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BTW @Georgia_Peaches, I completely concur with your opinions re Luminae. Frankly, I much preferred eating lunch there as versus dinner.  

5 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 It's now a New York Stirp vice fliet mignon.  

 

Now that's too bad! (just my opinion...)

https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/news-analysis/key-west-cruise-ships/

"Liking what they saw, some Key West residents attempted to make the reprieve permanent. In November 2020, they voted on and decisively passed three landmark measures limiting cruise-ship traffic to just the smallest ships and those with the cleanest environmental records. (Two of the measures were approved by over 60 percent of voters and the other by more than 80 percent.) "

It seems like I'm always following along on a @Georgia_Peaches cruise. This time though, I'm hoping there is no repeat of the San Pedro debacle! That one made me feel like I was watching a remake of 'The Great Race'...lol....

Bon Voyage and smoooooth sailing!

2 minutes ago, JimmyVWine said:

Just to be clear, the above statement is 100% incorrect.  The OP's question pertained to the Royal Princess and there is no such restriction on any Royal Class ship.

No need to be snarky...you're right, I thought I was on the Celebrity board...my bad...

Deleted. Wrong cruise line...

1 hour ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

I didn't think that Princess even showed "first run" movies.  I thought their latest ones had just been released to digital...

I saw Dune (Part 1) on the Regal in early June of '22...it was released end of October '21. Not sure if that counts as "first run" or not but I was surprised to see it on their system and for free!

I'm sure glad I got to cruise on the Majestic this past October. 26 days, L.A. to Sydney.

Loved the Hollywood Conservatory. But it is no surprise that they may convert it. Very sad, but no surprise. Still, I hope they don't...

1 hour ago, Tak8 said:

I spent the night in Dublin last week on the Star.  It allowed me to start the 2nd day earlier than the tenders.  Yes, it was an extra expense, but worth it to me. Enjoyed the night life also.

Thanks, I am thinking of doing that in Bora Bora.

Did you have to notify any ship personnel before doing that?

1st time NCL cruiser. However, I've never had an overnight in a port that was serviced by tenders on any cruise line so wondered how this works. I'm assuming they operate until some specified hour by which you must be back on board? Or end up sleeping on the beach...

16 hours ago, Shmoo here said:

Disney has already put out a policy regarding ducks:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/dcl-onboard-restricted-items-policy-updates-decorations-ducks-and-ashes-and-more.3936270/page-6#post-65235920

 

 

But would it be ok to hide rubber Donald Ducks??

17 minutes ago, tert333 said:

You may want to check your account.   I received a similar letter and they did apply the credit to my existing cruise.   I have sent "Alvin" and note to ask to apply the credit to my next cruise in Jan 2025.  Will see how that goes.

I'm sure he'll be happy to do that...for a fee of course...a $50 fee probably...🤣

<Just kidding of course...well, I *think* I'm just kidding...>

38 minutes ago, Muushka said:

I found it irritating that those 2 channels, Prime and PrimeOne, actually had some decent movies.  But no guide to tell you what and when.  So basically useless.

 

I was also surprised at no music.

Yes, I forgot to mention that in my earlier post...no guide whatsoever. It was, indeed,  very irritating...

You can open the balcony dividers on Magic Carpet Sky Suites on E class ships (well, on the Apex anyways...)

22 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Was on Edge recently and there was no music channel like on S-Class ships.   There is background music on the navigation channel.

 

From memory the channels I remember are

CNBC

MSNBC

COUPLE SPORTS STATIONS.   THEY ALSO BROADCAST MAJOR GAMES

FOX

BBC NEWS

BBC AMERICA

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

SKY NEWS

CARTOON CHANNEL

CHILDREN'S NETWORK

a Classic Movie CHANNEL

4-5 CELEBRITY ADVERTISEMENT CHANNELS INCLUDING REPLAYS OF THE LIVE LECTURES AND SOME OF THE SHOWS, EXCURSION PREVIEWS, CRUISE DIRECTOR ETC ETC.

 

 

 

You forgot (and I kid you not)...the Toddler Channel...that was listed after the Childrens channel...

I somehow refrained from having a look at it...(I was afraid it would mesmerize my rather simple mind...

and as @MamaFej pointed out, if you've experienced the Princess TV offerings, you are gonna be very disappointed indeed...

Golly gee willikers!!  Am I gonna get $50 for my complaint in the disembarkation survey because I was charged $17.78 for drinks I didn't order in my stateroom??

Ain't counting on it...

This is all very strange! We just got off the Apex last month...was in a MC Sky Suite...had two loungers and the two chairs/table setup. 

3 hours ago, OneSixtyToOne said:

We have two included tours on our stop in Bergen for our next cruise in August. It should be noted that you can only select one.

That is interesting. On our Egypt river cruise, a couple ports have two 'included' excursions and we've been able to reserve both. They are, of course, at different times and don't cancel each other out.

I shall keep this in mind when our VO cruise excursions open up...

10 minutes ago, schmoopie17 said:

But that's not necessarily so, as we have an excursion booked and I still see other things coming up for that day.

That is my experience also.

11 minutes ago, schmoopie17 said:

Although, I tried booking one for our upcoming cruise and it didn't tell me it was sold out until I put it in the cart,

Thanks...new to NCL. I've seen both on other lines...Sold Out banner or simply gone from choices...wondered how NCL did it...

I've seen some excursions disappear from the Shore Excursions page lately and wondered if that was because of being sold out.

Thanks!

8 hours ago, RichYak said:

When I've seen the 22/23:1 ratio, I've assumed that this was temporary until Celebrity completed re-hiring of butlers. But you used the words "fully staffed". Are you saying that this ratio is permanent?

Yes, it appears to be permanent. I spoke with our butler during our Apex cruise last April. He was somewhat taken aback when I mentioned that I had heard they were covering 23 suites. He asked how I knew...lol...he was unfamiliar with CC. 

He verified that this was the new norm. He said the hardest part was that he was covering multiple decks and it made it a little more difficult to deliver the same level of service. (I noticed him a few times in the Retreat Lounge also...)

He stated that there were no plans at that time of reducing the current workload. But I will say he did a fine job taking care of us. He brought coffee and rolls every morning and some nibbles in the afternoon. 

Always have to smile when this sort of question is asked...because I just wouldn't even consider taking that chance. Playing 'chicken' with the captain is a losing proposition...

Heh...I was 3rd in line...lol...

2 minutes ago, jimlouisesophie said:

We have booked our EZ air flight for next January, but would like to see other options.  If I go on the EZ flight page, do I just click on to the Change Flight icon?  Will this cancel my original booking? Thx

Yes, just click on the Change Flight icon. Your flight will only be replaced *if* you hit change later on at bottom of page... 

55 minutes ago, Oceangoer2 said:

Contacted my CVP via email yesterday three times and the response was "not available".  Called as it may have been a system glitch.  Message was "CVP no longer available;  leave name/number and one will be assigned".  Not sure if she left or another case of many CVP's laid off.  Has anyone else called lately to see if this may be across the board?

Mine disappeared a few months ago...suddenly email bounced and voicemail was like yours...

Haven't been assigned a new one...