debenson0723

The Prima has both A and C in the lamps next to the bed.

This was going to be my suggestion also. If you read the first 5 pages or so of this forum, you will probably find the answer to just about everything you want to know. That's what I do if I am sailing a new line and not familiar with how they do things. And if you want information on ports, excursions, etc. there is a place here for that too. Enjoy your cruise!

Were you able to book reservations for Beetlejuice on board or is it first come, first served? Enjoy the rest of your cruise!

This has been typical every time I have been to PV. Go across the street to the WalMart and they are over there too. Don't know why but it does make me stay on my best behaviour.

Sorry...I just saw that in your title. According to Cruisedeckplans.com, there are photos of O/V cabins on decks 8 and 9 that don't have the bed under the window.

Which ship are you looking at? I have stayed in foward facing O/V cabins on the Bliss and Encore and the bed is not under the window. They have a window seat (no cushion) with a huge amount of storage under the window.

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Not even a little bit.

Not a boarding time...a check-in time. And while chances are very slim that anyone will even look at your documents, you can still both get into the port terminal at 10:30.

Do you have the number of passengers changed to "1" in the filters? Usually if I forget to do that I get a Not Available under the studio cabins. If so, then I can't imagine why it would show that at this early stage. I did a mock booking for the Aqua TA a few days ago and it showed both Studios and solo balcony avaiable.

As long as it is a 'real' Starbucks (as pictured above), then you can use your app or a card. You earn Stars but cannot redeem them on the ship. If it is an Atrium Cafe that serves Starbuck products (as on the Jade), then you cannot use a card or app. You would pay using your room key.

I have never seen kids in the lounge but did see a group of teens late at night once. If someone doesn't pull the door fully shut, then anyone can access (if they happen to be walking by and know what it is). The teens took the pastries and juice and once they left, I pulled the door shut. Just something to remember if you are staying in the Studios.

I wandered into this building last year just in time for a tour and it was stunning! There were only about 6 on our tour, maybe a dozen people in the whole building total, so not a typical tourist site. We got to go up on the stage for a different perspective and also in the balcony. You probably won't spend more than an hour here but I highly recommend. I was in Barcelona about the same amount of time you will be there, then flew to London for a few days prior to going to Southampton to board the Prima TA. Looking forward to your review, as always!

This is the 2nd Annual (possibly) Latitudes cruise. The first one was on the Escape in the spring. There were various NCL execs on board, special entertainment and different types of swag. I did not go but someone I know did and it looked like a good time. Bliss is my favorite ship but I already have plans for that time of year and I don't think I want to go to Alaska again. But you never know...

There is another show on the Joy called Elements. I actually thought it was better than Footloose. YMMV

They don't have mini bar setups in the fridges anymore. Even when they did, I always had them remove it so I could put my snacks in it.

The OP hasn't cruised in 10 years and back then, that was the standard way to leave tips. All of the cruiselines I have been on in the past 7-8 years have done away with the envelopes. The only line I am aware of that still does envelopes is Disney.

Check over on the Ports of Call board for both hotel recommendations and transportation options.

I stand corrected. In my experience, I have not been on an NCL ship with a studio lounge that held the solo meet ups anywhere but that lounge, except for the first night. On the Prima it started in the Belvedere lounge the first night and 110+ solos that showed up went as a group to the studio lounge.

@hallux is correct. IF the ship has a studio lounge, the solo meet ups are there every night. In my experience, they will sometimes meet at a bar on the first evening, but once the group is there, the coordinator walks everyone as a group to the studio lounge so those not in the studios know where it is. IF there are no studio cabins on the ship (hence, no studio lounge), then those solo meet ups are held in the same location (typically a bar) at the same time every evening.

Looking forward to your comments. Pricing out a South American cruise on the Star for January 2025 so am intested in the usual...condition of the ship, quality of the food and activities...any information will help.. Enjoy your cruise!

I am looking at a cruise for next year and the solo inside cabin is only $50 more than the studio cabin. This ship does have a studio lounge so I would have access, but to be honest, I very rarely go to the meet ups other than the first night. I don't have a problem eating alone but if there is a night that I want to be in a group, I will stop by the lounge for the meet up and go to dinner with them.. As far as the Jade and other ships without solo lounges, I believe they still have the solo meet ups every night, just at a different location. I was on the Jade 2 years ago but it was with a group of solos that I had met on a prior cruise and stayed friends with so didn't pay attention to any solo gatherings.

Thanks for the info. If I do this, I will be flying in late Thursday after work, staying at a hotel near HOU and taking the NCL shuttle Friday morning. Will be on the Viva 3 weeks from today so will chat with the CruiseNext people to see what type of solo deal I can get.

Timing aside, does anyone know the cost of the NCL transportation to IAH from Galveston? I am looking at this cruise (but haven't booked yet) and plan on staying with family in The Woodlands afterwards. I just need a ride anytime after the cruise to IAH to pick up a rental car. I'm a solo so looking for the least expensive option. Thanks!

Or you can upgrade to a higher catagory as long as you pay a few dollars more. I upgraded once from an inside to a balcony for $7. But you can only do either one of these once after final payment.