Anoynmous Phoenix

@Candy Apple 12 Me too, but not Alaska in late September! I like it then The cool weather, cheap gifts, rough seas!! A P

@Candy Apple 12 There are some cruises I have been on and would be happy to do again so I would hope for an open extra 10% A P

I hope everyone realises that it is for a Specific Date on a Specific Ship. A bit of a pain, good if a general 10% on top of any other offer and is on Any Cruise.

@tmal2 On the last cruise we went on envelopes were left in our cabin with the names of everyone that had provided service to us. Which cruise line please? If that ever happens on NCL I can see an uprising!!

@LovescatsNC Do you mean La Romana? The map https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Punta+Cana+International+Airport,+Carr.+Aeropuerto,+Punta+Cana+23000,+Dominican+Republic/La+Romana,+Dominican+Republic,+La+Romana,+Dominican+Republic/@18.4947728,-68.8284187,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x8ea892172ce48f89:0x957aa624da170f8c!2m2!1d-68.3684931!2d18.5632813!1m5!1m1!1s0x8eaf545ed101eb97:0xcfc08b393d1d087!2m2!1d-68.9574802!2d18.4165086!3e0?entry=ttu Shows the distance. Is it possible to change to La Romana International Airport, Carr. La Romana - Higuey 5.5, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic; it would be a lot easier.

NCL actually arrange tours or accept tours that allow you to leave at one port and join at another, Egypt, Israel and Chile/Peru, so it can happen. Keep pushing and make it happen but make sure you have the permission IN WRITING!! Missing the ship is a VERY different kettle of fish!! Your cabin is cleared with everything given to the port contact and what @www3traveler says is what will happen. Not only is the Captain (cruise line) .fined the Cruise Line will take you to court to get the fine back.

@heathriel Do they give any type of accommodation for this type of change? I presume you are wondering if they will give you a refund or similar. I very much doubt it as their T&Cs allow them to alter itineraries "at will". As you are not getting a sea day but will be in port there is no likelihood of a Fee reduction which may happen going from a port day to a sea day. That is usually when you suddenly get a refund.

@TrumpyNor That is exactly what I said, just with a different wording........ Hello Anita The usual problem when one is following a thread!!!! Not so long ago I answered a comment and within two hours I had 5 notifications; all were saying the same thing i had!!

@carohs Thank you

@carohs Thanks. (they're on my live ... Where are these please

@egurbi Also, will NCL actually respond to inquiries about upgrade charges, since my understanding is that they contract the whole process out? Only one way to find out!!!! Try it and see. Then let us know the answer too.

@ontheweb ... so after tasting it we took it back to our cabin. That is the norm as they always do it towards the end when the staff are a little more free.

I agree, inform them, BUT and it is a BIG BUT, be prepared for a serenade from the wait staff in the restaurant!!

In mainland American ports the ship has to be cleared of ALL passengers, including those doing a B2B. before anyone is allowed to board, it is often referred to as requiring a "clean ship". We were on one where a couple were "hiding" as, being B2B, they assumed they would not have to get off. It took an extra hour to clean the ship and get it ready for embarkation.

I assume that doing B2B on the Pride will be uncommon but does anyone know if a "clean ship" is required in Honolulu as is required in other US ports? If it is; what is the situation like there? Does the Pride do the following? Dining with Officers? Latitudes Cocktail Party? Free Ship Tour? Wines Round the World? A ship, back to ship, island tour for B2B passengers? Thanks Anoynmous Phoenix

Unless you take upcharge dishes from the menu when on board. The system will know from your booking that you have the 2 free meals.

@fstuff1 It would be interesting to see the definitive source of the document you show. I bet NCL had nothing to do with providing it.

I often have a notice on my door, asking for help wit coins or advertising Cruise Critic and have not lost it. However I use a small round magnet that no one will steal!! Expect to lose it if you use a flash magnet11

After dinner it always goes down well with a double Drambuie when my wife leaves to go to the show!!

We ask the steward for an ice bucket and that he/she fills it once a day. always works.

I have found a price drop after final payment and am hoping that my PC will be able to do something for me or, at least, ask Miami to provide some OBC. All crossed, fingers, eyes and arms but not holding my breath!!! Two cruises (B2B) NZD 600 + each each so nearly NZD 2500.

The silly thing is that, if you are in the Haven or a Suite your butler will almost certainly be able to get whatever you want. If I go to the buffet no one seems to worry if I take back "cookies". What is the difference?

As the GM's Secretary makes all the arrangements; Future Cruise only collects names; and can only do that when she/he has the number of requests she/he does not inform people till later in the cruise. We have never heard the date of the DWOs on asking to take part, unlike the Latitude Cocktail party; the Free Ship tour and Wines Round the World which are actually arranged by Future Cruise.

@latebuyer The Shore Excursion Credit is USD50. If your account is in any other currency then then UDD50 is converted to what ever currency your account is in. Ours is in NZD and the value to us is based on the day to day exchange rate.

@wsurrette2424 Go to "My NCL" and bring up the cruise, it will tell you what day it is.