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So, here's safety vid reminder #3... Jun 15, 2024 Dear Valued Guests and Travel Partners, We are delighted you will join us onboard Norwegian Joy very soon. We are doing everything we can to make your experience truly spectacular. To that end, we are requiring all guests to re-watch the pre-boarding safety video, which you first viewed during online check-in, before you set sail. This will ensure a smooth embarkation process at the pier. The video can be found here. We appreciate your cooperation and we look forward to welcoming you aboard! Katty Byrd, Senior Vice President, Guest Services

What an extraordinary offer. That is so nice! The Mets had two of my favorite players at one time. Johnny Franco and Tom Seaver!

That’s the first thought I had. Lots of powdered water flavorings, including orange. As mentioned, this is a flavor preference, not medically required!

Thanks! Been to Seattle many times. I like it.

Loving this review and your pics. I'm thinking my next cruise to Alaska is going to be on one of NCL's small ships. They all look like the perfect size for Alaska.

Yep…looking forward to it. Got my banquet tomorrow night. Something tells me there will be some partying tomorrow night with family and old friends I haven’t seen in a while. Probably won’t get much sleep tomorrow night and will be feeling “froggy” getting up at 4:30 a.m. Sunday.

So, just got the 2nd safety letter of the week.. I know...dial 9-1-1 for emergencies, this is the way you put on your life vest, here's the whistle, go to your muster station.......etc, etc, etc. Wonder how many more of these I'll get before we are actually on our way? 😉 Jun 14, 2024 Dear Valued Guests and Travel Partners, We are delighted you will join us onboard Norwegian Joy very soon. We are doing everything we can to make your experience truly spectacular. To that end, we are requiring all guests to re-watch the pre-boarding safety video, which you first viewed during online check-in, before you set sail. This will ensure a smooth embarkation process at the pier. The video can be found here. We appreciate your cooperation and we look forward to welcoming you aboard! Katty Byrd, Senior Vice President, Guest Services

Charging my "stuff"....

Yep. But, the Summer Solstice will be happening while on the ship. So, gotta believe Summer will be in full swing when I return to terra firma.

Thanks! I always expect some chop in the Atlantic. So, nothing that would surprise me. Looks to be smooth flight and sailing.

Weather's looking good for sailaway... Sun 16 | Day 77° 1% E 6 mph Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 77F. Winds light and variable. Humidity43% UV Index9 of 11 Sunrise5:24 am Sunset8:29 pm Sun 16 | Night 64° 7% S 6 mph Mostly clear skies. Low 64F. Winds light and variable. Humidity69% UV Index0 of 11 Moonrise3:19 pm Waxing Gibbous Moonset1:54 am

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New to me. Love it. Will look for it at my local Walgreens today.

My induction to the "Klutz Face Plant" Hall of Fame, maybe. Or. their way of saying "you spent six figures flying with us during your career. Here's an upgrade for one of the shortest flights we offer". Not complaining, mind you. I'll take any upgrade anyone wants to offer.

Thanks. That makes sense. While I do not think anyone has yet to be charged the VAT on NCL cruises, I'm thinking they will show it on a receipt for drinks (and food) if they ever do. As mentioned, the only time I saw the signs were on my Mediterranean cruise last Oct and only in Spanish waters. They ended up not charging them and the Capt sent out a letter stating as much, along with a brief explanation that the charges were a result in a change in Spanish law in charging VAT. Spain apparently is getting a bit greedy. But nonetheless, on one has been charged the VAT regardless of the signs.

And, of course, the first of MANY safety videos that will grace my emails and my cabin TV before we sail.... Jun 13, 2024 Dear Valued Guests and Travel Partners, We are delighted you will join us onboard Norwegian Joy very soon. We are doing everything we can to make your experience truly spectacular. To that end, we are requiring all guests to re-watch the pre-boarding safety video, which you first viewed during online check-in, before you set sail. This will ensure a smooth embarkation process at the pier. The video can be found here. We appreciate your cooperation and we look forward to welcoming you aboard! Katty Byrd, Senior Vice President, Guest Services

I don't know if I am lucky or have pleased the deity, but an upgrade for my flights just came through....these were cheap flights when I booked them (less than $300). Be On Your Way, The Medallion® Way It's our pleasure to confirm your Complimentary Upgrade. Your itinerary is below for more information – you can view and make changes anytime Sunday June 16 DEPART ARRIVE SEAT Delta 5110 Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection First Class Cincinnati, Ohio 7:15 am LaGuardia, New York 9:17 am 4C Sunday June 23 DEPART ARRIVE SEAT Delta 5030 Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection Delta Comfort+® LaGuardia, New York 2:15 pm Cincinnati, Ohio 4:27 pm 7C

That's what I have. I think I got mine from Walgreens. They are about as big as a travel mouthwash bottle.

Look at you all organized…..My packing commences today with checking the things set aside to pack against my mental checklist!

Another GREAT suggestion that I’ve utilized! Thx for reminding me!

Not following the idea of VAT… particularly in Spain. I can only report on my experiences. Was charged VAT on my purchases in Spain. The VAT was shown on my receipts. They were separate line items. Don’t know Spain’s process in charging VAT, let alone the other European countries’ policies. I can tell you my receipts showed the VAT as part of the price of whatever I purchased, whether from a land based store or on the ship while in Spanish waters…docked in Spain. I assume the land based stores operate within Spain’s laws, as do the cruise lines, whether they put the VAT as part of the fare or whether they break it out as a separate line item. It makes no sense to break Spain’s VAT laws by the stores in Spain or the cruise lines who dock there. To recover the VAT, I showed the taxes charged on my receipts for a refund when returning to the U.S. So, if you buy something in Spain, and the VAT is not shown on the receipt or is included in the fare, the guests from the U.S. CAN NOT recover the VAT at customs. THAT I would not LIKE!!!!! Bit those of you who live in Europe who pay the VAT as part of the fare or as broken out as a separate line item, none of this matters. You have to pay for it either way, and can’t recover it! Don’t know how to add any more given I’m coming from the U. S. and can recover the VAT!

Oh Boy...spent many an hour there trying to numb the wait for the flight home.

Seriously...I hope you find a new favorite line on HAL. Sailed them and they're just not my cup of tea.....at all!!!!!