mja2573

thank you so much.  Would rather use my credit if I can.  

Thank you.  Do you know if the cost is the same?

I just saw I could pay $49.00 for unlimited laundry on the Koningsdam while in Alaska.  Does anyone know if I could purchase onboard and use my OBC to pay for it.  Is it offered onboard?  Is it more expensive?

Thank you in advance.

10 minutes ago, newyorkjoe76 said:

When in 2020 is your cruise? I’ve been waiting for it to show up for my May 2020 symphony cruise and have only seen the 3 nights so far.

We are sailing on 10/31

I went ahead and purchased for 3 at $179.00.  Would be great if the price drops but, if not at least we are locked in at that price.  

Thank you everyone for your help.

1 hour ago, vacationlover_mn said:

I think it’s a pretty good price, and really worth it 🙂. We had paid $149 for the previous UDP program on symphony this past feb, and it was well worth it!  Hooked is my fave, and I always like one meal at wonderland 🙂

I am not sure about Wonderland.   Seems a tad odd to me.  

We are going on our 1st RC cruise in about 15 years in 2020 on the Symphony of the Seas. The ultimate dining package is $179.00 right now. Is that a good price or does it go lower?

thank you in advance. 

Pretty sure last I looked it was 99 and that included gratuity 

Did a memo go out to booked passengers like they did with the gratuity?

Good afternoon.  I just looked on and it looks like NCL raised the prices for their plans.  I am pretty positive a 3 night was $99 now it is showing at $119.  Am I delusional?

Does anyone know if Teens can hang out with their parents and listen to music?  Or is it adult only?

Thank you in advance

On 1/31/2019 at 10:59 AM, thunter1224 said:

 I will be there from 4pm to 11pm  on Dec. 4th 2019.. but I also seen they are already decorated for the holidays .. so the streets have all their lights up with music playing .. so I won't mind the night docking.  

That would be very cool to see

32 minutes ago, Pauser said:

I agree with this! We are on the Jade in March and have a 3-10pm port stop in San Juan. I researched the dining scene and made dinner reservations at a nice restaurant. I'm really looking forward to this stop! We've been to San Juan before and had a chance to tour the area or I might feel differently. 

Wanna share your research?  Where are you eating?

4 minutes ago, Surfsup2017 said:

I don't know anything about maritime law,  but I wonder if the port stop has anything to do with the Jones Act (US port). 

I dont think so considering we are in St. Thomas the whole next day.

11 hours ago, GetMeOutOfMN said:

What about a trip to Fajardo?  We actually came into San Juan a day early to do a bioluminescent bay tour that was a kayak trip through mangrove forest out into a protected bay.  The bay doesn't really light up as much as the ads say, but it was a beautiful night paddle.  I would aim for first tour out.  As the tours start coming back it makes for some interesting crosstraffic in the pitch black. 🙂  El Yunque is a cool park to check out too.  There is a waterfall that is packed and hard to get to but the hiking around the park is fun.  Not sure how late the park stays open...

 

 

I looked into this.  The night we are there happens to be a full moon.  Everything I read says that it's not worth going when it's a full moon.   Not sure if that is true.

20 hours ago, Turtles06 said:

 

That's just not true.  It totally depends on where the ship is leaving from, and how the cruise line has set up the itinerary.  For example, three years ago, we sailed on NCL from NY to the Caribbean.  We had three sea days out of NY, and then a full day (8am to 5pm) in San Juan, our first port on that cruise.  

 

PS: Sunset today in San Juan is approximately 6:15pm.

Cruising out of Miami.  Should not take that long I would think.

2 hours ago, Tapi said:

I’m from Puerto Rico. Yes, those hours are far from ideal and I cringe when I see itineraries like this one. But at the same time, I encourage those of you saying that “it’s a waste” and that “you’ll stay onboard the ship” to get your exploring hat on and get out.

 

Unlike other destinations that shut down when the sun sets, San Juan doesn’t. In fact it comes alive at night. And you do not have to be a party animal to enjoy an evening stop in San Juan. Shops remain open and there’s a lot to see including great, locally crafted art. Even though places like the forts will have closed, walking around old San Juan, down cobblestoned streets and along historic buildings is absolutely fascinating. Watch the sunset along Paseo La Princesa and then enter the city through La Puerta de San Juan, see landmarks (from outside) like La Fortaleza, the San Jose Cathedral, Capilla del Cristo, and Fort San Cristobal. Take a break from the food on the ship and look for a local restaurant. The local food is mouth watering. I can assure you it will be one of the most memorable things you’ll do on your cruise. Enjoy a nice dinner al fresco while listening to local musicians and mingling with the locals. You don’t need to go crazy or stay up late. Just take a few hours and explore. You’ll be glad you did. 

 

With all of that said, I hope that NCL tweaks this itinerary. Other cruise lines have already proven that you can have a day time stop in San Juan and even 4 ports of call in an itinerary. I know that it helps other cruise lines greatly to have the ability to stop in Grand Turk, Amber Cove and Labadee to make that happen, but the last time I sailed to San Juan (on MSC) they managed to do a 3 port itinerary, all day time stops, including a 9am to 1am stop in San Juan. It can be done. 

We will absolutely get out and walk around.  Just would have liked a few hours of sunlight to see the fort etc.  As it is now we dock at 5:30 and sunset is 5:45.   Lets hope they decide to get us in early.  

1 hour ago, ziggyuk said:

 

Exactly right, I would never book a cruise with a private island, to me this is a waste of time.

Horses for courses, book what you like, but don't moan about it if you screwed up and booked the wrong itinerary!

Hey Ziggy,  It's the one that worked with the school schedule.  When we booked didn't even realize that it was only there at night.  We will make the best of it.  All I am saying that being there at those times is less than ideal.  

4 minutes ago, lisajltx said:

San Juan is a wonderful city.  There is a lot of nightlife and shopping in Old San Juan.  I had the best meal of my life at La Marmalade last year.  I have been tempted to just fly out for the weekend to go again!

I am sure its a great town.  Would love to experience it during the day. Will have 2 young teenagers.  Not exactly there for the nightlife.  

28 minutes ago, myjillian said:

If you are sailing to Old San Juan after Thanksgiving and before Jan 8th you will have wonderful experiences at the parks down town🤗The singing and dancing will be memorable to say the least...Puerto Ricans really know how to celebrate Christmas and it won't cost you a dime.  Once you get off the ship look to the cement building on your left and it's a Welcome Center....free little bottles of rum and drinks...tip the guy behind the counter and he'll give you enough little bottles to hold you over😃 If your lucky you can also buy a couple bottles of rum at the duty free shop and just walk thru  the xray machine backwards holding your bottles...I know it sound bazar but the agents at that port at night see very little LOL We have done it in groups many many times and got on board with the rum 

Nov 6th we will be there

The question is how do we get the info to NCL that people think this is a waste?  And,   do they even care?

4 minutes ago, Nola26 said:

Ferry to Vieques is worthwhile, having an overnight makes it easy without risk of missing ship. Amazing beaches there. Had the best salsa and chips at a little English B&B there. 

 

Great oceanside golf course at the Wyndham Rio Mar. Have dinner there enjoy casino and return to ship. Highly recommend the Italian place. We strolled that beach at night, romantic. Spa there was pretty awesome and may be less expensive than ship, both are Mandara.

 

The rain forest is out in that area, Rio Grand and is a US National Park.

 

San Juan nightlife used be great.

 

I'd love to use the bike trail along the ocean. Doing that early morning could be fun.

 

I spend money in everyone else's Caribbean why not in my own US stop? 

We arrive at 5:30 PM and leave at Midnight.  

Just now, Turtles06 said:

 

Wow, sorry, I agree that's really not appealing at all.  It would be one thing if you arrived in the morning and stayed past dinner, but you are not getting a day in the port.   No chance to see this, for example:

 

 

(photo by turtles06)

agreed.  I can not for the life of me figure out why this is a thing. 

Just now, Turtles06 said:

 

Is that 5:30pm-midnight?  If so, I agree with you, that's a terrible schedule.  Old San Juan is wonderful, but you want to be there during the day and visit the Forts, walk around, have a great lunch...

Yes 5:30 PM - 11:59 PM

What is the point of being there from 5:30 - 12:00.  Seems pointless to me. In actuality it turns my 7 day cruise into only a 2 port stop.  

frustrating