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US.  Your credit card statement will reflect the Florida address, if they include location in their line items (though not all do.)  

The big Broadway-style shows on the big ships, like Jersey Boys or Priscilla, will be repeated a few times per sailing.  On the smaller ships, it's more like song-and-dance-revue type of shows, with some illusionist & comedy stuff mixed in.  We were on a 14-day on the Star earlier this year & the shows didn't repeat at all.  

I've always liked the appetizers more than the entrees on this menu.  Been known to order a bunch of apps & no entree, which always confuses the server, but makes for a yummy meal for me.  Oh, and those red bean triangles for dessert :-) 

28 minutes ago, Sweetnspicy said:

 

Oh really? That would be wonderful! I have never cruised with such a late departure time. I have no idea what to expect. Thanks for the reply!  I guess this means muster drill is pretty late as well?

Muster drill will be at about the same time as usual, I think; they don't want to push it back into the dinner hours.  

52 minutes ago, amelia3171 said:

I agree with with the poster who said it is much easier to remove yourself from a uncomfortable situation at a bar or the pool than it is at dinner. 

Slightly off topic, but this happened to us... we were asked to share a six-top with two other couples several times during our last cruise.  On one occasion, one guy started to veer into politics, and the eye-rolling got rather comedic :-)  Shortly after that, he shut up so abruptly that I'm sure his wife had kicked him under the table.  

2 hours ago, smplybcause said:

Nassau - I've seen/heard of some food tours there. When you said hiking it made me think of Queen's Staircase.

 

Tru Bahamian Food Tours does a walking/food tour called "Bites of Nassau" -- I found it really enjoyable when I did it, although more walking than I expected.  But I am middle-aged and fat.  

If not a villa, then a cabana, maybe.  same idea but a little less luxe.  I love the cabanas, it gives you a home base with some shade & a place to sit that's not on the sand.

Also, I love that you quoted Star Wars in your first two posts 

We were on the Star in February, I thought there was plenty to do in the evenings.  No big Broadway style shows in the theater, but there were several song-and-dance-revue productions & a good variety of music in the lounges.  If the dance band Game of Tones is still aboard when you sail, don't miss it when they do Bandaoke in the Bliss Lounge... they were a ton of fun!

On 7/7/2019 at 9:56 PM, LandlockedCruiser01 said:

... if that group expects you to hang out with them the whole time, while not sharing your interests, it's a big monkey wrench ... 

If I am NOT travelling in the company of someone, and that person expects me to do something, I fail to see how that's even remotely my issue.  I will carry on doing as I wish.  

As Keith says, they don't have a pay-to-upgrade option.

Maybe you could choose a different perk instead of the 3 night dining -- and then buy the 7 night package outright.  Depending on which type of cabin you're booking, that might come out better for you; you'd have to crunch the numbers to see. 

Sure, you can just purchase a specialty dining package for 3 or more nights to cover the additional nights.

If you want only one or two additional nights, you can just pay for those meals a la carte.  

Stoli Vanil was covered on our Star cruise in February.  Try ordering a White Russian with it, delicious.  

Cruise prices tend to follow a bell curve over time.  They start low, then go up as demand increases.  Then, they'll drop like a stone after final payment, which can yield some fantastic bargains, but only for unsold cabins; there's no telling if you'll be able to get a cabin in the category you want.  Also, the last-minute sailaway fares typically don't have perks, like the beverage package.  Only you can say whether that's an important factor for you.

Moral:  Book as early as possible, or wait until the last minute.  

EDIT: On re-reading, I noticed that you mention a suite... the unsold "fire-sale" cabins tend to be the lower-priced insides & suchlike.  It's almost impossible to get a suite at a sailaway price.  I'd book as soon as you can.

If you get a good one, s/he can be quite helpful.  Mine typically calls me back within the hour if I leave a message.  (I always call, never email.)

I generally book through the website, but use my PCC to "fine-tune" the booking -- change a perk or whatever.  He also patiently answers my questions.  

If you still want to see what he can do for you, try leaving your PCC a voicemail; if he doesn't respond to that, then see about getting a new one.  

My top reason: NCL does a good job with the solo cruisers, even on ships that don't have the studio cabins.  There's always a solo meetup in the dailies.  Other lines, hit-and-miss.

Also, I like the entertainment better.  

On 7/4/2019 at 11:11 AM, don't-use-real-name said:

That noted for your own safety NCL may cut you off for your own good either for that day or permanently for the

welfare of those around you depending on how you conduct yourself. Very rare extreme - booze blacklist ! 

I have only once witnessed someone cut off at the bar at NCL -- she was a weepy drunk & was drawing a good deal of attention.

On the other hand, I have seen severely inebriated people continue to be served, many many times.

So, yes, NCL may cut you off if they deem you to be too intoxicated, but it's pretty rare.

We did a full Miami-Los Angeles transit earlier this year -- it was only 14 days.  Just saying, you might have options other than the 21 day cruise if you think that might be a little too long for your folks.  

I am still trying to work out if post number 8 is meant as a joke or not. 

3 hours ago, MrMarc said:

Just for fun, what if airlines operated the same way that cruise lines do.  I know they're totally different, but imagine the situtations....Sorry, but we are going to skip Clevland and go straight to New York.  We will give you credit you can use on your next flight... lol

This happens all the time.  Flights are redirected due to weather, due to mechanical issues, whatever.  Last time my daughter flew out to see me, the first leg of her trip got diverted to a different airport due to high winds, and she missed her connection.  The airline did finally get her here, but it was half a day later than expected (& not a penny of compensation.) 

1 hour ago, Paelos said:

Is La Cucina worth it if I can't shift Moderno?

Do you just loooove Italian, or are you kind of meh on it?  The osso bucco is quite good.  The overall menu is about half a step up from your average Olive Garden, but only you can say if that sounds good to you.  

1 hour ago, Paelos said:

 

How early usually? Are we talking 30 minutes, 1 hour, or the infamous (plop yourself 2 hours early and start drinking) thing?

Last year, I arrived about 30 min early & got the very last seat stuck waaaay in the back corner for the third show (which is the Sgt. Pepper show, and the best of them -- so if you see only one, make it that one) 

Maltings was my favorite bar, but try them all 🙂  

The Beatles show at the Cavern Club was really fun.  They actually do four different show throughout the week, starting with the moptop Fab Four stuff, and progressing through to their later years.  Get there early, it always fills up in a hurry.

We rented a cabana on the island, which was a bit pricey, but worth it IMHO.

I really enjoyed the ice bar!  It's a small upcharge.  A very unique experience.  

Life's too short to wait around for someone to decide to show up for adventures. If they do, great. If they don't, great, go have your own adventure. 

I adore my solo cruises 🙂  It's my preferred mode of cruising these days.  Someone upthread mentioned mobility issues, and it's true, it works out really well.  At 55, I have mostly good mobility with the occasional bad day, and I hate having to plan around that on land trips... but the spa & the pool lounge is always there on board!

39 minutes ago, minniemulticar said:

I am booked for 2/15 Panama Canal cruise.

When it is 2 weeks, are there 2 glow parties?

4 NCL Nights Out?

I am hoping to pack accordingly for the trip . . .

I'm on the 2/15 as well... following!

Also, there's a pretty active roll call, come say hi.