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Giving this thread Brussels Sprouts Bump 

I'd walk through those stair sitters like they're not even there. If my suitcase happens to *accidentally* bump them on the way past...well that's just a shame isn't it? 

18 minutes ago, Chelseaprincess said:

We were on the Jewel in January. I made a few calls on my iPhone using those 150 mins via Viber or WatsApp, audio only. The connection was great. 

I'm barely technologically literate. Is Viber or WatsApp different than just enabling WiFi calling on your phone? 

8 minutes ago, destar said:

I haven't found a TA that can offer me anything more than what the cruise line offers on their website. For that reason I do my own bookings.

You're not looking hard enough, and you're missing out on lots of potentially good perks. The TA agency I use (can't name them here) gets me lower rates than NCL and better perks.

Security should have been called to clear these feral urchins from the stairs immediately. 

Security should also have been called re: your pot smoking neighbors. I'm all for legal pot, but whether or it's cigs or weed you have no right to blow smoke onto your neighbor's balconies. 

5 minutes ago, BostonGal35 said:

i have an android and use WhatsApp.  i can do texting AND phone calls with that app with my 150 minutes.,

...okay now I'm confused...The 150 minutes will cover me for work if they allow WiFi calling. I REALLY don't want to have to spring for the upgrade to streaming/unlimited ($200+), but if you can't do WiFi calling on the free minutes I'll have no choice. Any iPhone users out there? 

5 minutes ago, jdc987 said:

Not on Android with free minutes.

Dang. I have an iPhone but that's still not encouraging...anyone iPhone users able to weigh in? 

9 minutes ago, Mlake09 said:

We were just there a few days ago and they did have Platinum and above report to a specific location (on the Getaway it was the Illusionarium). It was very easy and a great perk!

Great to hear! As my first NCL cruise since they gutted the Latitudes benefits, I was very much hoping they'd at least have kept this one. The tendering process on the big NCL ships is so unpleasant that without it I'd probably stay on the ship. 

Do they no longer gather eligible Latitudes members in a designated location for priority tendering? 

I got $200 OBC by booking my recent NCL cruise through an agency. That would not be available of I booked through NCL. Given that agencies are free to use, I honestly don't understand why anyone books directly through NCL. 

...or does WiFi calling only work if you've got the streaming package? 

5 minutes ago, Smitheroo said:

 No, I assumed since his was taken that meant no electrical appliances in staterooms.  Dont you think they would have offered one since it was obvious we wanted one? as in something like "we are unable to allow electrical appliances to be brought on board but we can supply one if you would like"  

You just can't bring your own. NCL provides approved coffee-makers that meet their safety standards. 

19 minutes ago, Smitheroo said:

I just sailed on the Norwegian Joy and neither tea kettle nor coffee maker was in the stateroom.  My travel partner had packed an electric tea kettle which was confiscated during boarding and held for him until the end of the flight,referred to as a prohibited item.  Everything about the cruise was perfect so this was disappointing. 

Did you ask for one?

12 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

So, you “used to” do that. But you don’t now. So you get free internet??? 

No, nobody does. There's the Free at Sea promotion (not really free). Like I said, I used to be able to book a BX Guarantee cabin with no perks, but I'd get some free Internet minutes because of my Latitudes status. That is no longer available, and if you book a BX Guarantee cabin the only way to get Internet is to buy the package directly.

On 2/24/2023 at 3:57 PM, styles27 said:

You could take a thermos and fill it each day at the buffet with the hot water they provide for tea. Our stainless thermal drink holder keeps hot beverages hot for 24 hrs.

The problem with using the coffee pot provided in the room for just hot water is the water tends to taste like coffee. 

You have to take out the little plastic disc thing that holds the coffee filter. 

Thanks for the review. Looks like no more complimentary breakfast (or breakfast at all) in American Diner/Jimmy Buffet's/Uptown Grill? 

9 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

They give a discount on the purchase of internet packages (20% off for Sapphire)

No, it's not like what I used to get. I used to be able to book a guarantee cabin with no perks but still get Internet minutes because of my Latitudes status. I don't really care about the sparkling wine, but that was a seriously cheap nasty move by NCL re: the Internet.

Any recent experiences with this? I have an angled balcony on the Getaway in 2 weeks and very much plan on asking for a lounger. I did this one before on the Breakaway and it was a very tight squeeze, but it did fit. And yes, I know...tip the cabin steward a little extra for hauling it to your room. 

I'm going on my first NCL cruise since March 2020 in two weeks. I used to be Platinum Plus - I'm now apparently "sapphire." 

I know about the other lousy Latitudes cuts (no internet minutes, no sparkling wine, etc) - but is there at least still a priority Sapphire check-in line at the NYC terminal?

I just looked at the latest menu on NCL's website and I didn't see it! Are they really gone? They were delicious.