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Agreed, We won our first 2 haven bids now I simply book it lol

I agree, We have won 2 Haven bids but this was during lower capacity with a fair bid. But warning you, after staying in the Haven it is hard to go back.

We also do not write a letter, we simply meet them and whatever things we would like we ask for. Always had success and if it cant be done no big deal. We are back in the Haven on our Joy Cruise on April 8th 2023

When you arrive the menu will be posted outside the main dining room serving lunch. I agree, avoid the buffet unless you are one of the first onboard, it gets crazy there. If you are staying in a Haven Suite, Haven Restaurant is amazing or even try the American Diner as it is free for Haven guests on embarkation day for lunch. We love the Breakaway have been on her twice and Osheans is also a great place to go for lunch.

We have been there several times the most recent was March 2022. We are going again this April. Can anyone tell me the current drink prices as far as beers? I can remember what we paid last time.

I believe it was 7am might have been a little earlier

Tips I would Recommend for Haven boarding in New Orleans is the Security Line is bad, so either get there early or mid day. Once past Security you have a seperate Line for Haven, and then will be escorted to the Haven Lounge which is a small room with snack and such, along with a concierge that can assist in doing reservations.

Yes, if you book any balcony you will be able to bid up to any Haven Suite!

I have emailed and usually the first response take about a week, but responses after that were very fast within a day or so.

Yes, Once you pay to upgrade a few days later when you go to the Upgrade advantage page it will show the new class of cabins you now can bid on. for example we booked a Club Balcony for our Joy cruise in April and after final payment simply upgraded to an Aft Facing Haven Suite. Upgrade page changed only allowing us to bid on the 2 bedroom and the DOS.

We are on the joy for the April 8th sailing staying in the aft facing haven suite

We have stayed in the 2 bedroom in the Haven, the forward facing and April we are in the aft haven suite. Honestly we have no issue staying outside the Haven at all. Gives us some excercise as well lol.

I understand where you say that a child should be able to sit, but specialty restaurants charge and a seat taken up to someone not spending money loses money for the cruise line.

So, Again...Sometimes rules are bent by some staff but the Printed rules for Specialty dining rooms are 12 and under, so you should go in with the expectation of paying. As far as allowing a 15 year old to order off a kids menu, if a 15 year old can legally get behind the wheel of a car they should not be able to order off a kids menu.

We are staying in an Aft Haven Suite for our Joy Cruise April 8th, Haven now sold out but price drops for the rest of the cabins. Friend are cruising with us currently have a bid from inside to Balcony....looking good for there bid since the price drop. If anyone hears about April 8th bids being accepted would love to hear

Spend the extra $50 and get a Day bed by the pool! Wife and I have been there with and without teenagers and service always great, food good and never had an issue with any other guests! Honestly wife and I can be the life of the party so maybe we are the loud ones lol

What is your limit? Geographical desires?

38 till joy in haven aft suite

I know this Topic is very old but I had the pleasure to work as ACD for several of the Cruise Directors listed. I must Say loved working with Simon, Julie, Colin Kerr, and was Pedro Serras ACD a few times. I worked onboard from 2003 to 2007. On The Sea, star, dawn, crown, dream and the Marco Polo. Was fun reading this old thread brought me back to my younger years

So from my experience from cruising as well as working on cruise ships, bartenders schedules are pretty consistent, but if I drop a $20 and never see that bartender again…it’s only $20 and I’m sure they appreciated it.

Book NCL 2 drinks per card every 5 minutes! No limits lol

No, there is not

So 20 30 minutes is a bit of an exaggeration. Wife and I are typically beer drinkers by the pool and after the first afternoon bartenders would see us walk up and already have the beers ready no matter the line. We do tip. Pretty much drop a $20 on embarkation day at the pool bar and never wait.

I figure it this way, minimum 3 meals a day served by your waitstaff plus your room steward, $20 pep person per day for tips is not a lot. Imagine eating out at restaurants on land 3 meals per day, you’re telling me that you would spend $40 in gratuities combined?

Haven bar is always open in port as well as the pool sundeck and hot tubs