mrshorsy

I see, I’ve not come across that term before but can see how it would make sense. I still refer to mine as “the kids” or “the lads” and they are 17 and 20 😂

A fabulous review but just one question what is a tween ?? Is that an Americanism

In all our cruises 🚢 I’ve never had a problem with children being about. Annoying adults on the other hand have been plentiful. Please don’t feel you need to squash their energy and enthusiasm to the point of not enjoying your holiday!

Yes I’d agree with you there. If you are able to forward plan then there are certainly deals to be had. We have 2 bed Haven suite booked for a July Cruise which came in at £11,000 it’s currently almost £17000

Yep ours have always been pretty much invisible however that could be because we cruise either just the two of us or with older teens . And we pretty much have an idea of what we want to do/ where we want to eat before we board so don’t really need help in that department. To be honest though we only ever cruise Haven the butler aspect we can take or leave. Last year though there was a fabulous guy who worked the Haven Courtyard (Teddy on Gem) my son was at the time revising for his GCSE’s and on sea days would do a couple of hours morning and afternoon studying. As our cabin opened on to the courtyard Teddy used to pop in and deliver him cups of tea and plates of cookies or drop him the lunch menu. It was really thoughtful and way above what his job was so a generous tip was left accordingly.

Very generous of you. I have never experienced a butler that would make me tip that amount

Best approach to tipping I have ever read x

Ive never given a tip in an envelope if one is warrented I just hand it over usually the day before we leave

This subject always causes much debate. We also cruise Haven and tip based on the service we receive on that specific trip.

Gutted its my favourite and most bar tenders usually have one at the ready once they know your preference. There must be more on offer than Pommery Rose on offer I need to find someone who is on board now!

Just had to google oxo stoppers, they look pretty nifty might have to get some. I probably wouldnt drink a bottle in the cabin but there are only 6 small glasses in a bottle and I’d easily get through that most nights with pre dinner, dinner and after dinner drinks !

How long are you cruising for ? If I opened a bottle of fizz it would be drank the same day as its not so great the next day I would think you would easily get through two. Last time we were on NCL April 2022 the Premium Drinks package had Veuve by the glass which is my favourite

We don’t have platinum (will do after this cruise) but we’ve always sailed haven and always had laundry so I assumed it was a Haven Perk ! I guess we’ve just been lucky 🍀

Hiya Yes we always have a family suite or 2 bed family room and cruise for 10-12 days. In this time we've always had 2 loads of laundry so a bag at approx day 4 (love this one as pre cruise we have usually done 3/4 days in the city of where we are embarking from so as a family of 4 theres already quite a bit of dirty washing ) and a bag about day 9. Believe me you can get a lot in those bags and it always comes back beautifully washed and ironed and with the 2nd bag alot of it gets popped straight into my case.

I checked the terms and conditions and all I can find is that a drinks package can’t be shared. It doesn’t say drinks can’t be gifted !