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Anyone know if the renovations were actually made? I can't find anything online to indicate they were.

Here is another thread about tipping in Haven though it is mostly about the Villa.

 

(and standby for more comments some informative - some, well... you will see... lol)

 

 

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2537972

Thanks for the link. I've noticed there are quite a few cynics here and things can get brutal...

That is incorrect. Many other people behind the scenes benefit from the DSC (people who do the laundry, people who pick up trash/empty cups, etc.)

 

Save yourself the trouble and pay the DSC, tip the butler and concierge, then tip any exceptional staff you come across during your cruise.

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the info.

First time cruiser headed out on the Getaway in the Haven...would it be feasible to request a refund for the DSC and tip directly if our meals are planned in the Haven Restaurant and specialty dining venues only? If I understand correctly, only the room steward would receive anything from the DSC and we have the specialty dining and drinks package which added an 18% gratuity to our cruise fare. Therefore, it seems like it would be better served to tip our room steward, butler, concierge and Haven servers directly...with anything we might give additionally for exceptional service throughout the ship either way we handle it. Again, it's my first cruise so I appreciate your opinions for or against handling tips in this manner. If I were to do this, how would I go about it? I've seen conflicting reports of using guest services during the cruise versus via a phone call post cruise. Thanks for your help!

I have the X-Rails excursion booked through NCL for my upcoming cruise in late October on the Getaway. The name of the excursion changed to: ATV Adventure to Jade Cavern – double

I confirmed with the shore excursions desk that it is the same. He said they changed the name because no one know what an "X-Rail" was...

I have the X-Rails excursion booked through NCL for my upcoming cruise in late October on the Getaway. The name of the excursion changed to: ATV Adventure to Jade Cavern – double

I confirmed with the shore excursions desk that it is the same. He said they changed the name because no one know what an "X-Rail" was...

I am sailing in the Haven Aft Penthouse on the Getaway in late October. I would like to know if the mini fridge would accommodate a pitcher of tea, lemonade and milk? Also, is the coffee machine in the suite a nespresso machine or the larger machine with the milk steamer? Anyone have a list of the types of coffee available? And the brand/types of tea available? Thanks!

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