TN Roz

We picked Encore as this is our first Alaska cruise and we were told not to miss Glacier Bay! Thank you all for the information! Very helpful!

We have done this in New Orleans as well.

We are cruising out of Seattle next year and have never heard of this service but would definitely use it and would even pay extra! Hopefully if it is discontinued it will be brought back.

Thank you all for the valuable information! We are long time CCL and RCCL cruisers, but I think we will really enjoy NCL and are looking froward to comparing the three lines. Having this cruise booked has brought back some of the old excitement of cruising that we had kind of lost after so many on the same ships and same ports.

This is one of the excursions we are interested in. Is the VIP the longer one?

We have our first NCL cruise booked to Alaska May 2025. I was looking at my reservation and there are only 26 shore excursions available. Does this mean all but 26 are sold out or is it too early for all of the excursions to be showing?

We like the Marriott on Canal Street. Convenient location and we always feel safe.

Sorry, can’t help with that. We always pay with cash.

The first time we used them our children were teens so we did the monkey, sloths and zip line and went to the beach. The second time we did an island tour, went to a local restaurant for authentic food and then to the beach. The last time (Dec. 2022?) we went to the cacao factory, snorkeling and spent some time on the beach. Each time our driver always pulled over for us to take photos at scenic views. Would not hesitate to book with them again.

Prayers for a speedy recovery for your grandma.

I have cruised on the Mardi Gras and loved it! As previously stated, take any and all reviews with a grain of salt. Some people will give a negative review if dinner was slow one night or if their cabin attendant forgot to bring them ice one day. They let one negative ruin their whole cruise.

I have the reserve card also. Just checked, nothing for me.

Following. Long time Carnival cruisers. We will be doing our first on NCL next Spring to Alaska. Interested to get your comparison of the two lines.

Late to the party! Love your reviews. My sister and I will be in a Havana cabin on the Horizon in September.

I have been on the Vista and the Mardi Gras and I think the Mardi Gras would be the best option for your family. I love both, but the only thing that would make me choose the Vista over an Excel class ship would be if I were booking a Havana cabin. This area is much better on the Vista class ships. I have never stayed in a Family Harbor cabin, but from what I have read, there are some extra perks that come with those. Either way, enjoy!