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We have decided to fly.  Southwest had a sale and we one heck of deal.  

I tried to update my signature and hit "SAVE".  When I checked it out, no change.  I also tried to add a pending cruise and hit "SAVE",  looked good, but when I did a reboot it wasn't there.  Why is this so complicated?  Any suggestions?

16 minutes ago, mklak5 said:

Absolutely! Whatever fits your financial comfort zone!

Not a good deal?  You're kidding?  You can't even stay at Motel 6 for that kind of money.  And remember you will have to have breakfast, lunch and dinner at Denny's.

I agree with the two previous post.  Of course, I am one of the lucky ones the got this fantastic deal.  However if I didn't score, perhaps I would be a little on upset side also.

I booked on 10/12 when that unbelievable price for a MX guarantee to Alaska on 9/30/18 was posted on some travel site that sends deals every day.  My TA at cruise-n-more said I really lucked out.  Got a email from NCL today stating they will honor the price.  I couldn't possibly be happier with NCL. 

Can anyone tell me if you can smoke cigars in the outdoor designated smoking area on the pacific princess since there is no cigar bar. On this ship?

I have never had an issue enjoying a cigar in any smoking area on any ship. My problem has alway been cigarette smokers in cigar lounges. They stink!:confused:

At a hotel with parking. Lots of them offer stay for one night park for the week deals.

Let us know if you want hotel info.

Thanks for the tip. However we are driving over from Yuma and will not be spending the night in Long Beach. Wonder if the hotels might offer parking for a fee?

Any parking suggestions, for a week in Long Beach, other than the cruise terminal?

Just tried a mock booking on the NCL site, Sun, Alaska, 9 days in May. My original cabin is available. Hope I like my new roomy:*.

Then I tried to book my new ship the Jewel.....does not exist:eek:.

I'm not to sure I really want to have a new cabin mate (Bev is going to be darn mad if we have to sleep 3 to a bed).

And them, sailing on a Fathom Ship is not on my to do list.

And you received no specific notice from NCL about the switcheroo?

 

No warning and no notice. Found the change by mistake. Checked the messages NCL has for our cruise after I logged into the NCL site and there were three. All three were in regards to selling drinks, gifts and shore excursions. Not one word about the change. Then I just happened to notice over on the far right side a small info block that told me I am on the Jewel, 5/26/2018 and our new cabin number. Surprise, surprise.

We were booked on the Sun 5/28/18, 9 days to Alaska. Just checked our booking on the NCL web site and discovered we are now on the Jewel and assigned a cabin. Will have to give this some thought before we decide if this is what we expected for our first Alaskan cruise.

The Sun was one of our favorite NCL ships and hate to see it go and the Jewel is a new one for us..

How about Lyft or Uber from Vancouver to Seattle. We are going to have about 20 in our group. Seems $50 per pax is high for a group ride. A bus that holds 40 is cutting a fat hog at $2,000 per way. What about a car rental back to the states. Bet the car rental agency's would like to get U.S. plated cars back stateside.

I'm seriously considering booking the 9-day Alaska itinerary on the Sun in late May 2018, but very disappointed it doesn't go to Glacier Bay. I'm curious wht you and Casey think of the Sun's suitability to Alaska weather and whether she'd recommend a longer cruise with more ports but missing GB. Thanks!

We just booked the 26 May 2018 cruise. We have enjoyed the Sun in the past and are looking forward to another adventure with NCL.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2433761

Most Sun cruises either sail north or south. When the ship is headed south the cabins facing east will have sun till early afternoon, then shade for the rest of the day. When heading north the cabins on the east side will have sun till early afternoon. Now if you are heading east or west it is to complicated to explain here in the space that is allowed. Beside I can't think or a smart a** answer right now:p:p:p:p

If you book as a group, you do not pay these fees. Otherwise, yes, it's an added charge.

Could you provide more info on this group deal. Where do I find how many is considered a group and what is the legal mumbo jumbo. Thanks your help. I don't mind the 18% tips, but only if they really go to the crew.

Taking a cruise to Cuba to buy real Cubans is one way to buy them. You might want to consider doing a little research and get your cigars from Hong Kong or Switzerland and save the cabin charge;p

The name of the cigar bar is Shooters on the Star Princess. Deck 6 forward just outside of the Princess Theater.

Thanks for the info. I have found on most Princess ships the "Cigar Lounge" has turned itself into a cigarette hangout. I really prefer to enjoy my sticks outside away from a confined area. Does any know if there is an area on the Star were I can enjoy a cigar outside?

How about the Star Princess?? Sure hope so.

After looking at the deck plans with a magnifying glass, I can not find anything that looks like a cigar lounge on the Star. Hopefully there will be an area on deck where I can enjoy a drink and a stick.

You can only smoke your cigars in the Cigar bar.... not sure what it's called on the Star... Churchill, Speakeasy etc. It's on Deck 6.

Nina, thanks for the info. The last cigar bar I was in on Princess was loaded with cigarette smokers. I can do without that.:rolleyes:

In a few months we will be on the Star. I am a cigar smoker and would like to know where the smoking areas are located.

the Purell on most cruises is not "antiviral" & is ineffective for virus protection

I didn't know they offered Purell on any cruises:confused: We bring our own. Have you ever had an opportunity:rolleyes: to join the noro crowd onboard? We haven't:D It works for us:p

Bev and I have been on a few cruises and have never had a dose of the dreaded norovirus. She packs a bottle of Purell sanitizer 24/7 and we use it at all restaurants on and off the ship. Try it;), it is must better and easier then spending days in your cabin with a serious of the punies.:rolleyes:

Has anyone had experience enjoying the Crab Shack on the Star? Tell me about your meal.

Washy, washy. On every NCL cruise there are always crew members with spray bottles at the restaurants, especially the buffet. On on last couple of Princess cruises, there was not a washy, washy to be found. Seems like a simple way to help reduce the chance of noro. We will be in the Star in November, hope to see lots of spray bottles about the ship.