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I hope so. The sooner the better. My last cruise was on Bliss and the non smoking casino and the lack of smoke smell throughout 678 Ocean Place was lovely, especially since this is where much of the dining is located. My next one is Getaway and I'm worried. I will spend less time in the casino and atrium if it's too much.

They will bring you an iron and ironing board for a limited time. You don't get to keep it for the whole cruise. I think on Bliss, you got an hour or 2 hours. I asked for one the first day and pressed everything that needed pressing and hung it up. Waiting until you have to have it does not always end well. Tried that on our first cruise and learned to order one right away the next time.

I think the rest of us are ignoring this subject. That dead horse has been beat enough already. Nobody wants to argue about it anymore. Why speculate? It's not under our control.

Here's a good guide to Sitka. https://cruisemaven.com/sitka-alaska-cruise-port-guide-planning-tips-city-map/

Those are the old prices and NCL switched to FLOW water.

FYI...NCL switched from Just Water (the Jaden Smith company) to FLOW water, which is not a Smith company.

I agree with you. Just speaking to the big 3, I've done the math too. It can be much cheaper to sail with NCL if you actually want drink and dining packages. What really sends them over the top for us is airfare. We live in KS (not KC area) and can't touch their 2 for 1 fares. It's not really 2 for 1 sometimes, but it's still hundreds cheaper than I can book it for myself. Sure, I give up control, but I save so much it pays for the free at sea gratuities and then some. We can, and have, driven to Galveston, but the itinerary's are limited. I want to go more places. You really have to know what kind of cruiser you are to compare. If you like all inclusive and paying for everything upfront, NCL is the way to go. If you can drive to a port, don't drink or drink very little, don't necessarily care about specialty dining, the others can be much cheaper. That doesn't mean cheaper is better for you. If you don't drink, Carnival's party hearty atmosphere is probably not for you. If you don't like Cirque, RCL's entertainment may not be for you. If you don't like Broadway shows, NCL's entertainment may not be for you. There is a line out there for everybody, and some people enjoy them all, but you have to know what you like/need to pick one. That's the key. And that's only the basics. I won't even try to get into the whole upgraded experiences like Haven. It's a lot to process if you haven't cruised before.

YAY!

Tony with La Lido Loca just posted a whole series of videos on YT from his week in a solo on Getaway. Yesterday was the wrap up of the whole experience. Check it out!

Because it wasn't leaking??? Unless water is pouring in, it's probably not too serious.

I see it too. If you drill down to Getaway only and November, there are only 3 to choose from. It's the bottom one on the page for me.

Yep, they do place holders on flights and can change them. They did that to ours for a previous cruise. I saw it on the web and then a couple days later got an email with completely different flights.

Here's a hack for app users. IF you have a 2023 cruise booked and not paid for, you can open the "make a payment" tab on that cruise and scroll down to the "my coupons and credits" section. If you have the coupon, it will show it there. Be careful to back out and not accidentally make a payment on that cruise!

I don't use the app, but no, they have the same wifi as the ship. It's quite nice you can use the cards though.

LOL. This is the best cruise review ever! I'd be mortified if I got stuck in the shower and had all those people try to help me out. OMG! Poor guy.

I take it back. Cruisebear is correct. They have a separate policy for Covid. I was confusing the two.

I was offered the Westin in Seattle for the same price I could book it myself. I don't think they have hotel deals. I was told most people book their own hotel, which is what we did. Hopefully others will chime in.

NCL's Peace of Mind policy expired on May 31. It has reverted back to standard cancellation policies. So yes, unless you purchased cruise insurance, if you are unable to board you lose your money. Cancellation policy here: https://www.ncl.com/about/cancellation-fee-schedule

Well, hopefully it's cheaper. The cost of their current water packages are crazy.

Yes, the "at home" rapid tests have to be proctored. They send your test results after completion. You can also get tested at places like Walgreens or CVS and they will give you documentation.

FYI...these water prices do not include the 20% gratuity they add on.