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    Our week on the unfairly infamous Star- December 6 to December 2015

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

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    The day we have been looking forward to for months is finally here. We set sail on the NCL Star.

     

    After getting packed, and cleaning the abode we drove back to Sixt near the airport.

     

    Again I can't say enough about Sixt. The return was painless and professional. Check them out. We grabbed a cab to the port. The cab fare cost $20.00. Not too bad.

     

    The check in process in Tampa was pretty painless. Just the typical queue that one finds in any typical cruise check in. Make sure to bring your documents.

     

    We did the obligatory picture, and were ready to go to lunch. Instead we cozied up to the bar at O'Sheehan's and enjoyed time together. The promotion we chose was ultimate beverage package. We loved it. We didn't have to constantly check our balance, which just allowed us to relax and have a good time.

     

    After an hour or two we remembered that we were hungry.

     

    We thought O'Sheehan's was a awesome venue. The ability to grab a meal any time instead of little finger sandwiches or cardboard pizza is a beautiful thing.

     

    I really liked their cheeseburgers. I think it's the bun... it's a little sweet, which go's well with the meat and cheese.

     

    While sitting at the bar, the ship set sail. We sat there watching Tampa move backwards.

     

    Side Note: We had a obstructed oceanview cabin on the eighth floor, just down the way from O'Sheehans. The room had just enough space. I know there are balcony snobs, but we really are hardly in our cabin. For us it really is just a place to sleep and shower. We were hardly in our cabin for this cruise.

     

    We did hear music coming from various venues including the Atrium and Gatsby's. If you are sensitive to noise, you may want to re-think a eighth floor room. We made due.

     

    Now back to our first day. Following a quick look at our room and unpacking our items, we went to the Beir Garten on the 14th deck. While there we sat, had a cocktail and watched as we sailed under the beautiful Skyway bridge. For the smokers out there, half the Bier Garten allows smoking.

     

    After a long day, we decided to take a nap. We ended up sleeping through dinner, so we got up and had a quick bite in O'Sheehan's. Love Freestyle!

     

    We walked around the ship to get acquainted, and had a cocktail in the Spinnaker Lounge.

     

    Spinnaker is the all purpose room on the ship, and in the evening it is used as a disco. It was a disco when we went. We had a few cocktails, and listened to the DJ. On this evening, the place was dead.

     

    Off to bed we went.

     

    Sitting at the bar in O'Sheehans right after getting on the ship:

     

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    Beautyful image and from my home town Tampa [emoji2]

     

    Sent from my SM-T210R using Tapatalk

    UBP Question

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

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    You will not be charged additional gratuities. The UBP includes them whether you receive the package as a promotional item (as you have) or you purchase the package.

     

    You will see 18% gratuity appear on the drink ticket the bartender gives you, but you will not be charged for this. You can, of course, tip additional in cash, or by adding an extra amount to the ticket.

    Hola Triptolemus

     

    Thanks for the info,i just got my UBP and iwas asking the same ?

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