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I am loving this review. Where did you see those giant sea turtles - I'm sure you said, I probably just missed it. You are doing a fantastic job with your posts and pictures!

I was afraid of that:( I just wish POA's rooms (all of NCL) were larger - it';s the pits when you can;t walk around the end of the bed but one at a time and turned sideways practically! For as much as we paid extra for those large balconies, I would think the rooms should be larger.

We sail on POA this Saturday. Were shorts and t shirts the general order of the day for excursions or do you need longer pants? I've heard the ship interior in the theater you need a light sweater. How well do the staterooms cool? (I prefer a really cold room to sleep in.)

I have long skirts and dressy blouses for me to eat in specialty restaurants and capris or shorts for other dining on the ship. Hubby will wear jean (nice, starched) and one navy pair of slacks with collared shirt for specialty dining - are we OK???

What is HHV?

Has anyone stayed these? Is the foo itself any lRger than other balcony rooms?

Still wondering on size and table sizes - looking for group of 15 to dine there.

Any info on size of these rooms or pics?

What category or room# were you in? Do you know the sq ft in the room itself - not counting the balcony? We have some in our group that got the Family balconies and some the aft facing ones. We leave Jan. 17th!

Are these any more than the regular 138 sq ft on the "regular" balconies? I know the balcony is larger, but how about the room itself?

Also, are the Family balconies any larger than the "regular" balconies? On the printed brochure, they appear to be, but I know those are not to scale usually.

We have a group of 15 wanting to dine at Cagney's one night. I am still waiting on an email reply on that as we sail next week! Logistically though, is that feasible for 15 to be seated in same area?????

I knew going in that the food is NOT one of NCL's highlights unfortunately. However, on other NCL ships, the Steakhouse was always fabulous.

Your posts and pics are great. We sail January 17 - hoping to see more soon!

Any tips on best time to check in at pier?

Sorry

There is aMother zip line that I think some might be referring to that can be seen right off the highway. It IS in my opinion boring looking though I have not done it. The one in the link above is in Chankanaab park and must be relatively "new" I believe. So I think we are talking about two different zip lines here:)

Wish they would bring in another ship for the shorter cruises:)

Has anyone booked this at the pier rather than going through Carnival?

Was the dress on the dress up night still pretty casual?

Not worried about women's wear as much as I am my grandson - age 14. Not wanting to take anything dressy on him except maybe some khakis and dress shirt - will that work?

We sail on her July 12 - next week. Taking my daughter and my 2 grands aged 13 and 14. Were the comedy shows for adults only?

I saw somewhere where the Rock n Roll show??? was too risque for children - is that right? I love all the shows and hope not to miss any.

I am already dreading what condition the Elation may be in since she does go into dry dock Sept. 25. and unfortunately, I have read many more BAD reviews than good ones on her lately. I'm glad you enjoyed your cruise and hoping we will also.

The pool looks awfully small - did the water slide folks take up all the space? Looks like it would.

How was the food?

So Carnival is now letting you go straight to your rooms and not wait till 1:30 or 2pm as they used to do? I am platinum so hopefully we can board early and put our stuff up in the room.

I know the last Elation sailing is on Sept. 20 and she goes into Dry Dock after her return on Sept. 25.

I am hoping she will have various upgrades to match other ships in the Fantasy class.

But I do not know for a fact any specifics. I understand from reading so many negative reviews, she is in bad need of some upgrading/facelifts!

I booked a last minute cruise on her next week - July 12th and now am dreading see the ship! Hoping to have fun on her anyway:)

Are you able to leave the resort any time you wish? I noticed the "tour" is 4 hours, but I doubt we will want to stay that long. anyone been recently?

We will be there July 14!

We are doing a last minute cruise on the elation and will be there next week. I would love to have his info as well or IF he is still doing tours.

Enjoying your posts- more please. I'll be getting on as you get off on Saturday:)

I do understand:) IF you hear anything or learn anything new at all, please post:)

Given the situation of what looks like impending bombing attacks on Syria, what do YOU think HAL will do about its Holy Land cruise on Rotterdam 10/31?

I know it is prob too early, but when and what do you THINK might happen?

Substitute other ports and if so, would they refund if it has NO Holy Land ports any longer? I know they can change ports as needed, but just wondering since Cairo and Port Said have already been dropped for Limassol and Ephesus, where else could we go if Haifa and Ashdod have to be dropped?

Just wondering if they might refund or at least give that choice if the ship still sails but with such a different itinerary?

I am just asking for your opinion - I realize you cannot tell me anything for sure:)

Now if Egypt will just be "ok" by Oct. 31 when our cruise leaves from Athens!

After MUCH research, we went with this company. They have been really easy to work with and are very prompt in all your requests and answering questions.

Got my answer from a former HAL cruiser on another thread. Thank goodness!

I don;t know why HAL could not have told me this correctly from the beginning.