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Whoa! What this? You can't bring food to your cabin?? (NCL 1st timer question...)

This article pairs well with the Forbes article... 🤣😂🤣

Thanks, I know you meant well but I've cruised more than a few times, even with X. I am traveling in a suite so I don't need to get an early slot. But our friends who are not in a suite and live in London wanted to know because they will need to check out of their hotel pretty early and don't want to hang around in the terminal. I really didn't remember when check-in opened up so didn't want to give them bogus info. I passed along the info as well as your observations about slot availability. Lol...they really don't want to leave anything to chance! I'm sure they will be fine...

I know I've seen this in a thread or two but now I can't find it...I remember Jim made it clear...but I'm at a loss now. Is it available after midnight eastern time? Or pacific time? Apologies for the bother...🙃 Thanks!

Exactly what I thought when I first saw this thread. Which saddens me as we just booked our first VO (for November next year!) and now I fear for a diluted experience. But, hey, not about to cancel on speculation...I remain hopeful it will still be a worthwhile experience.

I tip for services rendered...after they are rendered. 🙂 (except for pre-paid grats) And I don't care who or when or how or how much others tip...or don't. It's none of my business and they ain't using my money.

Thanks everyone! I am a little upset with myself that I didn't mention I would be on the Sun for this cruise. (I had mentioned it in other topics when I posted them but forgot on this one...) I know it's an older ship so I don't expect a lot of new tech... I've been kinda wondering what 300 minutes of 'Internet Connectivity' gets me. Hopefully, I'll be able to text my sister but if not, I'll upgrade to the next level after I board. I appreciate everyone's help in setting my expectations...

Thank you (again!) Just what I needed to know.

Does one have to pay for everything...like an On Demand sort of platform? Is there anything available for free? While I don't watch much tv as a rule, DW enjoys it in the evenings...and sea days. Searching on television delivered mixed results... I expect that MDR/Specialty menus will be available on the TV and the days events. Come to think of it, will the safety videos be on the stateroom TV and do we physically go to muster stations for that?? Thanks for any info and smooth sailing to all!

Amen to that! I have been astounded by what gets released into the field...I sometimes wonder if they are all using the same 3rd party company...

LOLOL!!! "And when it comes to complaints, my advocacy team almost never hears from Celebrity customers." Are they serious?? And they say money can't buy love...

OT: Wow. I'm doing the Hawaii to Polynesia in October on the Sun. There are NO excursions less than $100. And darn few of those. I am finding that NCL has the most expensive excursions I've encountered. By far. Fortunately, I usually roll my own. (But then I've only cruised Celebrity, Princess, and Cunard.) Going back to the topic, I am grateful that the OP started this thread. I was unaware of the shareholder OBC and I am indeed a shareholder.

In my younger days I would not even consider not buying the package. I was shocked at how reasonable the cost for the package was...especially compared to most any other cruise line. Nowadays, well, I just go a la carte...not to mention that my DW doesn't hardly drink at all. She'll be more than happy with wine served during lunch or dinner. And I find that the price of drinks is also quite reasonable...again, compared to most any other line. So, the package has no value for me now...sadly 😂

This thread would go well with the recent thread about circumventing the NCL drink package restriction on 'sharing' drinks with a 3rd non-paying person! 😃

Thanks for the info! I most certainly will return and post our experience!! You can count on it...

Well, I'm hoping that the butlers will be back on the Apex by April 13th! After all the times I told my DW that it would be fun *and* we would have a butler...then came the change. (She has never been on a ship with a butler...) Of course, one way or another it will *still* be fun...after all, we be cruising! Can't hardly wait!!

Cruising on the Sun in October (Hawaii to French Polynesia)...first time on any NCL ship. I've seen these type of tours sell out fairly quickly on other lines and was wondering if they were as popular on NCL? Thanks and smooth sailing!

No worries...I totally get that! 😉

Surely you meant to quote someone else...the only port I mentioned (in another post, not the one you've quoted) was in reference to a Key West port...don't know anything about non-existent Antarctica ports... 🙄

LOL...sorry I read this thread...made me nervous...yikes! Good luck to the OP...

Your mom is just awesome!! (and so are you) She's really making a go of it!

Glad to hear the good news on your mom!! Wishing her a speedy recovery! Also glad to follow along on yet another of your semi-Lives.

New to NCL...I've seen (and used) shore excursion sales on other lines and wondered if NCL ever has them. Thanks and Happy Cruising!

Spin it whatever way you wish. I used plain English to describe what bothers me about certain phrases used by, well, just about every business...in this forum, it's cruise lines.

Read my post again. I didn't say they didn't have a valid reason. I said I objected to the spin wording... "To enhance the guest experience," Others are arguing the explanation angle...I'm not...you should have addressed your post to someone who is...