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The porters work for the passengers:).

They are most assuredly in a union at the NY port. Most likely employed by the Port Authority. Nevertheless, they work for the pax.

The Dawn has a similar arrangement on the port side, near the big showroom. It is a wonderful venue for whizzing. People on other ships can certainly note if you're left or right handed.

I personally took eight or nine ladies (of whom I only knew three) on a tour of the room. They were suitably impressed.

Go to Mahual. 3 bucks in a cab.

Enjoy.

No.

Seven day or longer cruise.

First two weeks of November and December, last two weeks of January.

The end of February can be a good bet depending on the home port.

I can't imagine it being much worse than a hot sticky Georgia summer.

Fewre moccasins....not the kind on yer feet.:D

Posters above have mentioned cruise ships detour if the weather is bad enough to be dangerous. I don't think any have pointed out (tho' it may be obvious) that means missed ports of call.

 

It's fairly rare for another port to be substituted for the cancelled one. Instead, you're more likely to have an unexpected sea day, a refund for port fees on your ship's account, and sometimes a complimentary round of drinks from the Captain to console you.

Yep. And all of that beats driving a ship into a hurricane. :)

Thank you all so much for your inputs. We did an Eastern Caribbean cruise 6 years ago during Thanksgiving time. I remember it was so hot walking in San Juan street it was almost unbearable. But other port of call the weather seemed fine during that time.

 

We live near Washington DC. I just wonder how the weather in western Caribbean compares to weather here in July.

The heat from sunlight and being nearer the equator will make it hotter.

The DC area has politicians generating hot-air. The equator might actually be cooler.:)

It's gonna be hot. There will likely be a nice breeze. Beer helps a lot.

We always bring a small travel iron with us. You can request an iron and ironing board from the front desk as well.

Fellow pax with thank you if you'll refrain.

The iron isn't the problem per se. It is the wiring inside the walls and the power drain that the iron has. It's dangerous.

Where is this list (what can't be brought on board) located? I cannot find it on NCL's website.

Thanks,

Glenn, 6 days.................just 6, then it's my turn.

I think it's under a 'prohibited items' label.

I know of a few things that aren't allowed:

Hibachi grills

Lawnmowers and lawn mowers. (weird, huh?)

Rocket launchers

Unattractive spouses

Irons

Knives

Candles

My travel steam iron turns itself off automatically after no movement. If its down in the ironing position and isn't moved, it turns off after 20 or 30 seconds. If its upright, it turns off after 2 minutes. I wouldn't bring it otherwise.

And it is on the list of things the cruise lines don't want on the ship for safety reasons.

I'll second the bundle of dollar bills.

Don't bring an iron. It's a safety hazard.

Do bring Post-Its.

Most important.... bring your tickets,documents,passports.

Birth control.

 

We have 3 cruise souvenirs at our house ages 19, 17 an 17

Oh thanks!

Now I hafta clean spewed beer from my screen!

Cover yer junk.

It would be best if everyone keeps their Elevator Roulette games low-key.

We don't want those bean-counters to start charging a vig! :D

Geek Gods?

I can see it now.

Next port? Chicken Eatsa.