpse of the ocean was to stand on the bed.
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We have sailed 7 different cruise lines for about 40 cruises. In recent years most of our cruises have been on Celebrity, also quite a few NCL. Thirteen years ago (when we were in our late 50s) we sailed once on HAL but decided we were too young for HAL. Now that we are in our 70s, three weeks ago we went on HAL again and enjoyed it much more than when we were younger. The food was definitely better on HAL than the two Celebrity cruises we took earlier this year. So depending on your age you may or may not prefer HAL.
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Last week on the Zuiderdam we each got a refundable credit of $25 and change as an adjustment to port fees/taxes. We did not miss any ports.
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Low down on Santa Barbara and Monterey ports
jaapie replied to mhurdle127's topic in West Coast Departures
Would love it if cruise ships stopped at Hueneme - my son works at NAS Point Magu so I could visit with him. -
Zuiderdam - Quebec City tour and port question
jaapie replied to showgirl85's topic in Holland America Line
I wonder if we get the shuttle bus from terminal 22. My hotel is only a third of a mile from terminal 22 so that would be very convenient -
Zuiderdam - Quebec City tour and port question
jaapie replied to showgirl85's topic in Holland America Line
Walk to pier 30 or walk to pier 22? It is my understanding (but I could be wrong) that walking to pier 30 is not permitted because it is thru an industrial area. -
Zuiderdam - Quebec City tour and port question
jaapie replied to showgirl85's topic in Holland America Line
I am interested in hearing HAL's response to your inquiry because I am also on the September 2 cruise. -
Transfer from Galveston Port to Houston Airport
jaapie replied to SpotsForLisa's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Construction has been underway at IAH for the past couple of years for a new terminal, the projected end of construction is a year away. The construction involves lane closures in the airport area. The airport authority advises adding an hour to your travel time. In my experience over the past couple of years an hour is excessive but add at least 20 minutes to your time driving in the airport complex. -
Tru by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport in Dania Beach
jaapie replied to twoforone's topic in Florida Departures
Stayed there for a night in February, basic accommodation but adequate for a night. Used the free hotel shuttle from FLL to the hotel. There's nothing of interest in the immediate vicinity but a sports bar and grill across the street from the hotel served reasonable food and drinks. -
When we have the classic package, we just ask for soda water at any bar, and it is served with ice and a slice of lemon if desired. Just the same as Cokes or Sprite with the classic bev pkg.
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Thank you Cruise Suzy. It has been 12 years since my last HAL cruise so I couldn't remember.
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Can OBC be used for the daily service charge of $16 each per day?
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My father is one of 10 children (my grandmother had 10 children in 10 years!). My dad told me that when he was growing up SOS at mealtimes meant "Stretch or Starve". As an adult he was in the air force for a few years so maybe his growing up experiences at mealtimes served him well when he was in the military!
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On the Reflection last week our waiter asked us to please not give the food quality a low score because even though he is not the chef he gets dinged for food complaints. If this is true, it is totally wrong, he should be dinged for poor service but not food quality or options. Because of this I am not completing the post-cruise survey because I don't want to say anything that would harm the waiter because in all honesty I couldn't give the food a 10. So X is not getting feedback from me even though I would like to tell them the truth.
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Got off the Reflection yesterday. Had a great cruise but at the airport yesterday started shivering. Went to bed as soon as I got home last night. This morning tested positive for covid (fully vaxed and boosted twice) 🤕