MagnoliaBlossom

You need to do your homework prior to booking.  Recently we booked a sailing on the Dawn.  Recently the Dawn has changed their categories and now there is only BA and BX (quarter where you don’t choose your cabin). So we could not book a mid level cabin to upgrade to a BC or BB.   The next up cabin wa$300 pp more y the time I was ready to upgrade.  This was a surprise to me as we’d sailed the Dawn before and they had the usual assortment of balcony categories.  When in doubt, call WP before yu book to see what cabins will suit your needs and then look at their location and plan accordingly.   

the confusion may lie in the ship.  On some of the jewel class and older ships, the reservation “desk” is a table in the Asian restaurant area outside of Tepanyaki.   At times it has been in the Pour House.  It depends on the ship, so ask a crew member when you board so you don’t waste a lot of steps and time searching for the correct location.

19 hours ago, razor7_us said:

 

 

We’ve never tried the steak at LeBistro.. DH usually has the duck and I have sea bass or whatever their fish is.

My husband loves his steaks, but he has always found the best steak on the ship to be in LaCucina.  Yeh, the Italian restaurant. Someone years ago sitting next to us had this amazing looking steak.  Three of the four people at that table and told us they always came here for steak,  DH tried it and agreed.  I go for the osso buco so we’re both happy campers.

We are Diamond and I’ve used the stateroom water for free for quite some time without a charge.  I don’t know if it’s still this way (cause I just don’t recall);but once we turned platinum the tag on the bottle said complimentary rather than the other one that had a price on it, I think.

There is a list of what wines can be ordered but I had to hunt a bit for it, plus it’s in paragraph style rather than an easier to use, list.  The delivery being gratuity makes sense, but don’t ya think major cruise line could make that a little clearer?  Thank you all for your insight.

MB

We have not ordered a wine package in many years but decided to order some wine for our Jubilee sailing. Unlike the old days, your wine is not delivered to your cabin, you collect tickets for wine at Cherry on Top,, then collect your wine from a bar or restaurant.  Okay, no problem.  But as I looked at my total for check out, there is a $14.95 delivery charge.  That’s crazy.

We’ve done AK six times and I prefer the Jewel class ships for those itineraries.  In terms of airfares, if you book two one way tickets it will be hard ther than booking an open jaw, which is more than a RT but in my experience it was not as hgh as the two one ways.

2 hours ago, KSSS2013 said:

 I’ve heard legends that the Cruise Next staff will act as a concierge but I have never tried it myself. 

They may occasionally help you out, but usually they are faaarrr too busy selling CN certificates to be of help to anybody but themselves,  I have generally found them to be rude, egocentric weinies. 

The concierge service is a figment of NCLs imagination.  It doesn’t exist for anyone outside of Haven or,Suites.   Many years ago I did try it out and the concierge hung up on me.  
 

yes, there is a help, desk and they were quite helpful when my dining reservations all:disappeared for my upcoming,Prima,cruise.

Okay, I do remember that now.  Was too much to hope for, but it was worth a try.  Thank you all.

Ive not used transfers in quite a while so don’t know the answer to this.

i believe I read on CC that the $50 FAS excursion credit could be used towards transfers.  Is that true?

thank you in advance.

MB

12 hours ago, MagnoliaBlossom said:

The volcanic activity is on the southeastern portion of Iceland, near the Blue Lagoon area.  I saw yesterday that the Blue Lagoon has reopened.  The ports of call you will have are on the northern shore and terminate in Reykjavik which is in the same geographic area but not close enough to be in danger.  There may be a change in some shore excursions out of Reykjavik if the sysmic activity increases, but there is a lot to see from that area in several directions.

I misspoke here, it is the south western side of the island.

But of course, we’ve been faceless friends for way too long.

If you have platinum or greater status they will usually get you one even in basic cabins.  There is a limited supply of them, though so they prioritize their distribution.  Best to ask very first time you meet your steward, or if he’s not around when you get to your hallway, call customer service and ask nicely.

The volcanic activity is on the southeastern portion of Iceland, near the Blue Lagoon area.  I saw yesterday that the Blue Lagoon has reopened.  The ports of call you will have are on the northern shore and terminate in Reykjavik which is in the same geographic area but not close enough to be in danger.  There may be a change in some shore excursions out of Reykjavik if the sysmic activity increases, but there is a lot to see from that area in several directions.

It’s always such a treat to meet people who’ve your chatted online with for so many years.

MSC has signed a letter of agreement with the port of Galveston and are looking to build a new terminal.  It will be nice to have another option for our home port.

I had all mt dining reservation vanish in December.  Was able to get them back it took a call to the Diamond desk, or whatever it’s called, though.

1 minute ago, razor7_us said:

Never have I ever paid a surcharge to dine at Ocean Blue with FAS or with a Platinum Voucher. Are you sure you didn't order a dish with an upcharge?

No, I didn’t. But thinking back, I don’t think it was charged on our last cruise, though.  Maybe they dropped it, but I remember it because as they seated us they specifically asked if we were aware of the upcharge.

2 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

Gotcha!  Looking forward to seeing you!

ggTexasgal and I are meeting at 5;00 on embarkation day at the Whisky Bar. Joint us if you like.  I’ll be wearing a shabby chic (more shabby than chic these days) white hat.

2 hours ago, graphicguy said:

 

Can't remember, are you going to be at the M&G?  Looking very forward to meeting you on board!

 

 

Yep, I’ll be there.  Signed up as Georgia and Dwain

On 1/2/2024 at 3:42 PM, graphicguy said:

 

I used the NCL Credit Card to buy Christmas gifts (that bill is due this month 😮).  That gives me $200 OBC 

I’m sure you know this, but if you use your NCL card for onboard expenses you get triple points, then use the points for statement credit.  You’re leaving money on the table by using points for OBC.  Just my thoughts.  Looking forward to meeting you on this cruise.

We cruise a lot and NCL is our choice of cruise lines, although we cruise CCL a lot due to casino free cabin offers.   Our home port is Galveston,although we can drive to NOLA n seven hours.   I was delighted whenNCL returned to Tx so we didn’t have to drive to NOLA.  But the prices have risen significantly  recently.   In December we sailed the Regal Prince for half of what the Prima cost and we found the experience superior to NCL.    We are Diamond on NcL and still had a superior experience at half the price,   I enjoy the NCL experience and the perks that go with Diamond level, but honestly. Don’t see it being worth what we paid for and received on Princess. I am booked on three more NCL cruises abroad and use WP to upgrade from IN to BA but for Galveston cruises the prices are way better than NCL.   It will take me a boatload of point to reach Ambassador but for the free cruise I can get that by saving up nmy WP points.  My devotion yo NCL is waining a bit after experiencing another lines hospitality'.  I’ve always been an NCL decree but lately I’m broadening my views.

Can the credits from the card be applied to daily service charge/gratuities?