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Thanks for the heads up, I'll be sure to check for sure from now on!

At Denver we got a hotel and had a good nights rest, then up the next morning to the airport. Once outside we noticed that many cars had their windows broken out or shattered. Apparently there had been a hail storm and the people that left their cars in the area were going to come home to a bad surprise. But we went to the parking lot and parked under a shelter and took the train to the airport. The airport was a mad house but a couple of our group that came in from Omaha were there to go the rest of the way to Seattle with us. The kids were terribly nervous to fly but it all turned out great. Little Rhett who just turned 4 fell asleep through the flight which is a blessing. Seattle here we come. Pics to come in the next section.

So, who is going? Me - Vicki my children Amanda and daughters Jocelyn and Mary. Daughter Kate and husband Calvin and kids Lane 14, Bryn 10, Bex 8 , and Rhett 4. Daughter Megan. Son Logan and wife Erika and little Mariana 5. And finally Son Andrew and wife Kylie. The plan was for some to fly out of Omaha, and Louisianna, and for our group to drive to Denver and fly to Seattle. Although I was not enjoying the thought of driving 7 or so hours to the airport then fly the same day that was the plan. The day before we were to leave it was decided to drive at least half way to the airport the night before then the rest the morning of. Lane had a baseball game so we couldn't leave until after 6pm so it was going to be a late night. As we were driving we decided to go all the way as the kids were doing great.

Hi all, I wasn't going to write a review of my trip but decided to as this is sorta how I document my trips for myself for later. First, spoiler alert, we had a great cruise. But, now some history..... My parents both passed and we sold their house so I decided to take my children on a trip with my portion. I told my husband that is what I was planning to do with my money and asked him to pick a date that both of my boys could be away. I have 5 kids ages 26 to 34 ish. the youngest two work for us on the farm and that is why my husband got to choose the date. He chose the first week in June which was a surprise to me as that is right after planting and starting in irrigating and haying but anyway...... I called my children into my office one day and told them of my plan. Gave them the options and they picked the ship. We would have 19 people traveling at this point so it was quite an undertaking. That was a year and a half ago, the long wait began. As I love cruising, I love to get people who have not been on a cruise before to try it. My kids have all been on cruises one grandchild and a couple of their spouses. A couple of years ago my daughter, daughter in law and I went on a cruise and she is now hooked. I knew my other daughter in law would love it (and I was right) so I was also excited for her to go. When time came to pay off cruise we had to cancel my daughter Amanda' husband and son and my other daughter Megan's husband who doesn't like cruising and stayed home with their very young children. My daughter Megan had just gotten off maternity leave the week before we left for the cruise so she ended up having to take leave for our cruise. Too bad baby Ada couldn't have waited one more week to be born! Anyway, thanks to "Different Grandma" my family was all going on a cruise and I couldn't wait!

Does Orlando have a luggage service like Seattle with Port Valet? They take your check luggage from the ship and check you in. I have done it on a Princess ship from somewhere in Florida but can't remember where or what it was called. Thanks for your help Vicki

Hands down my least favorite cruise I have taken. I will not go on it again, I have been on Mardi Gras since and enjoyed it very much.

Yes I know my birth certs are fine. I was just wondering about Canada. Thanks for taking the time to help me.

Thank you, no plans on riding the train and possibly not going into Canada but was just curious. Thanks for taking the time to answer

I have a little scrapbook that I put pic and info of each cruise in with pages designated for ones I haven't done.

For those of you that have used a birth certificate on your Alaska cruise. I am assuming you can not get off at Canada. Is this correct? Thank you

I've broken both those rules in the past. You will be fine, enjoy your trip.

Awesome That wont be me. No time and not enough people to go with me. How aweso.e that you can. I would like to try celebrity sometime

I am so excited, this isn't something that happens to me. We are maybe a once a year type family. I feel so lucky! I know for some of you it is not uncommon but this doesn't happen to me. We are going on Quantum in June and Wonder in Dec. I guess I'd better enjoy it while I can.

I enjoyed my trip on the Mardi Gras. To be fair it was much better then I expected. I didn't really like the layout of the ship as I like older ships but it was beautifully decorated. My issue with the Mardi Gras is the entertainment was terrible. We saw several people walk out of the shows. and the food was just ok. All subjective just as pretty much everything in life. I loved the entertainment on NCL ships, Choir of Man, Kinky Boots, and Jersey Boys among my favorites and Carnval doesn't even compare. Go on the cruise. I'm sure you will enjoy yourself.

No I have not noticed them going down hill. Yes there is less entertainment but it is not worse entertainment, for me anyway. I don't really mind the less entertainment I find plenty to do.

Not a "loyalist" I guess, but prefer NCL. I have not noticed NCL going down hill in any area really but I'm sure they are trying to cut costs like all lines. Entertainment on NCL has always been amazing but was sad to see they are cutting. As far as food. It is the same to me as it has always been. Times are tough all over I guess.

I imagine you will have to take them out at some point. One of our families are using bc's for Alaska trip. That is what they are doing. I really just posted to say, have a great trip!

Me too! I see no reason to have expensive stuff. Also, I don't think I'd pay the $$$$$ to buy jewelry on a ship. If I had a problem it would be a pain in the $ss to take care of. I can just go to the jewelry store in the town next to us and they sell anything I would want. If there is a problem I just make the 45 minute drive and it gets handled

On my last cruise the food was not great. To be fair I have never thought cruise food was wonderful (talking MDR) but the last cruise never had me wanting more. That being said. I don't really like hamburgers and I had a Guys Burger on the last cruise and it was fantastic.

Thanks. I didn't know how it worked for sure

I was watching a video re: cruise out of Seattle on Quantum and they said they checked in at the airport. We are on the June 3, 2024 sailing, if they do this next year can you check in even if you come in a day early or do you have to come in that day to do this? A big thank you to those who have done this and are willing to help me figure this out.

Can someone tell me about the cupcake class, is it worth the $40? Is this one you make the animals?

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The big shows like Kinky Boots and choir of Man are the reason I love NCL. If those are all leaving I see no reason to stay with NCL. I'm not saying that as a threat just an observation. I will be sad if all the lines head that way.

Thanks for the review. I've been on Encore twice and loved the entertainment. I enjoy reading reviews of ships I have been on. Loved Choir of Man and Kinky Boots.