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Here's the issue with a debit card. Every hold removes balance from your account until the hold is released. So, if the ships puts 3 $200 holds on your account during the cruise, that's $600 that is held until it's released 7-10 days later. However, at the end of the cruise, the final charge of $600 will be charged, so that is $600 that is immediately withdrawn from your account, plus $600 in holds waiting 7-10 days. With a credit card, the holds (pending charges) don't affect your cash balance.

Are they using the island tenders or the ship tenders? Apex is a large ship, so it can take awhile, and as you know, ship's tours get priority.

It doesn't matter.

Due to the way holds work with a debit card, while it can be used, it's not recommended.

The behind the scenes tour has not yet returned.

The hotels that offer a shuttle to the port are not ones that would be recommended. How long are you in Boston. You looking to sightsee, or just a place to sleep?

Unfortunately, probably won't be allowed on board.

The most popular cruise is a 7 day out of Florida. Only so far they can go in 7 days.

I believe this has been paused.

Generally speaking, unless you are in a suite or in concierge, your only option are the buffet or possibly the grill. Breakfast will be served in the MDR daily. Lunch on sea days.

Don't rely on the app to show the proper menus until you are onboard.

NCL will call it a privacy violation to announce what groups are booking as a private charter. Plus, they know people will cancel if they can.

I don't think it's something to worry about this year as the king crab season was cancelled.

I wouldn't do Salem unless on a cruise excursion.

When I took the White Pass, the bus driver wouldn't let us on the bus without viewing our passports.

Spend the night at an airport hotel.

It depends. If the area of the ship you are in runs out of lifeboat space then no.

If you don't arrive until noon, 12:15 would I think be the earliest you might actually be off the ship. Not sure why you'd consider an 11:45 if you aren't even docked yet.

Princess "suite" experience doesn't compare to Haven/Retreat. I would say if you cruise Celebrity, your experience on Princess will be similar. But, with that being said, Alaska itineraries tend to be "different" in the crowd they attract.

It will get added to the system. You might get a sticker put on your card.

I wouldn't do a 10am flight, but I'd think you'd be fine with noon.

To the OP: While I don't have any advice for you (other than seeing if perhaps you can get a relative or friend to join you), I'd like to applaud you for realizing you need to bring a carer onboard with you. There was once a story of someone who needed a carer booking a suite, expecting their butler to act in that role, and had quite a surprise when that wasn't the case.

In my experience, when there is a crew fire drill, it's timed so that most passengers will already be off the ship (not waiting to get off), plus there are always crew members posted near the fire doors to help passengers get through.

The crew smoking area won't be listed there.

Please note that Cape Liberty is across state lines in NJ. NYC taxis are not required to take you there. Any fare would be arranged between you and the driver. You might want to look at a pre-arranged service.