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@sailingships please! It's CYPRUS not Cypress! You keep reminding me of the Cypress Gardens in Florida that I visited with my folks at age 6 in the 1960's. They had water-skiing shows! 😁
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NCL Customer Experience on Israel issue.
bluesea777 replied to Golfgalag's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
BOTH the Epic and Dawn are in Piraeus on 20th .... Dawn as a Transit stop and Epic as the new Disembark/Embark. The cruisetimetable one has not been updated to include the very recent inclusions. -
Remember you’re sailing with 4000 other ppl, not 400.
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@Dr_Moos welcome to Cruise Critic!
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NCL Customer Experience on Israel issue.
bluesea777 replied to Golfgalag's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Seems your patience may be wearing thin, please have a bit more and wait a bit. -
I would not want to stiff the staff by not paying the DSC and grats.
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Can I bring my teens in the Latitudes check in line with me ?
bluesea777 replied to sebas030's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Last year we (both Platinum Plus) cruised with our DS (Gold, and hadn't cruised in a decade) and his GF (first time NCL) and we took them with us to the Plat Priority Line & we all checked in together. Family ... P.S. the Priority line was almost empty whereas the regular lines were long. -
Long time NCL cruiser. AWEFUL EXPERIENCE!
bluesea777 replied to compfixer's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
And it must stop in a foreign port during the cruise, however, the foreign port doesn't need to be distant. Bermuda or Bahamas are okay for closed-loop cruises. For Alaska cruises out of Seattle, Victoria BC is the foreign port and all ships MUST stop in there regardless. -
Long time NCL cruiser. AWEFUL EXPERIENCE!
bluesea777 replied to compfixer's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
That was a CLOSED-loop cruise that started in Boston and ended in Boston with Bermuda as a foreign country. The US citizens did not require passports for those kind of cruises BUT the non-US citizens DO! FYI, clearing customs is NOT the same as clearing immigration. The cruise you're going on is NOT a closed-loop cruise but an OPEN-jaw cruise ... leaving from one US port and ending in another US port. And guess what? It must visit a DISTANT foreign port along the way. Bermuda does NOT fit the bill because it is not distant enough. That is why your cruise is going to the ABC islands (distant foreign port) and that requires all passengers to carry passports. You will be subject to clearing both US immigration and customs (hence, passports are required) upon return to Miami. As for NCL online check ins, they accept anything: old mug shots, BC instead of passport, old passport numbers, cash instead of credit card, etc. BUT the onus is on the passenger to provide correct and essential documentation at the check-in at the PORT. One example, on the transatlantic cruises from Europe to the USA the online check-ins do not ask the non-US citizens if they have US visa or ESTA. So it is OUR onus to bring the paper ESTA for the agents to see before they can check us in at the terminal. So sorry that this has happened to your cruisemate, but surely you both should know better, after having been on many cruises.- 243 replies
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Latest possible disembarkation time after arrival in Miami
bluesea777 replied to LONGLEAVER's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
@LONGLEAVER in case you are interested in seeing what the Joy is like, here is an excellent live review by @BirdTravels .... -
Latest possible disembarkation time after arrival in Miami
bluesea777 replied to LONGLEAVER's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
I think you need to realize that MIA airport is much zooier than JFK, especially when many cruise ships are in port. You still need 3 hours before international travel and 90+ mins for domestic. The TSA lines are so long. -
NCL Customer Experience on Israel issue.
bluesea777 replied to Golfgalag's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Don't know as we book and sail only NCL. -
NCL Customer Experience on Israel issue.
bluesea777 replied to Golfgalag's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
That's RCL .... the deposits are non-refundable. -
Latest possible disembarkation time after arrival in Miami
bluesea777 replied to LONGLEAVER's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Your first international flight? If yes, I wish you the best of luck!! -
Be aware, if you cancel now you lose everything, if not most. Wait for NCL to analyze the situation and make alternative arrangements and let you know. They will offer options. If NCL decides to cancel the cruise, you’re in luck. The Gem will NOT be going to Israel for the unforeseen future.