MoCruiseFan

7 hours ago, bluefish17 said:

I've always known that Haven butlers and concierges are not included in the DSC. But I'm confused about the references to beverage servers. Do they mean bartenders and bar backs? I always give them something extra but thought they were covered by drink package gratuities.

They are tipped that way.  The decision as to whether to tip at time of service is a personal matter and there is no right or wrong answer.  For what it is worth, I normaly tip $1 per drink when I am served, even in the casino where my drinks and those for anyone sailing with me are comped.  I only drink sift drinks but I still tip for them.  That is what works for me, others will have a wdie varieyu of tipping choices.  It all boils down to tip however you are comfortable doing so.  Your server will apprecite any tip you give.  Have a great time on your cruise.  I hope you and all of your fellow cruise members have an absolutely fantastic time.

10 hours ago, dexddd said:

I don't normally comment on tip threads, but your service level will vary widely ship to ship, trip to trip, room to room.

 

You can easily do vouchers on the ship, just get the right names.

 

They've added 'reminder' letters in the rooms who should get tipped or who doesn't despite highest dsc among most lines.

Well since the DSC is not a tip that is irrelevant.

19 hours ago, erisajd said:

This would be a pretty dazzling expose if you give a tip to someone on your onboard account to someone who is not compensated as part of the unified tip pool and NCL ( or any other cruise line) takes part of it. 
 

 

What unified tip pool?

13 minutes ago, hallux said:

IDK, I don't know what part of the code is causing it to expand the display (and somehow scrolling isn't happening, odd)

BTW his code does not do that for me using the latest FireFox.  The issue may well be on YOUR end.

56 minutes ago, makeup face said:

Okay...how do I fix it????

Learm how to write proper code!

1 hour ago, makeup face said:

I've been booked for a return flight at 6:30pm out of Seattle. So I'll be sitting in the airport for at least 7 hours. If you want to change flights....you'll loose the discount fare.

I don't think that the discount is loose at all.  Know what i mean Vern?

In other words when you buy something, read what it is that you are buying before plunking down your money.  Good advice for all purchases but nothing to BEWARE about.  FYI, CN no longer have an expiration date so a good portion of your post is totally imnvalid.  THE SKY IS FALLING!!!

On 5/9/2023 at 5:51 PM, arpie05 said:

I am just complaining about the most difficult online check in I have ever experienced. This was my first with NCL since 2019 and the additional adding of a photo is ridiculous. They have made it very difficult to check in another passenger as well. My aunt is in her mid 70s. She doesnt live close or have internet. Sure she goes to the Library to use it but she doesn't know how to add the app or get a password for logging on. I've asked her to do - and she hasn't. You can't even add someone else credit card info - you can do the safety video for someone but not add a CC???! Seriously! I had to delete my cc info and select to add her to mine - but it was not clear that had to do that to get the option (back because when I did my check in - I didn't select to add her as I thought I was adding her cc). AND the  photo was so difficult. It thought every pic I took of me was blurry with my phone and camera. Should have option to add photo upon check in.  Thank you for listening 🙂

All you have to do is log in as the otehr person.  You did not HAVE TO add her to your CC.  Also how hard is it to click a couple of links to upload a photo?  It takes maybe 5 seconds.  Just upload any face photo.  They will most likely re-take one at check in anyway.

On 3/5/2024 at 3:33 PM, Cmikel said:

Received our airline tickets for our Alaska cruise 90 days out. We leave Vancouver at 11:57 pm and don't make it home to Arkansas till noon the next day. (11:59pm for departing flights is NLC's cutoff time in the terms and conditions so there is nothing that we can really do about it, but it still is aggravating that they booked us on such a late overnight flight).  We will survive, but It is going to be a rough night. Hope this helps someone else. Again, it's not the end of the world for us but we will not use a NCL airline promotion again. 

So you are saying you got EXACTLY what you agreed to and paid for...

10 minutes ago, vacation44 said:

I know that pants are required for men at Ocean Blue, but are they required if you are sitting outside?  

You have to have pants on everywhere on the cruise in general.  No one wants to see your junk.  You can wear short pants most places.  I believe Le Bistro and Ocean Blue require (actually request) long pants and a collared shirt for men.  In my experience jeans and a tshirt are fine.

55 minutes ago, dacf said:

We are wanting to sail the Mediterranean/Greek Islands in 2025.   We're used to dining on other ships with our fixed dining times.   This means same table, same table mates and same waiters throughout the cruise.   We really enjoy this because there is no waiting to be seated, you just walk right into the dining room and go to your table.  We get to meet and develop friendships with our table mates and a relationship with out waiter.  I understand that NCL does not do this but instead does just the anytime dining.   What is it like on NCL?  Are you waiting to be seated 10 min, 20 min or 30? or do you need to make reservations each night?

I could not imagine being forced to eat at a specific time or with the same people all week,  That sounds absolutely horrid.

18 hours ago, dmwnc1959 said:

It's been a while, but now that you've refreshed my memory I do remember. Had to enjoy that scene one more time...🤣

 

 

The fact that the girl scout just walks away without a word kind of makes that scene.  I love it!

18 hours ago, dbrown84 said:

Is the amount paid really that high?  It's Canadian dollars, not US.  so, we're talking about around $360 US and it's an international flight.  OP say "we" so we're talking about at least 2 people for seats and bags, but it could be a family of three or four.

I missed that we were talking about monopoly money not real dollars!  $360 is still high.That is abot 8-10 suitcases AFTER the ome free bag per person on most airlines.

So much ado about noting at all.  The OP simply called in to ask a question,  In order to ensure tha the correct answer was given the rep tested to see if she coudl use the coupon elswhre,  Nothing at all to BEWARE about.  The email was simply an auto matic follow up to the rep doing his job fully.  If you get email that you do not want all you have to do is click delete and move on.

7 hours ago, hallux said:

because you asked them to?

It was, the coupon name was literally "10% off coupon - Latitudes cruise, Norwegian Bliss, September 28, 2024". I can tell by that name that the coupon is for the designated Latitudes cruise on the Bliss on September 28, 2024, I don't need to call to ask if I can use it for a different cruise as it's specifically for that one cruise.

Literally??? WOW!

8 hours ago, dmwnc1959 said:

🤣 we hope not. But I can say that I have yet to meet a Girl Scout cookie that I didn't like. A couple years back someone donated pallets full of cases of Girl Scout cookies to the VA hospital where I worked at, and they were randomly passed out to the veterans and employees. Also being a veteran, I ended up with 12 boxes of different cookies, just to show you how many were donated to the hospital. And of course shared them with my three coworkers in the office. 😁

The quote came form one of teh Addams Family movies.  Do you recall the scene?  I believe Wednesday had set up a lemonade stand and a Girl Scout came by to purchase a glass and asked if the lemonade was made with real lemons then asked Wednesday if she wanted to buy some Girl Scout cookies/  Wednesday replied

'are they made with real girl scouts'.  It was something along those lines anyway.

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2 hours ago, Walkthedesert said:

Wondering if anyone else is having the issues I'm experiencing.  I go onto NCL's website to check out various cruises just to see if there are any cruises we'd be interested in.  Just looking, don't put anything in a cart or anything, and invariably the next morning I get a phone call from NCL wanting to "help" me finalize my cruise.  If you don't answer the call, they continue to call until you do answer. Today, I had had enough, and pretty politely explained the situation to the girl who called.  Her reply was a very curt "fine we'll put you on our do not call list" and immediately hung up.  No apologies, etc.so I assume she was on commission and just wanted to move on. 

 

We've  cruised on Disney,  RCL, and Princess and I've probably been on every major cruise line's website, and NCL is the only one that has done this.  The same night I was on NCL's site most recently,  I was also on Celebrity, MSC, RCL, and Princess with no calls from the others.  Just frustrating that you can't casually look at potential cruises without a barrage of calls.

So you asked her to do something and she did exactly what you asked.  Problem solved.

4 hours ago, erisajd said:

The airline cannot keep your money for a flight you did not take - dispute the charge on your credit card - even f you don't have the US protections on your credit card - a business cannot charge you for a service you did not receive ever.  I also think you should byotche quite loudly to NCL - THEY changed your flight within XX days of travel.  Go read the Air surcharge limitations 

Yes they can.  What part of non*refundable do you not comprehend.  NCL has no standing in this matter, it is between the OP and the airline.  The OP chose to incur non*refundable charges.  Again one should never let someone else make and have control of your travel plans.  I am wondering as well what was purchased that came to $500.  That is a rather high amunt simply for setasa and luggage unless the seats were upgardes to 1st class.

2 hours ago, undecided1 said:

I know thank you. Unfortunately I am locked into those days and have flights already paid for with that said I was simply expecting a company that I am paying a lot of money to for a vacation to provide an explanation as to why they changed the product I purchased. I have been on many cruises with changes due to weather etc no explanation needed but when you drop a port without an obvious reason I think the company could at least provide a reason. 

You purchased a 7*day (or however long) cruise,.  That is what you are still getting.

3 hours ago, undecided1 said:

It didn’t say which is why I everyone is wondering. It said given recent guest feedback and too accommodate certain circumstances including but not limited to port availability, fuel optimization and our commitment to environment and sustainability and maritime regulations. So what reason do you get from that goobly gook? There are valid reasons to cancel ports and if there was a valid reason it should be communicated. My guess is the reason is likely not valid which is why they aren’t communicating it.

You have obviously have not read the crusie contract you agreed to upon booking your cruise, eiterh that or you simply ignored it.

Here ya go!

6c) Itinerary Deviation: The Guest agrees that the Carrier has the sole discretion and liberty to direct the
movements of the vessel, including the rights to: proceed without pilots and tow, and assist other vessels
in all situations; deviate from the purchased voyage or the normal course for any purpose, including,
without limitation, in the interest of Guests or of the vessel, or to save life or property; put in at any
unscheduled or unadvertised port; cancel any scheduled call at any port for any reason and at any time
before, during or after sailing of the vessel; omit, advance or delay landing at any scheduled or advertised
port; return to port of embarkation or to any port previously visited if the Carrier deems it prudent to do so;
substitute another vessel or port(s) of call without prior notice and without incurring any liability to the
Guest on account thereof for any loss, damage or delay whatsoever, whether consequential or otherwise.
 

6 hours ago, SPNJHockey said:

Matters to me.  I lost 50% of the reasons I booked this cruise.  If the reason for the change was NCL-caused, then it's likely that I'd lose the rest of why I booked.  But thanks for your help anyway.

One shou;d NEVER book a cruise becasue of the specific ports.  They are never guaranteed.  If a port is ccancelled its cancelled.  WHy does not change a thing.  If you want to knwo why, track down the captain and ask him.  Your logic on any other ports possibly being cancelled is absurd.

17 hours ago, dmwnc1959 said:

Somehow I missed them this year, but my absolute favorites from them are Samoas. 

Are they made of real Girl Scouts?

Does it really matter why, but yes someone knows.  The Captain at lesst would.

58 minutes ago, buddy1755 said:

I got flights thru NCL for my upcoming transatlantic,  on the return leg of the trip we were booked out of Gatwick with Air Transat.  I went on to their site and booked our seat selection and paid for our luggage.  WELL NCL just changed everything,  I now fly out of Heathrow with Brittish Airway.  I was told by NCL AND Airtransat that that monies are not refundable.  So in the future I quess I would wait till last minute to choose seats I I will never pay for luggage until I get on the aircraft. 

Lesson learned about letting someone else make your flight plans.  Some lessons cost more than others!

38 minutes ago, Charles4515 said:

We have posted in the past that Bermuda authorities have drug dogs sniff cruise ships docked in Bermuda. Some have doubted this and some believe a drug dog can’t sniff a small amount of cannabis. A Joy passenger with a small amount in his cabin was detected by a sniffer dog and fined this week. 

https://www.royalgazette.com/court/news/article/20240419/cruise-passenger-fined-for-cannabis-in-cabin/

 I always laugh my butt of reading stories about stupid people doing stupid things.