ChiefMateJRK

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Did you used to see their expiration dates on your account summary screen? I honestly can't remember if they used to show up there or not.

The "dates" column in the "my coupons and credits" section of my on-line account summary (the page that shows all future bookings) is blank for all of them. There is an expiration date listed for some FCC they just gave me for a price drop after final booking. Is that where people were seeing the 2099 date?

We missed it on the Pearl last Friday. The weather was pretty nice and we sailed up just about to the island. Then the Captain came on and did a pretty crappy announcement (I think he was reading a script). They're getting so good at missing GSC that they already have Plan B excerpts for the daily composed. They just take about an hour to overload the printer and then distribute them. We did enjoy a nice lunch in the MDR that was not supposed to be open. Of course, they got the Casino opened PROMPTLY. 🤣

$440 "value"? 🤣 Seriously, I wouldn't pay more than about ten bucks to upgrade from the MDR/buffet/etc. to any of the specialty dining venues. Off course, I also sail in steerage.... I understand that many embrace all of those things, and for them it may be worth it. I really just want the laundry and an occasional 15% off Shorex. Getting to Platinum certainly brings some tangible benefits. Most of the other levels? Not so much. Also, priority boarding was broken in Miami for the last Pearl sailing. They never called any Latitudes levels, and they didn't use the PA to announce anything (it was in Terminal C and I don't think they had microphones). They just opened the doors and held up a Group one card. The stampede then began. With the usual Group 2, Group 3, etc. folks congregating and blocking the way for those who should have already been invited to board. Irritating? Yes, but I honestly forgot about all of that until this thread's mention of priority boarding. We got on the ship about ten minutes late, and it was all fun from then on. So yeah, it's mostly about the Laundry. 😎

Thanks for the heads up! Ironically, we just bought 16 CNs last week and they showed up in my account today. We sail steerage (inside) and I was hoping/expecting this offer to reappear soon. 😎

Am I the only one who thinks it is silly to book a cruise just to move up one Latitudes level? I like the free laundry as much as the next guy, but dirty clothes don't really establish a robust business case. disclaimer: yes, I did accept the Sapphire pins last week so DW could add one to her collection. I promptly lost mine but eventually found it in the pocket of my shorts that I was prepping for FREE LAUNDRY! Come to think of it, I may have left it on the ship when we disembarked this morning. 🤣

I've uploaded the same picture for our last five cruises to check in. They still took our photo in Miami two weeks ago. That's NCL for yah!

That's okay. I suspected as much, which is why I asked the question. The Chief was only good at math in school and also had an epic math failure right here on our fine forum a month or so ago. I blamed the Scotch and weak reading skills, but I really can't back that up.🤡

How long is each itinerary?

We’ll speak soon. I’m pretty “busy” this week. Still looking for @ggTexasGaland her fine husband. They may be (wisely) laying low. 😝

You’re on the list.

I always book inside and pack ear plugs. I sleep like a baby every cruise. 😎

Nah, I'm not doing that. I may post occasionally as the mood/Scotch moves me. The pack? Well, now that's a long story......🤣

LOL. Yep. That said, most folks don't take me seriously and that seems to work out best for everybody. 🤣 Thanks for the kind wishes. I'm hunting 🐀 on this one......

I used to assume that an Uber/Lyft driver in a Port area would know where I needed to go (I was wrong in January). We had to roll down a window and ask a port employee where the NCL Sky was.

Yeah. I would agree with that. I really don't spend much time listening to the comedians unless there's a lull in good music. Last year a guy tried to Don Rickles me about home ownership and he got more than he bargained for (i.e. he made himself look stupid). Come to think of it, that DID really amuse me.🤣

It didn't when we were there in January. Also, notable, they didn't when the person took that picture.

Thanks. It looks like this would work as well: Port of MIAMI (US MIA) details - Departures, Expected Arrivals and Port Calls | AIS MarineTraffic

Will there be signs that say "Norwegian Pearl this way>>?"

Yes. The signage for finding a specific terminal was excellent. That doesn't help if you don't know what terminal your ship is at.

It's always a great surprise when that happens. We were on the Encore in last Spring and encountered Guns and Rojas, who had been on the Epic with us in 2019. Great band!!

It changes all the time. When we were on the Joy last October, we had a fantastic piano/guitar/vocalist in the Brewhouse named Ryan North. I doubt he is still on the Joy.

This one? Port Miami Webcam - Cruise Ship and Scenic Web Cam in Miami Florida I can't see how that would be any help. Or, is there another? Why would anybody want to "guess?" This was a serious request for useful information. Fortunately, @shof515was very helpful. Thanks again shof.

The experience in the theater will likely be MUCH better for those who wound up standing in the back after waiting in a long line (or not even making it into the show).