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Thanks! I appreciate the info

We placed a bid on an upgrade to Haven for an April cruise on the Breakaway. The cruise already looks pretty full. So, I assume others are bidding and I'm not sure if we will get it. However, I'm trying to understand whether we are entitled to all perks of the Haven if our bid is accepted, or if people who originally paid full price for Haven have additional perks? Also, we already have shore excursion credit and unlimited internet and it's my understanding that we don't lose that if our bid is accepted.

We got the email about bidding on an upgrade on the Breakaway. We are in a mini suite w/ a balcony and they gave us the option of bidding on a room in the Haven. I wouldn't bid more than $500 per person. Is it worth it? Would we get a room at that rate? I'm wondering if it's worth potentially $1000 more to sail in the Haven? We will be traveling with a little kid, fwiw.

Thanks! We will not be traveling Easter week. We are going the week of the 2nd.

We have a cruise planned to Bahamas and FL on the Breakaway in April. It looks like the ship will be pretty full. I am wondering how crowded the ship will be? How long of a wait should we expect for dinner in the complimentary restaurants? Will the buffet be packed? Will it be hard to get a lounge chair on sea days? Fwiw, we have a 5 year old and we eat early. We will likely be eating lunch by noon and dinner at 5:30.

Thanks to both of you for your reassurance. We want the balcony as a place to sit and talk since our son goes to bed a lot earlier than us. It sounds like it's a good idea to keep it.

We booked a 2017 NYC to Bermuda cruise on the Breakaway. We will have a 5 yo with us at the time. We booked a mini suite with a balcony and now I'm feeling a little concerned about the safety of having a balcony with a 5 yo. In 2015, we sailed on the Gem and changed our stateroom to an oceanview, due to these concerns. I found the oceanview to be a bit small for the three of us and the sleeping arrangements were way too cozy. Anyway, am I being too nervous worrying about the balcony? I just want to hear about other people's experiences and opinions. Thanks

Thank you! We just booked a trip on Breakaway today. I have never been on this ship, so I am very interested in seeing this.

Thanks all! I wasn't sure if I was missing out on something by not dealing with a PCC, but apparently not. I know some of the deals I am looking at end tomorrow. So, I will not wait to book my cruise.

I like to think ahead and I'm looking at sailings to Bermuda next May. I have found some great deals online and I Putin a call to our personal cruise consultant. Should I book one of the deals I found? Or wait for our PCC to call us back? I realize it's a holiday weekend and he may not be in.

Thanks so much for your posts and photos! We will be on the Gem in a couple weeks and this is really helpful!

We have only sailed on NCL once. And it was a while ago. Is it customary to tip anyone above and beyond the DSC? Like cabin stewards, baristas, etc? Thanks!

Some of the shows you can just show up to see. But, many of the more popular ones, like Rock of Ages or the Pajama Jam, require an advance booking or you risk missing the show if it sells out. I didn't see an option to do it on the website, even though I was able to make all dining reservations there. I assumed I have to do it on the ship? But maybe a more experienced cruiser know that for sure? I've only been on one other ncl cruise and it was awhile ago.

Hi, can the pajama jam breakfast be booked in advance of sailing? If not, when can it be booked? Thanks!

A few years back, we went on a 7 night cruise on the Gem. I remember that at one point during the cruise, they offered a discounted rate on laundry. Basically, they gave you a bag to fill and they would launder all clothes in the bag for a flat rate. Do they still do this and, if so, do they do it on 6 night cruises too? We are leaving on the Gem for a 6 night cruise soon and I'm wondering. Thanks!

OK, thanks. With all of the recent policy changes surrounding food, I wasn't sure.

We will be traveling on the Gem with a three year old next month. I know plentiful food is available all over the ship. However, my three year old is picky and I am wondering if we are allowed to bring juice boxes and some snacks with us onboard?

Thanks so much for this information! It was really helpful to see the photos too, Essiesmom! Also, we would consider getting a verandah. But, I am a little concerned about my child being able to climb over the railing. I know the chances of that are low, but it would just make me nervous having a balcony with a young child.

Thanks. When booking the cruise, I guess we will just have to figure out what that particular stateroom has.

Hi! My husband and I are thinking about booking a cruise with our 4 year old son. We have been on NCL before but are interested in a Bermuda cruise with Celebrity. We were thinking of booking an oceanview stateroom, but the website doesn't really make clear how well it could accommodate 3 people. It looks like there is only one bed. Do some rooms have fold out couches? I am just curious if this would be comfortable or if the room would be too small for us, and what the sleeping arrangement would be. Thanks

We are taking a cruise out of NYC From June 6-13 on Norwegian, to Portland, ME, St John and Halifax. I am wondering if the pools are typically open at that time on these cruises or if we should expect not to use the pool? A few years a go, we took an Adriatic cruise in May on Norwegian and it was definitely too cold and the pools were closed. I'm just wondering if I should expect the same this time around. Thanks.

Thanks, I actually may be mistaken about the age requirement. It thought I saw it on NCL's site, but now I don't. But, that doesn't change things in my circumstances. I wouldn't bring a 3 year old, even if I could.

I recently booked a cruise on the Gem and I noticed that this luncheon/comedy show was available. I would love to do something like this. However, I am traveling with my husband and 3 yo and it's at noon when the kids club is closed. The show is only offered to people over 18, and I would never take a 3 yo to a show like that regardless.

My husband isn't that interested in the show. He would just have gone to make me happy. I am wondering if I will feel out of place it I go alone. Has anyone here been to the show. Is sitting with friends and participating with others you're with a part of it? I would love to go but don't want to feel awkward if I go alone. Thanks.

I have received a few calls from my personal cruise consultant. However, I am unsure as to what exactly they do? If you have used their services, could you let me know what their role is? Thanks.

Thanks for doing this! I look forward to reading it.

How crowded any pools, activities or the restaurants or buffet are / long lines

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