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On 2/12/2024 at 8:05 AM, Chirphy6438 said:

Poor reviews across the NCL are beginning to sound like the norm for this cruise line sadly.  Wish we had researched these reviews before booking on the Joy this May.  I'm now beginning to research other cruise lines for next years sailing.   Thanks for your review. 

I was on Oasis of the Seas in September and was disappointed in the food quality and selection 

Was on Oasis in September and was waiting outside for a 12pm check in time and they told everyone to go and check in no matter what time you were scheduled 

36 minutes ago, Ja2012 said:

My favorite spot is on deck 5 behind the Aqua theater, there are chairs where you can sit and watch the props churn up the water. There’s also the wings above the bridge 

My favorite spot too!

2 hours ago, hallux said:

You might want to reconsider that statement...

My most sincere apologies for not realizing it was doing Alaskan cruises again!

Bliss and Encore still go to Alaska and Joy doesn't

Their suppliers probably weren't able to fill the entire order

Just got back Sunday from Oasis and it was served by staff

20 hours ago, Pitzel said:

We have done Alaska on RCCL Serenade of the Seas (2008) and on RCCL Quantum of the Seas (2022). A couple of reasons why we picked those ships/itineraries:

- The Serenade was going to Glacier Bay at the time and, as a smaller ship, it can get REALLY CLOSE to the glacier. Amazing day.

- The Quantum is designed for cold weather cruises. The 270 has massive glass windows, the North Star provides an amazing view from high above the ship, and there is an enclosed pool and solarium. Also, indoor skydiving was amazing!

While we didn't go to Glacier Bay on our sailing, we did get to Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria. I greatly prefer those ports to Skagway (which is a one-and-done port for me...especially now that there are issues with the Yukon railway) or Ice Straight Point (which was essentially built for the tourists.

Also, RCCL docks in downtown Juneau, whereas some other cruise lines dock outside of downtown. This location makes it much more convenient to walk around or go to the Roberts Tramway, plus it is closer to many of the excursion sites, minimizing travel time.

I went on the Bliss last September and couldn't imagine any size ship getting much closer to the glacier than we got 

17 minutes ago, sarahandmike23 said:

I have been trying to look for Caribbean cruises for Sept 2023, but on NCL.com none show available. I messaged an NCL associate on live chat and they said they can’t see any available either and to try back in a few days - which I’ve done and still not available. Any ideas?  Can anyone else see cruises out of Miami or other Caribbean cruises available in September?

I think most of the ships are in other areas until October 

17 hours ago, curlstravel said:

What time does entertainment start in Q restaurant on the Bliss

Was on the Bliss in September and ate at Q once.. Don't remember the exact time, but it a was between 6 and 7

3 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

Wow!  Thanks for sharing your experience.  I've been a little shy about booking the Bliss because of it's size but we are looking at her for Alaska in the future...assuming she still goes to Alaska.

I just went to Alaska on the Bliss in September and just booked another Alaskan cruise on her in 2024.. IMO it's perfect for Alaska with the Observation Lounge 

On 10/4/2022 at 5:01 PM, Encore37 said:

I booked a balcony on the brand new MSC Seascape for half the price of an interior on NCL Encore!  I love NCL but there's no way I'm paying double for an interior cabin over a balcony.  And this wasn't just one particular week, it's pretty much every week until the end of the year.  I have a hard time believing they're going to fill their ships anytime soon with the crazy pricing.

Just read an article that MSC is slashing prices because they are trying to fill their ships NCL isn't 

1 hour ago, Waterluv said:

Yes, Coke products. I just got off the Bliss on Saturday 

I'm on the Bliss right now and have gotten Pepsi products

1 hour ago, ggTexasGal said:

Repositioning!  Heading to port in Miami for a season.

Read another post that bad weather delayed it

The last issue was because of a fire in one of the engines and being down on power.. Azipods weren't the problem

3 hours ago, Seany527 said:

That looks like a spice H2O screen! 
 

And are they already painting the hull?

 

 

Radar mast?

I believe the ships that don't have go karts have sports courts

3 hours ago, bluesea777 said:

 

Norwegian Leonardo, Norwegian Michelangelo, Norwegian Donatello, Norwegian Raphael etc all sound nice? Right?

 

nope nope nope

 

😵😵

 

I believe the Star was actually built first, but because it wasn't originally supposed to be built for NCL they didn't name the class after it

14 minutes ago, Steff79 said:

good news, hope they can fix the Azipods Prorblem.

Not an azipod issue this time.. Problem with one of the engines

3 hours ago, Corliss said:

 

Well, I hope they follow through and repair the engine on the Star in Europe.  I just booked a cruise on her Lisbon to South America.....a slow journey if she still is only able to do 11 knots.

She has been able to do over 20 knots even with 1 bad engine

I went on Breakaway last September.. It was a ship I was actually avoiding, but my friend and her son wanted to go to the Caribbean and Breakaway was the only Ncl ship with a decent itinerary.. Long story short, it's now my favorite ship and I look forward to cruising on her again! Loved Syd Normans

I was supposed to be on the Escape right now.. The cruise still showed up as booked on my account as well, but I got my FCC that I opted for 

15 hours ago, mnsweeps said:

10 days is laughable. Its more than 90 days or never. Start thinking about disputing your credit card charges.

I got mine in 10 days

14 hours ago, dreamr said:

We were supposed to be on the Escape right now ( 😢 ), so we have been looking into using our FCC to book a replacement. I know NCL was generous enough to give us until 2022 to use it, but the airline is not being as generous. Therefore, we have to travel by the end of the year or we lose our airfare. My sister waited too long to book theirs and paid double what she normally would have, so she definitely doesn't want to forfeit that much money. Because of the airfare issue, we are booking the Breakaway for November 29, 2020. I'm hoping things are better by then...

Supposed to be on the Escape right now also! Used my FCC towards an Alaskan cruise on Encore next year.

5 hours ago, the_scarecrow_in_oz said:

Has anyone here who has taken the Future Cruise Credit for their March/April Norwegian cruises that got cancelled gotten confirmation of that credit yet? I called my PCC 2 weeks ago to take the credit and sign up for a new cruise. Haven't heard or seen ANYTHING yet about my credit, but they DID squeeze us another $250 on the spot during that phone call for a down payment on the new cruise.

I got mine about a week ago and have already booked another cruise