Getting an early jump on our next NCL in the morning, embarkation at MCT, Pier 88. Booked a prepaid Carmel car service ride again for our transfer in a "luxury sedan" for 3 passengers & 3 pc. of luggage (hand/small cabin bags do not count) from N.E. Queens (past LGA airport) to MCT for an all inclusive fare of $72, tips - tolls - congestion surcharges, etc. A quick ride across the Bronx on I-95 (CBE) & south on the Henry Hudson Pkwy, direct to cruise terminal in less than 30 minutes.
Check-in time is between 10 - 10:30 am - DW and myself plus a SIL in our cabin, checking 3 bags with the porter plus smaller carry-on with the essentials. eDocs, Antigen Rapid (negative) test results ** and Bermuda Green Travel Authorization issued, printed plus digital backup. A 2nd. cabin with 3 more, seniors in tow (Platinum & Gold) across the hallway from us (slightly different layout) and they have the same check-in time, arriving separately - linked reservations in the system, not that it matter.
Cruise Norwegian App installed & updated on our Androids (12.0 stock OS) dual sim (T-Mo & Google Fi for 4G int'l data) plus a backup iPhone 2020 SE, also configured for dual e/sim ... Google Fi for 4G int'l data) BTC is the partner carrier in Bermuda with good 4G services, no 5G on the islands, yet. Onboard, NCL's satellite WiFi is the only choice - thus, always a question of whether it's truly reliable, functional and adequate to sustain "live" reporting and blogging at sea.
** It is not necessary to use the "preferred" or recommended testing partners by NCL, here in NYC - RRT is one of the numerous labs that generate clinical reports acceptable (Quest Lab is another) - not just for airline travel, for cruising and for Bermuda's Green TA use. For the 2nd. time within the last 2 months, we took advantage of the free testing at a mobile location near us, once registered with an account via a QR code link there, with a smart/i/Phone - it's quick & easy. The typical Rapid Antigen report issued is below, edited for biographical details. Ditto for using one of the many proctored or supervised home testing options.
Getting an early jump on our next NCL in the morning, embarkation at MCT, Pier 88. Booked a prepaid Carmel car service ride again for our transfer in a "luxury sedan" for 3 passengers & 3 pc. of luggage (hand/small cabin bags do not count) from N.E. Queens (past LGA airport) to MCT for an all inclusive fare of $72, tips - tolls - congestion surcharges, etc. A quick ride across the Bronx on I-95 (CBE) & south on the Henry Hudson Pkwy, direct to cruise terminal in less than 30 minutes. Check-in time is between 10 - 10:30 am - DW and myself plus a SIL in our cabin, checking 3 bags with the porter plus smaller carry-on with the essentials. eDocs, Antigen Rapid (negative) test results ** and Bermuda Green Travel Authorization issued, printed plus digital backup. A 2nd. cabin with 3 more, seniors in tow (Platinum & Gold) across the hallway from us (slightly different layout) and they have the same check-in time, arriving separately - linked reservations in the system, not that it matter. Cruise Norwegian App installed & updated on our Androids (12.0 stock OS) dual sim (T-Mo & Google Fi for 4G int'l data) plus a backup iPhone 2020 SE, also configured for dual e/sim ... Google Fi for 4G int'l data) BTC is the partner carrier in Bermuda with good 4G services, no 5G on the islands, yet. Onboard, NCL's satellite WiFi is the only choice - thus, always a question of whether it's truly reliable, functional and adequate to sustain "live" reporting and blogging at sea. ** It is not necessary to use the "preferred" or recommended testing partners by NCL, here in NYC - RRT is one of the numerous labs that generate clinical reports acceptable (Quest Lab is another) - not just for airline travel, for cruising and for Bermuda's Green TA use. For the 2nd. time within the last 2 months, we took advantage of the free testing at a mobile location near us, once registered with an account via a QR code link there, with a smart/i/Phone - it's quick & easy. The typical Rapid Antigen report issued is below, edited for biographical details. Ditto for using one of the many proctored or supervised home testing options.
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