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2 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

I think I've done 13 on royal since restart and gotten off from 7 am or a little after ..twice for sure by 715 am. Last dec walk off started 730. People were all gone by 720 or 725.

 

 

Thanks for all those details!

2 hours ago, firefly333 said:

 I've seen the key pax coming early and walk off with them or they go first and I'm right behind. I'm a early bird walking off. 

 

 

Thanks, good to know.  If by the time we finish breakfast the line is processing for walk-offs, is there any perk to having the Key?  Like you get to go to the front of the line or they just let you off first if queued up in time?  We do intend to walk luggage off so not sure if timing works out for the breakfast.

Is the breakfast "better" than early morning WJ buffet, or regular MDR departure day breakfast?  Can those with DP or D+ get drinks at the Key breakfast?  Thanks again.

Where is it held and what time?  Is it "better" than MDR option or maybe the only option besides a trip to the WJ?  Is there time to do the breakfast AND early walk-off with luggage?  Can you take your luggage to the breakfast area with the Key and roll off from there?  

Oh, also, for the Chops lunch in MDR...... can you order drinks that are on the Chops drink menu?  Or drinks in general; are they easier to order (quicker to receive) they usually are in MDR b/c more staffing for The Key?  

Thanks is advance.

6 hours ago, aml716 said:

Ours were split evenly between the first and second person booked 

Thanks everyone for responding.

Also, if need any assistance at front desk, I can't remember, is there any sort of priority line for D+ or The Key peeps?

Thanks.

Trying to decide if want to get the Key.

Also, is the app fairly accurate as far as menu in MDR?  On the 3 night is there a weaker menu night to skip?

Showing on app,

Friday - Prime Rib

Saturday Beef Tenderloin

Sunday - Garlic Tiger Shrimp

If that's enough to go on to visualize menus lol.  

Thanks!

11 hours ago, ziggyuk said:

 

The reason for a secure payment like Paypal is the buyer can put a claim in if the seller does not supply the goods, also Paypal holds the payment until the buyer confirms receipt.

Thanks for the info!

4 hours ago, molly361 said:

Yes you can use it anytime a restaurant is open 

So, this is another one of those instances like the corkage fee where you think you get it reading the fine print but the "in practice" is different. 😂

58 minutes ago, ziggyuk said:

 

If you are sure you won't use them they can be sold at what you paid ($125) each on FB, if they are too close to expiry you will need to reduce the price slightly but they will go.

Maybe use 2 sell 2.

 

I never buy the on the ship any more, I buy them as and when I need them on FB.

I was wondering about this, do they zelle you the money and trust you will contact NCL and sign over next cruise deposit?  

2 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said:

So what is the advantage to buying cruise next?

It seemed like a good idea at the time, while on a cruise essentially bought $1000 worth of credit toward NCL cruise for $500.  But now I'm facing expiration dates and lack of interest from others to cruise with me.

Thanks everyone!

I have 4 nextcruise credits for 250 each.  I don't believe there is any way to use them all on one reservation, right?

I can book any length cruise and any cabin use ONE credit as long as it's over 6 months out?  There is no using them on a cruise booked less than 6 months (unless its Prima ship under current promo).

Best way I can use up 4 credits is to book 2 cruises over 6 months out at balcony or above.  The promos for more flexibility are likely over now that cruising is popular again?

What happens if I book 6+ months out using 2 credits but need to change it later......... can use 2 on one reservation as long as move it such that it's more than 6 months from the time I'm moving?

Lastly, how do you comfortably sell these to strangers, a simple contract and some trust?

Thanks, I did try to search but I think the rules changed a little under covid.  

Are you able to use UDP for lunch boarding day?  I thought it was only good on at-sea days.

If the apps show 11:45 bars open, is that really an indicator they should be open earlier if boarding earlier?  Our gameplan was have a drink or two and then go to Giovanni's lunch until rooms open.  We have 10:30 appt time so could be on around 11 if things go well.  I'm hoping to stay away from WJ and looking at Schooner or Boleros to chill.

2 hours ago, njkruzer said:

We did 10:30 checkin on Liberty and they sent you straight to muster station.  Quick.  Just make sure you watch the video before or they will go through it with you.  It shows on the app that you've each completed it.

Thanks!  If one person doesn't have the app but is on the reservation (I'm able to check them in etc), can they watch video on my phone and make selections showing they saw it?

Out of Miami, if it matters............. Is going thru customs as quick and easy with a Passport Card as it is with a Passport?  

If able to board at 11:00 and have watched the video on our apps; will there be crew that early to check in with and get the safety drill out of the way as boarding?

Thanks.

5 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said:

The full schedule of activities will be available on the app  when you board.  There will be shows in Studio B and often another activities as well.  

 

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Good to know, I really like the ice shows, thanks!

I didn't get much out of my search.  Is there currently a show in Studio B on FOTS?  Entertainment under app just showed ice skating.  Do they use the area for dance parties?  Thanks.

I made reservations for 12:30 but if we are able to board on time we should be ready sooner.  Not sure if it's worth trying to change reservation to 12 or if they seat people with reservations as they come and exact time doesn't matter.

On 8/19/2022 at 10:56 AM, DeerJod said:

15 min from curb to waiting area, had to pour out 48 oz of water from our carryons. 
 

Silly question, but I was gonna bring some water onboard and thought it was allowed again.  Why did you have to pour it out; container too big?  Thanks.

Great review!  I have a silly question related to cups.  Which kind are available to pick up from bars for those with packages?  Old school or molded plastic?  Thanks.

I kept one of my kids unused pullup toddler diapers for years for transporting and absorbing if broke, never needed the absorption feature, wrapped in garbage bag and stuffed clothes all around bottle.  

It's a shame even tho both of us have the app and logged in under individual usernames, we have access to each others questions.  Anyway, she clicked on first name on reservation without realizing it wasn't her. 

The question answered wrong for me is about a booster.  I have boosters but now RCCL thinks I don't.  Anyone have experience with this?  Last time I called RCCL it was a long hold without the option to call back later.

I really don't want them to reset checkin to start over or loose assigned arrival time.  Hoping we can just explain it at the port.  

I've got a piggy back question I couldn't find in a search. 

If on boarding day they are offering promo prices to get someone to sign up for specialty restaurants, and my group wants to do it, can I get bogo paying the discounted rate to cover two of us?  Or is the bogo off the normal rate?  

So on the last night of the cruise do the vouchers reload at 12:01am?  If out at a disco or something can keep drinking on new batch?  Although, I think last time I cruised there was only one bar open very late and the fight to the bar wasn't worth the effort.