NCL to CCL adjustment

[zdcatc12]

the Epic actually has a standby line for those who didn't make reservations.

 

The Escape did too, but your seats are whatever is left after all the people with reservations sat down.

[Coach Pedro]

if you have stayed in the Haven, no cruise or ship or cruiseline will compare.

[Computer Nerd]

if you have stayed in the Haven, no cruise or ship or cruiseline will compare.

 

And your wallet will be crying the entire cruise. :D

[Coach Pedro]

And your wallet will be crying the entire cruise. :D

 

It was worth it......

[sparks1093]

if you have stayed in the Haven, no cruise or ship or cruiseline will compare.

 

The luxury lines would compare but you'd likely pay more.

[winddawn]

I agree the Red Dog Saloon in Juneau was fun and worthwhile; however, for me it would be a stretch to compare it to the Mendenhall Glacier.

[jimbo5544]

It was worth it......

 

 

So, with all the NCL plugs, tell us how much a Haven suite costs that is so worth it...

 

 

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[Coach Pedro]

The luxury lines would compare but you'd likely pay more.

 

very true..... I was thinking more on the cattle call lines......

[Coach Pedro]

So, with all the NCL plugs, tell us how much a Haven suite costs that is so worth it...

 

 

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It was a few thousand more..... but drinks and tips were included, which made it bearable......

[jimbo5544]

While I have seen haven rooms, I have never stayed in one, 3K is a lot of love....

[Coach Pedro]

While I have seen haven rooms, I have never stayed in one, 3K is a lot of love....

 

True, but it was just myself and wife....... a once in awhile treat.

[evandbob]

And the Escape is one of the bigger ships. I was on the Sun last year and no reservations were ever required for entertainment. Only the big ships (Epic and up) require reservations and the Epic actually has a standby line for those who didn't make reservations.

 

Just my opinion, but having a reservation for a show is better than standing in a long line on the Vista and never getting close to getting a seat.

[westview1]

I've not been on NCL in four years. I've read above how people have to pre-book seats at shows. When did they start this? The two NCL cruises I've been on, suite guests could pre-book seats in special sections through the concierge, but us minions just showed up and grabbed a seat. Has that changed? If so, I may not head back to NCL...

 

On the larger NCL ships you will need to pre-book the shows. I have been on the Gem and the Jade within the last 6 months and you didn't have to pre-book.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if Carnival started to do pre-booking shows on the Sunshine and Vista. The theaters are horrible on those ships.

[westview1]

No, on the Escape earlier this year, ALL of the shows were reservation required regardless of the venue.

 

I believe that you're right. That is what I have heard from fellow cruisers on my last NCL cruise.

Edited December 27, 2016 by carynh

[westview1]

Just my opinion, but having a reservation for a show is better than standing in a long line on the Vista and never getting close to getting a seat.

 

Or getting a seat and not being able to see the show, the sight lines are bad.

[jimbo5544]

Just my opinion, but having a reservation for a show is better than standing in a long line on the Vista and never getting close to getting a seat.

 

 

Your sailing was an exception (with the 900 TA's). We went to every show on our sailing and the theater was NEVER full, let alone a long line. Pre booking shows (like RCCL and NCL do) is reminiscent of a Disney trip, one step above a colonoscopy in my book..... Just my opinion.

 

 

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Edited December 27, 2016 by jimbo5544

[Computer Nerd]

Just my opinion, but having a reservation for a show is better than standing in a long line on the Vista and never getting close to getting a seat.

 

I agree. If a ship has a reservation system I'm going to take advantage of it but I can understand why Carnival wouldn't want to spend the money for the infrastructure. Long lines don't bother Carnival.

[PAPERBKWRITER]

You'll like the larger standard rooms.