allyfrizzle

Keep that angled room!!

They're becoming the Spirit of cruise lines.

I have no idea what Park West is. 

20 hours ago, TPgal said:

I did not create this, but a fellow CC person posted it on his page and welcomed people to view it.   It's a 1-page guide of what you can see during sail away.  It's AMAZING.  

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11wyIxX76io-a4tg3fq0lMDXC2s_ZDEHA/view?usp=sharing

 

This is SWEET! Exactly something I was looking for!

18 hours ago, mizLORInj said:

We've found that boarding NCL ships in NYC starts by 11:30am.   

Glad you got an earlier flight--hope it is a non-stop.   They did the right thing by changing you for $0!!

18 hours ago, mizLORInj said:

Have a great cruise.  We enjoyed Escape a lot. 

I think Escape is my favorite ship. I love the District Brewhouse and the bars and the service. It's just great overall.

1 minute ago, marktwothousand said:

once you hit cruise 2 and 3, it’s like going to a city for a second time. You know exactly where, how and what you want to do. 

So true.

I have booked room 9900 and it's angled. It was awesome to have a little more privacy and space on the balcony!

I asked something similar. Cologne/perfume. Nice bottle of scotch. Get an overpriced haircut from the salon. Manicure pedicure.

9 hours ago, momsince96 said:

I called to ask how our CruiseNext Lite certificates

What's a CruiseNext Lite certificate?

32 minutes ago, IronRobi said:

From there it was probably the smoothest check-in process we've ever done. Took about 5 minutes in line for security, we walked right up to the counter with no lineup to check in and get our cards, and then walked right onto the ship. We were maybe 15 minutes from pulling up to the terminal to being on board.

That's awesome to know! I'm looking forward to it.

18 hours ago, JamieLogical said:

If you get there on the late side, just prior to the start of boarding, it can be hard to get a chair to sit and wait, so be prepared to stand, depending on what time you arrive. Boarding usually starts for the earliest groups right after 11:00. Since you have the earlier flight now, you should be on board in time for lunch at O'sheehan's shortly after it opens at 11:30.

I'll be sure to wear my comfy shoes. On my boarding document, it says I begin boarding at noon. I'll bring snacks in my carry-on just in case we're hanging around for a long time.

9 minutes ago, mdsgu said:

Every time I have tried a mock booking to see how the "free air" worked, it has never been free from New Orleans.....

Where were you flying to? I'm in Detroit and have mocked many cruises and the only ports that were charging for me are on the west coast. I'm sure there's a distance factor.

11 hours ago, janmojo1 said:

Sorry, I may have misunderstood my NCL rep but I thought that's what he said.  I have a long time to wait but will recheck with the guy I booked with in a few months.  I'm kind of a planner and want to get everything lined up but I can't even access excursions yet! ☹️  🤷‍♀️

I was confused by this as well. I got my flight information at the 2-month mark, but the airline hadn't actually issued a ticket until about a month before my cruise. So you might get general flight details, but you won't get the full ticket issued until much closer to your cruise.

24 minutes ago, Lddella said:

I've found Le Bistro far exceeds Cagney's. We go to Le Bistro prob 2x per cruise now and skip Cagneys every time.Have a great time! 

Is there an additional upcharge for Le Bistro when you dine using the UDP, do you know?

40 minutes ago, markf said:

you  di  the right  thing--have  a fun trip

It just took two phone calls. The first rep mentioned this same flight yesterday (leave @ 7, land at 8:48) but she talked to her supervisor and said there was a $200 change fee. Today, I didn't mention any fees and neither did the rep I spoke to. I logged into AA to check my flight and it's already been updated on their site and I picked my seats as well. I haven't gotten official change letter from NCL but she said give it 24 hours.

16 hours ago, Laszlo said:

Personally I would pay the $200 to get on an earlier flight

11 hours ago, mking8288 said:

Odds are that NCL will hold the ship for the group(s) coming from the airport using their air & transfer program, but will likely be late for lunch onboard & possibly just in time for the muster/safety drills prior to sailing ... pack some snacks and/or energy bars & TSA-compliant food

12 hours ago, markf said:

I live  in Metro NY and stuff happens--especially on Sunday--parades  close  streets, traffic  is a  way of  life.

16 hours ago, Hockeydad1972 said:

you booked your air through NCL as well as your transfer.. You can stop stressing now.. LOL

I called NCL yesterday and they said I could change the flight but there was a $200 fee.

I called back today and re-iterated what I was feeling and they changed it with no fee. Leave Detroit 7:00, land at LGA at 8;48.

This gives me so much more peace of mind!

Thanks for the advice about the flight. I thought it was fine. But apparently it was not, lol.

So back on track about leaving from NYC... dress warm (check... I'm a Detroiter, so used to cold weather). Check out State of Liberty and the crazy bridge, check. Anything else?

Just now, JennyB1977 said:

I totally understand! Did you book your airfare through NCL? If so, no worries. They will get you on that ship. I thought you booked yourself separately.

I did the free air through them. On the flight confirmation, it states "Note: NCL is not responsible for any flight interruptions out of our control, such as airline flight cancellations, schedule change or weather interruptions, as stated in our brochure." and I think that's what freaks me out the most.

6 minutes ago, JennyB1977 said:

I would like to help you stop freaking out.

1) Where are you flying from? Is it direct?

2) Most people here will tell you to fly in the day before as a CYA (When I leave from LA/San Juan I am doing this)

3) I live in the DC area and have sailed away from Miami and Mobile most recently. I had flights departing before 7am that arrived with at least a 4 hour gap before final boarding. I had no problems in June 2018 or Jan 2019.

4) If there is anyway to transfer your airline ticket to an earlier flight, I would do it. 2 hours can make all the difference.

I'll be coming from Detroit, direct flight.

We didn't want to spend so much money to stay overnight at a hotel in NYC, a couple meals, plus transportation to the airport, etc. Plus, as everyone knows, we never know what the flight NCL chooses will be. 

I called NCL and they informed me the change fee would be $200. 

16 minutes ago, LrgPizza said:

Yeah, wow! That's a late flight!   Good thing you are doing the NCL transportation. That will help be sure they don't leave without you if things don't go smoothly. Keep fingers crossed that your flight isn't late. Hopefully you purchased trip insurance just in case.

 

Well now I'm freaking out, haha.

Just now, Laszlo said:

Your flying in at 12:30pm the day you leave? Hopefully you won't have an issue with traffic

 

That's encouraging for a first-timer, thanks...

5 minutes ago, www3traveler said:

In the baggage claim area, there should be a Norwegian representative to guide your to your transportation.  

Thanks!

My cruise on the Escape is leaving on April 7th from New York. I'm familiar with leaving from Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Miami... but never New York.

I'll be flying into LaGuardia that afternoon around 12:30, and NCL will be organizing my transfers to the port. I've not heard any details about that part. Will I get details as the cruise gets closer?

What do I need to know about this port? I've read that I probably want to check out the Statue of Liberty during embarkation. But what else? Anything unique about boarding? Anything I should look out for?

Thanks in advance!

17 hours ago, don't-use-real-name said:

 Two rows on the left, one on the right, and only 16 rows.

Fits the specs for a Saab 340 turbo prop airplane.

Am I in good hands?

13 hours ago, tokidoki said:

Envoy Air?  from where?

My flight is from Detroit to New York.

I did the same for my cruise coming up in April. I was given flights by American Airlines, but the flights themselves are being carried out by Envoy Air. I already picked my seats, and it's a tinnnyyyyy plane. Two rows on the left, one on the right, and only 16 rows.

14 minutes ago, Georgie562 said:

 

Taking Norwegian cruises is already not the best bang for your buck.

Just scored a 14 day Caribbean cruise on MSC Seaside for $1,033 per person. Did not find nothing close to that price range with NCL.

 

Whoa.... go on. Tell me more!