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dreamr

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Just docked in St. Thomas! I've been having a blast so far.

 

As far as arcade games, can't speak for all of them, but skiball near O'Sheehan's is $1 per game. I may have played it a few times...

 

Went to see For The Record last night. It was so awesome, my new friend and I both said we were tempted to book it for a second time. Phenomenal cast and show. Highly recommended.

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Regarding your spa pass, upon boarding, go to the Mandara spa and give them your card. They will look you up, verify that you do indeed have the pass, and they will place a sticker on the back of your card. We were also in a non-spa balcony during the TA, and this was the process.

 

 

 

Each time you visit the spa, you will simply walk up to the right side of the check-in desk, give them your card, and in return they will give you an access card to open the main door to the spa/fitness area. Super easy process!

 

 

 

Happy Sailing!

 

 

Thank you for the information. I bought the spa pass for a December cruise and was wondering how they coded you.

 

Quick question: would you happen to know the hours of operation? Did they vary on port days and sea days? Thanks! [emoji4]

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Thank you for the information. I bought the spa pass for a December cruise and was wondering how they coded you.

 

Quick question: would you happen to know the hours of operation? Did they vary on port days and sea days? Thanks! [emoji4]

 

The hours were 8am to 10pm. Because we were on the TransAtlantic there were no port days, and they operated with full hours each day. We also had the pass on other NCL cruises and they maintain the same full hours even on port days.

 

Enjoy your sailing! Beautiful ship, and I'll be happy to hear when all the kinks are worked out!

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Just a few random tidbits.

 

They are advertising complimentary All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib night in O'Sheehan's again. This will be the second time this cruise.

 

Sunday Night was AYCE Seafood Basket. I didn't have it, but when I asked what was included, I was told fish, calamari, and...either shrimp or clams (or maybe both, I can't remember).

 

Monday night was AYCE Spare Ribs.

 

In "For The Record," the "whole shrimp" was not served. I'm glad, since I'm not sure I would have eaten it. lol

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They are currently doing a lifeboat drill. The entire crew is gathered right below my balcony. This is fascinating! :D

 

Wish I knew how to upload a pic on my phone. Oh well, I'll post them in my post-cruise review! :)

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They are advertising complimentary All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib night in O'Sheehan's again. This will be the second time this cruise.

 

Sunday Night was AYCE Seafood Basket. I didn't have it, but when I asked what was included, I was told fish, calamari, and...either shrimp or clams (or maybe both, I can't remember).

 

Monday night was AYCE Spare Ribs.

 

An "All-You-Can-Eat" special in a free restaurant seems a bit... redundant :p but glad to see that they offer it anyway. Would be interesting to compare the prime rib in O'Sheehan's with the extra-charge prime rib in the main dining rooms.

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I could be wrong, of course, but my guess is that the reason for having the optional upcharge items in the MDRs is to keep diners more spread out, not to "take away a previously complimentary item". With all of the people who have UDP/SDP, I could imagine NCL is trying to keep the specialty restaurants from being overrun.

 

"You want lobster? Here, you can order it in the MDR. No need to go to Cagney's just for lobster."

 

Like I said, I could be wrong, but I'm not going to demonize NCL just yet.

 

As for quality, I haven't eaten any of it, so I can't say, but I'd assume the one you pay more for would be bigger, better quality pieces and I don't see anything wrong with that. I wouldn't expect my complimentary food to be the same size and quality as someone's who is paying an extra $20. *shrug*

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I could be wrong, of course, but my guess is that the reason for having the optional upcharge items in the MDRs is to keep diners more spread out, not to "take away a previously complimentary item". With all of the people who have UDP/SDP, I could imagine NCL is trying to keep the specialty restaurants from being overrun.

 

"You want lobster? Here, you can order it in the MDR. No need to go to Cagney's just for lobster."

 

Like I said, I could be wrong, but I'm not going to demonize NCL just yet.

 

As for quality, I haven't eaten any of it, so I can't say, but I'd assume the one you pay more for would be bigger, better quality pieces and I don't see anything wrong with that. I wouldn't expect my complimentary food to be the same size and quality as someone's who is paying an extra $20. *shrug*

 

I tend to agree with this. You can still get the normal fare that is offered in the MDR, but now you can order Specialty restaurant food without having to pay to get in to them.

 

Definitely going to want to read your review! What is your stateroom category?

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I tend to agree with this. You can still get the normal fare that is offered in the MDR, but now you can order Specialty restaurant food without having to pay to get in to them.

 

Definitely going to want to read your review! What is your stateroom category?

 

I was originally in a studio...but three days before the cruise, they offered me an upgrade to a balcony! Never had a balcony before (and probably won't again), so I am enjoying every second of it! :D

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We booked 11700 for a February sailing and are considering the Supper Club for "date night". Would love to see a menu and pics of a forward ocean view family cabin!

 

AND... Thank you for sharing all the pics and info on this gorgeous ship! We are thrilled beyond compare now!!! :D

 

I will be in 10700. Did you ever find any pics?

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Just docked in St. Thomas! I've been having a blast so far.

 

As far as arcade games, can't speak for all of them, but skiball near O'Sheehan's is $1 per game. I may have played it a few times...

 

Went to see For The Record last night. It was so awesome, my new friend and I both said we were tempted to book it for a second time. Phenomenal cast and show. Highly recommended.

 

What time were passengers able to get off the ship on St. Thomas?

 

We are on the Dec 12 sailing and have a fishing charter booked starting at 8:30. The Captain of the charter says passengers almost never have a problem getting off the boat by 8:30.

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What time were passengers able to get off the ship on St. Thomas?

 

We are on the Dec 12 sailing and have a fishing charter booked starting at 8:30. The Captain of the charter says passengers almost never have a problem getting off the boat by 8:30.

 

I'm not sure, I'm sorry. I've been to these ports before and I'm a "the ship is my destination" girl (at least for this trip), so I didn't pay any attention to the disembarking announcements. :(

 

I'm sure there will be plenty of others who are able to help you out, though. :)

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Hello,

 

I'm looking for a hotel in Miami for a one night stay pre cruise April 2016. Any suggestions?

 

Thank you in advance for any suggestions!

 

150 days to go!!!!

 

Yesterday I booked two rooms at the Hyatt Place East at Miami Airport in late January for $82/room through hot wire (am I allowed to say that site's name??). The hotel was appearing as "Miami airport - all suites hotel", as you don't know the name until you accept/pay for the offer. Apparently the hotel just opened within the last couple weeks, and it's getting great reviews.

 

I'm not sure how I got that rate, as 2 and 3 star hotels are running $175-250 for that night. I looked again last night out of curiosity, and the offer was up to $160.

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Hello,

 

I'm looking for a hotel in Miami for a one night stay pre cruise April 2016. Any suggestions?

 

Thank you in advance for any suggestions!

 

150 days to go!!!!

 

I've stayed at the Holiday Inn Port of Miami several times. It's right across the street from Bayside Market with restaurants and stores.

 

Price vary a lot, so I'd say book early if you see a good rate. $80/night is good.

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Hi Everyone.

 

I apologize in advance if this question has already been asked. I didn't see it already but I could have missed it.

 

Can anyone tell me if there are height requirements for the slides? I am interested in knowing about the yellow kids slide and the blue slide. I am not so concerned with the racer slides (where the bottom drops out). My son wants to ride the yellow and blue but wasn't sure if there was a height requirement.

 

TIA!

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Hello,

 

I'm looking for a hotel in Miami for a one night stay pre cruise April 2016. Any suggestions?

 

Thank you in advance for any suggestions!

 

150 days to go!!!!

 

Marriott Biscayne Bay is close, view of ship in AM, free trolley to Southbeach, and an exec lounge if you are gold or platinum marriott.

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