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Right! Thanks to all. I kinda like Freestyle, but I also like knowing I will have a def place and time to eat. BUT on vaca that might change. Thanks for the tips on visiting the mdr directly and the Orchid after muster drill.

?-- Can dining reservations for specialty restaurants only be made after the munster drill or as soon as we board can we look into specialty restaurants? We have a Tepanyki reservation but must amend that to add more people.

Is it possible to cancel or amend a dining reservation for a MDR while on board the Gem. I made 2 dining reservations, but once I board I may want to add 2-4 people or change the time/cancel.

Is that possible? How would I go about doing that? THANKS!

Following. Thanks so much for this semi-live review :-) ENJOY

Great advice. Thanks

Question, do you tip for each drink if you have the beverage package? I assume you get a little receipt thing to fill out with cabin # or something, with a line on it for tip. Do you add on a tip or does the staff know you already prepaid that? Sorry - just trying to understand & do the right thing.

Curious, we have the beverage package as one of "freebies". Will we get charged the 20% on every drink we order? Does the beverage package include all taxes and gratuities or are both of those billed separately?

Ok, thanks. I am staying on board in PC--but you're right-it's a mid day arrival.

Thanks for the tip about eating in the MDR as you board. That sounds like a nice option.

Yes, I know there are no approved ones. Just wanted to see which ones would fit NCL's tags. I was unsure if every cruise line has different sizes for their tags

Love your review and it seems you had a lovely time.

1) Am I reading this right that there is texas Hold 'um tournament only on the last day at sea?

2) Are the two dining rooms never opened for lunch? It seems their hours aren't listed on the "lunch " restaurants. Thanks in advance!

Hi-

I am wondering if you can cancel a booked excursion once you are on the ship? IE- can I book a Blue Lagoon excursion as a back up in case we don't make it to the private island? BUT then if we do make, could I cancel it? I only need really one beach day.......

Hi-

Does anyone ever use those clear "Cruise Luggage Tags" they sell, to put your printed luggage tags in?

Any links or brands that you suggest for NCL luggage tags?

Did you do an excursion in Bahamas? If so, what? Welcome back. Did you do your formal review yet?

Thanks so much all :-)

Curious, are there tables for 8 people in the MDRs on the Gem?

How did you get the VIP package? Was it an excursion to book from the NCL website? Is it a far walk once of the ferry/boat ride once you're on the island?

Thanks all. Yes, I was trying to sift thru all the FAQ, and trying to do research. It's all new and kinda confusing. I haven't put a bid in, just trying to understand the process. I understand point 10 much better now. Thanks.

Curious- do you think if our reservation was for one reservation for 6 people (3 cabins); as opposed to 3 reservations (1 cabin each), the min bid for the Haven would have displayed lower than $2500 pp?

"Awarded week of cruise".

Are you saying they don't fulfill bids until the week of? Sorry, I'm confused.

Question: New to the bid system.

We have three couples traveling under three different reservations; with three different cabins (all in the same class in a row).

How does it work if we want to bid on the Haven 3 bedroom suite and it says a min bid of $2500 per person? Does just one couple bid on it? Then if we get it, the two other rooms can join in--but then they have to pay $2500 each? Or would it just be the $5000 for all 6 people? Does the bid take into account what you've already paid for the cruise and your are just paying the balance of what you bid after what you paid? (ie if the cruise is paid in full at $1600; and the bid is $2500--are you only paying $900 extra)?

Thanks all. Yes, we looked at Sharkeez too. I have trouble walking, so I don't want to venture far. (and then have to walk back!).

Thanks for the tip on IDs--we'll be sure to bring them with us .

We go in July! can't wait!

I really enjoyed Lukka Kairi, it's on the Woodes Rogers Walk (aka, the front street outside the cruise terminal) down at the end near Senor Frogs.

THANKS- this looks perfect!!!:D

We are looking for, Not McDonald's. Thanks. I said close, not cheap. To be more specific, I guess not a chain. It can be touristy, I don't care-but it can't be a far walk.

Thanks too!

We are thinking of just walking to a CLOSE restaurant off the ship in Nassau. Can anyone recommend something they know is super close to the ship?

Hi All,

Anyone know the show times for the GEM with the Florida/Bahamas route? Trying to look at making dinner reservations.