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We are taking your exact cruise in August. Nothing you've said is of concern to us at all. 

We're NCL regulars, so room cleaning is no big deal as we're now accustomed to only once a day -- whenever it happens. And HAL food will undoubtedly generally exceed our normal experience. Every MDR and buffet on any cruise line has their hits and misses.

The port calls and new experience with HAL are the key attractions for us.

15 minutes ago, victory2020 said:

Probably because we are given so much incorrect info from NCL!

I can relate to that.

12 minutes ago, SeaShark said:

Please tell me you're just looking for an Internet argument and that you don't actually believe that a cruise line has any right to set passport requirements.

I believe a cruise line can set any rules they wish concerning what they do and do not require. As long as it is not in conflict with another country's laws. In other words, I believe NCL can set a 6-month rule for any country, but they cannot set a 3-month rule if a country requires 6-months.

26 minutes ago, njhorseman said:

the evidence seems to be crystal clear

No, it doesn't, but you do you. My passport will never be expiring within 6-months.

1 minute ago, SeaShark said:

 

You likely were unaware because NCL has no such rule. Rules for required travel documentation and the validity of those documents are determined and set by each individual country.

This contradicts NCL policy that states, "For Cruises Leaving a Non-US port".

11 hours ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

Unlike some things with NCL, this seems pretty clear:

Is it? Really? Would you be willing to test it? 😆

12 hours ago, njhorseman said:

I corrected you in post #29, giving examples of itineraries where NCL requires a valid passport, but doesn't require 6 months validity on the passport.

Yes, you corrected me, maybe. I still don't know the definitive answer. Also, the OP is embarking in Canada, so....

12 minutes ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

Are you folks claiming that NCL has a blanket requirement that you can't board a cruise anywhere if your passport is expiring in less than six months?

In my post #22 I understood that it may be NCL policy regardless of the country visited. It has seemed to grow exponentially from there, and I'm still not sure if I am right, or have been definitively corrected. (Closed loop cruises are a different animal)

13 hours ago, albingirl said:

Can you imagine having the time to go to a bar to get a drink the day of disembarkation? Not to mention the fun of lethargy for the long travel day ahead lol.

What I can't imagine is rushing to get off the ship. And lethargy is great for a long airplane ride.

Just book it first or second. Date doesn't matter.

Personal experience, I have never walked by the gym and saw more than a few people using it. That said, being awake at 6-7:00 am is beyond my comprehension.

49 minutes ago, Sundiego said:

We're Sapphire and I still ask questions like this.

Different strokes, for sure. I learned everything I could about Platinum when I was still Silver. It's been a goal, and we're finally there. Can't wait to use the knowledge on our next NCL cruise.

1 minute ago, WexIrl said:

Hence why I am curious, how a 6 month passport rule is required.

Because NCL can make up any rule they want for their ships. I would rely on the cruise contract, not the FAQ's, or whatever you think is correct in your mind.

2 minutes ago, WexIrl said:

Thanks, I seen that, and if it is brought up on check in etc., I will challenge NCL on the fact that their online check in allowed me to input two passport details including expiry date that had an expire date within 6 months of the cruise debarkation.

Ouch. Challenging them isn't going to get you on the ship.

Why don't you just renew them now and forget about it?

3 minutes ago, zqvol said:

Don’t need a passport for a closed loop cruise. NCL doesn’t care when it expires in that particular circumstance. 

Thus, the reason I said, "If a passport is necessary".

8 minutes ago, njhorseman said:

You are incorrect. From NCL's FAQs.

Thank you for the correction.

21 minutes ago, WexIrl said:

 

We are booked on a NCL Cruise out of the UK (traveling from Ireland) in 2 weeks time, both my teenagers passports expire in September this year. 

I have no fear of there being an issue with this.
(But I would be interested to see (and open to correction) where it explicitly states we will have an issue with the kids passports being out of date in less than 6 months)

We have travelled on passports around Europe/UK on passports that expire within 6 months with no issues previously.

 

Strongly suggest you read NCL's FAQ as noted in post #29 above.

6 minutes ago, mek said:

The experience I had with my passport expiring one week after returning on a closed loop cruise was not on NCL, so not speaking from experience on that particular cruise line.

Thanks for clarifying. That strengthens my understanding that it is NCL policy, regardless of differing laws.

14 minutes ago, complawyer said:

they didnt lose anything

Of course, you are technically correct. What I should have said is that they didn't receive the gain of you not eating 2 meals, and them buying 2 meals.

Same same

All this discussion about the 6-month rule.

My understanding is that it is NCL policy regardless of where you are going. If a passport is necessary, and it expires in less than 6 months, you will not be allowed to board.

I am more than willing to be corrected on this.

13 minutes ago, complawyer said:

ncl lost nothing by letting us use the last free dinner for the other couple.

I'm quite surprised they allowed it. They "lost" on the fact that you otherwise would have not eaten 2 of your meals. And they "lost" the revenue of the other couple buying their 2 meals. Like mjk said, it's nice they did that, but I wouldn't expect it.

On 5/10/2024 at 1:15 PM, Catchum said:

The only place I would say has a problem is Scotland where the midges can be evil. 

 

Tell me more about these little demons. We have several stops in Scotland this August.

5 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

I will fully admit that when I grew up, tilapia was a trash fish that you caught and released.  
 

Today, it is highly desired and sought after. It is one of the premiere fish on many menus. 
 

NCL continues to cater to the desires of the contemporary cruiser. Old fashion fish like salmon have failed out of favor. 

This is a strange hypothesis. I know of absolutely no one in my fairly large circle of acquaintances, friends, and family that seeks out, or highly desires, Tilapia. It is exactly the same as it was when you grew up -- a trash fish.

The only reason anyone willingly eats Tilapia is because, a) it is tasteless and they don't like fish, or b) it is dirt cheap.

And I find it fascinating that you think salmon is "out of favor" when it's on nearly every.single.menu of nearly every single respectable restaurant in the US.

Strange.

On 5/21/2024 at 4:04 PM, klfrodo said:

 

The sycophants need to give it a break.

 

You don't know the actual definition of that word, do you....

16 minutes ago, obmarcr said:

The final total price quoted ended up being twice as much as the advertised stateroom with all the fees, gratuity, and taxes being charged.

That sounds about the right for my "advertised" price on Royal Caribbean last August. It's just a game they all play.

8 hours ago, kelkel2 said:

The only thing that really appeals to me about carnival’s drink package is that it includes specialty coffee, Gatorade, bottled water, and energy drinks as well as the 15 alcohol drinks a day. 

A nice package, but what's the cost difference? NCL is $22/day -- all in -- unlimited alcohol, and 2 drinks at a time.