bostonphil

That makes me feel better. It sounds like your problem on the ship was a NCL problem and customer service SHOULD have been able to fully resolve it right from the get go. Have you reported this to customer service after the cruise because they might give you something towards your next cruise?

did you have any problems like you are describing in ports including pre cruise and post cruise port? Was it just on ship?

This scares me. I had NCL add my middle name to match my passport and driver's license so I would have no problems but I think none of my credit cards use my middle name. I have been paying off my cruise with my credit cards and booking my excursions with my credit cards. There has been no problem. I am going to call my PCC just to be safe.

I have booked Haifa to Istanbul for 2024. I am booking my own air fare and am planning to fly to Tel Aviv for a few days before going to Haifa. I suggest that you call your T A or PCC to find which airport you are flying into Some planes do not fly during the Sabbath and Jewish holidays. Some hotels do not allow check in or check out during the Sabbath and Jewish holidays. Be certain to check with your hotel

I love coffee and consider myself to be a coffee connoisseur. When cruising, I drink the complimentary coffee offered in the Garden Cafe. I find it mediocre but I realize it is probably light or medium while I drink dark and bold at home.

I love The Freestyle Daily and I love that it looks the same all over the world.

I have just discovered your wonderful post and discussion. I hope that you continue to have a wonderful time. I am sailing on the Jade next October. You may have already answered this but how are you finding The Jade?

Thanks to all who responded. I have since booked a hotel in London near Paddington Station. I will be able to take the Heathrow Express to Paddington and then walk to my hotel. Would you believe that it appears I even got a good deal?

I have just booked London (Southampton) to Lisbon on The Dawn for October 2023. If you have done this voyage, what were your experiences with ports and shore excursions? What might you recommend? I plan to spend several days in London before heading to Southampton. What is the best way to get from Heathrow to a hotel in London and then from a hotel in London to Southampton? I have not yet booked my hotel but it will be centrally located.