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did this exact thing for my Dec cruise.  Booked 2 rooms and booked directly with a Nor. agent.  She put 1 room for my dtr and myself, we have the beverage package, 1 room my son who is 18 and my husband, that room no beverage package.  I have 2 separate reservation numbers, was able to take advantage of the one fly get the second free, we all have dining packages and our rooms are across the hall, balcony and inside cabin.  

totally appreciate those that have shared their weather experience especially for the upcoming April crossing without being snarky.  In the current day of you tube and vlogs you see folks dressed in anything from shorts to coats with visions of palm trees and pineapple plantations.  Despite not having a crystal ball it is helpful know from a fellow cruiser 'hey you may want to pack a rain coat, and you may not be using that pool on deck etc'.  

Looking forward to future comments as I try to pack that bag for 15 days of unknown weather. 😎

And now the reality sets in!

Thrilled with the times/layovers etc; now to work on upgrades from coach for the return trip from Rome.  I have minimal status w/ America, was hoping for Delta, oh well!  My price was $299/person so couldn't beat the price

Return Departure City:  Chicago O'Hare, ORD

Destination:  Transatlantic so not round trip, LaGuardia outbound, Rome return

Airline used:  American 

Number of Connections:  Outbound 1 (ORD to PIT/PIT to LGA) Inbound 1 (FCO to PHL/PHL to ORD)

Inbound Flight Times:  7:10 am/Noon;

Outbound Flight Times: 11:50AM/7:50PM

Did you pay for a Deviation:   NO

Number of days Prior to Departure flights were ticketed:  67 days

great info! after the starboard eastern comment and sunshine, realized am on port side for an eastern crossing and I love my sunshine, even a little.  May consider moving my room

awesome! thanks!

Katie H

am on the same cruise, awaiting the docs also and using the flight option w/ NCL so really have no clue when we will arrive but I wonder if you arrive in NYC at an early time/am/mid day is it worth it or can you drop you bags and tour the city since the depart time is so late

I recall other trips we have given the porter our bags outside the terminal; that may be an option to just hope into a car and go where we want prior to the check in process or is it even a thought or allowed to check in and then get off the ship and get back on before departure

any thoughts from others appreciated!

I will remain nameless...my husband and I took turns ordering 2 at a time; after hours I traded cards with my adult daughter; she went out with the friends she made on board that were her age group, I turned in for the night with her card and we traded back in the am.  Felt nervous the first day or so but the poolside service was so terrible, it didn't matter to me anymore.  She did order a few drinks with dinner and we just paid the drink price

Jost van Dyke one of the best beaches I have ever been on, went on the early AM (if I recall like 730 departure) but the time got you out of the direct hot sun mid day and you had and enough time after to hang out in the port if you wanted to

Downside to the early am time if not a lot of food options that early..got a little hangry LOL

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interesting that someone on a TA got their confirmation 153 days out...I am on the same trip, told my DH to make the final payment so I can try to upgrade my return trip from Rome

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was on a few yrs ago as well and interested in the updates!

was there April 2019

gorgeous beach, pristine sugar.

Walked off the ladder into less than knee deep water with assistance but it was a calm day

Went on the early trip, dragged the family out of bed if I recall 730am, up side by the time we left if was getting crowded with other boats docking and pretty hot in the mid day sun and it allowed us to bum around town afterwards

Down side we were starving when we arrived, no one fed us anything on the way over.  Restaurants on the beach didn't open for about 1 plus hours, my husband went on a 'field trip' with one of the guides to 'town' and did get some coffee.  By the time a place did open up, tacos were delicious but very pricy.

Also there was a minimum amt if you used a credit card, poor people we were near only wanted 2 beers but had to spend a few more bucks to meet the minimum request.

If you want to hang out and just relax, it is a great excursion, one of the prettiest beaches I have been on...sugar

we cruised the Caribbean last year during Easter, thought it would be mobbed w/ kids but I was pleasantly surprised.  Traveled with my 22 yr old and 15 yr old, they both found groups to hang out with.

1st day or 2 at sea at the poolside it did get a little crazy, young 20 something's over indulging on unlimited drinks driven by not a lot of bar staff but the behavior died down by day 3.

We were not in Mexico, did St Thomas, Bahama and Tortola and had a really great time and would travel during that time again but out choice was defiantly driven by my 15yr old school schedule

agree, the convenience is great, try what you want or what sounds good on a menu ad you may fins a new favorite.

As far as the frat party, did have that atmosphere day 1 and 2 we were at sea, especially near the pool, those people lost steam and got tired!  Vey noticeable change the 3rd day to the end of the trip

you will never go back to a port view or an inside cabin, extra space even on a regular balcony room is great.  We kick those ready for dinner to the balcony so the rest of the family can get ready.  The best for early morning reading when the rest of the peeps are snoozing since they were out late.  Your room service coffee in your PJ's, a book and the sea, no better way to start your day!

mugtech

curious of the drydock comment...do you know something I don't know?  I am booked on the TA in April

re the topic

was on the getaway a few yrs ago, my biggest complaint we had marginal customer service from the room steward and in some restaurants but was convinced to sail again with Norwegian and they redeemed themselves the next time.  Agree that folks will complain vs rave about their trip

Same as above, going out of New York in April so flying Chicago to NY, Rome to Chicago.  Yes, 299.00 seemed too good to be true so I called Norwegian direct to book and the entire package was explained to me.  Didn't get non stops but understand will have the ability to upgrade as we get closer to the date

thanks for your insight!  Yes my concern is temperature, space to hang out and assume a cool passage and the never ending thought of what to pack!

Cold virus and cold meds a great tip!  Probably will remember some sort of immunity booster as well.

Agree, I had a hard time finding a lot of TA info but I know those that have done it either love it or hate it so hoping folks continue to chime it.

thanks all!  Continue the conversation!

First time on a transatlantic, I am sure someone has some tips, tricks, must do, stay away from kind or fun stories to share.  15D NY to Rome with 8 ports.  I have only sailed to a tropical destination and spent most sea days on deck, basking in the sunshine with a book, this trip is in April, what to do to pass the time as I do not expect 80 degree pool weather?

following...looking to upgrade for sure!!!!

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and my never ending joke about the last row is that I really wanted to book the bathroom seat but they would not accommodate me

goes along with the boarding process and the platinum blah blah blah members, you all go first then the rest of us losers

really suggest a reservation, makes life much easier.  Usually travel with a party of 8 and just works better to not have the unknown how long you will or will not wait

See you April 20th as well, not much comments about this ship so seeking anything I can find as pointers as well

Interesting, sailing in April on the Star and would be happy to skip Nassau but like others have had to miss GSC due to tides?  Will be watching my emails

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