I am a solo traveler who has been on several NCL ships. I have always enjoyed the Specialty restaurants. I am booked on the Joy for an 11 day cruise on May 1st.
This cruise was originally a 12 day cruise but NCL got a charter and decided to screw the passengers of this ship over.
My reservation originally included 3 dinners but reduced to 2 when the cruise was shortened. In addition, the shortening of the cruise resulted in the cancellation of Grand Cayman and less included internet minutes. There was a 10% discount for compensation, but there was no way to cancel without losing deposit.
Sorry, I got off track.
I like the Specialty dining so much that I added 7 more nights for a total of 9! However, when I went to make reservations the only party numbers were for 2,4,6 and 8. A call to customer service explained that their system did not accept odd numbers for party size!?!? I was told that I would need to make any reservations once I was on the ship, meaning I got the first time slot or the last time slot, if at all. Supervisor explained that I could make reservations for 2 but I would have to use 2 dinner vouchers. This is the stupidest thing. I cancelled 5 of the nights (with them refunding my money, not on board credit) and will take my chances with the other four when I board.
I promised the Supervisor that I would share this with Cruise Critic.
Please wish me Bon Voyage for my LAST TIME EVER NCL cruise!!!!
