Chris_2448

Thanks for all this info. So in your best guess, if I want a Cabana in the YC area that has a short walking distance to a walk into the Ocean do I want a Beach front or ocean view? I know that sounds like a stupid question but all the pictures I see, the Beachfronts all have the rocks on the ocean.

First time on MSC. Can anyone who was YC and purchased a Cabana in the YC section, are there any Cabanas either Ocean View or Beach Front that you have access to the actual beach? I see in most of the pictures there are rocks at the waters edge and seems you can't go into the water.

Thnaks,

Chris

We did the Joy last month. Our Cards worked to get us in on the first day no problems. There were also wrist bands waiting in our room but really didn't need them. 

I sent in my request in on Thursday and got my confirmation today. 

12 hours ago, aero777 said:

Yes, there is a single guest elevator to deck 19 just outside the Vibe entrance. It’s one of the forward elevators and it has a rear door. The location on the deck 19 plan is marked with an X in a square. 

Thank you.

Thank you. I guess you could just open the door or did you need to use your card?

On the Joy, is there a quest elevator to get you to the 19th floor to the vibe? Also, if you are in the Haven and are on the 19th floor deck, can you access the Vibe from there? 

Thanks,

Chris

Can anyone tell me if there is an elevator that goes to the Suite Sun Deck on deck 17 or is it only accessible by the stairs? I checked the deck plans and it shows the elevator only going to deck 16.

Thanks,

Chris

So I have been reading, not specifically RCCL, that some of the recent cruises, people have been testing positive for Covid and have to quarantine in their room. No shocker there and I would assume is expected. My question is, I don't see anywhere that they require testing during the cruise so how are these cases being identified? They even say most are A symptomatic. So are they testing once on board on a daily basis?

Thanks,

Chris 

Thank you all for the info.

I just booked the 10/10/21 Oasis cruise out of NJ. I see the Drink Package is on sale today for $53PP (down from $61PP) which I'm thinking of purchasing. My question is if we cancel this cruise within the 48 Peace of Mind policy, does the money from the drink package get refunded or would it be FCC?

Thanks,

Chris

43 minutes ago, seadoll said:

Ugh - I should have caught up on the blog BEFORE booking a trip this fall.  I called NCL this morning and booked the Breakaway out of NYC to New England / Canada for Mid-October. It lists all the excursions available and airport transfers, etc.  

If the port in NYC is actually opened by Sept/Oct, my guess would be that these Breakaway cruises out of NYC to Canada will be switched to either a Bermuda or Bahama cruises as Canada is not allowing cruises until sometime in 2022 and that is why they have not cancelled the Canada cruises yet.   

8 hours ago, PelicanBill said:

That is correct. There is a chair lift on the stair from 16 to 17, but that does not give you any way to get around once you are there if you need a wheelchair or scooter. I would contact the assistance phone number to ask more questions. There is probably a service elevator, as they need to get bar and other supplies up there somehow.

 

 

 

Thanks. Are you referring to the Vibe or the Haven?  

Do the front elevators go all the way to deck 17? I'm looking at deck plans and it doesn't look like it. If no, I assume to get to the vibe you must walk up at least 1 flight of stairs as well as if you staying in the haven, you must walk up a flight of stairs to get to the sundeck? 

Thanks,

Chris

7 hours ago, DGP1111 said:

 

I, too, am on a Breakaway cruise (9/12) that ain't gonna happen as originally planned. ☹️

 

During my discussions with NCL, they advised no cancellations were announced after the decision by Canada since there were some options for itinerary revisions.  Although Bermuda is a possibility, it was stated to be "less likely" due to taking up limited space there for multiple days.  The potential Caribbean itinerary would include a port stop at Canaveral/Orlando (where my flight originates) & Great Stirrup, so that would be a deal breaker for certain. 

 

Unless there is internal intel that Canada could somehow have a change of heart, this clearly seems like a situation of NCL delaying any communication whatsoever in order to keep $$ in pocket.  I paid in full when booked (pre-cooties), as I tend to normally do. As they say, "It is what it is", I guess.

 

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I was thinking the same thing until they moved the Joy to Jamaica. There should be no reason the Breakaway can't take the slot in Bermuda that the Joy had for Sept/Oct

They still have all Sept/Oct cruises from NYC to Canada on the Breakaway posted. My hope is if they are allowing cruises from NYC by then that these will change to Bermuda or Bahama cruises. 

I happened to see this on the NCL homepage this morning. I'm not sure how long it was there but it does sound promising.

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13 hours ago, farmersfight said:

 

Just curious as to why you think these cruises would be capped at 50% occupancy if all staff and passengers are vaccinated and they do covid testing pre boarding?

I believe that was a rumor going around a while back that once they start up that capacity would be limited to a certain %. Regardless of the vaccine, I believe that mask and social distancing will still be required until the virus is no longer a threat and that will mean limiting the capacity because there is no way they can accomplish social distancing at full capacity. This all all just my opinion however. 

I'm thinking US based cruises will have some sort of startup sometime late this summer with a requirement of a vaccine for all staff and passengers. 50% occupancy and test pre board. 

There should be no reason they should not be allowed to do this and I'm sure they will have plenty of people to fill the 50% limit. 

It looks as though the Joy is off the coast of the Philippines. My assumption is they are picking up crew for the fleet. Hopefully this is a good sign for starting up cruising again. 

Your Bonus 25% FCC does not go as a payment on the rebooked cruise. It goes to lower the base cruise price. So if that rebooked cruise also gets cancelled you don't get that back. You would only get back the base cruise price back in FCC of the rebooked cruise. This also applies to the 20% off rebooked cruise (when they were offering that).

This was discussed in length on other treads when it happened. The day before they announced the first round of cancellations, they raised all future cruises on average 25%. It no different from when they start one of their "Sales" in which the day before the sale starts most cruises jump by the same amount of the sale. 

1 hour ago, P_Mcruisers said:

I too am booked for a cruise to Canada in Sept on the Breakaway out of NYC. And am hopeful that we sail on that date. 

At this time there are many many cabins available on the Breakaway's Sept 5th sailing. And i believe that on the sail date there will be many many vacant rooms. This Although this  may  be an opportunity for an upgrade,

What do you think of the possibility of a cancellation by NCL because the sailing may not be cost efficient for the corporation???  Could it be cost prohibitive for NCL?

 

Just a thought.

I believe they will sail no matter how many cabins are sold/unsold. There is no way they want to refund even more money. I would also think that if they start cruising in September out of NYC that a lot of people that had their cruises canceled and are hanging on to their FCC will start booking into these initial start up cruises and those cabins will fill up quickly.

1 hour ago, shof515 said:

 

i am booked on the Encore for Sept out of NYC. There is a chance it might sail, it depends on when Canada reopens their borders and if they are willing to accept passengers

If they are cruising out of NYC in September (and I believe they will - just my opinion however) the cruise will sail. If Canada is not re-opened yet they will just go somewhere else. Good luck. 

I called to cancel my add ons for my cruise (scheduled for 4/12) on 3/27. NCL cancelled the cruise on 3/30. I was told 7/10 days for the refund of the add-ons. Still have not received it.