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1 hour ago, princeton123211 said:

Best tip is to not spend all your time on the island just there though. The Dockyard is the Times Square of Bermuda-- its interesting for a look around but there's much more authentic things to see and do. 

Thank you. This is my 6th time to Bermuda, and we've never really walked around the Dockyard. This trip, my ship gets in at 1:30 on a Sunday, so I thought we'd check it out for the afternoon.

You guys are the best! Now I'm just waiting to hear of the best coffee! Is there a map of shops somewhere that I can print? I saw an online interactive one, but that won't really do me good.

Can anyone give any recommendations of things to visit in the Dockyard? Best coffee, ice cream? And I think I read about dolphins- not interested in a show, but can we just get in to see them? I also see ads for a shop called Handmade Bermuda, and they picture little cats and maybe mermaids made of felt. Does anyone know where that's located? Any tips or suggestions appreciated!

40 minutes ago, hallux said:

If she's a US citizen and the trip is sailing from a US port she isn't even required to have a passport, so leaving it blank would be perfectly acceptable.

Thanks. I'm always concerned traveling without a passport, because NJ doesn't have the Real ID license yet. We're a little slow here. 🙂

1 minute ago, cruiseguy1016 said:

Leave it blank for now. When she gets her new one, you can add the information.

Thank you. I wasn't sure it would let me continue with blank spots. I'm assuming her passport will come in April/May- is the a deadline for registering? I think the cruise date is June 26.

I liked Gombeys! I wish they would start a mini bus service from the dock to the beach like Horseshoe has. 

I plan to book the 5 day Bermuda in June for me and my daughter. I know when registering, it asks for passport number. My daughter's passport expired, and she has an appointment for renewal Feb 8. Should I leave that blank, use the old number, or wait for the new one to come?  Does it matter? Thanks for any info!

My daughter and I are looking at a cruise that would have us in the Dockyard on Sun and Monday until 5 PM,June 28,29. Is anything going on on a Sunday night? And just to be sure,are either of those days a Bermuda holiday? 

I would go to Horseshoe day 1 for beach day, and day 2 book with Restless Natvie or Rising Sun catamaran s for snorkeling, etc. So much fun. I think our boat was from 9Am -noon. You'll be back in plenty of time.

Horseshoe Beach is way better than the other places you mentioned. It'ts the most beautiful beach I have ever been to. Don't lass it ul. Get off the ship, take the $7 shuttle right to the beach. You won't be sorry.

Just got back from Escape. Door decorating alive and well. (Including mine) Nothing in the dailies saying not to.

Just got back today, and the NCL ferry was running. I was so happy, as I've never been on it.

How do you get a PCC? I was not offered one. I booked on the phone with the number on the website. My cabin/price are fine, so no complaints, but I'd like to know for future bookings. This is my first trip with NCL.

I have mine ready for Escape on Sunday!

4 hours ago, rochelle_s said:

A picture of my door on the Norwegian Sun (May 2017).

 

I suppose on longer cruises (around South America), when the cruise staff is looking for things to do to entertain the passengers, door decorations are acceptable. 

 

On my cruise they advertised and promoted a door decorating contest, craft supplies were provided if needed  ( I used their crepe paper). The entries were shown on the big screen in the theatre and prizes were awarded - I received a loaded bag of NCL swag and a bottle of champagne for my door.

 

Guess things have changed. 🤪

 

Rochelle

Great job! I love door decorating. 

3 hours ago, ppcox said:

If you want to take a stroll out of the cabin to get coffee and its not out on the waterfront that early they will fill your travel mug at O’Sheehans. I did that most mornings. 

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. On RC, I was able to go down to their coffee shop and fill my mug. I take it that this is not self-serve. Do they add the cream and sugar, or I get to? ( I know this probably sounds silly, but coffee is important to me!)

8 hours ago, ColeThornton said:

Room service straight to your cabin.  No charge for coffee and continental breakfast.

Room service starts at 6 or 6:30. 

Somewhere on another thread someone posted that WhatsAp works. 

I always wished cruise lines would offer a specialty coffee package.

I hope all is ok. 

Just now, 1bets1 said:

Is there anywhere to get coffee at 5 AM? I'm an early riser. 

And I'd like to be able to put it in my travel mug and go back to my cabin. Thanks!

Is there anywhere to get coffee at 5 AM? I'm an early riser. 

For those in the know....do I need water shoes at these beaches? For example, I don't use them at Horseshoe. Thanks!

My plan for day one is to spend the day at Horseshoe Beach. Just in case it turns out to be a bad weather day, I need some indoor plans. I've been reading about the BUEI. What is the easiest way to get there from the dockyard? Also, is there anything else nearby it to see? Thanks.

14 minutes ago, havanadaydreaming said:

NCL gift shop on the Escape carried the Margaritaville at Sea tshirts, usually in a far corner.  kinda hard to find.  no tank tops. 

I think that will work, thanks!