room with a view

It will be the Greek Islands the next time for us .Going on the Gem next month ...starting in Spain and visiting Spanish ports .

I always thought if I book my cruise and my free at sea package in advance with their German website, the tax is included in the final price. Yes, ...booked through the UK website I thought I had paid all taxes in the pre paid price . BUT NO says NCL . How is this tax collected and paid to Spain ? ... on a full cruise it must be a lot of euros . Where is this shown in any of NCLs accounts per cruise ? Is it ALL cruise, Princess, MSC, Fred Olsen, P &O ..cannot get any answers .

Thanks ...we have booked 510. ....looking forward to a great cruise

No ...though there is a discussion on CC about VAT in Spanish waters

Thanks, BB ...we are booked now on the 9th deck port side ... first time on this ship so fingers crossed all goes well !!

Thanks everyone .

Wow !! thanks, Deb ... I'll start it tomorrow . Hopefully I will have it resolved soon ...it seems NCL UK are dragging this out in the hope I go away ..and I'm not !!!!

Thanks, Deb .. phoning America and explaining the problem would be a costly phone call ...and a letter would take some time . Perhaps I'll hand it over to ABTA ..Association of British Travel Agencies for help . NCL are members.

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That must be the reason ... it's regarding a refund that Southampton are reluctant to authorise . I'm now going to try dealing with Miami ...thanks

Both have same phone number 0333 2412319. Thanks, but I need an email address

Thanks, everyone ...we are booked .

Thanks, but that's the customer services at Southampton ... I need to get in touch by e-mail with the customer services in Miami .

Hi , I need the e-mail address for customer services , Miami . Thanks,

We are looking to book D deck ..midshipman port side if available..thanks

Thanks Dai ..First time on.P&0 so I will definitely close it ...thanks

It will be a gorgeous meal whatever time we have it !!

Hi, thought you could close the aircon off in the cabin

Thanks ...still hoping someone will answer the question about any problems with the lifeboats just below deck 9 - any movement noise when the ship is moving at night ...we like to leave the balcony door open ,

Thanks for the information .the cruise is "at sea" on Christmas Day/ New Years Eve ...not sure how that will be for "freedom dining" passengers . We hope to get this booked today . ...see availabilty of cabins

Thanks Clodia.. There's no availability for midships on the dates we want ..deck 9 is available OK the deck is overlooked but I don't think it will bother us too much . DH says he likes the bigger cabin ! !

Thanks, David and Bin man . Another question ...we are booking our fights with P&O but by the time we get through passport control, waiting for luggage then the transport to the ship we will probably be the last people boarding . We would like to book some speciality restaurants but by the time we get on board I guess most of the slots will be taken . Can these be booked in advance or is that facility only available to P&0 passengers who have sailed many times with P&O.

We are looking to book the Azura ... hope the very knowledgeable people on CC can help. Deck D Superior Deluxe we like the extra space in the cabin and are not bothered by the fact that the balcony is overlooked . Questions ... with these cabins with the lifeboats below ... is there any creaking noises from the lifeboats and the equipment ....we like our balcony door open. Is water served with dinner or do you have to pay for it ? I understand that you are allocated a table which you have for the length of the cruise ...can you change it mid cruise ? ...are tables for two available ? By taking the "Select price" option you can choose your dining time 6.30 and 8.30 and "freedom dining" ..if you choose 6.30 and the ship is in port longer .. can you then change to freedom for one night ? . With freedom dining do you have a long wait for a table.? and can you choose a time 6.30 on booking and then change it to freedom ? Lots of questions from two newbies ..lastly is there anything you can advise that's made your cruise extra good !!! thanks

Hi, did you post any photos of 501 ..thanks >

Thanks, we have looked at the videos and yes D is overlooked but nothing on C is available.