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Thanks for sharing your journey with us. So sorry to hear about your problems at the front and back. Looking forward to seeing your photos. Almost nothing better than puppy kisses. except granddaughter saying "Bubbe, I love you."

Thanks for the info. He's retired and before that he was working from home. I doubt he took a collared shirt with him.

I'm here at home in Maryland. I just sent a note to my hubby who is just outside NOLA for a few days suggesting that he try GW Fins based on your photos. Thanks.

Your pictures are stunning. Not as stunning as yours, but cats at the port in Kusadasi, Turkey.

Better picture of the Marriott Frenchman's Cove than I've take. We'll be there in a little over a month. More important, however, that we are now under 100 days to boarding the Prima. Thanks for your postings and your wry comments.

Thanks for the entertaining coverage.

Should have read, " Thank you for ATTEMPTING to redeem." There doesn't appear to be a time limit on how long you can Attempt to use your upgrade other than becoming ambassador.

Massage does not get you into thermal spa. Haven't been on the Bliss, but the Escape's thermal spa is nice.

Thanks for the correction. My longest cruise was 12 days, so I didn't hit the 14-day mark for another bag.

Which ship will you be on as there are differences as to which restaurants are on the ship? Cagney's is on a lot of the ships. Where you can find Cagney's Steakhouse: Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Viva and Pride of America Seafood restaurants are Ocean Blue which is on Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway, Bayamo which is on Escape, and Palomar which is on Prima and will be on Viva once she sets sail. This link lists the various types and food from which you can see the desired restaurants. www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-dining/

There is no superscript for the laundry reward, i.e. no more details on the reward. If you are platinum or higher, you get one bag independent of length of cruise. So since both you and your hubby will be platinum or above, that makes 1+1 or 2, total. If you've heard something different, please let me know where. I am platinum so that's why the left-most 1 free bag is highlighted. (Image is from Latitudes Rewards (ncl.com)

What follows is from the Air Sea program which is NOT the second person flies free with FAS offering. Customization chargesFor guests who prefer customized air arrangements, NCL can handle all special requests through the Premium Air Service Desk. These include such requests as specific airline carriers, routings, upgrades, or adding a specific stopover. Air Customization is available for Air Sea guests up to 75 days prior to sailing. Additional fees, charges and taxes related to air transportation imposed by U.S. and/or foreign governmental or quasi-governmental authorities including passenger and airport facility charges, air departure taxes, foreign airport taxes, customs/immigration/security fees, airport service charges and inspection fees may be applicable. Please note, customization is not combinable with our air promotion and is not available after tickets are issued.

Roughly every 30 feet of depth is approximately 1 additional atmosphere of pressure on your ears. I certified to dive years ago. At the time, once they have your oney for a dive class, then they tell you all the ways you can die diving. We didn't dive after we had kids and now they are adults. My "diving" now is snuba or snorkle. BTW, the reason I wrote is your positive attitude. If you don't have a port, you select pictures. What the heck, you are on a cruise. Enjoy!

See *30 above. Any specialty restaurant. The quote is from the explanation of NCL Latitude Rewards Benefit Overview.

Solo guests can't claim 2 meals. Can't dine in same restaurant twice. Only 2 people per room.

Thanks. I've enjoyed following your cruise.

I'm rereading your voyage as I am thinking of straight up upgrading to the Haven versus bidding. If the pool was cold in Florida, I think that I'll definitely have to pass on it in Iceland in June. BTW, is there any exercise equipment in the Haven on Prima as there is on Epic? Thanks,

Unlikely. Somehow my husband and I have accumulated a different number of latitude points, even though we were on the same cruises in the same stateroom each time.. I was platinum; he wasn't . Only I could go on the tour. then there was Covid. This next cruise, we'll be sure to sign up for the tour.

Thanks for the explanation.

You could fill one wine bottle with what I drink in a year, but I have to ask, what is he making and where is he making it? Thanks,

Entirely accidental as NCL had to reschedule him due to a hurricane, we landed up on the Escape to Canada with the artist who designed the hull painting for her, Dr, Guy Harvey. As I called him Dr., he is also a Ph.D. in Marine Biology. Throughout the week, he and his associates gave presentations on their research on sharks. He also completed a painting while on board. We attended every lecture and landed up winning Guy Harvey t-shirts which he signed. As I noted, it was entirely luck that we landed up on this particular cruise, but in the past, NCL had had him annually on one cruise a year in the Caribbean. So besides Alaska, they have been known to provide lecturers.

There is that. Our first stop used to be the spa and then dining reservation. Online booking is much easier. Also, booking online saves a few bucks on the spa.

I figure it will eventually get posted. The thing is why prior to the day that is final payment they say, come back on the final payment day, giving the date, and after that day say "Not available to book. Please check back later or once on board.."? Why not just say Please check back later? Their message before final payment sets an expectation.

Nor was the thermal spa on the Prima. PCC said she would check for us daily.

Was it a case of "Back in the USSR"? BTW, the most covered song ever is "Yesterday".