thomarvin

Love a SSV.  Here’s ours from the Summit deck 7 

I like the drink package and I don’t drink.  Lol.  Between my 2 lattes (~$5 each)  in the morning and and iced latte in the afternoon plus bottled waters( ~$4 each)   (and an occasional “refreshers” drink (I can’t remember what it was called but it was similar to a virgin mojito) I get my $$$ worth.   But that’s just me. You have to do what best for you.  

FYI. The coffee shop and bottled water are included with the classic plan.  I got my monies worth in Lattes alone

Our lattes we’re i think $5. But they are included in the classic drink package as is bottled water.

We had the classic package in May. While we weren’t big drinkers, maybe 1 or 2 a day, we felt as though we got our money worth between Lattes($5-6) and bottles waters($3) not counting the “zero-proof” drinks we got. Try the fizzy mint Lemonade. Yummmmmm. It was like a mojito without the alcohol

FYI. With the classic package you can get coffee at the coffee shop and bottled waters too. Other lines I have been on these are not included. We certainly had our share of lattes. Enjoy!

ID and BC are fine but I hate carrying 2 things. If. you don't want the expense of a passport you can get a passport card for $25. We all have them and it's only 1 ID that we need to carry. It's the same size as a license. You can't fly with it but you can go on (closed loop) cruises and cross into Canada and Mexico with it. Just FYI.

We had to pay the tax while we were docked in both NY and FL. It was $.88 per drink.

Can you go to the casino and load it into a machine then cash out and go to the cashier and get the cash? Done that on another line. Just curious if that is an option

There were lots of shady spots on GSC. I don't think you would need the umbrella

We had 11088 and 11090. We heard nothing. It was nice running up one flight for a quick snack.

When we booked the NCL rep recommended 3rd (and in your case 4th as well) passenger free and just pay for the dining package separate. A better deal. Check it out and run the numbers.

Keene state moms sister here....

I cruised with them a while back and they have evolved with the need. They have respite every night which was nice so you can have some adult time and know that you child is with trained professionals. They aides are amazing and really care about the kids. They do beach excursions and having extra eyes at the beach is always a good thing. They also have private time for activities on the ships whether it is the rock wall, ice skating or flow rider. One of my favorite things is you dine as a group. Really nice not to have to worry about anyone staring at you child while you are having a nice dinner. They all get it.

I would definitely recommend them to anyone with autistic kids. I will check back for specific questions if you have any.

Mike (the owner) is really good, I am sure he will be in touch within a few days. Not weeks.

You could do the social media package for $25 and message people through FB or other social media sites,

A way to stay in touch cheaply is to get the social media plan for $25 for the week and have people message you through FB. That's what we used while on the Pride.

They do have caffeine free diet. We used to get it for you son.

Call carnival for connecting cabins. They have access to more than what we can see doing mock bookings. We are a family of 5. you could even put the older 3 in an inside across the hall from you and you could do either an OV or balcony. That would also give you extra space

We had a table for 13 on the pride that was a window.

Hi, I have an autistic child. We joke that we are the only ones that cruise with a whole suitcase of food. I have boarded with a stop and shop bag with five loaves of bread. I bring "his" favorites. PB & J included. He also takes lots of meds for various things that has to be in "his " yogurt. We have never had a problem.

its doable. But, keep checking the price of a OV. They are bigger and sometimes almost the same price as the interior. Plus you get a view.

Can you call the dentist and get another antibiotic that might be in pill form?

I use my Tervis tumbler but I don't bring the straws. I grab one from the bar. The cup is easy enough to was in the bathroom sink but not the straws. Just a thought.

John Heald has been asking questions about interest in different packages so maybe they are contemplating making a tier type package. Especially virgin type drinks.

I am trying to get 3 cheers packages: Mom-Dad-22 yr old son.

But they wouldn't let me book the cabins like that. Mom or Dad has to be with the 14 yr old son, which divides us.

No he doesn't. Call and get someone else. The 14 yo doesnt have to be with a parent. I have been booking my boys in their own cabin for a while now.

Should I wait to purchase the Cheers until we get onboard then?

Do I just go to guest services??

yes and yes. Go to guest services and put everyone where they need to be to get the best deal then buy the Cheers package. Get extra keys if no one is in the right room.