karen_cpa

Can kids bring snacks or drinks into the kids club?

No. Too many issues with allergies.

I think it's a few issues - many people choose self-disembark. More honestly than I think customs can handle in one swoop at that port. The other issue was customs, just about 6 agents and they didn't hesitate to say the lower room was full and then all movement stopped. We got stuck at top of the escalators and they were literally just letting 30 people down at a time once customs gave the green light. 2500 people, 30 at a time - that's a slow process. And of course people with early flights were panicking and agents let them cut the line which led to a lot of grumbling.

IMO, they need to re-think the self-disembarkation process in that particular port.

Morning won't be a problem, but it doesn't close until 10:30 at night so you may hear running around until that hour.

Did either of you have the UBP? If so, did you pay taxes on drinks while in port(s)? If so, do you remember what the average tax was?

 

Did either of you use the Thermal Spa? Thoughts?

 

Thanks in advance!!

 

 

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No spa, sorry.

Yes, had UBP. Paid port taxes for drinks in NYC and FL - I want to say no more than $1-1.50 on most drinks. Don't think we paid port taxes in Nassau but not 100% sure.

Glad to hear you all had a great time other than missing GSC. How was the entertainment? Was Leo and Ted Kaminski (magician) on board? How did you like the CD?

Didn't see Leo and Ted. Honestly not sure who the CD was, barely saw or heard him all week.

Do you know anyone who did the Thermal spa pass? Looking for reviews of how that experience was.

 

Did you park at the pier and is the coupon just for Gem passengers still working?

Didnt use the spa, sorry.

Yes, parked at pier and coupon was honored - $210 for the week.

Wow, that would explain things! I guess everything got delayed.

A bartender told me the swells by GSC were supposed to get worse as the day went on and getting people back on board would be an issue.

Thanks! Was hoping for 24 months out, but i guess 18 months is more likely.

Thanks again!

Us too! Bummed we didn't make GSC, but otherwise had a fantastic time! Worse disembarkation though, any idea what was up?

Any idea when they will be published? Have 1 cruisenext certificate left that expires in August 2019.

Thanks!!

Just got off the Gem yesterday. No special place to lay down and honestly not sure how the counselors would handle it. My crew normally has an 8pn bedtime and most nights were awake until 1030-11.

Got off the Gem yesterday. Didn't go to LeBistro, but no issues with multiple appetizers and sides at Cagneys.

Got off the Gem yesterday in NYC and customs forms still required.

Have a fabulous week, can't wait to hear all about it!

Next week is our turn!

I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss.

Comforting to see how NCL handled it - lots of compassion and sensitivity.

God bless to you and your family.

We leave in 39 days and it's killing me that we can't book Teppinyaki yet! We have been telling the kids about it, and we want it the night of my birthday. Hoping to book it as soon as we get to the Pier that morning.

The email confirmation you received will have a like to upgrade your bids - if you click on it from a PC, you can modify the bid to see where in the range it is, and just cancel without changing it (or update it if you choose.)

 

Thank you so much for posting this! I have been regretting our "poor" bid, and couldn't find anywhere on-line in my Vacation Summary to modify it! I found the upgrade email and updated our bid.

We got our upgrade email about 59 days out.

Just keep in mind, they have until 2 days before sailing to tell you whether or not your bid was accepted. I am a planner, so it's kind of driving me bonkers to not know, LOL!!

We sailed on the Dawn when my DD was 2. There is no drop-off option at that age. There was a conference room set up with a few toys that was open I believe all day. In addition, daily there was an organized activity - i.e. face painting, Lego's, etc.

I won't get into the pool discussion as we took the cruise to Bermuda so it was a quick walk to the beach where she happily splashed and played for hours.

Same issue on our Gem cruise - doesn't even appear on-line. This is our 3rd time on the Gem and I could have sworn we booked early once or twice before.

We are leaving May 6th on the Gem and today is our 90 days. I just logged in and only 2 specialty restaurants are available for booking. I hope the rest open up as the day goes on!

Sailing from NY is always risky late-August through October as that is when we traditionally get hit with the big storms - Hurricane Gloria, Hurricane Irene and Super Storm Sandy.

That being said, we have sailed out of NY a number of times in August and were always okay.

Not a loyalist, but it doesn't affect whether I'd pick NCL or another line.

 

I never understood the allure of hauling heavy cases of water and soda onboard to begin with (not to mention the other crazy stuff people bring with them on cruises), but to each their own.

 

There's no beverage or food that I couldn't do without, which would cause me to cancel a vacation. Now, if they told me I couldn't bring my hairdryer...that's another story!

 

The bottom line is this...cruises are more popular than ever - NCL in particular is very popular. Until ships start sailing half-empty, they can pretty much raise prices wherever they want. For every one person who cancels with NCL, there are two or three people behind them to take their place.

Exactly my thoughts. In all our cruises, we have never taken on soda or water, I never saw the need.

For us, NCL gives us exactly what we are looking for. Airfare is generally our deciding factor, so I glance at other cruises departing from NY/NJ, but NCL is still the best for our buck.

The arcade credit is split between guests 1 & 2. Get NCL to send you the amenities confirmation for the whole cabin, everything should be on there.

Thanks for the heads up!

We jumped on a May 2017 sailing - but for some reason only $50 showing up in the arcade credit and photos not showing up at all :confused:

And they have my DS listed as age 33 - he will be 6 when we sail, lol! Calling now to get it straightened out.