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My husband and I have booked the vibe while we stayed in the Haven on multiple occasions. First off, the amount that you are paying for the Haven, what is a few more hundred dollars for the Vibe.  Also, even though the Haven sundeck is considered adults only, it really isn't enforced.  The Vibe has a bar, bathrooms, hot tubs and a whole different atmosphere than the Haven sundeck.  

Has anyone been able to apply the $50 excursion credit from a few cabins for the cabana? Since these are advertised for groups, I don't see why not?

I think this bar is over near the cabanas, does this mean that if you are not in a cabana you do not have access to the Moet Bar?

36 minutes ago, JezzaC said:

I have the Premium Plus booked for my cruise and don't actually see a major difference if I get wines per bottle or by glass. I will get my wine anyway. 🙂

I think it depends on the wine.  I have this package booked as well.  If I order veuve, and I can only get it by the glass, I am hopeful that it is a recently opened bottle of wine, not one that has been opened for awhile.

I am platinum and have sailed many of my recent cruises in the haven.  One time, I booked last minute to join some others on a cruise.  Literally got the only room left which was a deck 4 cabin.  I called to get the concierge number so that I could ask about reservations and priority tendering.  They would not give me his number, but put me through to him.  He asked my cabin number, when he heard the first 4, he pretty much hung up on me.  I do have to say, sailing that week was such an eye opener.  I feel you definitely get treated differently depending on your room.  Again, just my opinion.  

6 hours ago, SpainAlien said:

You just buy one pass for the cabin now as long as you don't exceed the three swipes in three minutes that's fine. We used it to play air hockey, pool and video games between the three of us

Can anyone in the cabin use their own card to "swipe" or does it have to be one specific card?

It really is a personal choice.  Depends on what you like to drink.  Besides top shelf liquor, and better wines and champagnes, you can get bottled water, sparkling water and specialty coffees.  For some people it is worth it, for others, it would be a waste.

Do you just purchase the floats on the island?  I do not see it listed as an "excursion" to pre-book online.

I also think this is a great idea, maybe I will try this in April.  I am pretty good with having a drink every hour, but going to a new bar sounds fun.  I know that I usually stick with using the same bars over and over and never even going to some of the other ones.

Is this available to purchase online before the cruise?

I meant to pay the difference.

So I know that on NCL you can't upgrade from a studio cabin.  But wondering if they will allow you to move to another category cabin if prices drop.

Thank you all for your replies, I really think I am going to do this!

So my husband and I are platinum, having many cruises under our belt, together.  When we cruise we always are fine doing our own thing and I have even done some excursions on my own.  I am a teacher and looking into a spring break cruise.  My husband does not want to take the week off as we are going on a Bermuda cruise in the summer.  So I am thinking of doing my first solo cruise.  He is concerned about something going wrong and me being all alone.  How does everyone handle this?  I guess I can get the wifi package and keep in touch with him that way.  Any advice on how I can assure him that it is safe?

So I usually book seven day cruises and have recently started looking at a quick four day spring break cruise on the Escape.  Was wondering if anyone could tell me prices for the vibe, spa and approximate minimum upgrade bids on this shorter cruise?

I have never sailed in a studio but am wondering if it is possible to get two connecting studios and put a 17 year old in one.  I know that passengers need to be 21 years old but wondering if the rules were different for connecting studios.

I guess you have to think about what their goal is.  If it is to get a better price, then maybe they try to tolerate t all of them in the same balcony cabin.  Maybe they switch off who sleeps in the pull-out.  If it saves them money, and they only had to sleep their maybe twice/three times, but had a wonderful, affordable cruise, it may be worth it.  Otherwise, maybe they should look into each getting a solo cabin.  This way, they would all have their privacy and comfort.  As far as moving up in cabin choice, many of the haven area beds, as far as I know, do not separate.

I think it also depends on what level drink card you qualify for and what types of drinks you like.  I am at the very low level so basically unable to get most of the drinks I want with the free drink card.  I do use it for bottles of water, which is very beneficial.

I would keep three of you in the Haven and book two of the kids in a balcony.  This way, the two would be able drink and get the dining package.  You would just have to pay for drinks for the third person in the Haven.  This way, you can enjoy the haven and be able to have one of this kids with you.  I imagine, the twenty-somethings wouldn't be in the Haven as much as you would be.

Are there still signs around the ship that state chairs can't be held for a period of time?  In the past, if there were items on chairs for a long period of time (hours) I would move the items to another place and take the chair.  I think it is completely rude for people to "claim" the chair for the day.  

Bring an over-the-door shoe organizer so they will have plenty of room to store things.  Also, have them discuss what items they are bringing so they don't have multiples.  (shampoo, toothpaste etc.)  If they are organized they can make it work.

2 hours ago, adam_s_allen said:

The flavoured Grey Goose vodkas used to be an upcharge. They changed it I want to say in February or March and it’s now included.

That is great news. I will be sailing in 13 days and love flavored vodka drinks!

My last cruise was at Christmas on the Escape and there was an up charge for cherry vodka.  I opted out of paying extra for it.

I would also assume that there will be an %18 gratuity added to the $100.  

Guests of the Haven have a gold card that says Haven right on it.  So if someone was to "sneak" into the Haven, as soon as they order a drink the bartender or server would know they do not belong there.  I remember purchasing BINGO cards when I was staying in the Haven and the worker, who scanned my card said, "Oh you are in the Haven, you must be rich".