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The only required charges we had for this cruise were the daily gratuities We purchased and optional a soda package, and internet (less diamond free day). Those were the total expenses beyond buying the cruise.

A look a little past 6:00 pm. Some restaurants still had seating. Some nights it is all red dots (nothing available)

Have a wonderful cruise. We are on the Joy next month. Looking forward to hear about your adventures.

For us, $7 a day for the steward would be low.

For breakfast on the Seascape, we had made-to-order omelets. But I was always very dismayed at how "messy"/unsanitary the cooking area looked (every day). The cooks never bothered to clean the mess. And the hollandaise sauce for the Eggs Benedict was "lumpy" every day (e.g., scrambled eggs - a culinary school 101 failure) For dinner, I don't remember made-to-order pasta. A lot of pre-made stuff

Royale Offers If you look at your offer, the last available sailing is on the Icon of the Seas departing 3/29/25. (Click on link above) i.e., Last sailing date 3/31/25 Last booking date is 3/31/25 for a same-day booking and embarkation (once upon a time you could do that... not sure with all of the new security stuff)

What does that have to do with booking a accessible JS?

Your prime membership ends on 3/31/25 unless you earn enough tier points between 4/1/23 and 3/31/25.

Nespresso Coffee (your butler will get you as many pods as you want). And Tea Forte bags (cost $2 each at the steerage coffee bars).

Your husband should have got a denial via email. Check who sent him, the email. I think that this is the place MSC Voyagers Club <MSCVoyagersClub@email.msccruisesusa.com>

My only comment is that if you are visiting churches during your travels, you will need to cover your knees and shoulders. I can be a scarf you pull out (for men and women) and wrap around. Others may be more helpful.

The "challenge" is that MSC does not run the screening at your embarkation port. It is rent-a-cop port personnel (both at the security checkpoint and in luggage screening). Most keep their jobs by not letting stuff get by. You will get a few "sleeping at the screens" who really don't give a hoot.

Crew areas. Some berthing. Some areas which have work going 24/7. Some areas which are busy and noisy when the ship is docking and setting gangways early in the morning. As you say, you really can't tell. But no stateroom on the ship is dead silent at night. Just like no hotel room in any hotel is dead silent at night. You'll be fine. Enjoy your cruise!

All of the “old pros” have left/RIF. Only the newbie rookies left who mindless try and follow the rules and not be creative and research every option. Kim’s departure was recent.

I can not be done online. You need to call or chat with an NCL rep to do it.

Neither change was NCL’s fault. Stuff happens. Being in port is better than being at sea (at least for us).

Make sure to make reservations 125 days prior to departure. You book both your Free at Sea and Platinum meals at the same time. The reservation system just books a table - it does not care how you are paying for the dinner. You will have two vouchers in your room when you arrive. You must take the vouchers with you to dinner. Example free wine list from a few weeks ago (selections will vary depending on what the ship has available). Like @KeithJenner said, we often will take our bottle unopened and enjoy it later.

Our upcoming cruise

You should tip the person delivering your food.

$2 each * 6 = $12 + 20% tip = $14.40 for cookies with your coffee

Which one did you pick?

We have sailed on the Epic 7 or 8 times and would gladly sail on her again. She is a beautiful ship inside and out.

Always cash. Bring it with you. Don't forget: NCL: Certain staff positions (e.g., concierge, butler, youth program staff and beverage service) provide service on an individual basis to only some guests and do not benefit from the overall service charge. We encourage those Guests to acknowledge good service from these staff members with appropriate gratuities.

ATM machines onboard. $6.99 service charge + anything your bank charges you.

Request two 8-tops. And, most groups may eat together once or twice in a 7-night cruise. The rest of the nights they will be off exploring specialty dining or something more flexible like the buffet. You don't want to be the one the group resents by insisting that they eat together... because families don't do that any more.