Barb Nahoumi

Good to know. I saw an episode of Mighty Cruise Ships, in which Captain Carl Gunnar Hammerin was Captain of the Joy.

Making cuts then raising the DSC does bother me. I don't feel that the raise was necessary, but the crew does work hard to provide us with a great cruise experience.

I agree. The food on the Joy was very good.

I ask them to serve me both halves of the bagel. They are so tiny.

They take away & take away then raise the DSC.

That was our favorite place to sit and sea gaze.

I know that major changes to the Observation Lounge were made. Hopefully, they didn't ruin it.

We didn't set foot in Starbucks.

We always show up.

I don't need or want all of that junk. But, I love a large swimming pool. On some of the ships, the pool is absolutely tiny. A mega ship should have a mega sized pool.

We noticed that self-led Sabbath Services were listed on the Daily for our Joy Cruise.

For Alaska, it would be definitely the itinerary. The ship is just the vehicle to get you there. Of course, book the best cabin that you can afford.

One reason that the roll calls may be dying out, is that folks might not want to advertise to the whole world, that they will not be home during a given period, and that their home would be vacant.........An open invitation to thieves. Once onboard, cruise directors, and guest services should be able to do more to promote Cruise Critic's activities, and sign people up.

They retook our pictures at the pier.

Happy Anniversary🌼

We had our pictures taken at the pier last time. No problem.

I wish that NCL would not desecrate the observation lounge on the Joy. That was my favorite place to sit and watch the sea, and it was always busy. Hear me NCL, leave the Joy's Observation Lounge alone. PLEASE.

Absolutely, they should. Even if they are going on a closed loop cruise, something unforeseen can occur when they may have to fly home from a foreign port. Passports would be required then.

We have never booked an inside, because we need a window to see out. Depending upon the time of year that we cruise, we book balconies in warm seasons, or ocean views when it is chillier.

With every cruise, we got new coupons. 1 free, and later on 1 bargain bag for $29.00. This was for a 10 day.

To the OP, If your cabin is to your liking, keep it and stay there.

Do gift cards from other places have a monthly dormancy fee? I have never run into anything like that. If cruises were canceled because of the pandemic, leaving passengers unable to use the gift card onboard, the monthly dormancy fee is an unfair money grab.

I guess that Vincent "will see us when he sees us." somewhere else.

Yes, I went to the Caves and saw the Rocks at Horseshoe Beach. I like the cove at Horseshoe where the surf is calmer than the main beach. We enjoy cruising from Boston, because it's fairly close to home, and we don't have to fly or stay in hotels like we do at distant ports.

They will try do find an open port, or else just do a sea day. Sea days are fine with me.