tonygcharles

I'm going on adventure of the sea end of July we have booked a back to back cruise , same cabin

We will arrive in NYC coming from Canada at the end of the 1st week

We want to do a quick helicopter flight while docked there

But concerned if we gave enough time

We arrive at 7am and have to be back on board by 13.30 fir a 3pm saying to the Bahamas

It will take approximately 45mins each way to the helicopter

Has anyone done this on RCCL

Any advice appreciated

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We are diamond on RCCL and enjoy he benifits of that

The food is good but not excellent

NCL we are gold . Not of benifits from there status

Entertainment is better on most cruises and food is v good

Staff are always good on both lines

We have sailed on most of the cruise lines and find cunard best of them all

Queen Victoria last summer Greek Islands was one of our best

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I'm going on independence end of August too.i guess after the refurb . Everything is the same in the sauna area

I'm doing Adventure ots end of July

Has anyone been on her recently ?

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Thank you

That way seem s to work

The OP has made a huge exaggeration by imlpying that the gratuites were increasing $6 ppd. This from NCL's official site:

 

How much are the service charges?

- For bookings made prior to April 1st, 2017, regardless of the date of your cruise:

PREPAID service charges will be charged the price of:

• $15.50 USD per person per day The Haven and Suites;

• $13.50 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below - FOR ALL SHIPS

(To pre-pay your service charges, Log In to My NCL or contact your travel professional)

- For bookings made between April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018:

All PREPAID service charges will be charged the price of:

• $16.99 USD per person per day The Haven and Suites;

• $13.99 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below.

Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun (Port Canaveral sailings only*) -

$21.99 USD per person per day for Suites;

$18.99 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below.

- For sailings on or after April 1, 2018:

All service charges PAID ONBOARD, regardless of booking date will be charged the NEW price of:

• $17.50 USD per person per day The Haven and Suites;

• $14.50 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below.

Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun (Port Canaveral sailings only*) -

$22.99 USD per person per day for Suites;

$19.99 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below...

 

So the NCL Sun and Sky charges are increasing by $1. Anybody who can afford to sail on a premium ship in the fleet can afford $1 ppd.

Btw

we are going to be sailing from Miami, NOT Port Canaveral

so in that case it has gone up $6 ?

Or have I read this wrong ?

So, OP, aare you pre-paying to get the $13.99 rate?

I can't see the pre payed rate , its not showing on the uk NCL website ,

So I assumed that the price was the same as Epic and pride of America $13 ish what I have payed the last few years

I have messaged NCL to sort this out as I cant pre pay anyway

Service charge displayed ' gratuities I should have said not gratuitous [emoji6]

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When I booked the cruise there where no gratuitous displayed on the website . And they still do not show

We sailed on ncl the lady few years and payed $13. Ish . So i assumed it was the same on Sky . It's not a upmarket ship

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You should really post this on the NCL boards....but omg ...that is crazy!

Oh I didnt know where to put this post too

I will leave it just here for a moment , see what reaction it get s :):):):):D:D

We are going on NCL Sky mid April 18

Had a email saying today the the "Service charge" will be going up to $19.99 a day from

1st April 18 Sky and Sun

We only booked it a few weeks ago

It also said we could pre pay the old rate if we go to cruise summery section on there website

Funnily enough it not available for display !?

From what I can see , the old rate would be about $13.99

I don't mind tipping but

I think that much of a rise is excessive

Can we remove the service charge on NCL and pay who we like onboard ?

Tony

From what I can see Rccl provide a Diamond lounge. When it's full . Some

Provide a overflow area. Some don't

If u can't get in you go to a bar and use your free drink vouchers

I can't see why things will change

Or much else they can do

I guess if they get too many complaint 's they may review the situation

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I live in the UK and Ncl excepted my visa application through there website

And was told to print it off and bring it with me as well

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I thought u had to apply for the visa 60 days before sailing

Ncl had a link on there site ?

I was not aware u could at the pier?

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I have done mine through NCL now , I was hoping to get it for a little less doing it myself

I think $75 each seems a lot ?

Did u say you where there to support the Cuban people , I was not sure if this was 100% correct

Thanks

Tony

Thank you for your advice

I live a 6 hour drive from London. So unfortunately that's not an option

Looks like I'll have to take the $75 cruise option [emoji29]

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I found the same with the price increase

I gave just booked to go to Cuba from miami on NCL Sky . UK price £1400 priced it up with vacations to go £860 .this is for 2 people . And easy to do

Can't see why there's such a price difference ?

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I was last on the Sky in 2017 and the steam and sauna is in the men’s locker room. It was free to use, you just had to ask at the spa desk for access. They are small, 4-6 guys can fit in each, but normally there was only 2 or 3 at a time. Enjoy you cruise!

 

 

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Thanks for info

Handy to know , not many seem to know they are available

The ones who do go are regular cruisers

Looking forward to the cruise , and the Sauna :o

Hi, Im going on NCL Sky for a short cruise 9th April to Cuba from Miami

Anyone know what the Sauna steam room is like , and is it used much ?

Thanks for any info

Hi

Thanks for that

I was trying to work out if you could sort it yourself for less ?

I know the cruise companies seem to up the price for their service usually ?

But so long as I can get the right paperwork to leave the ship i'll be happy :D

We are visiting Cuba sailing from miami on Ncl Sky 8n April

We have a British passport and need a visa for our 2 day visit

Any advice on the most economical way of getting one

Thanks in advance

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Uber could be upto $75 so it's not a lot of difference unfortunately

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I seen that price to start with and seeing I have to do it 4 times , its going to end u being expensive , I was looking for an alternative option that was a lot cheaper

just got off the Freedom and surprise that most of the perks went away. You et specialty coffe only at the specialties restaurants. No priority boarding or debarkation. In othe words you really get othing except washing clothe and folding and one free picture. How is cup of coffe doing any damage to RCL revenue? Johnny Rockets all you get is buy one milkshake and get on free lol. Not much to keep me with RCL. Sad! :')

We did Freedom from Ft L last Feb , the Priority boarding sign was not easy to see , I had to ask a RCCL attendant where it was too

We are going back in March , hope they have not got rid of it , cue's to get on look like they

where over an hour long !

I second Dial7. We've used them many times, worth not to have hassle.

In September we've paid from Times Square to Cape Liberty 80$, including tolls and a nice tip.

Reliable and value for

money.

Thanks for the tip

I may use a Taxi etc for some of my trips and public transport for others , as if I payed $80 for all 4 tripsI have to make it will cost a small fortune

We had a great time using public transport from midtown (Penn Station) to Bayonne. We travel with just a 22” roller board and personal bag each which made it easier. We took PATH to Hoboken/Jersey City then switched to the Bergen Light rail. Exited at Bayonne and called a cab for transport the last 1.5 miles to the port. Total cost was under $20 and we enjoyed the travel - on the Bergen piece you have a great view of the waterfront and lower Manhattan.

But we won't be travelling light

We a on a 3 week holiday from the UK

2 weeks of that on a cruise [emoji41]

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