2boyzmom

Yes the itinerary has been changed and 2 ports removed.

Thank you. Considering the issues with canceling ports and then seeing this i feared the worst. I called and she said they are still selling. I'm holding my breath at this point.

Once you pull it up on NCL site it says no longer available.

14 Night Breakaway November 6th no longer on website. They took away 2 ports due to maintenance but now what? I will call in a little while but fearing the worst 😞

Honestly i don't recall if I asked but knowing me i did :). I like the idea of joining the queue anytime. We are tendering to Grand Cayman with 3 or 4 ships in port so i definitely will be off early to get my chair at the one beach bar on Seven Mile Beach still open...

Priority Tender Tickets*(for applicable ports) This is right on their website for Gold and above. I have received them in the past but maybe things have changed....

Thanks- I did hear that and looking forward to that venue. I am not much for the big shows but want to see Six so I will check out the theatre.

You should have received priority tender passes as noted in the benefits.

Is there a rule with free at sea limited to first two in cabin? My sons are 21 and 22 and sapphire. If they stay in cabin with us i would have to pay for their booze (God forbid) !

Thank you.

Is there special seating on the Breakaway for Sapphire Guests and do i need to reserve in advance ? I am not fussy on location.

Thank you!

Did they notify you in advance or did it happen while onboard?

I'm well aware of port changes due to weather but a 14 night cruise cancelling 2 ports with 4 straight sea days now is a bit much.

Update: I called and spoke to another rep at NCL and yes they are cancelling 2 ports. We will receive a $300 onboard credit. Big deal. I'm pissed! Nothing I can do. No refund, no swap to another cruise. Nada

I'm so confused. People on my roll call saying they received notification that NCL Breakaway is cancelling Puerto Plata and Cozumel due to "slow speed" needed for ship November 2022. I called NCL they have nothing regarding this change. Interesting the people saying they were notified are from UK and Australia...

What time are the shows?

I just lowered all my Haven Bids to minimum for my upcoming 14 night cruise. I just love the location of my aft cabin and already have 6 specialty dinners, vibe beach club, and sapphire perks so why add thousands more to my credit card for a potentially overcrowded Haven restaurant and a Breakaway courtyard with no view? I'm feeling at peace either way 🙂

As I stated, now everyone (as soon as you log on to your account) is aware of the upgrades vs. this behind the scenes process. I never received any such email and have been on many NCL cruises. Thanks for your input.

The Epic was our first Haven and it was amazing. We felt a bit cramped on the Getaway and are now bidding on an upgrade for the Breakaway, but after seeing these pics of all the tables around the pool this totally turned me off. I may stick with my aft cabin and pocket the extra $$ and place a deposit on the Prima!

They have previously upgraded by people inquiring independently through their TA. It wasn't offered to the masses as it is now.

We have been in the Haven more than once ( prior to the bidding process) and never felt it was packed and this was prime time sailings for Presidents week and Easter Break. If the day comes I can't get a seat at the Haven Bar or get stuck eating outside due to overflow, I'm done. As you said, once the experience is no longer special, they will lose their faithful cruisers.

A packed Haven i feel will be the new normal with the bidding process. I don't consider eating out by the pool a great dining experience for the restaurant !

how do you know the capacity?

If this is offered through the cruise ship- take it! There are tight restrictions on JVD now and many private excursions not even going due to outrageous fees so sign up asap before it sells out! We have been about 5 or 6 times and never had an issue getting to beach from boat. They will offer you a noodle if you feel you need it and they put your dry goods in plastic buckets and bring to shore for you.