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6 minutes ago, Birdie And Sue said:

 

 

You mean like on the daily newsletters that have been posted here?

all this controversy and we only saw one newsletter from one ship - what if this isn't really a ban...  

Just now, Bootman4U said:

I wonder how many people on this thread have ever been to the safety briefing and really listened to what was being said.

 

A fire at sea is not funny. A bunch of frantic guests running up and down the stairwells because they "thought it would never happen" and worse, because they were too busy looking at their phone during the safety briefing is even more pathetic.

 

And then there are those who question whether or not this is a safety issue but rather something designed to ruin their cruise.  Nobody wants to listen to only your half of a phone conversation much less know your birthday or whatever else you usually plaster all over social media because you "think" it is interesting.  Believe me, it isn't.

Tell me how a magnet is a fire Hazzard? And I could almost bet soon NCL will be selling NCL approved door decorations

12 minutes ago, expectthebest said:

 

Mom last cruise we witnessed our neighbor actually ‘painting’ the outside of his stateroom door with black chalkboard paint... he used the in room hairdryer to quickly dry it and then with colorful chalk he wrote ‘happy 53rd birthday Tammy’

 

the weird thing was it was just him and his wife sailing in the stateroom. His wife’s name was Donna.

 

on the last morning of the cruise the room steward was repainting the door back to the orig color.

 

well there you have it - the reason for the door decorating ban! seriously that is a stupid thing to do -painting your door!

6 minutes ago, Steveanaruss said:

I just got off the Breakaway on Sunday. I can confirm that Ocean Blue is included in the UDP, also there is no upcharge for lobster on the menu (there are old menus online that indicate an upcharge of $19, but that is no longer the case on Breakaway). It is a 1.5lb lobster that can be ordered either steamed or grilled. 

Thanks for the good info..

I can't see how having something small on your door is a safety issue...I think this " ban" is ridiculous...

really a wonderful detailed report... enjoyed following along and appreciate all the time it took to write it and all the pictures -wow- was great!

I like decorating my door and don't think its tacky - I think its fun and festive ... Mine are magnets with our names... makes it easier to find our door...

I don't see what a little decoration hurts and I plan to still put mine up - they are little magnets with our names and they are helpful in finding our room

20 minutes ago, www3traveler said:

Just saw a posting on a Social Media site showing a Freestyle Daily saying the decorating of cabin doors is prohibited.

I'd like to see that freestyle daily...3 NCL cruises and my door (and others) were decorated..once my TA even added decorations to my door...it wasn't prohibited 

what kind of cabin is it?  what category? was it a sail away cabin?

19 hours ago, sassyshar said:

Surf and Turf in Ocean Blue is with lobster.    Also, at lunch time on sea days, you can get lobster rolls from the carry out window at Ocean Blue.    

is there a charge for the lobster rolls?

I read where they specifically put solos grouped together - maybe since there are only 2 of you, you could join..

was Ocean Blue part of the speciality package or was there an upcharge?

Picture is so nice

6 minutes ago, tutuwahineLV said:

Same here, I make sure our name's on it...less chance of someone else pinching it. 

 

we do the same - have out names on the door decoration...but not because we are afraid someone will steal it - but now I will think of it

I always had the boarding time option for Port Canaveral ... maybe they made a change 

I always put things on our door and I see stuff on others doors also - its allowed. 

I would be so upset if someone stole something off my door and that map was so clever and beautiful, I can't believe anyone had the nerve to take it - I'd put a sign on my door stating how sad it is that someone stole your wife's artwork... make the thief think about it every time they pass your door!! but first walk up and down the hall and see if it is on someones door. It could have been kids - the parents may make them return it...

enjoying following along

I loved the Sun... first time in an inside room because I read about some being sideways - booked one and it was a huge room - as big as a balcony without the balcony! Also loved the pool - it was awesome and large for a small ship... 

oh also we love St Augustine 

following along ... we were on the Sun in May and loved everything about it - hope you do also

I thought you didn't get any perks with sail away cabins? 

anything without a price is included - hope this helps

1 minute ago, BirdTravels said:

Ocean Blue for an upcharge on the SDP. 

 

do you know what the upcharge is?

Do any of the speciality restaurants on the Breakaway serve lobster ?  

1 minute ago, JandC_Cruising said:

The credit will automatically be applied to your on-board account after you take the excursion.

thank you