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We were on Quantum in Sept. and about 3 weeks before sail date, I called guest relati

ons and asked about upgrade. I moved from inside to outside big window for $150 pp. We had bid in for $175, so we had to cancell that.

We tried to change our flights thru Delta on line, But when we got to end to confirm change it wouldn't allow us to change, said had to go to NCL as they were TA. Worked with NCL to change from 2 day to one day deviation to Athens. Took a couple weeks but it was changed. Also our return was changed by airline and we wanted to change it but they won't do anything.

16 hours ago, Billy Butlin said:

Hi. Any recommendations for a hotel that's mutually convenient access wise from the airport and then getting to the port, ideally who can help with pre booked (fixed price) taxis. We arrive late Friday evening for our cruise the next day so don't need a base for sightseeing moreso a decent 4 * start type hotel that's on a route from airport to port.... if such a route exists !!.

 

Thanks

We are staying at Pireaus City Hotel at port, using Georges taxi from Airport to hotel, 75 euro for upto 4 people. Hotel is by gate 9 to port.

We had 5 sea days, and I took some small canvases and acrylic paints and tried my hand at painting. I am not an artist and have no talent, but it was very relaxing and alot of people said they looked good. I also took some small jig saw puzzles. There was plenty of activities on board. 

ON the Jade, our two meals are only for La Cucina and Moderno. All others we have to pay.

On 2/17/2023 at 11:39 AM, alrose251 said:

Does this change cancel your bid?

No, you have to canxel your bid or you might get charged again. Very easy to do on app.

19 hours ago, alrose251 said:

Does this change cancel your bid?

No, you have to go into upgrade in app and cancel or you might get charged again. Simple to do on app.

2 hours ago, mscdivina2016 said:

Enjoy your balcony 😁

 

I think sooner, but keep an eye on price. At 29 days they could lower it and you might be able to just buy it.

We had a price drop on 3/21/23 cruise on Jade, and I called customer service and moved from ocean view to balcony for 320. We had bid in for 175 pp so we got moved and saved 30. Just had to go back and cancel our upgrade bids. We even got to pick our cabin from what was available.

Has any one stayed in Piraeus and taken half day tour to Athens before boarding ship, and who did you use?

I enrolled before final payment and they gave it to me. We were booked for about 4 months.

Did Alaska cruise in September, returned and 2 days later wife and I tested positive for covid. Three days later hit with hurricane Ian. Too sick to go anywhere, so hunkered down in hallway all night. Minor damage to house, but without electric for 10 days, water for 4 days and internet and tv for 35 days. Also cell phone service was spotty. Had to drive 45 miles to get gas for generator after 4 days because no one had electricity in our area. Lost out buildings and 2 pergolas. But we survived and feel blessed as so many lost everything. Please pray for them.

6 hours ago, coaster said:

I think our insurance might cover CVS and Walgreens testing.  Not sure and it is another stress point. At least we have an extra day to test, but seems to be more of a mystery to get an online proctor unless you order eMed ahead of time. Past that point now. Did eMed last year when appointments were hard to get at CVS and Walgreens. I really thought testing would go away by now and scrambling to figure out what company to go with. Will just pay out of pocket at CVS or Walgreens is the only safe choice now. 

 

Shopping around for an online proctor just is not something that seems normal just to take a cruise. Rapid Test and Trace a good choice? Never heard of this company and don't want to be scammed. Lots of covid scams out there. I trust  CVS and Walgreens though.

We felt same way, so called our insurance United Health and asked, they will only pay if you have symptoms. CVS said it would take 1 to 2 days for results in our area. We live in Fl so there are alot of retirees. We decided to go with rapidtestandtrace as they were very helpful with chat and wife and I will be proctered at same time. Hope this helps, and relax and just breathe. Also, if you go with rapid, you have to pay first and then set up schedule at end. 

7 hours ago, birdofsong said:

Maybe I'm slow, but I'm just not understanding why so many people want the testing mandate dropped.  Are you really okay with people going on the ship with you who are knowingly positive, or unknowingly, but don't find out because they don't have to test?  Or are YOU personally looking forward to being allowed on the ship even if you're positive, since you don't have to prove otherwise? I realize that for most people, Covid doesn't turn serious, but if you can keep people off the ships who would intentionally go even though they know they're positive, you could keep more people healthy.  

 

There are already cases on every ship and every sailing, and that is with vaxxing and testing.  I can only imagine how much higher that number would go if the mandate is dropped.  I know that there are a bunch of people who aren't cruising now because of the mandate.  Me, personally -- if they drop the mandate, I won't sail until this is far less transmissible.  

Amen, well said.

We are on a trip to national parks, We fly out of Ft Myers, Fl, or Tampa and every one of the flights to Las Vegas will have a minimum 4 hour lay over, up to 8 hour on some airlines. Its not NCL its the airlines with too few pilots.

We are painting interior and swimming in pool at house. We are also calling everyone in our church to do a wellness check. We are retired since 2010 and most people in our church are elderly. We live in Fl. so alot of us don't have family around. People are very appreciative of these calls. We also  do a senior food program thru Harry Chapin. This keeps us busy.

We called everyone on our church member for a wellness check. People were so thankful that someone was concerned about them. Got plenty of thankful responses. Such a small act of kindness and compassion for our fellow human beings is a small task to do. God bless all and be safe. We live in Fl. and alot of them are elderly and some live alone. 

check out Alaska cruises. just google it.

Thanks to everyone who responded, It looks like the Anchorage hotel will be a bit of a problem. It is only for one night, so we will see. We got some bad reviews for hotel in Copenhagen, and it turned out to be very nice and comfortable. Close to Tivoli Gardens. 

Does any one know which hotels HAL uses for land tour in Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks. We are on Westerdam in Sept. 2020. Thanks .

Booked land and sea in Sept 2020, and was wondering if any ports have free wifi. Or if you have to purchase ships wifi.

HAL has a cruise tour D5C with onboard crsdit and a lot of tours  and train. We found this on Alaska cruises web site. Good luck.

John

We did the hop on hop off, very good, and you can stop and see whatever is your fancy.

Didn't say anything about ports, just said you can see better from decks. If you are on wrong side of ship, you don't see much . Get a window cabin for same reason you have hotel room with windows, daylight instead of bulbs.

We have had all cabins on different ships, and we like the OV best. Unless you are up early you won't see entering port, and it is better on top decks. Also when ship is moving it is very noisy with wind etc on balcony. We  did a few Med cruises and the balcony just wasn't worth it to us. That being said, this is my opinion, but you have to decide if you are going to spend $700 worth of time on balcony, or if going on deck for 360 degree view is better. Your choice, but enjoy your decision.

7 hours ago, eddiesgal said:

We don't sail until May. I'm wondering after bidding when I'll be able to print out our luggage tags?

We bid on ours two weeks ago, and just received our room today on RCCL ap. No e=mail, so checked bank, and they have our bid charged. $60 pp for spacious OV from inside. for 26 Apr Trans Atl on Serenade. Alreadyy printed luggage tags.