Benji817 Posted September 14, 2007 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hello all, I know this has been posted and answered before, maybe not on this thread, but I do remember reading it somewhere I just can't find it now. I apologize if it's one of those "oh jeez, not another one of these" questions...:rolleyes: The times that are provided on the itinerary for each port - is that local time, or does the ship always stay on Eastern time? I DO remember reading that how they handle the time difference can vary from ship to ship, but I can't remember if Norwegian in general was always on Eastern or adjusted to local? So, for example, our itinerary says we'll be in port in Grand Cayman from 10am to 7pm - would we be arriving at 10am "ship time" or 10 am "local time"? :confused: ACK! I'm so confused! I was tempted to call Norwegian yesterday, but I'm a little worried about getting the wrong answer with them - that's already happened to me twice! Anyway, thanks in advance for your help. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeydog714 Posted September 14, 2007 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Every cruise we have been on the ships adjusted to local time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkhair1 Posted September 14, 2007 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I always switch my watch and my parents don't and I always wonder how they make it to things on time. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukes Posted September 14, 2007 #4 Share Posted September 14, 2007 On our 2 cruises the time was adjusted. As we headed east we lost an hour accordingly, clocks on the ship were adjusted and you were reminded to do the same with your watches etc. As we returned we gained the hour back. Arrival and departure times from the various ports were always these new adjusted times. Did this adjusted time reflect local time, I don't know for sure but I would assume so, why else change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji817 Posted September 14, 2007 Author #5 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Thanks everyone. Very helpful, as always. :) I've been trying to absorb as much info as possible for our first cruise, but I think it's too much for my brain to handle! lol I'm sure I'll forget everything the moment I see that huge ship in front of me anyway! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryfrei Posted September 14, 2007 #6 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I have had it both ways on my cruises, but I will say they were very clear about notifying us as to how they were doing it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'Kim Posted September 14, 2007 #7 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I have had it both ways on my cruises, but I will say they were very clear about notifying us as to how they were doing it:) Ditto.....I've had it both ways, but they will make it very clear before you arrive at that port. Have a great Cruise! Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji817 Posted September 14, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Ditto.....I've had it both ways' date=' but they will make it very clear before you arrive at that port. Have a great Cruise! Kim.[/quote'] Darn! I guess it's not as simple as I had hoped. I was trying to book an independent tour at one of our stops and the vendor asked if we were on ship time or local time. If we're on ship time, I'm fine, if we adjust to local time I'll miss it. :eek: If I won't know until I'm on the ship, I guess that won't really work. Maybe I'll have to pass on the tour. Bummer :( . Thanks for your help though! At least I asked first and didn't just assume incorrectly. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmacri Posted September 15, 2007 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2007 If NCL needs to adjust time, they will forewarn you in the Daily and in announcements. So, if you pass through a time zone, you are always on local time for that port. Then, you are on the same time as they are. No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted September 16, 2007 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2007 A few suggestions: 1) Visit the PORTS of CALL section. You will get lots of ideas there. 2) Visit the ROLL CALL for your cruise, and others like like it. Meet and greet and maybe learn from some that are repeat cruisers. 3) Next time you post a question, try to be more specific in your posting. There are LOTS of ships and a wide range of itineraries. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted September 17, 2007 #11 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Darn! I guess it's not as simple as I had hoped. I was trying to book an independent tour at one of our stops and the vendor asked if we were on ship time or local time. If we're on ship time, I'm fine, if we adjust to local time I'll miss it. :eek: If I won't know until I'm on the ship, I guess that won't really work. Maybe I'll have to pass on the tour. Bummer :( . Thanks for your help though! At least I asked first and didn't just assume incorrectly. :o Is the Pearl already sailing this itinerary? If so, you can post a new thread asking passengers who are returning from that itinerary on the Pearl. Or email the HD of the Pearl. You do need an answer in order to book your tour or be safe and book the ship's tour. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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