Manchester is blue

The Argentinian currency is in an awful state, and people there will accept any currency. The OP has referenced Euros. The Euro is a strong and stable currency.Countries within the Euro zone do not accept US dollars, or any other currency as payment.

You're an ugly American

Thank you ggTexasGal,.. I couldn’t find that. Cheers.

I just tried to register as a Veteran on the NCL website, but repeatedly get the message copied below. I cannot find anything within the FAQs so wondered if the veterans program is for US veterans only, or are British veterans also covered. Does anyone know please ?

I’d say Do NOT miss Gibraltar. So much history, and great views from the top of the rock. Just keep a close hand on your belongings,… The Barbary apes will steal them. The kids will just love it.

Awful news. Lots of news about it this morning here in the UK. We can only all pray for our friends in the US that have been affected by this terrible event.

Does the local chippy in Florida accept pounds or do I need to take some US dollars ? Just asking for a friend. …….

This is an interesting topic for me. Whilst I am relatively new to cruising holidays, having had the pleasure of a few now, I have not yet experienced being charged tax on drinks whilst in, or near a port. I am taking my first NCL cruise to Alaska from Seattle in August this year. I wonder if others that have sailed on an Alaskan itinerary ,could share their experiences with regards this matter please. Regards to all.

We sailed from Southampton a year or so ago on a Celebrity cruise, but chose to stay a few days pre cruise in Portsmouth , as it’s such a great place to stay. I’d strongly suggest a visit to the historical naval dockyard.So many things of real historical importance to see, particularly Nelson’s old flagship HMS Victory which remains a commissioned British warship manned by HM sailors…Honestly it’s a great day out down there, and the old town of Pompey is a most interesting place with some great old pubs serving good food too. Enjoy x

I’ve really enjoyed following your review. My wife and I are sailing on the Sun in August. It’s our first NCL cruise so we have found your photos and comments helpful. Have a safe journey home. 👍🏼

Nuff respek Wilf 🇯🇲

Seconded

😂😂👍🏼👍🏼 Nice one… off to bed it’s gone midnight here,… I’m looking forward to catching up with your travels tomorrow. Cheers 🍺🍺

As a born and bred Mancunian, They’re all the same to me mate,,,… although I hear those Evertonians are all Welsh anyway 😂

They’re probably from Liverpool 😄

Nice one, cheers. Keep up the bloody good work !

How did the party go last night, Any gossip ?

Oh, how disappointing,.. 😂😂. I’m off to bed now then,.. Enjoy you’re evening, and I shall be checking back in tomorrow to continue to follow your adventures 👍🏼

Any punches thrown yet ?

😂😂😂. Thanks 👍🏼Youve given me a good laugh. I can’t keep it up any longer 😂😂

Well I was just thinking the roving bartender should at least share some of the tip with the officer that supervised the barman pouring the drink. The officer may not be part of the pooled pot from which tips are shared, yet he diligently supervised the pour, ensuring it arrived promptly at my table in order that I may pay the tip/grat/bribe. If, say I tipped the roving bartender, say 5 pounds, would it be reasonable for the roving person to keep 3 quid to himself, and offer up say a quid to the officer and the other pound to the pouring barman. ? …. Hmm. Or should I tip in US $. I guess given the pound has a higher value they’d appreciate 5 quid more than 5 dollars, but that may also depend on charges to convert the currency if they so chose to convert… hmm. What do you think ? To tip or not to tip the roving barman …if such a person exists…

But what if you tip them? And if you were to tip them, how much should they be tipped, or is the tip already covered in the pre paid 20% gratuity, and of course if said “roving bartender” were to receive such a tip/bribe/grat, is he obliged to share it with the barman that pours the drink for him, or any officer that may be present that supervises either the pour or the delivery to my table? 😄 Just asking for a friend

Thanks Nord. Yes I’ve checked out the publicised list but it doesn’t answer my question unfortunately,.. also Irish coffee is of course with Irish whiskey rather than Baileys…

I have “free at sea” within my cruise package for my forthcoming Ncl cruise. As this is the first time I have cruised with NCL I’m a little unsure about what is, and what is not included. One thing I’d like to know is would it be possible to order a pot,/ cup of tea from one of the bars, and also may I order an Irish coffee from the bars under the terms of my free at sea package? Regards to all.

Hi Graphicguy. yes, it’s an Alaskan itinerary. thank you for your response, certainly it would be nice to experience no queues and be able board quickly as we are both excited to discover what the ship has to offer. All the best mate.