debenson0723

My driver's license and Passport were both set to expire in July 2020. I had a cruise booked for March 2020 (last one before the shut down but we didn't know that back in 2019). I decided to renew my Passport in November 2019, right after I got off the Getaway. Had it in plenty of time before the 2020 sailing but was not able to renew my driver's license until September 2021. Was so glad I had that Passport as valid ID...you just never know what might happen.

We always do this in Food Republic too.

I was on the TA and none of the shows had a charge either, that is why I asked. And like your cruise, mini golf was free but I don't have any idea about the darts...we were barely able to spend time outside after the first day due to the weather.

What show has a charge?

There are always Solo meetings every night, usually around 5 or 5:30 pm. The first night is typically in a bar with subsequent meetings in the Solo Lounge but since the Joy does not have solo cabins, they will all be elsewhere. My guess from past experience is Sugarcane Mojito Bar. Attending the first night is usually best for meeting people right away...and even if traveling with others, it doesn't hurt to stop by. Time and location will be in the Freestyle daily.

You should check your credit card charges closely no matter what. It's not just cruise lines that make mistakes.

Enjoy your cruise. I booked today for the 2/19 cruise and looking forward to being on the Joy.

NCL does not have a transfer bus from LGB. I always just grab a cab right outside the baggage claim area, which is also outside.

I would start with chat on the website and go from there. In my situation the refund was already in progress and came off 2 days later. You can also dispute with your credit card but they will ask if you have contacted NCL first.

Mine says Family/Friends, which is correct.

No they have not. But it was finally changed on the Prima.

You should be able to do any amount just like in the Starbucks on land.

Happy to see you are getting your lettuce on board. My son works from home and he likes to make bag salads for his lunch. I was at the market on Sunday to pick up a few for the week and...you guessed it, no bag salads of any kind. Just came from Costco a few minutes ago and they did have some in stock but the variety was very slim. He'll just have to find something else for a while until the salads are available again.

With 3 MDRs (all with the same menu), the specialty restaurants, the buffet and the Local, diners are spread out all over the ship. On my last 2 Bliss/Encore cruises, I never ate in an MDR once. Somehow it all works out. Enjoy your cruise.

Just the difference and the 20% gratuity on the difference.

There is a great 'live from' thread that was just started today for the Bliss. It was a few posts above yours a few minutes ago. They just posted about today's muster drill and it was back to the pre-covid in person type.

You should post this on your Roll Call or check the Mexico Port of Call forum on this site. Lots of good recommendations there.

Are you asking about a Roll Call? Best to check over on that section of this forum.

And this is where you don't understand. Out of almost 20 NCL cruises, only one has been outside (on the Sky). The rest have been either in the theater where you can see and hear the instructions or the Local, where several crew are stationed so you can observe while the instructions come over the speaker. As mentioned, this is where you would gather indoors and then be directed out to the lifeboats in a real emergency. Outdoors, in the heat, with life jackets on is a thing of the past on NCL (other than 3 ships).

The all aboard time will be printed in the daily on the day you arrive in port, showing the time the ship will leave the next day. It is typically 30 minutes prior to leaving, There is also a large sign when getting off the ship with the time. The daily will also have the port agent information for that port. This is who you would contact if you were going to be late getting back (and pick up your personal items from if the ship leaves without you), You will not be able to access the app once off ship so take the paper daily with you, take a photo of the information needed in case you lose that (or screen shot the information from the app) and keep that information with you.

This thread is from 2017...I am not sure if any ships do it anymore. It was a one and done for me back in 2018 on the Getaway and I haven't looked for it on any cruises since the restart.

We took the NCL shuttle last February after our Escape cruise from Port Canaveral. We went to the meeting place on the ship and walked off together, picked up our luggage in the hall (all shuttle luggage was in the same area) and got on the first shuttle to MCO, which left at about 8:30. Got to MCO 45 minutes later, picked up our rental car and were at Disney Springs right at 10am when it opened. Our flights weren't until late afternoon so we spent about 5 hours shopping and eating. It really was much easier than I had thought it would be.

Found the drink list. I hope this works...enjoy! http://grantmkt.net/ncl/NCL_Beverage_List.pdf

As long as you are using the app or a gift card, you will earn whatever promotion SB is having (at least that has been my experience). You would not get those with the package. Sorry I don't know about the BYO cup discount.

No they do not.