buckeye rob

2 hours ago, milolii said:

Appreciate that.  Just saw insurance.  Yes, much thank you.  Really blessed.  Dodged a big bullet there.  Regards, Gerry.
 

 

@buckeye rob if you want advice on processing your claim, start a new thread on the NCL forums. There are a few people who frequent the forums who have filed claims that are usually very helpful.  Hope you are doing better.  
 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/64-norwegian-cruise-line/

 

The other forum that is helpful is the cruise insurance forum. 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/499-cruisetravel-insurance/

I filed a claim about 6 weeks ago with AON after suffering a stroke in June for our August Pride of America cruise.  Cannot get them to respond.  Have sent in all pertinent medical info.  Gerry.

21 minutes ago, wowzz said:

Two years late, and nothing to do with Princess ! Must be a record .

Sorry Fella.  Haven't been on cruise Critic in a while, maybe now I remember why, but trying to relearn how to navigate.  I am not in the thousands of posts like you professionals.  Regards, Gerry.

I had a stroke in June and had to cancel our August Hawaii cruise on Pride of America.  I submitted all pertinent medical information 6 weeks ago and still have heard nothing from AON.  I had the Platinum Plan.  Gerry.

13 hours ago, dexddd said:

Good choice.  The ship does turn around that last day.

 

We had 12502 which is mirror image of what you have.  Great room and balcony with whirlpool.  We did a 11 cut to 10 day SFO to Hawaii repo after the 2016 refurb.  

 

The POA has the widest variety of OS in the fleet with I think five types.  General input is OS on 12 first, next 10.

Guess the big reason for choosing 12000 was no adjoining suite forward of us. (the bridge) ?  In 12502 it seems as if there was a cabin , suite on both sides.  Don't know if that really matters though.  Thought a little more privacy.  I believe 12502 is still available, maybe think about that for the Napali exposure.  Regards, Gerry.

Our August 8 Bermuda on the Joy was cancelled this week.We were in the Haven on Joy.   Offered another 10% discount on another cruise and we booked POA from Hawaii.  Booked an Owners Suite on POA and with our previous 25 and 10% discounts, thought we were still a little ahead.  Don't understand cruise line "math".  Still had to pay a little difference.  Oh well, regards, Gerry.

On 3/26/2021 at 4:43 PM, bgTexasguy said:

Can't help you with suite info on the PoA, but you might enjoy reading:

 

https://profcruise.com/35-tips-for-your-cruise-to-hawaii-on-ncls-pride-of-america/

Thanks folks.  Looks like some great ideas.  DEXDD,  we booked Owners Suite 12000.  Thought about those same points, although we are on starboard side.  Had heard about the port side advantage though.                                                                                                                                                                           We were in Haven in Joy for our cancelled August Bermuda cruise and with the 25% and 10% additional discounts we didn't have to pay too much difference at all.  For the life of me though, I don't understand cruiseline "math".  My calculations had us about $1,000 ahead.  Oh well.  Regards, Gerry.

Looking at going on the Pride of America to replace our cancelled Joy cruise to Bermuda.  Looking for suite level input on one's preference.

Any favorite suites, pros-cons of this cruise ?  Regards, Gerry.

Received the e-mail last night cancelling our 8/9 Bermuda cruise on Encore.  If we choose to take the 125% FCC it states credit will be issued by 6/25/20 for future cruise use through 12/31/22.  It also states that the credit is valid for one year,  6/25/21 to be used. Sooo, that means we can take a cruise using the 125% credit up until 12/31/22 but have to make the choice/book by 6/25/21 ?  Regards, Gerry. 

On 6/12/2020 at 1:31 PM, Two Wheels Only said:

Deck 9.

Thanks for your great knowledge of these Escape class aft suites.  However, is there really that big a difference in balcony size ?  I know 9 is suppose to be the largest but we have been on deck 11 suites several times,( love the bed/bathroom arrangement better), and it seems to be great.  Not nearly the size of the Aqua Theater Suites on Royal but extremely fine with me.  Regards, Gerry.

Did I miss somewhere why Joy, built in 2017 for the Asian specific market,  was removed and refurbished after only 2 years ?  Was there not enough volume or a smaller or newer ship replacing that market ?  We have a Bermuda cruise in August on Encore however with things the way they are we might cancel if Norwegian does not and do Bermuda next August. We see the Joy is doing that venue then.  Regards, Gerry.

We love the deck 11 aft balcony.  Beautiful bathroom  overlooking the balcony. Regards Gerry 

15 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said:

 

Joy, Bliss, & Encore have Observation Lounges (1 for all, another for Haven) at the front of the ship. For the same 3 ships, the forward-facing sundeck is exclusively for Haven guests.

Thanks again.  For some reason I thought the Observation Lounge was new to Encore.  Just looking at options for next year as things look iffier longer than originally thought.  Have a Disney cruise with Grandkids in mid July and thinking our August 9 Encore would be a relaxation after Disney. LOL.  Any thoughts ?  Regards, Gerry.

1 hour ago, Two Wheels Only said:

Breakaway Plus class (Escape, Joy, Bliss, & Encore) are the same aft-facing suite configuration. You want deck 11 or 14. The balconies for those decks are roughly the same size.

 

 

Thanks so much.  Also, is Encore the only Breakaway plus ship to have the large viewing area in the bow ?  Forget what it's called.  Thanks, Gerry.

Thinking of looking at the August 2021 Bermuda cruise since this year's cruise is looking less likely.  We have the aft penthouse suite on  Encore booked for this year.  I see the Joy has replaced Encore for Bermuda next year from NYC.  When I went to look at possible dates, I see where NCL is now marketing those suites in 2 categories.  Regular balcony and large balcony. Guess getting that extra dime.  Actually I wish they would tell and show the exact floorplan of these suites.  The bedroom/bath arrangement is more important to me than a slightly larger balcony.  We have cruised on Escape in these  suites before and I prefer the darker bedroom with bath facing the balcony.  I know deck 11 is what we generally get.  A while back someone on here had a list of the different decks which had each arrangement. Bedroom or bath facing balcony.  My longwinded question is is this arrangement same for identical decks throughout the Escape Class ?  I forget which other decks had the bath by balcony but does that pertain (repeat) for the entire class ?  Regards, Gerry.

We almost always stay at the Hilton Marina.  The Marina does offer a shuttle to the port.  We never take it and opt for a cab.  Not a shuttle person.  The first year we stayed there we chose to use their shuttle service and were swamped by two large groups of families.  After getting mobbed we hollered "taxi please".  Regards, Gerry.

On 2/20/2020 at 2:15 PM, Tasm3n said:

 

Oh another thing I would recommend.  When you send your email to Shoreside concierge, do so RIGHT at midnight EST on your booking day.  The sooner you send it, the better the chance of you getting the exact cabana you want.  Shoreside puts in the requests in the order in which they were received.

 

We usually have our email ready to go so that all I have to do is hit send the minute the clock changes to midnight EST.  We've yet to find ourselves disappointed.

Thanks a lot.  Was able to get Cabana 7.  Our first choice. Very pleased.  Regards, Gerry.

On 3/8/2020 at 4:08 PM, gofish said:

We booked Wonder, Alaska, July 13 for 3 rooms. 

The final payment is due this week. 

If I cancel I remove the financial risk but give up the rooms we selected.

Based on their new cancellation policy and original contract if I send them the $30,000 they then control all the conditions of the cruise.

We are four months away from sailing with "uncertain times".

Their temporary cancellation policy for European cruises moves the final payment and cancellation dates closer to sailing.

Our Alaska cruise is business as usual.

 

any opinions?

 

We are booked on the Dream for that same date.  Thinking 121 days out (hoping) things will be much better.  Paid in full for over a month, 2 rooms $20,000, but bought the insurance, so without reading the fine print I think we have quite a bit of leeway.  Still planning to go at this time.  Regards, Gerry.

Do we get billed immediately upon a cabana reservation and able to pay in advance or is it added to our onboard account to be settled upon disembarkation ?

Again, what terrific help and info !!  Regards, Gerry.

when do we get the Concierge contact email ?  Gerry 

Thank you all for the great info.  We are getting just one Cabana for the 6 of us.  Was thinking of 6 thru 11 and sounds just like what we want. Do 7-8-9 have similar "privacy" vegetation ?  With the little ones didn't want to be too far from the restrooms, nor too close.  I believe our booking opens middle of next month.  Regards, Gerry.

Yes we have 2 Concierge suites.  Thanks for the info. Gerry 

Looking at Castaway Cay Cabanas for a July 13th 4 day cruise.  If available can one choose which ones and are some advantageous over others ?  Location, beachfront, restrooms, buffet, etc. ?  Regards, Gerry.  

My granddaughter turns 3 on our July 13 2020 Dream cruise.  She absolutely loves Elsa.  Can she get a Disney character (Elsa) personal meeting with her ?   I.E., visit to cabin, breakfast, dinner, etc. on her birthday ?  Veteran cruiser but first time on Disney with grandchildren.  Regards, Gerry.