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I'm Caesar's Diamond by way of Founders Card and have done the complimentary trip to Atlantis twice now..  Once was just a 4 day stay in the Beach tower w/ no daily resort fees (they were waived as an option that trip).  Second time we stayed 8 days on two back to back 4 day complimentary stays (traveled with another Diamond member) - also again in the Beach tower but this time waiving resort fees was not an option.

We dined at a couple o the restaurants on site but would also go into Nassau to eat as well which is much cheaper.  We actually have another trip booked to Atlantis this September and this time we're staying 4 days in two rooms at the Royal tower.  Now the offer is Royal tower during off-peak season and Beach tower during peak season.

As long as you know the price of food and the daily resort fees going into it, it's not a bad deal if you enjoy Atlantis.  Our 8 day trip ended up being around $900 for the resort fees, food, drinks, etc. and the room would have been over $3000 for the 8 days we were there if we paid out of pocket.  It was worth it for us.

November 22 and 29 both apparently cancelled. I’ve received letter about my 22nd cruise and offering 15% off on new booking within 15 days. 

On 4/26/2019 at 2:27 PM, Georgia_Girl said:

Cruise mates have gotten an email, but I got nothing. Does anyone know if the November 22, 2020, cruise to Europe has been cancelled?

I got email cancelled. My travel mate has not. 

No no reason given. Also appears TA after us was cancelled. 

Something is going on with Getaway in Europe this year and next...  NCL has now canceled the November 22nd and 29th sailings from Rome next year as of about an hour ago (per my email).  The only compensation offered was 15% off a future cruise but you MUST book in the next 15 days and up to $300 toward airline change fees (which no one is going to have since it's a year and a half away)...

I'm a little pissed because I booked this cruise when they were offering Take All Four along with reduced airfare...  There isn't a comparable replacement cruise either during the same time frame.  😕

4 minutes ago, Peachypooh said:

I am one of the easily confused and I only read about half of these posts.

To me it would be easier understood if I bought $500 of cruise next and they handed me a $250 gift

card that I can carry off the ship and use in the future or use at guests services a the end of

the cruise to pay part of my bill.

They essentially do give you $250 to pay part of your bill...  They charge $500 for the two certificates and then they give you $250 back to pay part of the $500 they just charged.  It really is quite simple to follow.

There is also the option of doing a NCL tour that includes being dropped at the airport as well.

36 minutes ago, teeredi2cruise said:

We have friends that booked air through NCL, and are flying in 2 days before to be able to join our group. NCL also booked the hotel, so I believe this can be done. YMMV

Did they book the FREE/Reduced airfare offer or just book regular airfare through NCL along with the hotel?  Multiple people, including myself, have been told when you book the Free/Reduced option that flying early or staying later is absolutely not an option. You must fly in the day of the cruise and return the day of debarkation.  Someone above mentioned a diversion fee and I even asked about that as I booked a Rome cruise in 2020 with airfare and would love to fly in at least a day early to see Rome but we were told there was no option at all to do that.

Now, if you just book regular airfare that is not part of the promotion, then yes,  you can book pre and post cruise hotel along with your trip.

5 minutes ago, JaysMom2 said:

I must be the only one on here who likes the hull art! It grew on me after a while.

 

The more I see it, the more it grows on me to. I remember when Breakaway was unveiled and I thought, OMG, that's crazy looking...  But now I love the hull art of BA...

I think NCL's hull art certainly makes them stand out among other ships in port.

Ok, I'm going to be THAT person that dredges up a dead thread...

I follow a couple of FTR:TBP performers on Facebook and one of them posted today that this is the final week for the show...  The post makes it sound like it is indeed the show ending and not just his contract ending.

Anyone seen any news about a new show taking its place on Escape?

3 hours ago, willsears94 said:

I just wish they get rid of the laser tag, instead of expanding it. 

 

GoKarts at Sea.. pretty cool. 

Laser Tag.. not so much. 

 

I know the observation lounge is supposed to 'replace' Spice H20 in some odd way, and I know they are increasing the size of track for GoKarts, but why not just do that instead of removing premium viewing area for adult-only. 

 

My issue is not so much with the Spice H20 area. Shoot, get rid of Spice H20, but don't replace it will a Laser tag arena. That being said, I hope NCL gets filthy rich off the idea. 

Technically, they are swapping deck space. The area that was used for laser tag on Bliss is becoming sun-deck space on Encore...  And the area that was Spice H20 on Bliss, is actually becoming the Galaxy Pavilion with a new deck being built on top of that where the Laser Tag will be located.  In the grand scheme of things, they are actually adding additional square footage to Encore...

On 1/10/2019 at 1:40 PM, countingmomma said:

Has anyone used this option for (in particular) a European Cruise?  I'm looking at booking a 2020 cruise that leaves from Denmark, but we would want to extend our time by flying in a few days early, and maybe staying later. 

If you use the airfare directly through NCL, you don't have the option to fly in early or stay later unfortunately.

We just booked a 7 day cruise from Rome using the reduced airfare and flying from Atlanta.  Got it for $699 which is cheaper than what we normally find from Atlanta and it also included all other perks too.

Twice on Epic and thoroughly enjoyed both times.  To me, Epic has the best Thermal Suite in the fleet as well.  The only downside is the bathroom set up but if you know what to expect before hand, it's really not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.

12 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

When RCL opened their new Terminal A, they incorporated the new biometric passport system. If you are traveling with a passport, as fast as you could walk to an exit camera, you were given a green light and walked right on out (no CBP). We were on the first trip on the Symphony (super mega ship) sailing out of the new RCL terminal (next to the NCL terminals). It was the fasted we have ever got off a ship and to the airport (along with 6300 of our new friends)

GOTCHA!  I didn't realize you were on the TA and that's what you meant by not booking a flight from Miami.  Makes so much more sense now.

We're booked on the 24th departure so I'm just hoping everything stays on schedule and on track to keep that date.  Fingers crossed.

Robert

14 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

What terminal??? I thought it was originally going to replace Terminal B and C. If that is true, it won’t be ready for the Encore. 

They are keeping B&C and turning it into a combined and expanded Terminal C.  The new terminal will be Terminal B upon completion.

20 minutes ago, All-ready2cruise said:

Exactly, which is why I haven't booked flights from MIA > home, although, I'm also thinking of booking the first cruise from the new Miami terminal following the TA.  It's a wait n see situation. It's all good IMO.  

NCL still has a terminal..  Regardless.

So you would only book the cruise if you knew the ship was actually docking at the new terminal??  I'm confused...

11 minutes ago, All-ready2cruise said:

I agree and isn't the Encore going to be the first ship to use the brand new NCL Miami Terminal?  Think that's what's been reported.  

 

Sounds like fun. 🥂😄🛳️

I think it depends on timing of construction but should definitely be one of the first if not the first.

On 6/23/2018 at 3:06 PM, drvmywifecrzy said:

Maybe a go cart track

Likely not happening...  The underlying structure to support the weight of the track and cars is just likely not there without effective the weight and balance of the ship.

Epic and newer I believe are all co-Ed with separate locker rooms.  Older ships are mainly the ones that may have separate lounge areas/saunas/etc.

I seriously, really hope posting the same question 3 times helps you figure out that your luggage is taken when you arrive at the port and hand it off to the porters who are there taking the luggage.... 😕

I seriously, really hope posting the same question 3 times helps you figure out that your luggage is taken when you arrive at the port and hand it off to the porters who are there taking the luggage.... 😕

I seriously, really hope posting the same question 3 times helps you figure out that your luggage is taken when you arrive at the port and hand it off to the porters who are there taking the luggage....  😕

Mudslide!

Alcohol packages must be purchased by the first two occupants I believe unless something changed.  If there is a 3rd (or 4th person), I don't think they have to purchase the alcohol package.

I seem to recall at one time that soda packages would be required of the first two as well if you tried to book it online...  But I think that may have changed now.  We always just booked soda package on the ship after we boarded.

Why not just choose the alcohol package as a free perk though instead of paying for it?  It's really not worth it if you pay full price for it.

1 hour ago, MyTMo777 said:

On our Bliss cruise in November, we attended a session on upcoming itineraries, new ships, etc. They mentioned that the intent for Harvest Caye has always been to open it up to other cruise lines, and that that would be happening in the near future. Wonder if that plays into this at all?

From what I've seen/gathered, the "other" cruise lines are only other NCL siblings (Regent and Oceania).  If you look at Cruise Timetables, there are essentially no open dates as NCL is pretty much there almost every day of the week solid.  I don't see how they could open it up to any other cruise lines and still maintain their own docking times as there is only room for one ship to dock at a time.