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  1. Zippeedee
    To further your point, pre-shutdown I’ve been on five NCL cruises and haven’t eaten in an MDR since 2006. I also eat a late breakfast and seldom eat lunch. They’re saving $$ on me.
  2. Zippeedee
    Not opening the spa onto the outside area is a lost opportunity. The spa on the Epic has an outdoor deck with a hammock and loungers. It is wonderful.
  3. Zippeedee
    Isn’t the worst case scenario that so many people test positive that Bermuda refuses to allow the ship to dock? It doesn’t matter who is planning to go ashore.
  4. Zippeedee
    Call me cynical, but those two balconies on each side set just behind the slides like 14192 and 14792 are the handicap accessible cabins. People needing those rooms don’t have a choice. Wishful thinking that it is only a matter of time before those slides disappear during a dry dock.
  5. Zippeedee
    Looks like I’m doomed for Iceland!
  6. Zippeedee
    I just read the menu. A fish Reuben? Reuben is spinning in his grave! Please tell me the Reuben in the Local is still corned beef!
  7. Zippeedee
    Is this new? I have always asked Cagney’s to wrap my chocolate cake and they deliver it to my cabin. This was pre-shutdown. I’ll be so disappointed if they won’t do it anymore!
  8. Zippeedee
    So I’m dumb enough to fall for the press releases that announced the huge new investment in dining. Time will tell.
  9. Zippeedee
    I prefer the specialty restaurants and the Local or the buffet when I need a break from big meals. I haven’t been in an MDR since 2006, but if the quality is improved, this menu may make me try it. With less options they should be able to focus more on quality ingredients and consistency in preparation. Less waste should also allow budget for better quality food.
  10. Zippeedee
    I’m booked on the last Prima cruise in September 2023. I booked day one and m still waiting to see what the next cruise will be. Hoping for a transatlantic, much more fun than just flying home. Chances are not looking good though.
  11. Zippeedee
    I’m confused. You paid $199 and NCL paid $1295. I don’t see a profit for them. They have received their payment back, as you have. Why would you get back their cost of the unused flight?
  12. Zippeedee
    I booked a 14 day Prima cruise on the fist day they were announced. My “one person in a balcony” has increased from around $9000 (before my credits from cancelled cruises) to about $15,000 now. Glad I booked early!
  13. Zippeedee
    These are all good ideas. I find it helpful to join the cruise critic roll call (if there is one) for each cruise. Chatting with people online, joining the meet and greet and other activities helps to break the ice before you even board the ship. My last cruise had a lively group who got together almost every day to play Left, Right, Center. I met so many nice people.
  14. Zippeedee
    I haven't cruised on Celebrity yet. Friends invited me to join them next April. The Celebrity web site states the cancellation policy may be different for solo cruisers. Does anyone know what the policy is now? I'd rather not spend an hour on hold to find out before I even decide to go. Thanks!
  15. Zippeedee
    They will never tell you before announcements are sent. We knew our Getaway TA had been shortened by two days long before the phone reps were told to acknowledge it.
  16. Zippeedee
    Ink 48 is walking distance to the pier and very nice. I’ve also stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn on 48th near Times Square. A short cab ride to the pier.
  17. Zippeedee
    If you used a travel agent they may have received the email and not forwarded it. Some travel insurance will pay you for port changes. I’ve had changes on two of my last three cruises and was paid the amount listed in the policy by my insurance.
  18. Zippeedee
    There is nothing good or “Haven-like” about one person on that sleep sofa, never mind two. I’d take a real bed in a balcony any day.
  19. Zippeedee
    I saw a video news report that parents boarding the Getaway yesterday were told the kids clubs were closed for the week. I’m guessing there are a number of staff that are sick.
  20. Zippeedee
    We always fly, but that was before the airlines fell apart.
  21. Zippeedee
    The spa is not run by NCL. You need to request the credit by calling when you receive notice of the upgrade. Don’t wait until you are onboard.
  22. Zippeedee
    We did a family cruise in 2006. The people flying from Boston to NYC were fogged in all morning and just barely made it to the ship, which was delayed in leaving NYC. You just never know about the weather and flight delays.
  23. Zippeedee
    At least before the shutdown, the Getaway buffet had scones, cream and small snacks every day at 3pm.
  24. Zippeedee
    They didn’t tell me any of that! My cruise isn’t until later in 2023 so I have time to figure it out. I have had horrible luck with transfers from Southampton so I know how to get a car service if it comes to that!
  25. Zippeedee
    I asked them to keep the transfer for a one day early deviation. They told me to just go to the airport on the day of the cruise. Easy enough.
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