maja651

We booked  British Isles cruise for May 2020. It leaves out of Amsterdam.

We’ve had some absolutely fabulous butlers, 1 amazing concierge, 1 ok concierge, one annoying concierge and one HORRIBLE concierge. I have found the best concierges are the ones who were butlers previously, not the ones that come from guest services. 

For whatever reason, it is not an option for Antigua on our cruise list week of March. Bummer.

19 minutes ago, ClevelandCruisin said:

Finally uploaded my stingray city photos from my gopro camera. This excursion was in Antigua. So many Ray's swimming around us.

 

 

 

What was the name of this excursion? I can’t seem to find one for Antigua with stingrays.

19 minutes ago, ClevelandCruisin said:

Finally uploaded my stingray city photos from my gopro camera. This excursion was in Antigua. So many Ray's swimming around us.

 

 

 

What was the name of this excursion? I can’t seem to find one for Antigua with stingrays.

7 minutes ago, CozGurl said:

Absolutely Maja. I didn't realize it was showing up in cursive. I chose one of the fonts from the drop down box. I'll choose something else next time. 

THANKS! 

Loving your review! One request though. - it is very hard to read.  Can you please type the rest in a non-cursive font?

30 minutes ago, AACJ said:

There's a Costco in San Juan?

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Yup! If you use google earth, type in Costco San Juan and you’ll find it.

We will be cruising out of P.R. In March and want to buy some wine and champs to bring on the ship. (Yes, we know there is a cork fee). Where is the best place to buy decent wine and champs in Old San Juan?

I personally like Mumm Napa pink sparkling wine, which is about $15 a bottle at Costco in AZ. Hubs likes reds in the $10-$15 range.   Hoping to buy in this price range, although I assume the prices will be higher given that PR is an island.

‘Is it better to taxi it to Costco to get it or buy in the OSJ area?

13 minutes ago, Turtles06 said:

Are there still DVD players on the Pearl?  Haven't they removed them from the suites?  (They certainly did on the Gem and Jewel, at least in the Penthouses.) 

We were on the Pearl last March and there was a DVD player in the living area of the Owener’s suite.

There is a DVD player in the room and the butler has a list of available movies. You just ask the butler and he will bring them.

26 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

The May 3, 2020 is on the Star out of Southampton (with only 1 sea day)

 

Versus the Jade going to Norway out of Amsterdam

Ah, I see! I didn’t realize there was another option! Thanks!

3 hours ago, DreadPirateRobert said:

My wife and I just booked the Norwegian Star for a 14 night British Isles cruise in May of 2020.

We’ve cruised extensively with Carnival and Celebrity but never on NCL. This was completely an itinerary driven decision. None of the others had this fantastic itinerary as well as the perks. 

Though it’s almost a year and a half away we are excited and looking forward to taking lots of places off our “bucket list” and experiencing NCL. 

Any thought or comments on NCL and what to expect compared to CCL and Celebrity will certainly be appreciated. 

We booked this cruise as well, also because of the itinerary,  but we love NCL.  It is on the Jade though,  not the Star.  I’d recommend booking a full suite if you can swing it, because NCL suites have the best perks!

5 hours ago, david_sobe said:

 

I heard that Roel is Bruno's twin brother.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*just kidding*

Thanks for the morning chuckle! 😆

Thanks everyone for the replies! We’re hoping for the best with Roel. 

Just wondering if the concierge is still giving free dinner at Cagneys for the Garden Villa. Anyone know?

Thank you for your review! I enjoyed reading it!

Owners suites and garden villas do come with binoculars and slippers, at least in my experience. In fact, I think our 2 bedroom Haven suite on the Getaway had binoculars we well. They were in the desk in the living room.

Do they accept a  credit card for entrance fee or cash only?

6 minutes ago, Stinger-pr said:

The ship docks at Bridgetown Harbour Cruise pier. Look for it named like that on Google maps. Not really than far from Carlisle Bay at all.

Thanks that’s what I needed. 

12 minutes ago, ClevelandCruisin said:

Bridgetown

I know that. Lol. On google earth it looks like there is a Bridgetown Harbour and another port area further down near Browne’s beach where ships can dock. I’m curious as to which one they go to.

Where does the ship dock? At the Bridgetown harbor? I’m asking because on google earth I can see a port area closer to Carlisle bay that seems walkable but the harbor area seems far. Just curious.

On 1/8/2019 at 3:29 PM, david_sobe said:

Been on Epic twice and loved it each time.  I prefer Epic over the Getaway.  I have yet to sail the Breakaway-Plus models so I cant compare them. I have always said that if you could slap a waterfront on the Epic, she still would be the best ship at sea.

I agree with this 100 %! I’ve been on  the Getaway and the Epic and much preferred the Epic. It is my favorite ship!

I noticed this as well on the Dawn daily’s that we’re recently posted. I’m bummed.

On 1/4/2019 at 4:35 PM, david_sobe said:

Lets split the difference.  Its fine as a latitudes perk.  But maybe they can afford something better for the suites?  As others mentioned, I would prefer spring water and it would be cheaper for NCL.  NCL seems to hoard spring water LOL.  You can order a $15 alcoholic drink but your drink package wont give you a $1.50 bottle of water.  Go figure!

 

While the sparking wine is not great, its not as bad as the house Merlot they sometimes give away. I can drink cheap wine (including the poor sparking wine) but not that stuff.  It burns my throat like gasoline 

They give real champagne, Moët and Chandon for OS and above. ❤️  Drink that first then move to the cheap Latitude bottle when you’re buzzed and can’t tell the difference. Lol