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Correct. EU and UK customers get speciality coffee at meals in restaurants included in the basic cruise fare. The discussion was just seeing how it was working in practice...

 

 

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Actually the basic cruise fare (Just Cruise) doesn't include coffee, drinks, internet, water etc. The Premium All Inclusive fare does, which is often a few hundred quid more than the basic cruise fare.

Has anyone done the dune buggy and beach break through ncl?

How was it?

 

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We did this private tour, was excellent.

Greetings From Cozumel Cruise Excursions,

Thank you for your interest in our East Coast Cozumel ATV Adventure With Lunch at a Seaside Resort. We are currentlyshowing availability for your arrival date for our 8:30am,10:30am. 12:30pm.

This tour is one of the most excitingexcursions offered in Cozumel as it combines a heart pounding ride on anATV along Cozumel’s beautiful East Coast Seaside and inland Jungle, followed bylunch and relaxation at a great seaside resort very near to your cruise shipport.

Our tour meets within walking distance ofthe Puerto Maya Pier and International Piers, where most all ships in CozumelDocks. From here we transport you through town to the East Side of theisland where you will begin your thrilling ride to Mescalitos and east alongthe wind swept and rugged seaside offroad. This drive only takes approx.20mins.

Here our guides will get you all set onyour ATV and go over all the safety aspects of your vehicle and your ride andthen we are off! The drive to the La Palma Ruin is approximately 35minutes and is a fast, fun, and wild ride.

This ATV ride is along the East coastmixes spectacular seaside views with plush jungle trails. Once at theruin your guide will give you a brief Mayan History lesson. Throughout thiswild ride you will have many opportunities to take some amazingphotos.

Following our stop at the ruin we make thethrilling ride back to our starting location where we will transport you backto town for your seaside lunch at the El Cid Resort.

Your lunch will include Fajitas, Rice,Beans, Chips, Authentic Tortillas and Fresh Mexican Salsa. Please notethat bottled ice water is provided throughout the tour.

Following lunch you are welcome to relaxseaside or poolside. This is a huge attraction for many who want to stayclose to the ship, but still have time to kick back and relax for a few hoursbefore heading back. The resort does have a bar for any additionalbeverages you may wish to purchase during your stay.

Our tour meets within walking distance ofthe Puerto Maya Port and The International port as is a location that is safeand simple to get to. Your confirmation email will provide specificdetails. From our meeting location we will transport you in our SafariVan across the island to the ATV Vehichles and the start of your thrilling ATVride.

We provide helmets and safety goggles(optional) for your ATV ride. Our professional guides will give you asafety orientation and assist you with the operation of the ATV's. They are very easy to operate and safe when you follow the instructions of ourguides. Beginners are welcome and do very well on the ATV's.

Your ATV tour is approx 3hrs, however asadvised, there is no rush to leave the resort and your tour includes access tothe resort’s pool and beach area so you can extend this tour as long as youlike.

You must wear closed toed shoes for thistour.

We will make sure that yourselected tour time works well with your port times and our guides willalways get you back to your ship with plenty of time to spare. Weguarantee that!

The cost of your East Coast ATV Adventureis $75usd for an adult single rider, $65usd for an adults Double rider,and just $28usd for a child riding with an adult. You must be 18 years ofage to ride as a single rider and 6 years of age to ride with an adult.

Please note that prices quotedon this reservation request reply and on our site are only guaranteed for24hrs, and after that time are subject to change. To ensure you receivethe quoted price on this request letter please submit your request within 24hrs. If you wait beyond 24 hrs, please check back so that we canre-confirm pricing and availability.

Your trip begins with transportationprovided from our meeting location which is within walking distance ofboth the Puerto Maya and International piers where most all ships docks. If you are arriving at Punta Langosta pier you can easily arrange a very shorttaxi ride will get you there in minutes. (Approximately $8usd for up to 4people)

Please note that arranging thistransportation from these ports is safe and easy to do. Cozumel is a verysafe island and taxis are lined up a mile everywhere you look.

Specific meeting instructions and paymentdetails will be provided with the confirmation email we send you followingreceipt of your secure reservation.

This trip is not appropriate for childrenunder 6. You must be at least 18 years of age to drivethe ATV's, and hold a valid drivers license. Abeginner’s license is also acceptable. The total weight of bothpassengers should not exceed 350lbs. This excursion is notrecommended for persons with heart problems, asthma, or any serious medicalconditions, or who are pregnant.

Our ATV ADVENTURE is one of the mostpopular tours available in Cozumel and is often sold out weeksand at times months in advance. Because space on this excitingadventure is limited please book early to avoid disappointment due tounavailability of the excursion.

Climb aboard our Cozumel ATV Adventure andlet the good times roll!

To confirm your reservation please followthe link below to our SSL secure/encrypted reservation page. A 30% Deposit is required in order to secure your reservation (fullyrefunded in case of inclement weather cancellations or Ships not calling intoport, please refer to our Terms of Reservation by visiting our website http://www.cozumelcruiseexcursions.com/Terms.htm

The balance is due at time of excursion incash or traveler check only.

https://cozumelcruiseexcursions.com/ATVBeachSecure.htm

Please note, the secure link above has beentested and is in full working order. There are certain email

Speciality coffee IS included in the Premium All Inclusive deal BUT only with meals (not the buffet). This is not the regular coffee available after meals, but the coffee at the bottom of the menu which is usually Lavazza but was actually Starbucks on the Bliss, this is the Latte and Cappucino stuff. The waiter still tried to get us to sign for it the first time we asked for it but was given short shrift by my wife who presented her keycard, which was labelled UBP + C + J, although we never could work out what the J was.

 

Water is delivered to your cabin beforehand, we found that it was best to ask our steward to empty the fridge of all the alcohol and expensive water, which is not included in any deal, then we re-stocked the fridge with bottled water, we found the cold water tasted much better, it tasted fairly poor otherwise.

 

The UBP is just as the normal UBP as was listed earlier.

 

The internet is a new one which we have just noticed and added to our 30 mins Platinum allowance could come in handy on our next cruise as we are taking a slave to the internet with us. We didn't get the internet allowance on the Bliss earlier this year.

 

Of course all your DSC and gratuities on the UBP are also taken care of.

Juice?

From memory, the room keycard is printed with something that allows free speciality coffee at mealtimes. Never tried using it, foul stuff coffee.

Look for the Sailaway rate, often a few hundred cheaper than the AI.

300lb from memory.

We are just about to book on NCL Spirit (Aug 19) . I would just like to ask a couple of questions as we have not sailed or travelled to Europe at all in the past.

 

Transportation from the airport to the cruise port - what options would you consider as the best for easier travel and less expensive. I have looked at the train but am not sure how close to the cruise terminal it would drop us off. Also back into Rome after the cruise for a couple days stay in Rome.

 

We are a bit intimidated as we don't know the area.

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Port is about 20 mins walk from the station, and then there is an NCL shuttle to take you from the port entrance to the cruise terminal. Or get a taxi at the station direct to the cruise terminal for about €20. Or there is a local bus to take you from the station to the port entrance for about 80c from memory.

All doable booking your own tour, save a lot eg www.privategreecetours.com we paid €400 (a few years ago) for a Mercedes van for 10 people, for a full day Athens tour (highly recommended). They know when the ship leaves, they know the routes to get there.

They have (or had) Smuckers Sugar Free Maple Syrup.

Sounds like end of bin that they've taken off the drinks menu, but still need to get rid of. I suspect you would get the same if you asked for a "glass of red wine" at a bar. And of course you know that the captain has had no input into the choice of wine........

I usually bring them an 8X10 hand painted portrait of my entire family, that I paint myself. They seem to really appreciate it, and always assure me they will hang it in their quarters, how cool is that?

Try taking something more useful next time like a workbench and tools, or a set of encyclopaedias.

Wednesday bookings from the UK.

Most likely it will be on at the casino bar, although possibly recorded and shown later on.

Although an additional service charge will be levied on drinks and spa treatments, you should tip butler and concierge, and the kids crew aren't in the DSC.

VV recently had a booking incentive if that's who you booked thru........

Book an Oceanview stateroom or above on any cruise of 5 days orlonger and you'll receive a FREE half case of WINE (white and red) delivered toyour home. BUT - Make sure you book on Wednesday, 21 February 2018to receive your free wine.

In fact they often do it

To celebrate Valentine's day - book an Oceanview stateroomor above on any cruise of 5 days or longer today and you will receive ahalf case of wine for free delivered to your home.*

Is the MSC status match a UK only thing?

I dont know, but my MSC status email came from a co.uk email. I thought it was open to all.

And that is what the British are doing.

 

This is not anecdotal but fact based on agent information. NCL is losing in UK and their prices are astronomical compared others. Whilst we are very committed to NCL we are now looking at MSC or RCCL

 

MSC are even matching our latitudes level:

Same here.

Got my Black Card status match from MSC.

Looking now at RCCL.

Plus NCL aren't sailing from the UK this summer.

The Norwegian Spirit will be sailing from the U.K. this summer. We are waiting for the itineraries to be released. That was supposed to have been last month, so should hopefully be any day now.

 

 

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Thanks Keith. And I thought we were late in deciding what we were going to do this summer :D:D:D

For all the emails and brochures NCL send about cruising from the UK, I searched for July and August this year, and there is one solitary departure from the UK.

In total, other cruise lines have over 200.

Shame the reality doesn't match up to the publicity. I have therefore this morning completed an MSC Status Match to my NCL Platinum.

All gambling winnings by U.S. citizens, regardless of where they take place, are considered taxable income and legally must be reported as such to the Internal Revenue Service.

In the UK casinos, all gambling winnings are considered free of any and all taxes, no matter what your citizenship is. No-one will keep any records of who you are or what you won.

I guess any reporting to the IRS by US citizens is between you and your priest.

It's a well known fact. They are not restricted by US laws as to how tight they are allowed to make the machines. Just because you were lucky does not mean that others were not lucky. Here is an example: In Maryland the law states that 90% must be paid back on the slots. That is a pretty good number. On a cruise ship it will significantly lower. I have heard as low as 70%.

 

 

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12 years ago on the Jewel, I remember seeing a sign that said the payout on slots was not less than 95%. I remember thinking it was pretty good at the time. Sounds like they've taken the foot off the gas significantly since then.

Yes! Your answer reminds me of a news clip I saw once. Reporter was interviewing people buying lottery tickets and asked a middle aged man what he would spend the money on if he won...his reply? “Cocaine and hookers!” The reporter didn’t say anything for a minute bc she was probably so stunned. But then she managed to squeak out “at least he’s honest”

Life is too short, spend your money how you want, you can’t take it with you!

And your response reminds me of one of the most gifted footballers ever, George Best, who said

I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered

We did this ATV tour in Cozumel....loved it. Two ATVs with one adult and one teen on each.

Thank you for your interest in our East Coast Cozumel ATV Adventure With Lunch at a Seaside Resort. We are currentlyshowing availability for your arrival date for our 8:30am,10:30am. 12:30pm.

This tour is one of the most excitingexcursions offered in Cozumel as it combines a heart pounding ride on anATV along Cozumel’s beautiful East Coast Seaside and inland Jungle, followed bylunch and relaxation at a great seaside resort very near to your cruise shipport.

Our tour meets within walking distance ofthe Puerto Maya Pier and International Piers, where most all ships in CozumelDocks. From here we transport you through town to the East Side of theisland where you will begin your thrilling ride to Mescalitos and east alongthe wind swept and rugged seaside offroad. This drive only takes approx.20mins.

Here our guides will get you all set onyour ATV and go over all the safety aspects of your vehicle and your ride andthen we are off! The drive to the La Palma Ruin is approximately 35minutes and is a fast, fun, and wild ride.

This ATV ride is along the East coastmixes spectacular seaside views with plush jungle trails. Once at theruin your guide will give you a brief Mayan History lesson. Throughout thiswild ride you will have many opportunities to take some amazingphotos.

Following our stop at the ruin we make thethrilling ride back to our starting location where we will transport you backto town for your seaside lunch at the El Cid Resort.

Your lunch will include Fajitas, Rice,Beans, Chips, Authentic Tortillas and Fresh Mexican Salsa. Please notethat bottled ice water is provided throughout the tour.

Following lunch you are welcome to relaxseaside or poolside. This is a huge attraction for many who want to stayclose to the ship, but still have time to kick back and relax for a few hoursbefore heading back. The resort does have a bar for any additionalbeverages you may wish to purchase during your stay.

Our tour meets within walking distance ofthe Puerto Maya Port and The International port as is a location that is safeand simple to get to. Your confirmation email will provide specificdetails. From our meeting location we will transport you in our SafariVan across the island to the ATV Vehichles and the start of your thrilling ATVride.

We provide helmets and safety goggles(optional) for your ATV ride. Our professional guides will give you asafety orientation and assist you with the operation of the ATV's. They are very easy to operate and safe when you follow the instructions of ourguides. Beginners are welcome and do very well on the ATV's.

Your ATV tour is approx 3hrs, however asadvised, there is no rush to leave the resort and your tour includes access tothe resort’s pool and beach area so you can extend this tour as long as youlike.

You must wear closed toed shoes for thistour.

I guess because I didnt see a drinks receipt the last cruise, I assumed it said zero.

But why is there $23.90 of drinks to have service and tax on it? My question is, why isnt the drinks charge $0.00, leading to no tax and no SC? The SC is already paid on the drinks package anyway on booking, I dont understand why it is being charged on the cost of the drinks.

If its a PAYG drink, sure, SC and tax apply. But he said he had a drinks package.