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I've been looking thru past posts , I'm trying to find the current phone number to redeem my points .

thanks

Planning a 7 day Alaska cruise 2 adults and 2 children in summer 2017.

I have a few questions.

1. I have 45,000 points , if I use 30,000 for an up grade will I be able to use the 15,000 or part of it lower the cruise fare.

2. When would I need to redeem the points? Could I wait until just before sailing.

3. The up grade is for the cabin right, no matter how many people are in there.

4. Any through on the best use for my points, inside to ocean - ocean to balcony or just to reduce the cruise fare.

Thanks

I do not like the sound of this, will this become a fleet wide thing.

Had family on this cruise. Waiting to hear their views and the rest of yours.

Thank You

Caribbean Princess, October 2010 r/t San Juan, Puerto Rico.

So, when you say they are "inclusive in the cruise fare" does that mean that I'm paying for the specialty restaurant whether I eat there or not?

That's the way it sounds to me also.

I have them for inside, oceanview and balcony with two to four people and didn't have to pay any extra.

I know you have to pay extra for some suites and above but not for balcony and below.

Sounds like a great cruise, great ship and great ports.

I would do it if I were you.

We lived in Sitka for awhile back in 1977 and use to watch the cruise ships come in. We have been to Icy Strait in 2007 both are tender ports. Also been on the Pearl twice.

Found these photos.

Hoonah Harbor

Alaska State Flower - "Forget-me-not"

Hoonah Harbor

Sitka, Alaska

You can see the cruise ships in the background.

Here's another photo of the Adult Pool & Hot Tub.

The pool with the slide is the family pool and the one you can see in the back is the adult pool. There are two hot tubs by the family pool and two by the adult pool. I know at least one hot tub by the adult pool is adults only, I not sure if both are.

As for being quieter the pool will be but you will still hear some noise from the other pool.

Pool Deck Jewel

This sounds good, I have not been to Port Canaveral or on the Spirit yet. I'm marking the calendar for this one.

OP -

Show me another mass market line that will adjust your price downward after final payment.

 

At least they offered you some OBC. They were under no obligation to offer you anything at all.

 

NCL isn't a rip-off. You just had unrealistic expectations/hopes and are upset that you didn't get your way.

I agree, it's well after final payment.

Which cruise ship are you sailing. I have family sailing on the Jewel on April 6th.

No chain yanking here, that's what it was used for on the Pearl Panama cruise in 2008.

I really don't think it is used that much here as free style but maybe on cruises in Europe it could be.

Thanks for the review, we have family sailing on April 6th. Not close to cabin 11079 so should be quiet for them.

I have always done dollars, never had a problem with dollars.

Sounds like a great cruise, enjoy it.

We are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids age 6 and 8 cruising on the Dawn this July 4th, this is our first ever cruise so we are very excited. We have a mini suite, we will be travelling from Ireland and will be visiting the Boston area for a week pre cruise, I will be trying to pack as light as possible but just wondering where luggage can be stored in the stateroom, can they fit under a bed? are bags better than cases? I appreciate your replies.

Welcome to cruising and cruise critics, any questions please ask. Someone will have the answer.

Enjoy the your stay in Boston and the cruise.

I heard that NCL bought an island off the coast of Belize. Wonder if that will be the Banana Coast stop? "They" say the island should be ready this year.

I also heard about this but I didn't hear when it will be ready or what it will be called. I'll see if I can find where I read it.

We were at a travel show this past weekend and the Princess rep was tell us about this, he didn't go into much detail but did say it was getting work done to it and heading to Asia.

We sailed on the Sapphire a few years ago just after the International Cafe was installed.

I was doing some research on the Sapphire the other day when I found that the Sapphire was originally the Diamond before the fire on the Diamond.

News photo of Diamond Princess on fire. Diamond Princess Sapphire Princess(Princess Cruises: 2004- ) Two sisterships of 113000grt were ordered from Mitsubishi in Japan, to be named Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess. Two photos of Diamond Princess under construction at Nagasaki on 31st May 2002. She was originally due to enter service in 2003. On 1st October 2002, a fire started in the Art Gallery, which spread to much of the ship, causing extensive damage. Princess have stated that the ship will be rebuilt, but I do not have an estimated completion date. The second ship of the class was renamed Diamond Princess for 2003 delivery, and Diamond Princess will enter service as Sapphire Princess.

Planning on Pride of America next Feb. 2015 and would like to go to California for a couple of days prior and post. Any suggestions?:confused:

You might want to ask on these sites as well.

West Coast Departures - Cruise Critic Message Board Forums

California Coastal / Pacific Northwest - Cruise Critic Message Board Forums

What's the best way to get from Orlando to the port and approx costs.

Can't hurt to ask, we are 1 cruise away.

You are not alone. If money would allow, I could live on a cruise ship easily.

Agree

Good to hear, we plan to be on the Sky this coming year.

The Sky was our first cruise back in 2002.

The FCC is the way to go.