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Unless you buy EFFY. It is manufactured in the US so there is no duty. You will have to show up with your customs form, but they just rubber stamp it.

I for one have seen a HUGE decrease in the value of NCL since Covid. I did 3 cruises to Bermuda this summer and each one had less services and amenities than the one before. It is very noticeable. What stood out most to me was the lack of staff and how overworked everyone was, and the amateur level of the theater shows. One night they even had "deal or no deal" as the featured show. Really? It is sad to me. I get they lost a lot of money during covid, but they can't expect to make it up in a year.

I find the 2nd bedroom to be fine for one person, but too tight for two. The fold out bed is not a true bed; it is a hard couch that folds open. I would estimate it is the size of a double bed. It's hard as a rock and needs padding to make it even halfway palatable! The second bed folds out from the ceiling and appears to be a normal bunk. Depending on the size of your kids, and if they tend to bicker, I think being in quarters that tight may be an issue. It really is a small room. The bed in the main bedroom is a queen, and very nice. My suggestion as others have mentioned would be two rooms.

Where are you seeing that they discontinued their East West wines from Mondavi??? They had it on the Pearl two weeks ago. That's all I drink with dinner; I am not going to be happy if that wine is gone!

Not sure if you drink red or white, but we love the NCL East-West red blend. It is a Mondavi wine, and very good. It costs $4.80 a glass over the drink package ($4.00 upcharge plus 20% tip).

I think it depends on whether it is refundable or non-refundable. I had non-refundable credit last week on the Pearl and they would not let me use it for gratuities. They wouldn't let me use it towards cruisenext certificates either.

Another vote for Holland America. Service is top notch, and the smaller ship would be better for your mom. Not to mention ocean view vs. interior; this to me is the deciding factor.

To clarify, club balcony suites are not true suites. They are glorified balconies.

That's not true. All of the non-Haven suites on the Pearl say they come with butler and concierge service except the aft suites, which say that "some" do (whatever that means!)

Most of the suites on the Pearl have butler service. I was in a two-bedroom non-Haven last month and will be in a forward-facing suite next week. Both were outside of the Haven, and both have butler service. Not sure which don't have the butler service; I have stayed in all levels and never not had that service.

You will receive a letter in your cabin telling you where to meet for priority tendering. The concierge will get you off the ship quickly and will move you to the front of the line if necessary. If you don't take advantage of that time slot, our experience has been that you are kind of on your own at that point!

No. As I understand it, Latitudes coupons are not transferrable.

and sea glass.

I seem to get them whenever I am booked in a suite, but do not if in a balcony.

It is after final payment so I'm not sure what the penalties would be to move mom Into the other room.