FloaterGirl

I think you are correct. We were 35 plus cruises on NCL and started to see the decline pre COVID. We tried again post COVID and all that was described on the YouTube video was true and we actually thought he was being gentle. We moved over to another cruise line. No perks since we only have sailed twice with them but we accept the “loss” in loyalty status (and future cruise credits) and are so much happier.

Thank you!

Can OBC be used for service tips?

Not a bad idea!!

Hi and thank you for thinking of us. We had a wonderful cruise. We ended up not going ashore because of the rocky waves - the tenders really had a hard time getting back to the ship and the captain decided to end the day early because of it. Santa Barbara is such a beautiful coastline and we admired it from the ship.

We are Platinim Plus on NCL (or whatever they changed that to now). My mom has done 30+ cruises with them. Pre-COVID we had several poor experiences on cruises. We were so loyal to that line and loved it so much but were consistently disappointed in all you listed (and more). I came on Cruise Critic and asked questions and learned as much as I could and we tried HAL before COVID struck. It was amazing! Great food, great service, clean, and decent enough entertainment. We loved that staff served food at the buffet and the buffet food was very good! We never felt it was crowded or a free for all. No children running amok. Polite fellow cruisers. No craziness in making dining reservations. Orderly on/off at ports. I definitely recommend you try. We are leaving tomorrow on another one. 😊

I came on this forum about 3 years ago as a loyal NCL customer looking for a different/better experience than NCL was providing. So many on this forum gave me great information and because of them I tried my first HAL cruise. It was the last cruise before the world shut down because of COVID. We had the best time on that cruise and are going again soon! I find those in this forum are courteous and helpful and I, too, am appreciative of their help.

Thanks!!

Are the cans of water 12 ounces?

Thank you! I’ll stop trying now 😊

Hi everyone, I have downloaded the Navigator app and can view the daily programs but am unable to add events from them to my itinerary. We leave on Friday. Do I have to wait for the cruise to begin for me to be able to do so?

Thank you SO much! We really appreciate the info!!

Hi all, does anyone know what Oriental Corner at the Lido Market is? It’s on our daily program on the app but there is no description. I’m wondering if it’s something special in addition to the usual Asian buffet offerings? thank you!

Hi all, We are taking HAL to Santa Barbara and are hoping for any advice about walkable distances to seafood restaurants, fish markets, or fish stands that sell sea urchins. We heard Santa Barbara has the best and my elderly mother would love the treat! thank you!