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Nice win for Mrs. S. Don't give it all back.

I wish I'd known there was a sangria bar in the buffet during dinner, instead of stumbling across it on the last night.

What?? Where is this? Is it on breakaway?

We used two cruise certificates last week and got the upgrade email a couple days later. Sorry your not having the same experience.

Just got off the Escape, and the Glow/White party was on Thursday in Spice H20. Now, my advice is don't go to the party, as it is overrun with kids and teenagers. I'm not complaining just to complain (as this cruise was flawless) but this was the SINGLE worst experience of my cruise. It might possibly be because majority of the guests were from Michigan (college and k-12 spring break) and we were told that nearly 1,800 of 4,000 people were under the age of 18. With that said, if this is the case for you avoid this party like the plague.

I was there in November and sat on the beach all day in a lounge chair. I didn't have any bites.

Keep in mind that the studios come with a perk. The guarantees of the other rooms don't and that is usually the low price you first see. Check all the room types because sometimes better deals can be found besides the studios. My last cruise I got a balcony guarantee WITH 2 perks for cheaper than a studio with one perk. Some gurentee levels have perks but the "X" ones don't.

On getaway last year we had a private tour. We got to theater early and the staff had assembled the ncl excursion ppl for the tenders on one side of the theater. They asked us to go to the other side and we were the only ones. Since we were only 3 ppl, they just put us in that tender that was loading. Just go early and they will try and squeeze you on.

I should add that this was in grand Cayman so the process might be different in other ports.

How early did you arrive?

 

 

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Like 20 mins. Based on the seats open on the sides, I think you could get into any show. Not everyone with reservations will show up.

I just got off getaway. We walked into every show without reservations. They did scan our cards though. There were always a lot of empty seats on the sides.

BTF and MDQ were really great. Rare for me to say that about a cruise show.

. It ended up being a great at beach day. We didn't get off first thing and walked right to the beach. Plenty of chairs and umbrellas still available. The water was calm and we just enjoyed the lazy day. There was no food or drink service on the beach but we really didn't mind. I thought we'd head back on board for lunch but we actually stayed until about 3:30 and the buffet on getaway was still open by 4. Go and enjoy. There were also no beach vendors so maybe that added to the relaxation.

Wanted to write a quick review of our trip on the Getaway.

 

 

 

 

Harvest Caye very nice but husband called it very Disney like. Not a lot of shady areas and on our day there it was hot as Hades. Get off the boat early if you need shade. Nice pool area, snorkeling was very poor as this is a mangrove island with limited visibility off the man made beach area. Dock is very long and all food drinks are extra. They do have a shuttle that can take you to the gate if needed. Overall great job NCL.

 

 

 

Service

As mentioned by others it appears a lot of staff is training for the new ship to be based in China. Cruise Director was truly bad. Assistant CD as well. Our room steward Richard was so sweet and really good. Everyone was friendly of the staff we interacted with.

 

 

Disembarkation- Did walk off through Haven and it was very fast. Left around 8 am. Again took Uber back to parking as Premier Cruise Parking's shuttle was nowhere to be found.

I was also on this cruise. I agree that the cruise director was not good. But I found the other staff to be great and this did not affect my cruise. In fact, it became a joke among us to see if she would actually show up for an event or if she would even do anything when she was actually there. Yes there was a language issue, but I found more fault in that she barely was around. She danced on the stage at the glow party for about 5 mins and disappeared while ACD lead the party.

Beach at harvest caye was nice. Lots of umbrellas available and we didn't get off first thing

Disembarkation was my worst ever. Took 2 hours to walk off with our luggage. That's 2 hours of snaking through the ship and customs with your big bag

I had a great cruise!!!

You must have closed toe shoes for the ropes course and they won't let you carry anything. Remember to pack sneakers.

You just wait in line. No need to sign up.

Saw a guy today at 10am filling a 16oz bottle with orange juice directly from the tap, no crew said a word.

Gross. That's why I like that Royal fills the glasses for you and you just grab a cup of what you'd like to drink including water.

So we can get them at Vegas!

They dont take you the long way like the normal taxi drivers do they?

 

Calling in there after the cruise!

Yup. In terminal 1 go to the parking deck level two something. I forget. They have a sign. Not sure if it says uber or ride share. They are great in Vegas. I don't know the pick up location in terminal 3.

Thanks. Sounds easy enough. I just didn't want to wander around with my bags.

Does anyone know where I would meet my uber ride at Mia? I'm assuming there is a designated location like they have at the vegas airport.

I am a wish granter with make a wish. I wish I was in your sailing so I could help.

There are various emails thrown around on this board. Maybe you can email the concierge to get the ball rolling with your fun idea. Sorry I don't have the freedom's concierge email. Maybe the concierge can connect you with someone prior to your sailing.

Have a great trip!

Sas picked me up at my fll hotel to go to POM last month. They were delayed nearly an hour waiting for some people at the airport. The driver did keep in contact with me updating on the delay. I didn't really mind as I had requested the early shuttle at 9:30 and it was $15. So I think he finally picked me up at 10:15.

I've stayed myself in fll and Mia a few times. Just use your common sense you would at home and you'll be fine. I live in a city where cabs are known to long haul tourists so I just watched our trip on a gps map on my phone to make sure driver wasn't screwing me. My last trip in dec I tried uber. It was great. You should try it. I did not feel unsafe. And I landed at 1:30am.

You can use hhonors for $20 off your first ride. Thats what I used.

With tip the cab was about $30 with no traffic a couple weeks ago. I then used uber for the first time to switch hotels. $14 with tip in traffic for nearly a 30 minute ride. And it was free with a first ride promo code. Try uber. I've used it since at home from the airport.

Yes, just got back yesterday!

Thanks Mandy!

I would be aggregated by that terrible check in! I didn't think you were grumpy. Some employees can't think on their feet wothout someone spoon feeding them instructions.

Great start!! Was there body wash in the getaway showers? This could be one less thing to pack if there is. Thanks!

Do you need closed toe shoes on the ropes course?

Enjoy your cruise.

Lois - have a great cruise. I know you always have a great time. I hope mon-Thursday goes quick at work!