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    Refund to original form of payment- but that credit card has been paid off

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, spanishguy1970 said:

    if your credit card is paid off and the refund goes to the credit card just call them and request a check they will send it to you. I have had this happened before and they are very good at sending you a check, you will have to wait at least 3 weeks for it. I hope it helps.

     

    ^^  This... Your CC can't keep your "Refund" as CC credit if you're CC is paid off.. You may have an issue if you have a balance tho..  We are going to most likely run into this with our refund..  Just do you best to keep your balance to zero as possible and you'll get your money from the CC company - it just will probably take some time..

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    Encore Cruise Departing (?) 4/12/20

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    I am on the April 12th Bliss sailing out of NYC..  I know it'll be cancelled but by NCL sending out their "48 Hour Piece of Mind" cancellation policy, it does give people pretty much up until the last minute to cancel and not lose anything..  We all know if NCL cancels the cruise, they will be out more money in the +100%'s of the FCC you get.  The longer they wait, the less they can potentially lose.  So, me personally?  I'll wait until the 49th'ish hour to cancel - then we all know they will cancel the cruise with less then 47 hours to go which will save money because most will have canceled before then and the only ones that gambled will get a bit more.   I live right across the river, so it's not a big deal for me, but there's PLENTY of people who have other reservations involved in a cruise that have to make other cancelations, like Flight, Hotel, Rental Car, Broadway Shows, etc...  I really feel for them.   In the end, all cruise lines are trying to do the right thing to all their customers whilst not losing their shirts in the process.

    Norwegian Drink menu prices 2020

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    16 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

    Add $2 to each drink price when the cruise line resume operations. 

     

    At a minimum!  And the grats to 25-30%... and the Daily's to $20-25 per person/per day... They will recoup their monies somehow..   But in all seriousness, I really REALLY hope they don't go crazy like that - it's not the fault of their customers that this happened and it's not the customers job to make the lines whole either.. 

    April Sailings

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    I'm on the April 12th Cruise and it's baffling me that they've not cancelled it yet..  Do you think they haven't to see how many people canx on their own beforehand?  From what I've read, you don't get as much compensation if you do this and get more if the cruise line cancels the cruise..  I guess it's their way of saving money in the long run....

    What happens if parked at NY port and they don't let the ship dock?

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted · Edited by ScottVV
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    15 hours ago, seaman11 said:

    they will likely have a few guys at the exit and maybe a few cones  with credit card machines in hand.  the day the boat docks,  i was stuck on one once and i also was in a prepaid lot. had to pay the extra days. but the good news was they did not tow. 

     

    Seaman Shmuckatelly..  Stop..  Just stop with all your hypothesis about parking at the Pier in Manhattan..  What happened to you at other ports doesn't pertain to what the OP asked nor does it help others that are curious...  Unless you have factual evidence to support your claims, just keep your opinions to yourself...

    February 2, 2020 Blissful experience.

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

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    5 minutes ago, cementhands said:

    But the part about the bare feet on pillows in observation lounge is real along with drooling sleeping passengers. Tried going there twice in 2 weeks. Avoid this place.

     

    Great compact and to the point review.... But dayum, I hate seeing ^^^^^^ that!  It's going to take every ounce of my well-being not to go off on some disgusting ahole doing this when I want to park my butt and "Observe", not "SLEEP/DROOL" at the lounge...  Did you notice or try to alert the staff?  I wonder what they would do or could do. I would hope they'd wake them and make them move or at least be awake whilst lounging there..  People are such trash at times...  I hear the Observation Lounge is really nice and relaxing....

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    Casino on the Bliss.. Two fold question if you please....

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted · Edited by ScottVV
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    So, I've been on a few cruises and the casino bar has usually been pretty spot on....  And what I mean by that is this..   I've rarely not got (not got, lol) a seat at the Casino Bar and most of the time, I've received the best service and quality of drinks there since they usually don't have a line 2-3 deep...  Can I hope for the same service and "comfort", if you will, from the Casino Bar on the Bliss?   2nd part...  The games.  I know they have slots, but what table games do they have besides blackjack?  Do they have 3 or 4 card poker?  Let it Ride?  Ultimate Texas Holdem?  What about a craps table?  I'll be cruisin' this April.   Thanks much for the insight!!!

    Beverage package and bottled water

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    This is interesting..  I have bought the Beverage package my last two cruises, albeit they were on Royal Caribbean, and bottled water as well as Starbucks, fresh squeezed juices, etc., were included.  I would get a drink and a bottle of water pretty much every time to keep hydrated.  I am curious if NCL is the only line that doesn't offer at least bottled water with their Beverage Package...  I did get the Beverage Package, not the Deluxe, for my April 2020 Bliss Sailing, so I guess this one I'll be dragging around my water bottle and rolling the dice to get it filled at the bar from the soda gun?   Or I'll just fill it up at the trusty water fountain, aka scuttlebutt, as us old Salts call it...  Happy Sailing!

    What is the current standard for proof for military discount?

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    If you want a Military Discount, the best thing to do is call - However, I've been on 5 cruises, never was able to get any kind of military discount..  Weird..  I ask, they say "they don't have anything..."  It's all good tho..  But, for God sakes, don't bring your original DD-214 anywhere...  You should have many certified copies of both Copy 1 and 4....   Keep the originals in a safe place..

    Alcohol Watered Down?

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    22 minutes ago, SuiteLady said:

    Wow!  Sounds like the bartender did not know how to make them??  I drink Mudslides all the time and have never had an issue with them being made correctly, or having plenty of alcohol in them!!

     

    I will say.. Ice cream isn't a mandatory ingredient....   as long as you have the main four of Bailey's, Kahlúa, Vodka, and 1/2 and 1/2, blend with ice, you get a pretty good one.. Most bars won't have ice cream at the ready - especially cruise bars....

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    Removing tips due to bad service

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Bee Guy said:

     

    True, but in what other industry are we concerned with this?  Do you tip the cooks, busboys, maintenance staff, etc at resorts or restaurants on shore?   How about if that restaurant is in one of the poorer countries?

     

    The Bus boys, Food Runners, Bartender's..  they are "Tipped Out" by the servers in most restaurants.  You just don't tip your server, but you're tipping everyone involved in your dining experience...    The cooks and dishwashers are paid no less then min wage, but the others I mentioned, are considered "Tipped" employees, and in NJ, the pay per hour is (or was in 2015 when I bartended) was $2.18 an hour... 

     

    With that being said, you can't compare the wages, etc., of land-based employees and ship's employees - as stated above in various ways.  The dead horse of the Proper Way to Tip is "To Each Is Own"..  Like our Mama's and Papa's taught us, "Let your conscience be your guide....".  If you can live with what you do or don't do, then that's you....  Happy Cruising!!

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    Alcohol Watered Down?

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    Some bartenders are heavy handed whilst some are light handed..  I guess if you get a weak drink, just politely ask for another shot..  I can't see them saying no - then don't go back to that same bartender.  Once you find one that makes you a nice, stiff drink, make a habit of going back to them...  But as some said above, I highly doubt they water down their liquors..  The ends will outweigh the means (or is it the means will outweigh the ends...lol) if they did that....  and I've had some weak drinks served to me, but I never thought they were tainted with water, and I just chalked it up on a poor pour - Just don't let the ice melt in your drinks :classic_biggrin:

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