BalconyGal

2 hours ago, Laszlo said:

I wonder where the Bliss and Encore are headed at such a slow pace?

I thought they were just circling around to run the engines?  I swear I saw that on here somewhere...

 Our ship was switched over to the brooklyn port and we will be arriving fairly early.  I know in Manhattan there is a suite lounge we usually wait in until the ship is cleared.  Is that the case in Brooklyn as well? 

16 hours ago, TPgal said:

on the next full cruise (not the Bon Jovi thing) there were 700! Registered.   I love my kid – but 700…WHOA.

HOLY SHIP!  That's my cruise....700!!!!! 😩

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Thank you for your review. 

Does anyone get a yea/nay on weekends or is the bidding approval/denials weekdays only?

2 hours ago, Bocadude85 said:

We are very close to our breaking point with NCL, they seem to be constantly taking away amenities and or adding a surcharge for items that used to be included in the cruise fare, we love the NCL suite life but over the years the prices have continued to climb while the amenities have continued to decline. 

This is where we are too. We are on the Jade next week and then we are going to revisit other lines and try new ones. NCL has been degrading their product for the last several years and we have hung in there because we love the suite life and the platinum perks but it’s no longer working for us. We’re platinum on princess too so maybe we’ll go back there for a while. Also maybe We’ll try carnival again now that we have a kiddo too. It’s bittersweet. We have really loved the memories and friends we’ve made on NCL. 🙁

Also, you can contact the access desk and ask them for a water exemption so you can bring bottle water on to prepare the baby's formula.  accessdesk@ncl.com

We cruised on the gem with our 9 month old last year.  We carried all of the food on with us.  We also found so many things for him to eat onboard that we ended up taking a lot home.  We bought the take and toss spoons on amazon as well so we didn't have to worry about losing them.  They also have disposable bibs.  Don't forget to bring a small dish soap for washing pacifiers, utensils, cups etc.  You butler will be able to provide you with prep tools.  You will always have plates and utensils in your suite.  Also, I don't remember if the PR CVS had baby food but the last time we were there was pre-baby.  Ask me anything. 

We booked the Norwegian Jade last April. Several months ago our embarkation was moved  from Manhattan to Brooklyn due to overcrowding.  Now I just got an email from NCL stating the ship would be arriving in Brooklyn at noon (with no passengers) and boarding will begin at 1:30.  The cruise is next week.  Way too late to change travel. 

My question is how early will they begin accepting luggage for a ship arriving at noon?  We have a toddler and would prefer not to stand in a parking lot waiting to be let in if at all possible.  I tried calling the Brooklyn port and they do not answer the phone.  If anyone has any insight I would be very grateful.  Thank you.

1 hour ago, njhorseman said:

The Jade is listed on the official port schedule as docking at Kings Wharf 4/25-4/26.

17 minutes ago, Charles4515 said:

 

Norwegian Jade is listed those dates on the linked to schedule.


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I didn’t scroll down because I was multitasking and trying to leave work. Duh!!!!!  Thanks you guys. 

On 4/5/2019 at 6:21 PM, Charles4515 said:

 

Don’t use that source. Use this one. It is the official schedule. From what I read skimming they are at the Dockyard except one ship is tendering.

 

http://www.marops.bm/Documents/Shipping_schedules/YR%20%202019%20Cruise%20Ship%20Schedule%20pdf.pdf

This doesn't even have the Jade on it and my itinerary says we should be there on 4/25-26..🤨

They have actually done that multiple times.  LOL 

2 minutes ago, mdsgu said:

Since it was "earned" and not "given," it would logically be refundable.  But, we're talking NCL, so logic goes out the window.

😂 Exactly right..

Hi can anyone tell me if the OBC earned via points on the NCL credit card is considered refundable or non-refundable?  Thanks.

OOMG more, more!!!  😁

5 hours ago, mugtech said:

Leo has been a favorite on the Gem for a long time.  We saw him 5 times on our Gem cruises between 2011 and 2016.  Glad to hear he is back on the Gem, always fun to hear, has always drawn a crowd.

 

Same.  Although I am sailing the Jade next month so kinda disappointed we will miss Leo this time.  LOL 

7 hours ago, pomegranate22 said:

 

There was one piano player, Brad Stevens, and one guitar player, Leo Jostol. They would appear in the Atrium and Magnum's every night, and I really enjoyed listening to both of them.  Leo in particular seemed to have quite a following! Magnum's was sometimes quite packed in the evenings with people watching him.

 

There was also the Webb Band, performing in Spinnakers or out on the pool deck - I found the female singer talented, but I didn't go out of my way to head to their performances (I'm not much of a dancer and prefer mostly chatting).  There was also a group called Vibz Quartet playing instrumental music in some places, but I don't really remember what they sounded like. Leo Jostol made a bigger impression. 

We love Leo.  The Gem is our fave and we have sailed with Leo many times.  Thanks for your review.  🙂

3 hours ago, dexddd said:

I doubt the captain not being at m&g was due to list.  He wasn't at ours in June and they seem to have skipped them more and more lately.

AGREE!  Same with my last few M&G's.

Yes they do.  It's a white knob high up.  

Really enjoying your review.  🙂  I can't help but look at those balcony chairs and feel sad that they are at the bottom of the sea now.  

Hull balconies are so private.  You'll love it! 

Enjoying your review! 

On 2/8/2019 at 2:47 PM, don't-use-real-name said:

 

Bidding is by INVITATION and not automatic to everyone on board.

Way to check if you received the invitation is not by email but by going to your MyNCL account and see if you

received the invitation at that point - one of the rotating screens should have:

"LET'S GET YOU UPGRADED"

If you see that follow the prompts to see what is available for you to bid and to make payment arrangements

if you subsequently win.

 

Regarding the JADE if that sailing is full as in FULL the upgrading bidding may have only been to a very few

select guests to upgrade to suites. When a ship sails FULL there is not much room for upgrading.

 

 

Yup, I know.  I have successfully bid before.  Just wondering if what the NCL agent said was accurate.

Someone on my Jade roll call said they called after 80 days out and asked about bidding and they were told NCL doesn't often offer bidding on the Jade.  I find that hard to believe but I could be wrong.  Anyone hear anything like this before?  We're 72 days out and no one (that I know of) has received an email to bid.  Thanks for your insight.

On 3/13/2013 at 11:04 PM, sdmike said:

 

Yeah, feels like I've been living too far on the edge based on these posts 🙂

Same here.  18 cruises with no insurance.  We started purchasing the insurance when our infant son started sailing with us.  

18 hours ago, latebloomer56 said:

So my husband and I can't go to the steam room together, which is fine. Can you tell me what kind of pools are on the Gem here? Pictures we see show seats looking out a large window is this a true fact? We haven't done any NCL spas just the Regal Princess and the relaxing area had small high windows, but the stem and sauna were co-ed.

Thanks for any answers or comments.

Here's a photo of the thermal pool.  This pool has tons of jets.  It is located in the common area so you and your husband can enjoy it together.  

The windows are floor to ceiling by the blue chairs in the pic Parrothead posted above.  Many people nap there.