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    Why isn't NCL cancelling due to coronavirus? Other cruise lines are.

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

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    17 hours ago, sailthesea said:

    Do those of you who are cruising plan to quarantine yourselves after the cruise, before returning to work and community? Disneyland is closing, Viking and Princess have canceled cruises, sporting events are being cancelled - and you think *yay!* great time for a cruise? That's just being stupid and selfish, people.

     

    You would think flying commercially would pose more of a threat than cruising. But what do I know.

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    USS Arizona Memorial Will Reopen September 1, 2019

    in Hawaii

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Astro Flyer said:

    “The USS Arizona Memorial will reopen Sunday, Sept. 1. The National Park Service, in coordination with the United States Navy and contractors, completed the final phase of construction this week. The reopening of the memorial will provide for a safe and enhanced visit to Pearl Harbor, allowing visitors to more closely understand the story and pay their respects to the men aboard the Arizona”.

     

    https://www.nps.gov/valr/uss-arizona-memorial-closure.htm

     

    Excellent! I was a little concerned about it still being closed in January. Thanks for posting.

    POA Debark Process

    in Hawaii

    Posted

    Is the debarkation process, on POA, the same as a Caribbean cruise minus customs? (i.e.; leaving your bags in the hall the night before.)

     

    Any other differences (including airport quirks) would be very helpful.

     

    Thanks in advance.

    Pre-cruise Hotel

    in Hawaii

    Posted

    25 minutes ago, R & T said:

    Is this for career military only or any service man with a honorable discharge?  Thanks

    The following Eligibility Chart outlines the categories of personnel authorized to occupy rooms at the Hale Koa Hotel:

    Category Eligibility
    Armed Forces and their Families Members on Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Cadets of Armed Forces Academies.

    ID is Common Access Card
    Other Uniformed Services Commissioned Corps, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps. 

    ID is DD Form 2, PHS 1866-1 or 1866-3
    Armed Forces Retirees and their Family Members Retired from Active Duty, Reserves, and National Guard with or without pay (gray area) 

    ID is DD Form 2, 1173 or 1173-1
    Others Separated from the Armed Forces and their Family Members Honorably discharged veterans with 100 percent Service-connected disability. ID is DD Form 1173 or DD Form 2765

    Involuntarily separated service members under the Transition Assistance Management Program ID is DD Form 2

    Personnel separated under the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) and Special Separation Benefit (SSB) programs for two years after separation ID is DD Form 2
    Former and/or Surviving Spouses and Family Members Unremarried surviving spouses of personnel who died while on active duty or while in retired status ID is DD Form 1173 or 1173-1

    Un-remarried former spouses who were married to military members for at least 20 years while the military member was on active duty ID is DD Form 1173
    Other Supporters of the Department of Defense Military personnel of foreign nations and their family members when assigned or attached to a U.S. military unit or installation or on U.S. Travel Orders. 

    U.S. employees of firms under contract to Department of Defense working in the Pacific Region outside the U.S. on Department of Defense Government orders. 

    Other personnel on official business with Department of Defense as may be specifically authorized by the General Manager or his designee. 

    ID is DD Form 1173 or 2765
    U.S. Department of Defense Civilians and Family Members Current and retired (APF and NAF) Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard (CG) civilian employees. DOD or CG ID card, Retired ID card, or current Leave and Earnings Statement with photo ID required for check-in.
    Survivor Family Package Eligibility

    The Survivors' Family Program extends to eligible Family members who have suffered a loss of an Active Duty sponsor regardless of the cause.  A DD Form 1173 with "AD" in the Sponsor Service/Status field in combination with "DB" (DOD Beneficiary) or CH (Child Beneficiary) in the Relationship field on identification cards is required.  

    The Survivors' Family Discount Program provides a 50 percent discount from normal room rates by applicable rate category.  The discount applies to additional occupants and up to three guest rooms.  Survivors' Family discount requires the Survivors' Family Member with a military identification card to make/confirm reservations and be the primary occupant.  

    The Survivors' Family Program extends to sponsored guests accompanying the Survivors' Family Member with a DD Form 1173.  Stays under the Survivor Family Program are limited to a maximum 14 nights in duration.  Discounts are applicable on guest room(s) only, cannot be combined with any other offer, and may be limited to certain locations and time periods at the discretion of the General Manager.

    Pre-cruise Hotel

    in Hawaii

    Posted

    If you are a military veteran I would recommend the Hale Koa. You can google it for the rates which are very reasonable and the hotel is right on Waikiki. (You must have a active/reserve/retired ID or a DD214)

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    POA: Excursions Updated?

    in Hawaii

    Posted

    Hello,

     

    I am sailing on the Pride of America in December. When looking at excursions offered by NCL, there are very few for each port. Do the excursions that are offered typically change or do others get added as it gets closer?

     

    NCL usually puts a few excursions at a time on their site. If I remember correctly, they are all there at the 90 day mark. Be aware that the good excursions (especially Hawaii) go fast ... so check often.

    Allure arrival time in port on sunday

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    According to the PEV schedule she is arriving at 5:15. We

    open the doors to check in at 10am Normally boarding starts around 11, Since she will be returning from dry dock with only contractors onboard, there is a chance you may board a bit earlier but don't count on it..... Come check in and relax upstairs till they start! See you Sunday!

     

     

     

    Thanks so much. Will be there at 10!!! [emoji3]

     

     

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    Impressions of Oasis

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    It might be difficult for you to find the perfect vacation. First you did not believe either cruise line was worth the cost. Seems like the passenger roster was not diverse enough for your liking. You called them out for being mostly southern and or midwestern white people. I hate to break it to you but I doubt any of them cared if you judged their tattoos as being “unfortunate” Even though you were not interested in eating at Johnny Rockets it bothered you that other people did. You went so far as to call them “sheeple.” In your opinion they should ban the smokers and lose $$ (no I’m not a smoker). Maybe the smokers and tattooed passengers aren’t “annoyed” when the cruise line OFFERS additional goods and services to passengers who are under ZERO obligation to purchase. You also think that because you considered the people of Jamaica homophobic that the cruise line should just stop going there. It just seems for someone who doesn’t like being judged you do an awful lot of judging. ��

     

     

    Maybe next time you should consider chartering a yacht. It might however be difficult to find the correct diverse crew. Just require them to wear clothing that covers any tattoos they may have. They could stock the right baby food, fly the rainbow flag and only stop at a preapproved islands. You could also make sure the vessel is not more than 8yrs old. The only problem with this option will be finding it at a budget price. ��

     

    Thank you for putting into words exactly what I was thinking! :cool:

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