Thanks, I was told with the NCL cruise first certificates that would replace any deposit match and I can move it to any other NCL cruise without penalty before final payment. Worst case I'm out the cruise first value if I don't use it within 3 years. I'm watching the other lines too but looking like NCL Jewel Dec 12 2024 best matches the mix of ports vs sea days, budget, and days I can take off (certain parts of every month I cannot take off, mid month is best for the schedule). With I caused drink package and specialty dinning the overall price with gratuities is better. I do not normally do the drink package but this is a longer cruise than normal for us too. I do wish a couple of the stops had longer hours though.