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We have had reservations "linked" for three couples in the recent past for air travel, fortunately it worked for us, all on same flights both ways

think OP was asking for a place to buy and smoke a cigar out  in San Juan or St. thomas.  no indication of smuggling activity, lol

First off, am amazed any insurance will pay for proctored tests for travel, wow, someone  has amazing insurance!!   Anyone that is on Medicare have this result?   Have great supplemental, but as we know, if not Medicare approved procedure, supplemental does not and will not supplement.?   Second, all these online testing sites, only approved by NCL, ummm, makes me wonder, 

Yup

NCL requires COVID vaccinations. which by this time for most of us has been over a year and a half, from the initial availability in 2021.  Boosters not required for US sailings to my knowledge.  So thinking our protection time has "expired".  We were first in line for being vaxed and boosted.  But  really dont think the vax requirement is effective at his point in time.  Unless boosters are required,.  testing negative before a cruise I think is a lot of hassle, yes I know, others do everything online, but waiting for getting back to sailing without covid restircitons.  We sailed in Janaury on the Bliss from San Pedro, testing was done By NCL, went smoothly and sure enjoyed that cruise.

I think they do on Jewell class Ships, kind of remembering in the library room??  We bring a game called LRC (left, right, center) when travelling with friends, comes in a tube, dice game.  On Sea days has been fun!!

The step up into the tub/shower area I personally think is high, I am short also, and hung on to the shower doors and used the sink counter for balance also.  Be carefull.  the Haven is so great though!!

January 2022 on the Bliss, no smoking at all in casino areas, have no idea if this has changed.  At time it was due to Covid, that is what was posted

Taxi from Ship (Bliss) to LAX January 2022 was $60.00, set rate, taxi stand after you you are on the street from leaving the terminal, to the right, I think, a little stroll

thanks for heads up about Mandatory Boosters, had no idea,  will go online to NCL to see the change

two perons in king bed, one person in sofa pull out, in your case, I would guess you will sleep in the pull out and the boys in the King bed.

cecil89- we were on the Bliss, January 2022, smoking still allowed on the Haven Sundeck Forward

There use to be (2019) the sundeck forward, lmited area for smoking.  hmm, guess it is gone.  would check NCL website, under ships for where smoking is allowed.

If you stay in the actual Haven area, there is an elevator to the Sundeck. Could book a room within steps to it.  If not in "Haven Proper" it would be a walk to get there, but would have access to elevator once there. 

I have looked, asked online chat, but know it is my bad, but cannot bring up the current policy if you test 48 hours before cruise  positive, what is the cancel policy? I have  been directed to where to click on "policy" NCL online, i dont' get anywhere.  HELP out to all those you experts, thanks

thanks much for replies

For anyone that actually arrived at any US port without a negative test, did NCL provide testing at the Pier, obviously for a price??  Chatline and our assigned personal cruise consultant says yes they do.  I know all about the proctored test online, but just asking if in fact anyone got their test done prior to boarding from their embarkation Port.

In my many experiences , whatever plan, you will be stuffed when you leave from any of the Specialties.  The sides are filling, but must agree, Cagney's are pretty tasteless, go with salads.

think they are somewhat similar, have been on the Joy ,  would suggest getting a cabin on the deck the observation lounge is located, 15 I think??  Also have been on the Bliss, fortunate to be in the Haven. not sure which entertainment is available on the two Sister Ships lately, but that may be a factor for you.  Sure you will enjoy either!!!  

Several years ago, did New year's Cruise from New Orleans with 2 other couples, GREAT, partying on pool deck  at midnight, great memories!!!  Breakaway Ship

Does NCL have computer terminals to use  (at the pier) if you do not arrive with ArriveCan completion?

I certainly understand the OP, we have been very loyal cruisers the last 20 years.  
We somehow managed to get on a cruise in January, it was so stressful, getting the online check in done.  But were fortunate at that time there was still Covid testing done at the Pier (San Pedro). very easy.  Have the bucks to sail again, but won't deal with all the proctored at home Covid testing, just too much.  NCL listen UP, retired people have the time to cruise, make it easier.  and I realize most retirees have no problem with uploading, downloading, but just stressful for us

In our many experiences if your luggage goes through the airport it will go through at NCL.  I will go through the extra "hassle" of carrying luggage onboard rather than not have it delivered to the cabin.  I know most get there, but believe me when it doesnt, it is not fun

Good Luck, hope you enjoy Astoria tomorrow, we live there, sorry but it will probably be raining,  all this online sign up for anything and everything  keeps us for cruising again, darn it!   But you will still enjoy !!!

Pretty casual, especially breakfast and lunch.  We do like to dress a little up for dinners, haven or others.  Just like collared shirts and long pants for hubby, black slacks and a little dressy top for me, or maybe a dress, not formal at all.  Just off the Bliss January 2022.  the Haven is GREAT.  the observation lounge is beyond.