Sailor1959

Much appreciated advice Mets123 & Nightmare  

2 hours ago, AF-1 said:

Try and fly into city after 2nd Jan.  Hotel pricing is very high for New Years; most people depart the city on 1st or 2nd

Very, very.. good advice !!!

THX  AF-1  

Depending on the number of passengers and ages traveling with you:

Something to consider:

• Debark ship
• Take the "F" street-car fronting the pier (heading away from Fisherman's Wharf)
• Exit at the Embarcadero BART station (ask operator).
• Hop on BART which takes you to SFO. (ask for correct train/direction).

We're scheduled to sail out of NYC on January 4th 2020.

Flying in from California.

Plan to arrive a day or two earlier.

What are the "odds" of the airports being shut-down due to inclimate weather during this period ?

Any odds-maker out there ? 

Thanks !

5 minutes ago, AlanF65 said:

 

I believe your zoom level is larger than the p[age fit, if you zoom out you should see it...  Hold the Cntrl key and press the minus key  - (zoom outl) or hold cntrl key and scroll if you have a scroll mouse so it zooms out, or click the 3 dots on the for right

 

Hey.... Guess What ?

Your suggestion worked !!!!

Being a very Senior-Citizen, with failing vision... 

I enlarge the contents of my monitor...

so I can see/read the contents 

Issue Solved.

Thanks AlanF65 !!!

2 minutes ago, CC Help Jenn said:

 

How large is your monitor do you know?

Around 24" Diagonal 

3 minutes ago, CC Help Jenn said:

 

 I think you mentioned it was a surface - I think they are similar in size to an ipad but have more computing capabilities?  That could be why - something of that size would be recognized as a tablet and possibly served in the tablet view

My computer of choice is a DESK-TOP.

I believe it's a Dell 8400.

I only use my 'Surface' on-the-road (Vacations, etc.)

I'm not concerned about not seeing my username under the Magnifying-Glass.

32 minutes ago, Globaliser said:

 

Do you mean that you see the burger (three lines) menu even when your window is maximised and covers the whole of your screen?

Yup !

32 minutes ago, Globaliser said:

 

If so, what sort of machine are you using?

Desktop, Dell, Windows 10 

12 hours ago, AlanF65 said:

For some reason it is serving up a mobile screen, do you see the same thing if you click here

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/

Yup !

That same blank space under the magnifying-glass.

12 hours ago, AlanF65 said:

 

or maximize you window or drag the right edge over to the right, I see the same thing when not in a full window. You can also press the windows key and up arrow at the same time

 

Neither of the above suggestions work.

So Figure... anyway, it doesn't bother me.

WHEN (which is rare) I next use my Windows 'Surface' computer,

I'll see if it operates any differently.

4 minutes ago, AlanF65 said:

 

Are you on a phone or a tablet, if so tap the 3 bar symbol then, account ,then manage followed content

 

I'm on a desktop and when clicked on the three horizontal bars... BINGO !!!

To quote Amazing Grace:

"Was blind... but now I see" ;)

Thanks AlanF65... et al !!!

I still wonder why I don't see my 'username' but that's another story.

Thanks Folks !!!

2 minutes ago, AlanF65 said:

 

Windows, use the snipping tool

 

Does your screen say login or log out? If it says login you aren't logged in so you wouldn't see the control panel

 

A-

It says 'Log Out'.

1 hour ago, Shmoo here said:

This is what I see at the top of the page:

 

Just below the search magnifying glass is my username.

My username is NOT under the magnifying glass.

The only thing under the magnifying glass is 2 1/2 inch of blank space.

How can I take a 'picture' of the upper portion of my screen so I can paste here ???

On 10/21/2018 at 9:22 AM, Shmoo here said:

Click on the down arrow next to your username in the upper right. 

I do NOT see my username in the upper right.

Many years ago when we were young and poor we always booked inside cabins. I will admit that I have had some of the best nights (and days) of sleeping in those inside cabins when I had no clue whether it was day or night.

My query was for friends who will be sailing with us and to save fund$ they opted for an inside-cabin.

DW and I started with an outside-cabin (circa mid-70s) and once we booked a balcony... it's strictly Balcony for us.

A suite is on my Bucket-List but... money (or the lack of) gets in the way. ;p

Fortunately/Unfortunately... I have a built-in "clock" where I automatically wake up after 6-hours or so.

I agree with you regarding the International Cafe as my savior. :cool:

A huge Thank You EVERYONE !!!:)

Excellent, Excellent tips and suggestions... every single one of them.

Are there automatic night-lights in inside-cabins ?

If we turn OFF the lights... will it be pitch dark ?

TIA,

$19.99 pppd for non-suites.

$22.99 pppd for suites.

Thanks Two Wheels & Karl Childers !

For moi, a semi tea-totaler ... it's something to consider when pondering to cruise that ship.

Thanks to all who replied !!!

Also, you pay the difference if a drink is over $15.....

A HUGE Thank You for all who responded to my inquiry !

One other question begs asking:

On NCL "Sky" there's "Free Open Bar" that's automatically included in the price of the cruise.

How is the Service-Charge (20%?) handled ???

Sailor-1959

$17.80/day so be sure to drink at least two to three alcoholic drinks a day or some soda's/etc. to get your monies worth. We found it very easy to get out monies worth on the last cruise. A drink or two by the pool during the day. A glass of wine at dinner. Another drink or two for the nightly show. Maybe one at Howl at the Moon. Definitely was worth the $17.80/day.

Can Do.

Thx.

Are you actually going to buy the UBP or do you mean just selecting it as a promo? Just want to make sure you are aware that most of us are able to get the UBP free as a promo. The same 20% service charge still usually applies however.

Hi Moby !

I've seen promotions for the "free" UBP too.

My main concern was when might the Service-Charge be billed.

It's already been answered but if it was charged per drink... I could have control over how much I'd be charged.

That said... I do appreciate your input.

Thanks, Sailor-1959

20% of the cost of the package.

Thank You MjkacMom & PTC DAWG.

So I won't hesitate ordering booze whenever I'm in the mood. :p

Ahoy There NCL Cruisers :D

If I purchase the Ultimate-Beverage-Package:

Will I be immediately charged another 20% or will I be charge 20% per drink ?

Thanks !

Sailor-1959

Reporting back..... Here is what happened for us...... Hope all of this helps.

It did but.... since BVE are for non-cruising guests and it seems like you've been on several, who "sponsors" you ?

This was at the shiny new terminal! We had to line up, outside of the doors, until they opened them to allow us in to register. Thankfully, it was a nice day on that occasion. For our BVE this coming Saturday they are predicting rain.

How good are you at the Rain Dance ?

I also posted this question on the West Coast Ports forum, but does anyone know if you still have to stand outside (in the weather) at the SF Cruise Ship Terminal? We want to arrive early for our BVE to take full advantage of our time on board, but the weather for our BVE this Saturday is supposed to be raining. :(

 

The last time I boarded in SF they kept us outside until they were ready to start registration.

How long ago was it when you boarded in SF ?

They have a new, shiny, terminal building with more space.

I would think/hope they'll open the doors earlier if it's raining.