Cruise a holic

These sales are a joke. The prices for many things including the cruise fare, has increased substantially. So many people will pay the increased amounts, so the cruise lines are now making a fortune. So sad for those on a fixed income anxious to cruise.

Imo not much. Both one large room. Owners is larger but both one bathroom and same perks For a short cruise, save your money for spec dining

Yes I agree. So many games! Hopefully you can reinstate you UDP. Call corporate if you must. Such nonsense! We are all anxious to cruise, and some people have unlimited funds and do not mind the increases.

Note this is one big room with a curtain separating the bed portion and couch portion of the room. Not a true bedroom.

We love the UDP. Note sometimes only a limited amount of this package is available per cruise- if you want it book it. You can always cancel. Since we do not eat in MDR not sure about lobster issue. But why eat in MDR if you have access to Specialty dining restaurants?

My husband's favorite drink is Long Island Iced Tea. I enjoy a french Martini but recently tried a coconut Martini and it is wonderful.

Agree. Prices have increased so much this "sale" isn't viable.

Agree! I was talking to a couple who bragged the brought one carry on and I guess didn’t realize that clothes may look clean but absorb perspiration!! Had to back away!

Never said it is wrong- but based on my personal observations, I see this. As long as people wear clean non smelly clothes it dosen't impact me!

The offical dress code is published . However, men at night wear long pants with polo or collard shirts- no shorts unless you are a young child. Ladies casual dresses or slacks with tops. Formal nights we wear cocktail attire. Some people spend all of their time in the casino and never dress- they also eat dinner at the buffets. We enjoy celebrating our cruise- lived in sweats for almost three years time for new clothes (that fit!)

Having sailed a few times on NCL, unless you are in the Haven a horrible crowded and poorly laid out ships. The pool deck had people laying on towels on the floor and they had no main theatre- so many games and activities were held in the small center of the ship. Food was a true disappointment. I only liked the Jazz club when leaving the Haven. SP restaurants tasted like the olive garden- Also the crowd was diverse, as with celebrity.

You can cancel a massage once on board with 24 hours notice- so if cheaper- book and rebook.

Luminae is only for suite guests. Depending on the ship- some concierge class guests can dine in the MDR on boarding day.

Since you dine in luminae, blu IMO not nearly as good. More comfortable in Luminae and the food better. But we also enjoy dining in specialty restaurants during our cruise- and miss some dinners in luminae.

Martini bar. Fun to watch the "show" that the bartenders put on. Lots of comfortable seating in the bar area- music and dancing also available often. The heart of the ship.

No plastic covers on her furniture? A person like that shouldn't travel. lol

We have always booked the location of our cabin or suite. Sometimes you get what you get and we wouldn't be happy with a location under the gym or above the theatre- so for us, to save a few dollars not worth it. Also since more people are now sailing and the ships are pretty full, you are unlikely to get a great stateroom or suite with a guarantee. It would ruin my trip if the location of the stateroom was poor. Not worth it for us. We like to relax in our stateroom- IMO more then a place to sleep and shower.

The windows do have some condensation. They also are battered by salt. You can always request a seat away from the windows if the "dirty" windows upset you.

Nobody on purpose. Or those who understand about poultry borne disease. However some restaurants or chefs do not prepare poultry properly and might not clean their knives and counter area thoroughly when preparing and serving poultry. I have received and sent back undercooked poultry at a restaurant.

Much prefer well done meat- it is safer for all as you can get very ill from eating undercooked meat and poultry. Many restaurants have warnings printed on the menu.

Most people gain weight on a typical cruise. Too much food!

I do not recall that the Reflection didn't have Luminae. However, IMO no comparison dining in Luminae to Blu. We did Blu a few times, and "got over it" after about 4 cruises. Blu on the Edge class ships in a poor location- part of the restaurant is near a busy hallway . Never found the food "great". We are able to modify the menu in Luminae-

We are elite plus and use the laundry service. For underwear, PJ's, and inexpensive polo shirts no problem. We hand wash swim suits. For any good clothing, we send out for dry cleaning. My DH has good shorts, shirts and slacks as do I, and we prefer dry cleaning- Clothes come back pressed nicely. We have a misc fund when we cruise for dry cleaning. We typically bring good items to dry clean, unless we spill something on them, or want to wear another day. I really like pressed clothes. Don't enjoy looking like a sack of wrinkles- and yes, I do bring downy spray to reduce some wrinkles.

Supposedly they have a limited # of packages that they sell- but I always book before so I cannot say for certain. We also never book sushi reservations as we do not eat it. Enjoy

Love the allure. I would urge you to consider a central park view cabin on deck nine. It is considered an interior cabin, but you get a beautiful view of central park with a large picture window. The cabin is very bright or of course you can close the shades. A great choice IMO. Oasis class ships our favorite