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Both being Platinum, thus 2 cartons (16.9 oz or 500 ml) each x 2 = 4 cartons. CAS (casino) guests with the Drink card ("House") can get more cartons from the casino bar / beverage runners while playing there - hence, like our friends - they don't "need" to spend extra for bottled water. Of course, those "free" water are often very "costly" LOL. Amended the earlier post with the Name Card, should be quite readable. Metin, apparently will be on the GA until he's going over to the Viva/Prima & take on greater responsibilities, according to "super" Mario. CruiseNext manager is same as last March & I spoke with him then. Some of the other faces / names are familiar but since none of them were permitted to be at 2022's M&G - not much of a renewed "connection" for me; and the Group Events Coordinators are new. Thankfully, they had everything ready by 10 a.m. when I walked by after an "extended" morning Savor breakfast. Should be interesting to see who'll host the table for Dine With Officers, waiting for the invite to be delivered to our stateroom. The latest lunch menu is very good, better than last year's choices. Portion-wise, it's petite to average, fine for us as we don't need the extra weight gain, LOL. We'll check out another SD tomorrow night & do another "show & tell" with pictures and our subjective findings - YMMV. Food temperature when served isn't one of them - it's hot, warm, and just barely above/at almost temperature ... It seems that nowadays, those descriptions are outdated. Specifically, Cagney's earlier - only 3 entree items has an upcharge, steak sauces are included, and it's spelled out. When in doubt, ask for the asst/manager on duty to help if the server isn't clear or sure, i.e. with the appetizers & soup/salad switching - explained to us as 1 starter (appetizer), 1 soup or salad and 1 entree, 1 dessert (plus regular coffee or tea). We used 1 Platinum voucher for 2 and 2 SD (FAS) vouchers among 4 of us - and followed the above "rules" - zero extra charges to sign for. We have La Cucina booked later in the cruise and will ask the server more specific "what if ... and, can we questions" Now that we know, asking them to wrap & take out the desserts aren't "allowed" Footnote: this post done on the Sony Vaio notebook PC running Windows 10 on SSD, no issues. BTW, Facebook Messenger are getting thru while connected to ship's WiFi inTRAnet, not logged in - just no pictures downloaded until "connected" & on the "meter". It's probably one of many known backdoor or loopholes with NCL's "system" configuration, expect them to be blocked & shut without warning at any time. ... to be continued, please kindly leave questions & best efforts to help and answer them, time permitting & internet - cooperating.

Winding down evening of Day 2, onboard for almost 36 hours ... seemed longer. 10 full days ahead. Going to figure out plans for Roseau, Dominica ?? "Okay, Google" Tonight, clock forward by 1 hour. There is an all points wanted bulletin for a lost grey color Travel Pro 22 med size rollerboard. Hint Hint: Air Tags The Rollator Walker left almost outside in our corridor closer to the FWD elevators and stairs aren't blocking as much as 50% like yesterday, but still partially outside obstructing safe egress in an emergency instead of folded up & stored or kept in the stateroom. Isn't that a hazardous condition but I don't need or shouldn't be that person to file a report or complaint. If I haven't retired from healthcare admin, this would be cited as a violation as EOC and Joint Commission mock inspection ... probably against maritime safety protocols. Public hallways & corridors in these passenger areas are just barely wide enough to be accessible friendly & compliant ... a bit selfish.

Tonight's dinner food photos. We used 2 dining & 1 set of Platinum vouchers, and able to order 1 starter, 1 soup or salad, 1 entree (3 with upcharge) and 2 sides. No extra charges. Finished our coffee and dessert by 8:30 - a full 2+ hours. At least 10 tables in Cagney's remain empty & some not yet cleaned & turnaround ready for late sitting. Pace is reasonable with a touch of rushing, not really attentive but satisfactory. (Jumbo tiger shrimp 3x before, now 4 large shrimp.) For the record, we asked if we can; and waiter apologetically said we are no longer allowed to take things to do. ☹️

Seated in the back of Cagney's (AFT) for our 6:15 pm reservation, ship's speed at 20 knots, definitely feel the engine vibrations. Cagney's menu and the comp'd wine list choices for the Platinum voucher.

Oddly enough, iPhone 2020 SE pulling a good speed, like the Pixel 7 Pro Learn something new every time on NCL

Usually, in the MDR - invite will be delivered into our rooms, waiting. Last year on the GA, we're seated in a quieter corner section of Tropicana MDR. Very interesting 3 hours with the ship's public health officer. I believe if they are in the same stateroom, should be okay. They're cracking down on others who didn't even have Platinum status & managed to get in there. Other problem, too many with status these days vs. the small roped off area with room for maybe 120 at most.

Jim ... using latest Chrome browser on Android. I'm going to sign out to use iOS 16.2 briefly to see. S22+ as setup is usable, not fast but adequate for posting & getting these pix uploaded. Opera Mini should work well but if it's the one with built-in VPN, switch it off & on, see if it is different on speed. BA was okay but it's been a while & back then, bill by the MB data used ... not airtime minutes used, can get a lot of data out/in. Happy to read SWA got your down to Big Easy, enjoy & will follow your live report from here. Regards

Well, that $20 charge reversed and it's gone now. Line this morning with Onboard Credit desk was about 1/8 mile long, just as bad at Guest Services and Shorex too with all the changes & surprised. Super Mario, the GM said you are the faces of CC, call us & we'll try ... or something like that. Winston apparently tried that earlier and ... I was prepared to give them 2 to 3 days to fix it first as I am not going to be happy to stand in an overcrowded atrium lobby to tell them about their problem with billings. Magically ... disappeared

Double-up CNC promotion - it's a nice one to consider Satellite WiFi speed onboard, still trying to figure out how Google Pixel 7 Pro managed to get that extra, turbo speed over other devices on these NEC hotspots used everywhere on the Getaway.

Onboard, probably 5% of the pax, mostly older & frail ones are wearing masks. Others aren't - elevators are packed full 😷 😉 Same with crew, some are but most aren't with the relaxed policy. Tonight's MDR menu. We will be in Cagney's and that's our evening program 😁😁😁

Lunch today in Taste was better, service & speed wise, and food temperature also. Menu & pix

We had a good turnout for the M&G, closer to 55 or 60, out of 85+ that signed up. Mario was also the GM last year when some of us were on the GA, none of them present then due to COVID-19 restrictions. This time, they stayed for 20 minutes & talk, answered several questions, and heard some of the concerns - good and thank you. Metin isn't on vacation, he's currently Asst GM & holding F&B Director's title onboard & will be part of the Prima/Viva team. Alvin, CD is always cheerful, friendly & outgoing, left earlier than rest for an atrium presentation. Spoke w casino with the okay to do the slot pull at 11:45 but this crowd is more interested in chatting & mingled after the officers left, so many stayed & sat around to share stories instead. Here are pictures taken of the group and the ship's officers. Name Card & phone extension below.

With the substitute ports, long lines at Guest Services, Restaurant reservation and Shorex desk. Always check our Onboard Account, what's a $20 service charge for, already prepaid our DSC.

Shanghai Noodles on Deck 7 AFT and Cagney's set up for our M&G.

Suffice to say, MDR breakfast was at a busy, leisurely pace this morning. Not impressed with the look & feel, and we are easy going. Services not as attentive as they always been, till this cruise. Menu & food pix

Tony, lol 😆 where are you ...Other folks still coming in at 9:55 am for breakfast. 4 of us are still sitting in Savor by the entrance as well. Crews looked busy & disorganized, indifferent and hardly anyone smiling at all. A very subtle & different feel than a year ago on the Getaway.

Speedtest results - slow on the Galaxy S22+ like before. Pixel 7 Pro has the advantage for sure I will answer (more, other, new) questions asked later. M&G this morning at 11 and also see if we can do a Slot Pull afterward.

Platinum / Sapphire vouchers or coupons ... Coffee in the stateroom - yes, it's stored on the top shelf. Just ask ...

MDR menu from Day 1. We're tired & went to sleep much earlier than usual. Going to MDR breakfast shortly. Seas have been calm, large wavelets at 2 to 3 ft. only. WiFi isn't slow this morning, much faster than all previous times on NCL, usable thus far ... what a surprise. Tested on my Google Pixel 7 Pro

Last night, dinner at Savor - line was long but able to get seated with our 5:30 reservation. Packed with people outside waiting & the bar was busy. Service was good, typical and took 2 hours, would've missed a 7 pm show unless we skipped dessert and ran out of there. Portions were petite, as expected and food temperature, just warm. Dining room was packed full and tables slow in getting turnaround. It's a different experience unlike last year.

Back online this morning, waited till after midnight and upgraded to basic unlimited WiFi, $30 x 11 days at $330, less $145 trade-up credit for $185 in costs. OBC will reduce the net cost further and keep DW happy, and we'll share our usage. Plus, still have 300 minutes on the 2nd FAS package to use. Phone & Messenger app functions still offered at $9.95 per device ... did it once before, not reliable. No Deal.

Good morning 🌞 all. Here's an important written notice from the Captain last night, left on the bed along with FS Daily. Hmmm, what can I say. It's a good thing we are just going to wing it on these scheduled visits to the islands. And, wow, getting back 1 hour to see San Juan, losing an hour at sea 🫢🤔😳🙄

Signed up for Dine w Officers. No BTS tour yet, wine tasting is offered. Dear GM comments - drop box at Guest Services Splash Academy is open, Deck 12 Fwd

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