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According to the Roll Call for tomorrow's cruise, they are going to Bermuda, so I would assume that you will also go.

I am in hopes that Julie will open The Escape so that I can cruise with her again. She always amazes me.

I sailed on the Getaway in mid June (over Father's Day and the beginning of summer vacation season), we had about 4600 passengers. Except for immediately following the Muster Drill and a couple of times when there were events in the lobby did it seem crowded.

Spring Break usually runs from the last week of February through Easter week which in 2015 would mean until the 11th or 12th of April, Easter being April 5th.

I would speak to someone at the Guest Services Desk or the Restaurant Reservation Desk. You will receive a one layer cake and usually the staff will sing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart".

The Star will be in dry dock from the 4th to 14th of March 2015.

Yes, I am a member of AARP and regularly sail with AARP rates. Worth membership, very much so that just because of cruise rates, many other rates including hotels.

Until very recently, I would have said either The Pearl or The Sun, now I would have to say The Getaway. The ship itself is an experience. I sail on her again in a heartbeat. I had the great privilege to have sailed from Southampton, United Kingdom to New York City in January and again out of Miami in June. Wonderful ship and wonderful staff.

maldallasm1,

Were there any staff members that impressed you. What did you think of the Jewel?

You can mark on your laundry slip for Express Service. If it goes out early in the day, you might have it back that evening but next is more likely.

Go to the Cruise Critic Homepage- got to Community and look for the Mix and Mingle. Click on it and it will give you all the information you need.

I hope you enjoy The Spirit. She is a great little ship and very Oriental in decor.

The Jade MIGHT only be allowed to dock from 8:00 to 3:30 P.M. in Corfu. The authorities set the times Norwegian does not.

Enjoy your cruise. Your Captain is a very nice man from Croatia. Maybe you will get a chance to meet him- Captain Teo Grbic.

How are they getting there? I thought they had closed the airport. Maybe they left very early this AM?

Probably the Red Cross staging area is in Miami until they get clearance.

Good for you. People are always amazed that I lose weight on a cruise. I do a lot more walking on a ship than I do at home. My cabin is usually toward to bow of the ship and you have to walk a long way from it to almost anywhere onboard. I also am very careful with what I eat and what time I eat.

I got it from a very reliable source this morning that The Dawn will be going to Nassau, Bahamas and to Great Stirrup Caye (Norwegian's private island).

Best best for donations to help in the Bermuda recovery (for me anyway) would be The Red Cross. I have a friend who is a Red Cross Disaster Relief worker who is leaving today for Bermuda.

The Star goes into Dry Dock on the 4th March. I would doubt going into Dry Dock will make any difference as to the level of service or care by staff.

The Breakaway is Nassau, Bahamas today. Might be a bumpy ride back to NYC.

Where is the ship now!? Did they leave early because of storm? Not go at all? Or are they staying put if there? Feel bad for them! 😞

 

 

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The Breakaway is NOT doing a Bermuda cruise now. They are doing a Florida/Bahamas cruise. Today they should be in Nassau, Bahamas. They will leave for NYC later today. It might be a bumpy ride.

Although we are not sailing on the dawn to Bermuda until next week, I have been closely monitoring this week's sailing. NCL posted this morning that they are "closely monitoring" the situation" but as of now, all sailings are as scheduled. It got me wondering about what is involved in changing an itinerary. I have to believe that it's easier with more advance notice, and it certainly would be the preference of those sailing to be able to plan (what to pack, cancel/book excursions, etc) before leaving home. So the question is, with a situation like a Cat. 3/4 hurricane making a direct hit within 24-36 hours of arrival...

WHAT'S THE REASON FOR THE DELAY?????:confused::confused::confused:

There are a lot of logistical questions that have to be answered:(1) What is the Port of Bermuda saying? (2) If you have to change itineraries, what potential ports have space available on what dates (3) What is the weather going to be getting and from to a potential port? There are all kinds of things that have to be taken into consideration before they can make a decision.

Just think, some of you will be on a cruise that can bring fun and an adventure while I'll be here cleaning up. Which would you choose? :D

I am praying that this storm sifts a little and misses most of Bermuda. You have endured enough already. I pray that your family and property will be spared.

Cruise Critic has been reporting that The Jade was delayed docking in Bermuda on Sunday, which would be interesting because The Jade is in Europe. It was The Dawn that was delayed.

As I read the press release Kevin becomes President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (Norwegian, Regent and Oceania) while Mr. Madsen becomes President and Chief Operating Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.

I have often read people getting invited to tour the new ship or an event on the new ship prior to its first US sailing. I read some Cruise Critic members got invitations to the event for the Getaway. I was wondering how you get the invite. Do you have to know someone in the corporate office or is there a specific criteria you have to match?

 

Just curious how I can get in on the events.

For The Breakaway, they honored Hurricane Sandy victims. Usually the pre-cruise events for for industry people such as travel agents, local community officials and special invited guests. For The Getaway the invited guests including people from thee Miami Dolphins. I think that some of the Corporate Officials are allowed to invite "Special Guests". I have no idea how to get your name on that list.

A change in the ship's itinerary can happen once you are under way, it just did with The Getaway. The Dawn's Bridge staff will do everything in their power to keep everyone safe.

Interesting that's not how Seatrader painted it and it has been mentioned that Kevin Sheehan didn't see himself becoming boss of all 3 lines but seemingly that is exatly what he now is and Drew is just NCL itself.

The information I posted was from the press release from Norwegian posted yesterday on their website. If you want to read what it says go to: (1) Norwegian's website, (2) Corporate Banner, (3) Media Center, (4) Financial Press Release.

This information is in the top press release.