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Holy..Moly! Love these pics. You're making it very hard for me not to book this same cruise. 😉 You will get no argument from me. Couldn't agree more.

Didn't say anyone was going to HOG them, just said it would be very noticeable if someone did so. Haven't been on the Joy (leaving next month). But, on my last NCL cruise (Prima), it was first come, first served. If the Joy's can't be reserved beforehand, I would bet it's first come, first served.

Thinking a round, brass plaque on that spot with my image. Thinking something along these lines. https://images.app.goo.gl/gX8H1K7rGCB2zDvXA GF left to go back to TN last night. We spent all day yesterday trying to come up with a cruise we can do together. I still have a couple of CN certs left. I booked Joy/Bermuda for next month. But, neither of us have been to northern Europe. So, partially based on the posts here, we're thinking we could pull this off. Again, I can cruise whenever. She needs a lot of runway as far as time off. We were looking at Europe cruises yesterday. She's camera shy, but she found this one from a few years ago. I think we were sailing the Epic....???? There was no label on the photo. BTW...she's a Nurse and it's "Nurse's Week". So, thanks to all the nurses who really heal us when we're broken.

Never seen those Vibe Cabanas for "rent". I think it's first come, first served. And, you'll stick out like a sore thumb if you try to "CHOG" them. Be easy to remove someone's "stuff" if it sits there for 30 minutes or so.

I am so LOVING this cruise looking at all the pictures. Given I already love the Prima, I'm now shopping the same itinerary.

Oh my......feeling a bit infamous.....I wonder if I can somehow capitalize on that to have a Prima doorway named after me. 😉

Oooooo....never seen those before. I will be on the lookout for those cookies.

I kind of view this the same was as I do flight boarding times. Generally speaking, if you're not on board 10-15 minutes before doors closing, you're OOL! Once in a while you'll catch a break. Mostly, not! Tours, especially private ones, have no safety nets. Late to get back to the pier? Weather? Traffic? Irresponsible tour operators (as in the one in Africa that didn't get the guests back in time)? None of that matters and the ship's schedule is the schedule. You get some leeway if it's a ship sponsored tour. But, independent? Grace period would be hard to come by.

AMEX Platinum… This explains the program… https://global.americanexpress.com/card-benefits/detail/cruises-privileges/platinum

That’s why I go to LeBistro…the AMEX PERK!

@mking8288...I have not had a "good" meal at LeBistro in all my sailings. I know I'm way in the minority on that. Have to say, your meal looks exceptional, though. Glad you really liked it.

I wonder if I can get a plaque with an outline of my face plant on the floor right there to commemorate my lack of decorum? Looks like it could be an ongoing issue at that particular place.

I could be wrong, but I think the pier workers are mostly union workers. NCL couldn't motivate them either way even if they wanted to because they aren't NCL employees. I can't imagine NCL trying to get them to work smarter, better, etc and the pier workers taking direction from an outside source very well. Thought I read one time even the baggage porters/handlers are union. Nothing against unions, but forcing the pier workers to be more efficient is probably a lost cause.

Sounds like I’m an unwitting celebrity! LOL! Y’all are bringing back a lot of fond memories! Loving all of the reports and pics! Thx!

Any idea about how many crew opt out? Percentage wise? What if they can't get enough crew to work this cruise?