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13 minutes ago, hladygirl said:

Sorry! Misread thread. Thought you were going from balcony to mini.

That's okay.  🙂  Sorry I misspelled your name BirdTravels!

Thank you so much BirdsTravel!  I know that the butler and concierge will be receiving gratuities outside the included service charges, which I have already prepaid.  But room service from Cagney's and Moderno is included for lunch?  🤗

5 minutes ago, All-ready2cruise said:

OP, you don't sound pretentious but just wondering what your cabin # is.  Someone seems to think you were upgraded to a Mini suite, is this correct or were upgraded to a PH suite (SF) on the Dawn.  

 

If it's a real suite, you'll get Butler and Concierge. You'll have dining privileges in MOderno/Cagneys and all the other suite priviledges.

Thank you so much, All-ready2cruise.  Yes, we were upgraded to a SF on Deck 9.  I was just curious about what's included because in the past, many people that did an exchange said that many suite perks were not included.  I'm especially interested in the embarking and disembarking and the dining.  Thank you so much for your reply!

16 minutes ago, hladygirl said:

Sorry but you get nothing more than the balcony cabins you get more bathroom space and maybe more balcony space.

Really???  We upgraded from a mini, which I think you're referring to, to a SF Aft Penthouse Suite.

Just wondering what's included in the upgrade.  I booked through the big box store and the agent said we would keep the original "pick two" add-ons and would get the butler service.  We are departing from Manhattan next month, (to NE), and I'm wondering if we get suite check-in, concierge, Moderno's lunch, and/or anything else.  Sorry if I sound pretentious, but any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Alison

Thank you for the reply, njhorseman.  Guess we’ll drag our luggage-laden arses across the street.  😎

I absolutely recommend sailing in the Yacht Club on MSC.  A mile high better and a mile low cheaper (?) than the Haven on NCL.  We’ll probably never do the Haven again.  

Our last cruise was on the Star to the Mexican Riviera last December, (in a mini suite), and my favorite food choice was the soup and bread assortment in the buffet.  Cagney’s just plain sucked socks.  Chewy, inedible filet and a bewildered staff.  Le Bistro was a little bit better, just due to our waiter who wrapped up a cheese plate for me to take back to our cabin.  It’s amazing how far the food quality and preparation have fallen on NCL.

Bummer.....but thank you!

Is it still possible to grab a cab from an embarking passenger at the upstairs parking lot at the pier to go to EWR when we disembark?  Thx!

Alison

I believe you can also take a ferry back to Lower or Midtown Manhattan.

Thank you so much, njhorseman.  As usual, you are extremely gracious and helpful.  

We we will be arriving at EWR at approx 4pm on a Thurs in May after a 5 hour direct flight from SNA, and have a hotel in midtown Manhattan.  My question, if I may, is how bad is/will be rush hour @ 5pm and how bad would Uber/Lyft spike pricing be?  (We’ve tried the ‘limo’ guys before and didn’t care for them.). Thank you!

Alison

Awesome....Thank you, shof515!  

Yes.  🤡

Sorry.....I’m sure this has been asked before.....but so far our Meet & Greet seems a little light at 17.  My DH is setting it up for the Dawn NE/Canada cruise departing May 11 and he’s not sure when it’s okay to call it in to officially set it up.  Please help!  😎😎

On 3/24/2019 at 6:24 PM, markeb said:

 

I believe he's referring to the Broadway Lounge on the 8th Floor of the Marquis Marriott in Times Square. It's a drink and "snack" option in the middle of the theater district, with a view of Times Square.

 

Which show are you seeing and which theater? Apologies if you've said, I just don't remember! 

Sorry, off topic, but just wanted to tell you I LOVE your signature photo.  DH and I are huge fans.  😎😎

Just ask your steward to put a king flat sheet on the bottom instead.  A lot of hotels do this and it works just fine.

La Puntilla is in an excellent location near the port and has a great atmosphere, location/views, and food & drinks.  Yelp it.  Enjoy! 

It varies, but most of it is free and extras are optional.  Try going here:  www.puertovallarta.net/what_to_do/las-caletas-jalisco

There is an outdoor shower on the path from the beach up to the restrooms where you can rinse the nitty-gritty off, then go to the restroom up the stone staircase, peel off your wet swimsuit, and try to dry off and put on dry clothes.  (And try not to take too long as others will be waiting.)  Do it- you'll have a blast- it's a great excursion!

On 10/28/2018 at 1:17 PM, ColinIllinois said:

 

If you look at how much Bird Travels said they also give to the stewards/bartenders also you are looking at how much some people pay for their cruises.   Ridiculous amounts, if true.

 

But hey...it's their money.

Yep... And a write off for travel agents.  😏😏😏

That sounds awesome NashDB.  Thank you for sharing! 

Because some guests will walk away from a pool deck table or lounge and leave a cup and straw behind. Up will come a breeze, and blow it overboard. There are trash receptacles on the pool deck. No need to leave anything.

THIS!!! ;):cool:;)

My heartfelt condolences, Sid. She was a very special person and her admirable deeds will live on in the lives of many, many people. Sending big hugs to you and your family.

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I think it's a robo-post. I got a similar email from Princess today just because I clicked through an email from them about a week ago. I'd take the above advice.

I don’t know about the least favorite, but the ham and cheese sandwiches at the lunchtime buffet are stupendous!

 

 

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Wow, a "stupendous" ham and cheese sandwich? What was so special about it, if I may ask?

I agree with the opinions re: the powdered eggs...yuck!

I think all of the desserts in the buffet are my least favorite things, after the eggs. They look gorgeous and yet there's no flavor whatsoever.