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Current NCL policy seems to be to post the post-cruise excursions at day 50.

I've been told by numerous CruiseNext managers that you can go to the same venue. There seems to be some wiggle-room with respect to certain latitudes benefits. And while it appears that their system might be tracking your use of coupons, it's fairly unlikely that the host/hostess will say no. Heck, some people report that they've been able to use an "extra" coupon (#3, leftover from a previous cruise), others have been turned away. Your mileage may vary.

They have been sailing from Capetown for a couple of seasons - I did the Capetown RT in December 2022, not 100% sure but I think that might have been the first season for SA. They've done various modifications since then, impossible to say what they'll be doing in 2030. If they're still doing any kind of route in the area, it's entirely possible they'll do an "eclipse" sailing. Maybe they'll read this and get on it LOL.

check you spam folder - some of my NCL notices get marked as spam

NCL stopped cruising from San Diego several years ago, moved most departures to San Pedro, rumor at that time the decision was made due to various issues with the port. @njhorseman who says they have to sail from NYC at all? From the complaints I've seen regarding the lack of upcoming cruises, maybe they've already made that decision.

Current posted rules say no, they are deposits for NEW bookings. But NCL doesn't always follow their own rules, especially with respect to CN - which they seem to allow you to add anytime. CF, not so much. You'd be better off asking CAS what they allow.

AFAIK, the dock workers that take your luggage are unionized. So when they decide to have a work slow-down (happened in Seattle last year) - not much NCL can do. Not sure about the contracted staff inside the terminal doing the check-in.

Doesn't appear to be a mistake if you look at the actual itineraries. The early one overnights on day 1, the 2nd one overnights on the last day.

You're missing the point. Not everyone understands how their phone clock works. And it varies, depending on the settings and your location. Plus, if you set your phone to ship time before you get into port, it's not unheard of to have it change to local time, if it happens to be different. I simply set my cheapie watch to ship time to avoid the problem.

I understand perfectly what you are saying. But if you are setting an ALARM for 3 hours and your phone time changes while onshore, you'll be a hour early/late. Setting a timer is different.

Usually yes. I think San Pedro is the only port that I've been to that also checked carry-ons.

Unless your phone decides to change time on you when you reach a cell tower. I speak from experience. Setting a timer should work, calculating hours by current time only works if you know your watch/time settings will block any automatic changes.

From the FAQs But if they aren't delivered, you'd have to go the the CN desk and ask - extra coupons aren't something that the stewards probably have on their mind as they are prepping the room for new guests.

They were enforcing times when I sailed from Stockholm a few years ago. There was no place to sit BUT there were gift shops where you could kill time while waiting for your time slot. Had an interesting setup in Tokyo last month. From what I could tell, people were getting group numbers for check-in, not boarding. I have latitudes priority so went straight through from check-in, right onto the ship. And yes, I was at my assigned time. They kept trying to give me a # but the lady at the priority line waved us through. I'm wondering if that might be a more effective strategy, space permitting in the terminal. Easy to distribute #s based on assigned times, might help to get people to start following directions!

At one Q&A session (after we'd had pier runners the previous day), the captain explained how it works - at least how he handles it. First and foremost, CONTACT THE SHIP! Which means contact the Port Agent. If they know you are late they will advise you on what to do. If they don't know why you aren't onboard they will most likely leave without waiting. But it also depends on the port. Sometimes they just can't wait - there may be other ships waiting for the dock and/or channel, changing tides, or an already short time to make it to the next port. And there are reasons that all aboard is 30 minutes prior to sail time. They have manifests to complete, gangways to disengage, etc. As to contacting your friends 15 minutes after all-board time- maybe, maybe not. Once they knew they were going to be delayed, they should have called, even if they thought they still might make it to the ship on time.

I was responding to a specific comment. Sorry you didn't catch that.

I can beat that - my Transpacific cruise in October (Alaska to Hawaii) just sent out an updated itinerary. Instead of a sea day before we get to Honolulu, we're arriving early afternoon the day before. Bring on the complaints about changes - affecting excursions no less!! To be fair, I think they misread the changes, assuming the worst - and took down the post when it was pointed out that we were getting extra time in Honolulu and obviously excursions weren't affected. And I'm assuming there will be no increase in port fees, at least not for anyone that is currently booked. Fees/taxes that I assume will be higher due to docking overnight.

I've sailed/booked over 25 cruises on NCL and have never taken the FAS beverage or meal package. The TA is incorrect.

Not silly to mention - I always use a simple non-connected watch and clock, keep them set to ship time.

Oops, not Oslo, it's Helsinki. I've only been able to find 2 flights that would meet NCL's criteria - and those didn't show on Kayak LOL.

Thanks. I wouldn't expect a charter with a deviation, they'll just cancel the deviation request if they choose the charter route. But from my location they can fly me to Tromso from Oslo on the appropriate date, so we'll see.

I'd trust NCL with a charter, assuming you get to the charter flight on time. Can you give some details? I'm on the following cruise, leaving from Tromso. And still no flight info. I've requested a 1-day deviation but would be OK with a charter instead. What is the flight itinerary? I know when they do charters to Papeete, they leave from LAX.

No. You go to the end of the line - behind everyone else with priority but ahead of anyone with tender tickets that haven't been called yet.

Some of us are quite content with plain and simple and/or have food allergies or restrictions. I wouldn't eat it either.

I have. Thought it was strange - and poor planning.