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There is a form that you need to fill out and send to the Access Desk - hopefully you are already aware

4 hours ago, JandC_Cruising said:

EXACTLY THIS!

As long as you are on the reservation with your correct Latitudes account number, you or an NCL rep will be able to grab your certificates and apply them to the booking.  

Sometimes we have certificates in my name and sometimes they are in DW's name.  Once both of us are on the booking, either one of us, or the sales rep have been able to pull the certificates necessary.

Yep, this is true

3 hours ago, sicness4x4 said:

We stayed in 17730 last month on the Joy transatlantic from Southampton. It is a wonderful cabin, and we did not hear anything other than a bit of creaking from the rough seas. The cabin is located beneath the interior section of the Haven restaurant, not the exterior part.

Thank you so much!

On 11/21/2021 at 11:31 AM, Rpeter said:

We just got off of the 11/13 sailing of the Escape where we were in the Haven in a 2 bedroom suite on deck 18.  Just about to book the Joy and want to stay on deck 17 in the Haven to get the larger balcony.  Looking at 17730 but am a bit concerned about being below the Haven outdoor restaurant.  Has anyone experienced one of these rooms below the outdoor restaurant?

 

Thanks!

I'm wondering if you did stay in 17730 and if so any review?  I have it booked in June and don't really see any reviews online for that specific cabin

On 3/4/2024 at 11:18 PM, markeb said:

 

A few thoughts here. My first thought for hotel is actually the Hotel Michelangelo. It's on 51st Street just outside of Times Square. It's going to be at the top of your range depending on what room and package you book. For instance right now you can book their "Sweet Suite" package that includes a Junior Suite and a very nice breakfast for two. $485. There will be taxes and yes, the dreaded "destination fee" on top of that. They have other options like a bed and breakfast rate, but the big room with breakfast is pretty nice. Breakfast can get pricy in Manhattan, so account for that in the hotel price. Bathrooms have tubs, which can be tricky. The main entrance has 2-3 steps, but I'm pretty sure they have an accessible option as well.

 

There are plenty of other hotels. $500/room (is that right?) gets you a lot of options. Depends a lot on whether you want modern or traditional, and whether you have chain preferences. The more info you have, the better answers you'll get.

 

 

Dinner is complicated. Really need more information. You can, for instance, eat at a Michelin 3-star restaurant across the street from the Michelangelo (Le Bernardin) and priced accordingly.  You can also eat the same meal or something a bit simpler in their lounge. That's a bucket list for a lot of people, and a lot of people have never heard of it. You probably need to nail down the hotel to get good dining recommendations nearby. Price range, cuisine, and your preferences kick in here. 

 

 

 

Not all, but many. Maybe even most. It's become a major annoyance...

 

 

A subject of long debate around here. The ESB has the history. Top of the Rock has almost the same view, and you can actually get a good view of the ESB from the Top of the Rock. As with most hard questions, it depends...

Thanks everyone! I appreciate you taking the time to respond. 

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Hey everyone - I'm looking for hotel recommendations and maybe some NYC insight as well.  

June 1-2 2024 with 4 adults so I'm figuring 2 rooms (me, husband, daughter, MIL (ages 31-72). Price range abt $500 and under. I need it to be clean.  Also a decent size shower.  Its just one night, but I am a little picky with hotels.  Flying into LGA early Sat morning, cruise (MCT) on Sunday.  Will have a driver pick us up.  Will also arrange a tour of a few highlights with them as well  so primarily looking for any hotel recommendations and dinner and maybe some evening suggestions (not a broadway show).  Nothing crazy fancy, just good food, preferably comfortable. Don't necessarily want to wait in long lines, but if its worth it no biggie. We have done Black Tap previously.    I am more of "where the locals go" but the other 3 really want touristy and Times square stuff. My MIL feels its prob the only time she'll get to NYC so a little bucket listy for her prob. I do use a small scooter (smartscoot) to get around and fully get that there may be some places that I cant get into, I'm also resourceful though so there's that. I do research stuff to death myself, so using this as a tool as well.  Just came across "resort fee's" yesterday so that was a surprise.  Do all NYC hotels have that charge?? Hubby wants to do ESB, not sure which is better that or Top of the Rock. Sorry if this is all discombobulated, appreciate any thoughts/recommendations or "don't waste time going there or doing that" etc. 

We have used NYC Perfect Transportation a few times now and have always had great service. We've used them for transport from airport to cruise terminal, cruise terminal to airport and have also used them for site seeing tour. For me I love that as soon as I get in their vehicle - I'm on vacation, I'm done planning for months, the driver meets us at the curb or at baggage (whichever we choose) and takes the luggage and I'm done and can relax and enjoy the ride.  If doing a tour before or after cruising, luggage can just stay in the vehicle.

On 2/11/2024 at 9:45 AM, JandC_Cruising said:

We have a March '25 booking on the Joy pending the reports and reviews of the Thermal Spa.  For us the Thermal Spa is a big part of our cruise enjoyment.  However, we likely will not enjoy a spa without a therapy pool and hot tub, similar to the other spas in the fleet.  

Anxiously awaiting the first official sighting of the new layout!

 

 

Same here.   We are on in June and don't want to buy the thermal spa pass until we can confirm whether or not there is a therapy pool

1 minute ago, RocketMan275 said:

You do realize that anyone you book in the adjoining reg balcony will not receive any Haven benefits?

Yep - well aware

I'm trying to decide between our usual AFT Haven cabin or the 2br villa in haven proper.  We've done the aft haven cabin 3 times now.  Have never done a cabin in haven proper.  We're on the Joy in June. 4 people and have an aft haven and adjoining reg balcony booked and also a 2br family villa with large balcony.  I have to make a choice between the two...UGHHH.  Idk if putting an adult in the 2nd bedroom villa is going to be comfy with a pull-out couch bed or if it will feel like they are in a closet

We had a no-show last Oct.  They did ask for a reason for the no-show.  about a week or 2 after we did get refunded port charges etc.

I am having the opposite problem,  I was able to upgrade one person in the cabin (who has 150 free WIFI minutes) at $109 but not the second person (who also has 150 free WIFI minutes) and definitely not the third person who has no free WIFI minutes. I'm assuming I cant do the 3rd person because they don't have any free WIFI minutes.  All three have the upgrade option for $109 but  when I select it for persons 2 and 3 is says unavailable

Give NYC Perfect Transportation a look.  You could do a post cruise NYC 3-4 hour tour with them and then they transport you to the airport.  We've used them a few times and have always loved their service.  Actually working on booking them again for Oct cruise

Last year I wanted to book the thermal spa when I got on board to use obc.  It was $199 but went up to $299 before boarding.  

On 5/25/2023 at 4:16 PM, Haybales2022 said:

 When he was done, he announced all the rooms were ready.  This was all before noon.  We dropped our bags and went to explore!  The announcement for rooms ready for the rest of the ship was quite a bit later…maybe 3 pm.

so I am wondering if "all (haven) rooms are ready" includes the haven rooms, aft specifically, that are not in haven proper?  On previous trips we have never felt like we could go to ours since the rest of the ship wasn't ready yet.

7 hours ago, najgreen said:

Thanks to all - we will check out NYC Perfect Transportation.  We were hoping to stick around a couple of areas - maybe mid-town and central park.  We will be there next month on a Sunday. We would need transportation to accommodate us and our luggage.  Mobility issues include a walker and we try to avoid stairs as much as possible.  We might just be sticking with the NCL bus tour!  

I've used them for 1 vehicle airport to hotel with 3 hr tour of NYC in 2018, also 2 separate vehicles for our group of 6 plus luggage and my small travelscoot scooter from airport to cruiseport and cruiseport back to airport in 2022 (didn't want to use the sprinter).  Will be booking again in Oct for our Bermuda cruise.  They were a lifesaver for me with our group.  I'm not a bus fan.  Communication was great,  I got in the vehicle at the airport and had zero worries after that.  Happy to answer any questions.  They also offer a 10% discount if you use code RIDENYC - don't miss that.

I was so looking forward to this on our cruise in Oct and didn't realize until recently that they stop doing in august 😞

We have also stayed in 11312 on the escape and looking forward to staying in it again in Oct.  Love that cabin

On 4/28/2023 at 6:08 PM, MerMade said:

Coming into Manhattan Cruise port     June 13th on the Carnival Venezia.

Have a long layover before boarding Flight from LaGuardia at 8PM

Would really enjoy  seeing and experiencing the city.

Would have cruiser luggage with us.

 

Thanks for any advice 😄

 

We have used NYC Perfect Transportation for a NYC tour as well as transport from both airport to cruise terminal and cruise terminal to airport, airport to hotel with NYC tour etc.  Cannot recommend them highly enough.  Happy to answer any questions.

On 3/15/2023 at 2:50 PM, Jordan61 said:

Thank you Gary! I'm on the Bliss in May. Husband is an early riser, so I am going to give him the mission of procuring these for me!

we always have our butler bring them in the morning 🙂

We were in 11312 - loved it

NYC Perfect Transportation - awesome service.   Have booked them again for our next cruise.  For 10% off use code RIDENYC

https://www.nycperfecttransport.com/

I can't recommend NYC Perfect Transportation enough - they were awesome