Beer Belly

Our refund took a couple weeks, received an email stating it was completed

We had no issues via email, that was before the 30 day period required for refunds. On edit, I believe you can sell them on Facebook, or other websites.

Noisey Cabins could be the reason they were welding on the outside of the Hull when we reached Bermuda.......cracks ?

How long ago was this ?. If I knew this was an expected charge, I'd plan ahead in the budget and pay.

Looking to check that box off the bucket list. Fairest weather preferred

More noticeable on the pool deck on day 5 when they finally opened the pool, real strong Septic odor

We were able to get a seat at a specialty dining without a reservation....got lucky I guess.

When we arrived in Bermuda on the sailing prior to yours, I noticed a worker hammering slag from weld he just completed on the hull, and another worker behind him spot rolling paint.....could it have been cracks in the Hull ?.

Not according to the email response from NCL. They claim that I bought 4 x 250 = 1,000, minus 500 OBC, brings my out of pocket to 500. If not for the 500 OBC, I would of paid the full 1,000 for 4 x 250 CND

When the pool finally opened, it was pretty crowded at time.....if you could bear the Septic smell in that area.

I wish I had saved the paper he used to explain how it works, he even circled the value of $1,500 in total value

What I was told by the person at the Cruise Next Desk during the purchase, is "You buy 4 Certificates x $250 for $500, this gives you $1,000 in value, on top of that, we will give you a $500 On Board Credit (OBC) during this sailing".....I told him "This is the last night of our sailing, I will not be able to use the $500 OBC", he stated "You can apply the $500 OBC when you use the Certificates on your next cruise". So, no brainer, $500 for $1,000 in Certificates, plus another $500 for future OBC....SOLD.....a bunch of bad goods, no truth to what I was told. I will be seeking my money back to use on our upcoming RCCL cruise. Hello, Thank you for reaching out to the CruiseNext Department. We apologize for any confusion or miscommunication, the CruiseNext Program does not offer onboard credit towards your future sailing. The onboard credit was applied to the onboard spending account of the sailing which the deposits were purchased. When you purchased the CruiseNext Deposits, your onboard account was charged a total of $1000 (4 X $250 CruiseNext Deposit), and you received onboard credits totaling $500 ($100, $150, $125, and $125 Non-Refundable Onboard Credit), think if it like an instant rebate. At the end of the cruise your credit card was charged a total of $500 for the $1000 value of CND, in addition to any other purchases made onboard, which is in accordance with the legal Terms and Conditions you were given and signed at time of purchase. Here is a copy of your final bill showing what you were charged as well as the onboard credits received: Please let us know if you have any further questions. Best Regards, Nikki | CruiseNext Coordinator cruisenext@ncl.com | www.ncl.com Norwegian Cruise Line ® 7427 E. Hampton Ave Suite 121 | Mesa AZ 85209

Just curious. We purchased a few thinking it doubles the value of your dollar ?. Example $500 gets $1,000 in certificates ?.

On our recent sailing the Main Pool was down till day 5 of a 7 day sailing, and when it did become available, the area smelled much like a Septic System, this caused crowding at Infinity Pools. We also only had one Hot Tub up and running. Crowding at the Main Pool due to the area being just too small, other ships I have been on have much more room. The Atrium, IMO, if it were totally open to all three levels, would ease some of the overcrowding on Deck 6 being you would be able to clearly view whatever entertainment is happening from above as an option.

How is the weather this week ?

I didn't read anywhere there was a comparison to BA+ ships on this review ?

When we step off the ship at a port, usually $100 in mixed bills 1/5/10. We also allow $150 per day on hand, so around $1,000 for a 7day sailing.

I'm guessing they tag chairs with a time that they notice it's empty, then run the clock ?

On our next sailing, for the first time ever, I will be on the Pool Deck early being I am an early riser and will see if there are two loungers available, if so, I will sit in one and place a towel and personal item on the other. I am giving Boss Lady 30 minutes to join me, if she doesn't show, both loungers will be available to the next person(s)

Now, if NCL can keep kids out of the adult pool and hot tubs, I'll be even more impressed. On our Getaway sailing April of 22 to the Bahamas had one kid hold another under water to stay afloat, parent jumped in to save the day, once the kid got above water, he vomited, pool closed, drain for disinfecting. Around 6 kids in the Hot Tub, age 5-10, no adult, one even had swimmies.

Not sure if it's the tipping, if I walk up to the bar, without saying a word, one glance will have drinks for the Wife and myself pretty darn quick at the pool bar, and servers stop by often asking if I need a refill instead of having to be waved down.

I usually tip $5 the first round, then $2 every other round, I always have a fist full of singles and a few 5's.....get quick service too😉

Being NCL squashed Noise Boys, leaving Donna Summer as the only game in town, we'll probably give it a go, can always walk out, we'll be seated in the back, rude to sit upfront then walk out mid show.

I was thinking it's the same process as returning something at a retail store where they credit the CC used, usually done in 30 seconds or less. Even if it's a different CC, at least you get your refund without standing in line, which could be long.

I feel it's the idea of raising costs, cutting services, eliminating Ports, cutting meal portions, cutting entertainment in what seems like one big swoop. When you look at the big picture, all these cuts are what some, or most, cruise for. Personally, we are doing an All Inclusive prior to our next NCL sailing to see if there is more value for the vacation dollar.