CruisingSince1982

I pre-booked and paid for massages for day 1 on our cruise. Did that price include the gratuity? I'm assuming it did, but there is not a breakdown on the invoice.

Thank you very much!

@Two Wheels Only - I realize this is an older post, but I was wondering if you had any noise issues from Spice, being on Deck 12? That's my first deck choice, but I was thinking of dropping down to Deck 10 because of potential noise. We do tend to go to sleep on the earlier side. Thank you!

We are actually thinking of taking your suggestion for our next caribbean cruise and doing "Haven Lite" 🙂

In your opinion, which ship has the best Vibe area? Are they all pretty similar?

No, we are not using NCL air. I went online and booked it. I guess you could call them as well. It was $38, I believe.

What is the surcharge to have it back next day, as opposed to 48 hours?

Thank you!

Can someone please recommend a reliable transportation company to get us from Marco Polo Airport to our hotel in Trieste? I am not interested in the train, and the bus schedule does not meet our needs. Private transportation recommendations, please. Thanks

Anyone? 😔

Is it true that Starlink went "live" today on the Escape? Someone is posting that info in another forum. Thanks

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Is there any real difference between these 2 cabins? I know one is by the entrance to the lounge, and the other a little more forward. Any preference between the 2? I'm assuming the balcony sizes are the same? Thanks!

What time doe the Haven restaurant open in the morning on a Mediterranean cruise? Some of these ports have arrivals times of 6am! Thank you 🙂

You should have been able to get a hot breakfast with room service, whether the haven restaurant was open or not. If a regular cabin can get that, I would never expect not to have the same in the Haven.

They took you to wine tasting in the morning?! Our excursion leaves at 7am. I hope they don't do that to us. They do specifically say we are going to Florence first. I guess time will tell!

Not necessarily true. There have been instances where Haven guests were comped on night one in a specialty, but it usually is a low demand restaurant. Such as Q. It all depends on how busy the Haven restaurant is on night 1.

Has anyone used this company for transportation from Venice to Trieste? The reviews are excellent, but there are not many of them. I just want to make sure that we will actually be picked up and not left stranded at the airport on Venice. Thank you

Has anyone done this excursion through NCL? Shore excursions is useless in trying to answer a simple question, and it is so frustrating! If anyone has done this, approximately what time did you leave Florence to go to the wine tasting? We have timed entry tickets to the Galleria already, and I am trying to make sure I can make this work before spending money on the tour. It leaves the ship at 7am. Thank you!

I’m considering booking the Best of Florence small group tour. We already have skip the line tickets to the Accedemia for 11am. Would i still be able to book this tour?

We are looking at Oceania and Regent for our next cruise!

Totally agree with this!

Did you have a scheduled time to meet in the Haven lounge to be escorted off the ship in ports, or do you just show up when you are ready to go ashore?

Hi - do most vendors accept credit cards? Taxis, bus, restaurants?

We booked the NCL transfer. They will get us there on time 🙂