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Well put.😄

The last steaks we had (2 months ago) were fair, but very thinly cut to save on cost.  I would much rather have 1/2 the size that is thicker.  The beef was well prepared, but it is hard to make a 5/8" thick steak medium rear with a good exterior charring that is juicy.

Current offer ends a midnight tonight eastern time.  Hope to see and improved offer.  Only time will tell.

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

That normally happens when there is low interest and bookings. Personally, I would prefer sailing out of San Diego versus San Pedro. 

I wish they would move the Joy or Bliss there, at least for a month or two.  There is so much more to do in San Diego.

Still Zacapa 23 on the Solstice, as of 4/15/23.   Their Bourbon was Bullet; fair, but not premium in my opinion.

23 hours ago, tschwa2 said:

Booking on the first day of the cruise they threw in a bottle of wine, nothing special but we took it and gave it to my husband's family that picked us up after the cruise.

Any other special perks from on board bookings?

#12 says "Visit Future vacation team on board"

I was wondering if anyone could give me examples of current and past additional onboard Benefit.

What is the additional offer referred to on board?

They had other cruises slated for dates prior to the Sept 24 sailing and had to cancel them because of labor shortages and getting paperwork (work permits) submitted and approved.   I just hope they can get it sorted out so the September sailing can happen. 

no sound for me

 Wish they would do  7-10 Mex cruises.  (Cabo, Puerto Viarta, La Paz & Lareto.  I would like to see an X ship out of San Diego or San Francisco.  LA is not a very attractive Port to Sale from.  I also had a Pacific Coast cruise cancelled this spring.  We really like sailing out of San Diego.  Nice City, easy access, lots of things to do and hotels to stay at closes to cruise terminal.

Still hoping to go, but the logistics are becoming over whelming.  The cruise industry is trying to do what they can.  

9 minutes ago, Married90 said:

Given that NCL has a 100% passenger and crew Vaccination policy, it kind of sounds like Canada and NCL are in line with each other….  Different cruise lines, maybe not so….

Thank you.  That is reassuring. 

Canada's new rule requires 100% Vaccination rate for Cruise ships to arrive in a Canadian port (which I see as impossible).   We have a 5 night LA to Vancouver cruise on the Bliss scheduled for 4/17.  Even if they passed an Alaska Exemption Law similar to last year,  it would not affect  our cruise because it does not go to Alaska.  Am I missing something, or could my cruise be in jeopardy?

In the US,  it was limited as it has been in past offers.  You had to add it to your card before the threshold was met (Unknown what level  triggered that).  After their threshold is met, it is no longer available to be added to your card.

OLD Expires 3/27

How are you accessing this offer?  I am unable to locate it.

I was hoping for a double points promo.  We fly with credit card points.  So it is not beneficial for us.  I am sure it will work for others.

We live in California and  have done Pacific Coast Cruses on NCL and Celebrity out of LA and San Diego.  If possible I would much rather start or disembark from or to San Diego.   I is a much nicer port than LA (very Industrial).  San Diego Airport is about 3 miles from the Cruise port and there are many nice hotels within a stones throw to the Ship.

I would prefer the Fall.  Spring can be too cold and windy in the North West.  Sept-Oct is still normally very warm in California. If you go in the fall his would also allow you to add a Mex Riviera on to the back end of it if time and budget permit.  We have noticed a big drop in prices about 55 days prior to sailing.  We book our flights with points well in advance (Southwest) and cancel if plans change or prices don't fall.  

If you go to San Francisco, Acatraz is a good day trip and is very close to the port.  Even though it is beautiful,  Catalina does not have much to offer.  For us it is a nice relaxing port day for the Spa or Pool.

Because you are close to US shores, if there is some sort of issue you are only a day away from a US friendly port.  

Because of the expansion of the Panama Canal, there are many more ships and many more options for us on the West Coast.  Prior to the new Canal, the size of the ships were limited.  That is not the case anymore.  We tend to sail on NCL and Celebrity so I can only speak to them.  Because Pacific Coast Cruises have been considered Repositioning cruises, it seems  that all the companies provide a good value.

I was mistaken.  We received the KN 95's on NCL Bliss Mex Rivera on 12/5/21.  We went on Celebrity Pacific Coast earlier.  Neither cruise required passenger to wear mask so both set were taken home with us for future use.  I apologize for the concussion.

JBY

We received KN 95 on our Pacific Coast Cruise this last fall.  They were in the room upon arrival and we were able to get additional through our room steward at no cost.  

You pay  $250 and get a $500 certificate to pay for new booking.  There are restrictions and expiration dates associated with them (strings attached).  I believe,  if you or they cancel they will only refund you the $250.  I just used mine.  There was also a requirement that I could not  buy one and use it immediately.  There was a waiting period to prevent me from purchasing and using it.  Make sure to read the terms and conditions to see if it will be beneficial to your needs.

I believe the current cancelled cruises have nothing to due with Canada.  San Francisco and Sonoma County have changed travel requirements (SF you have to be boostered).   Only the last Pacific Coast Cruise was scheduled to go to Canada.  It is yet to be seen how Canada's policies my effect future cruises out of Vancouver.  I also believe the Alaska Tourism Act only applies to Alaska Cruises and would not apply to cruises to Hawaii. 

The fastest way is not check your bags and you'll be there first to walk off (with your luggage).  We were able to go at 8 am.  If you check your bags you will need to wait for your color to be called.  We caught a cab for $60 for 6 of us to LAX.  That was on the 5/12 sailing.

What if they went to a private island in Belize (NCL)?  Would that work as a foreign port?