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13 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Peak hurricane season. Maximizes time in sheltered ports. Even in a passing glancing blow from a storm. 

12 months a year?  Check NCL.com and the posted letters from NCL in this thread.  Napali coast is gone for all future bookings.

How many of you posting about how a fifteen year old girl feels has been a fifteen year old girl within the last twenty years?

12 minutes ago, jamminlion said:

Ok all knowing gurus - our upcoming sailing, we have 2 cabins reserved. "My" cabin comes with 2 FAS meals, while "their" cabin comes with 1 FAS meal. 

"My" cabin also has 2 latitudes rewards coupons.

How many people are in each cabin?

1 hour ago, Lakesregion said:

If they were comfortable in what they were doing they would not have to constantly object to others who wish to elevate the atmosphere. On my 12 day, I was pleasantly surprised that 90% of the ladies made a sincere effort to rise to the level of ambiance NCL offered in their main dining rooms. Saddened that their male escarts did not make the same effort. Yes they with very rare exception did meet the very low standards set by NCL but they did a great dis-service to their partners by not looking like a couple. 

🤣I guess I'm the 10%!

1 hour ago, sailorusvi said:

Muscle memory.

It may actually be insulting to the crew to make them do this every cruise.  These are smart people and they aren't really being asked to do anything to the limits of their abilities.

2 hours ago, bellevuemountain said:

@Broadwaybb thank you again.  I remain ineligible.  I made it to the quote amount, but the stability issue came back, with “some matters related to specific medical conditions even if they are stable”.

This just doesn't look like very good insurance.  I would keep looking.

12 hours ago, Cruise5life said:

Yeah now imagine cruises for 4 weeks.  
and carrying 1.00 for tips for the trip. Lol. 

I carry twenties and can break them up in the Casino (either the bill breaker machine or cashier) as often as I need to.

The "flash sale" is the same deal they have had for days/weeks.

3 minutes ago, zqvol said:

The reports indicate that the current variant is more contagious than prior versions and it is expected to take off, but who knows. 

Does "more contagious" equate to "more serious?"  I don't think so.  Covid seems to become less severe with every variant (typical pattern for viruses), so there may not be any real news here.

8 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said:

I’m guessing the casino takes them from the crew in exchange for easier to spend money.  Then they get rid of them by giving them out casino patrons. 

I think you've found the only rational explanation.

18 hours ago, jamminlion said:

At the very least, book a balcony if you can. If that's not budget friendly, then book inside and spend all your time outside. 

I agree.  Even if I have a balcony, I'll still be spending most of my time in the observation lounge or great outdoors.

34 minutes ago, The Other Tom said:

I've been on many NCL cruises as well, and they always try to steer me to the buffet.

Who are "they?"

9 minutes ago, JesseB said:

Not necissarily required but after doing Alaska without a balcony I wished I would have had a balcony lol 

I've done Alaska both with and without a balcony.  The ones without were on the Jewel, which has the Observation Lounge and Great Outdoors just like the Sun.  If budget/pricing is an issue with the OP, I wouldn't discourage them from sailing the Sun in an inside.  Alaska is great no matter how you sail!

8 minutes ago, JesseB said:

I believe it does have both the "observation lounge" is Spinnaker's I think.

 I miss the Great Outdoors on the aft of the newer ships!

That's why I was asking why you thought that a balcony was "required."

47 minutes ago, room with a view said:

We are just returned from the Sun Christmas and New Year cruise out of Lisbon.

We have sailed on the Spirit many times and the Jade around the Greek islands but would not sail on the Sun again.

What didn't you like?

16 minutes ago, JesseB said:

Sounds like it would work great for you as long as you get a balcony.

Doesn't the Sun have a nice observation lounge plus The Great Outdoors deck on the rear of the ship?

11 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

Rest of the rules of getting tested once every 48 hours  until day 10 ... translate into 4 more round of testing.  

This is not what the requirement states.  It states every 48 hours until they reach the tenth day since they left China, etc.  

7 minutes ago, Crazy planning mom said:

Just curious - why did you test if you didn't feel sick?

My sailing partner had symptoms and I had been a bit congested.  Since we had a bunch of the free tests, we both took them.  She was negative, but I was (surprisingly) positive!  The congestion only lasted for about a day and I felt great the entire time, despite testing positive for another week or so.   I read about a lot of people testing positive, but fortunately most postings haven't reported people getting seriously sick or having to go to the hospital.  I don't think Covid is anything to worry about for most reasonably healthy people anymore.

2 hours ago, Lupush said:

I've been on 3 cruises post COVID and surprisingly have not gotten sick after any of them.  

Me too!!  3 fun cruises and I never got sick.  I did test positive for Covid after the last, but I didn't feel "sick" for a moment.

I tested positive for Covid after my last cruise.  I'm glad I did!!  I had very minor symptoms (I only tested because I felt congested and had a bunch of those free tests).  Now, I've added natural immunity to my vax status.  Bring on the next cruise!!!

24 minutes ago, LauraAnneC said:

I would guess an aardvark!

8 minutes ago, martikus said:

Armadillo

I think it's one of those as well.

3 hours ago, Snate said:

So my first question is, is it necessary to  spend extra money for the specialty restaurants each night or is the MDR gonna be decent food?

It's not.  Besides the MDRs, you'll have The Local and the buffet.  I've had excellent dinners in all of them.

On 10/28/2022 at 12:04 PM, Frogger22 said:

(and we got in on the Clam Shell shore excursion before the glitch was fixed). Thanks!

Can you fill me in about this?  I'll be on GSC next year and was wondering about the clam shells.  They don't show up as a shore excursion option for me.  Thank you.

1 hour ago, pcakes122 said:

My total bill was $900 including the meds.

Did your trip insurance cover this?

Interesting.  I'm guessing that refers to sailing dates.