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Still a bit cheaper than on land.
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Rest Stops going to Cape Liberty from LI
mjkacmom replied to Nana57's topic in East Coast Departures
I’m in NE NJ with family in garden city, I’ve never seen a sign for a rest stop no matter what route we use. You could always find a gas station or fast food place off of exits. -
Decent coffee at breakfast on the Sun
mjkacmom replied to readingfast's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
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And even if you sign the beer and wine waiver he still gets the soda package and he will pay for beer and wine.
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Baha Mar water park vs. margaritaville with a toddler?
mjkacmom replied to wanderlust0713's topic in Bahamas
When the kids were little, I’d check out height requirements. On our first family cruise to the Bahamas, we took our 9 and 11 year olds to Atlantis and left younger siblings on the ship with grandparents because they were too short for most things. Bahamas Mar has a 42” requirement for the wave pool and lazy River, most of my kids would’ve been too short at 3. -
Free at Sea...Need a Little Help
mjkacmom replied to Cannotwaitocruise's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
I believe if the first 2 passengers get the drink package through free at sea, the 3rd doesn’t have to purchase it. The gratuity is around $20 pp pd, that’s cheaper than buying 2 drinks. -
It was a weird situation, her train came in but for whatever reason the driver couldn’t get to her.
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My daughter was charged $5 by Uber for canceling in Boston.
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If leaving from NY I’m starting my first load of laundry by 8:30 am.
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Reserving tables in the dining room of Prima
mjkacmom replied to saramy's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Our family of 7 has never made a MDR reservation and we’ve never had to wait for a table in the larger restaurant on any NCL ship. My plan was to grab a drink at the bar if we had to wait, every time I didn’t get my drink (I experienced slow drink service at the table). -
Virgin drinks are definitely included.
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There are very few public beaches in Nassau with restroom facilities, Junkanoo is walkable, a harbor beach. Cabbage and cable public beaches are nicer, but no facilities.
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My daughter’s friends purchased tickets from Newark NJ to Newark DE, one way, last minute, $90. Timing is every.
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That’s parents weekend for BU, so we will never go to parents weekend.
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I have 5 kids and only used tap water, so easy to get any temperature.
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Of course, stick it to the staff for changed ports and being understaffed.
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The reason you book air through NCL is because it’s usually much cheaper, not because they guarantee you will make it to the ship. Otherwise, instead of buy one get one free, book your own flights and get insurance.
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Ours start in NYC, 20 minutes from home and somewhere we’ve been many times, I’d rather be on the ship than in my living room.
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Bring a yeti, keep liquids hot forever (as in if you make tea with boiling water it will take a long time for it to be cool enough to drink). My husband will make tea, and 6 or so hour later decide to add ice and make it iced tea.
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Hopefully you booked the last week high shouldn’t have as many college spring breakers.
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Where to park at NY port for 10 days
mjkacmom replied to daltonsmom1's topic in East Coast Departures
We’ve parked in the city many times (my husband commuted for years so prefers to drive in), $10 is pretty unheard of (although he managed to find on street parking marathon weekend, shocking). We usually use a parking app (and get dinged for an oversized vehicle), always park at the pier when cruising. -
We are a family of 7 and have never waited for a table on NCL. I’ve looked into other lines (carnival and RCL are also a short drive), but from what I’ve read, their mtd isn’t as good, and we enjoy that aspect on NCL.
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The vibe definitely shifts on that last morning, you can tell they want you OFF.
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My kids are adults, but even when they were babies they were charged the same amount as adults. Babies get charged adult fares on cruises unless there is a special going on and they can’t even go into any pools.
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Newly turned 18 on NCL? Go before birthday or after?
mjkacmom replied to kelly-NYC's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
On NCL parents can sign a waiver allowing beer and wine for 18+, there are young adult meet ups and they are allowed everywhere on the ships.
