ggTexasGal

Current Terms and Conditions for: Hawaii Beverage Package For sailings on or after to January 1, 2023: Hawaii Beverage Package is applicable to Pride of America sailings only. Applicable to guests 1-8 on the reservation. Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction. Includes a variety of beverages up to $15 USD retail price. Also includes fountain soda, freshly squeezed juice, bottled water (still and sparkling), non-alcoholic beer, and specialty coffee (specialty coffee inclusion shall be limited to dining rooms only). Does not include: specialty coffee outside of the restaurants, room service, mini bar purchases, or vending machines. Guest's check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries.

If you want an idea of what might be possibly served in the restaurants, perhaps look at the current ongoing review by @mking8288

Not being snarky -- We've been on three NCL ships in the past 3 months. Creamers changed during each of our cruises (due to supply availability)! Like @Monica887, I would use milk (or whichever creamer was available).

You might only find a white paper bag that is intended for (mid-week) laundry service.

I second @RocketMan275 suggestion! We've been on 3 separate NCL (different ships) cruises in Nov, Dec, and Jan. On each cruise, availability did vary greatly!!!

As an alternative to visiting the cruise next desk: Use the form that is attached to your cruise E-docs! (has been page 5 or 6 for us.) Or, complete the form that is inserted in the Freestyle dailies (or left at/in the room). *** CN has a drop box for completed forms! ***

Maybe this post will help...

NCL charges these taxes until the ship is outside of state waters. The sales tax is a State Tax (not federal). It ends after "x" miles. NCL has been charging these taxes for quite some time (for certain Pre-Covid)! Some cruise lines don't post your beverage purchases until their ship is outside the state limits. Perhaps that is why you don't remember ever paying it before.

The trick to booking dining (online limits to 5 total, so must call for any further) is to enter your "for a fee" restaurants first (Moderno for example). Note: You don't have to select any particular day ...meaning you could book day #5's dinner first, if that's the day you wish to dine at Moderno (or whichever restaurant).

Enjoyed your review! Thank you for the humor and photos. I'm sorry that "the real world" now awaits your attention. 😀

You should be able to order a "Amaretto & Coke," or "A shot of Amaretto" and "a Coke" with your FAS drink package, since you are allowed 2 beverages per order!

Current Terms and Conditions for Internet package: (I underlined a few of your ?'d items.) If you log into your account, you can see if there is an Internet upgrade offer that would be more beneficial for you. (Look for "Explore and Plan", then, under "What's Onboard" look down for "Internet & Photo Pkgs." Internet Package (Free WiFi)Internet package is based on number of nights.75 minutes per person for 3-6 Day Cruises.150 minutes per person for 7-11 Day Cruises.300 minutes per person for 12+ Day Cruises.Offer will be applied to the 1st and 2nd guest in the stateroom.Internet package is per person. Two logins per stateroom.Can be used only on one device at a time.Package is limited to number of minutes and doesn’t allow streaming.Internet package is not available at Great Stirrup Cay or Harvest Caye.Internet package includes activation fee.

It seems to be a frequent problem for DH & I on our computers lately. added: Although, weekends do tend to be "maintenance time" for NCL.

Show time will be posted on the FREESTYLE DAILY onboard the ship! Therefore, you should look for recent reviews of your ship for copies of the Freestyle that previous cruisers have posted!!!

You may book your Latitudes meal(s) online. However, if you are being asked to pay, then you would need to call to get help, or, complete your bookings onboard!

And I agree with you, because, it is quite likely more restrictions/cut-backs seem to be "in-the-making!"

Those specific T&Cs are LATITUDES (NOT FAS!): Benefit is available on sailings 5 days or longer, and entitles each guest to one appetizer, one entrée and one dessert of choice. Entrée items up to $35 are covered. For items over this amount, an upcharge will be added to your onboard account.

@Jayhawk Nice review! Thank you for taking the time to provide so much helpful information!!!

Do you mean this one?

Even in Miami they are NOT particularly good at managing the whole concept of "Status"! If they can't/don't manage it "in their own backyard," it does not seem to hold much value.

It's been 3 years since we last sailed from NOLA. However, from the more current posts that I have been reading, in general, you have the general idea! Haven/Suites are first, then those with disabilities, then Latitudes and C.A.S. members and so forth. However, there is usually MAYHEM when "Latitudes" are called (we have NEVER heard Latitudes called by higher status ahead of lower status - - simply, Latitudes...)!

In New Orleans, very little seems to goes smoothly at the cruise port. Even people who have booked the Haven might receive incorrect answers, and a lot of detached/indifferent attitudes. If your boarding time is early, you "might" enter the terminal early enough to find seats near the entrance to the ship. Then keep watch of movement, and listen carefully for announcements for the "boarding group ....."

Meant as a "humor post" only, since, if you we don't want to be paying more to continue cruising, we might feel "wrapped helically around an axis"!

The situation makes me think of this (from "Big Bang"): Leonard Hofstadter: Alright, well let me see if I can explain your situation using physics. What would you be if you were attached to another object by an incline plane wrapped helically around an axis? Sheldon Cooper: Screwed. Leonard Hofstadter: There you go.

🤣 Your post just brightened my day! 😁