Lollygil

On 3/19/2020 at 4:24 PM, surgie said:

We were booked on a Tauck Amsterdam to Basel cruise that included a side trip to Oberammergau. Just saw the news about the play. We will definitely cancel the cruise as well. Hope to reschedule in two years. Had hopes that with a September trip we could wait and see but now the decision has been made for us. 

We too. Our vacation in September included a few days In Munich at the Oktoberfest before the  Passion Play, then a Danube River Cruise, followed by a few days in Budapest. It’s disappointing, but not unexpected. The passion play was the main reason for the trip, so we want to reschedule the full trip and hope to recreate the itinerary in 2022.  

Please post your review and scan your dailies upon return

Any returning passengers from the Southern Caribbean with Dalies to share?

🤣🤣🤣 what’s your go to spot for pre dinner drinks!??!??

Bummer. What’s your go to go sour for pre dinner delinks?  

Is there a bar that is similar to the Spinnaker with sunset views for pre dinner drinks on the Epic?

Exactly what concert is the optional Viennese Concert? 

I just booked a River Cruise on the Monarch Empress with Gate One. I have been unable to find a roll call or board on cruise critic for this line. Can anyone help? And anyone traveled this ship/line with some tips? We are booked for the September 20, 2020 Danube Oberammagau tour. 

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I am booked with them next month! Good to hear the positive feedback. 

We booked the Tropicana show for our night in Havana. We will be obtaining our own transportation to the club. What could we do after? I was wondering if there are any spots we could ask the driver to drop us or wait for us while we enjoy a drink or two---or  Is it safe to walk to a bar or club near the ship? Any suggestions???

I have found this to be true of my roll call for my Cuba Cruise on NCL Sun in April. I hate the updated boards! What is going on???

MKING--good idea. I think NCL should read these comments and the Officers should at least pretend to be enthusiastic about the passengers at the Latitudes party.

I have been to quite a few Latitudes Parties but last week's party on the Breakaway was a disgrace. They grouped the top tiers together for one party at H2O and it was not the usual fanfare. The Captain arrived late, did not want to take any photos with the passengers, made a short speech and then left. The passed appetizers are the canapes you get sent to your room. And that was that. I was really disappointed. This is usually a fun, classy cocktail party where you get to interact with the Officers, other cruisers and get celebrated for being a loyal cruiser.

The Breakaway Lattitudes party was a HUGE disappointment. It was held outside at H2O, the captain arrived late, did not want to pose for photos and the the passed appetizers were scant canapes. I usually enjoy a formal occasion to meet other cruisers and get a photo or talk to one of the officers. I think NCl's most valued cruisers should get a better acknowledgement of their loyalty.

Just got home--we were Starboard. Thats the best side---on the way out passing Lady Liberty, in port you are on the side of Bermuda and returning home with New York out your deck.

If I have entertainment reservations what does that mean in reference to seating? Do I still need to show up early to get the seats I want? I have reservations for Burn the Floor and Cirque Du Soleil. How early do I need to show up?

Is there anything near Spice to walk to, such as shopping etc. We are planning on spending a full day here on the beach, but it would be nice to take a break and stroll if theres an area to walk to,

And how far is it from the ship?

Do any recent guests have their dailies online? I would love to scan them!

If you have UDP what is the deal with the ala carte menus. I am sure some items are additional again--getting nickeled and dimed here--but other than that are we free to choose any item on the menu? Is there a limit? What if I want two apps

I usually have my itinerary down pat as I check the Dailies and make my plans for what shows and dinner plans. But, now its my first time doing the precruise reservations this early for my Bermuda Cruise and since Breakaway is not cruising Bermuda at this time I cant get current dailies. What does everyone else do? I like to know the nights for their parties and formal night before booking my dinner reservations.

My first stop and drink is at Igors for their famous Bloody Marys. Then get on the streetcar for a garden district tour or walk to Lafayette Cemetary--it closes at 2. Make a reservation for lunch across the street at Commanders! Then top off the first day at Columns Hotel for Happy Hour sippin Mint Juleps on their porch.

Do you h ave to prebook? Or can we just walk in and order?

Thanks I was wondering about this as well---we were always able to order coffee/tea and some rolls or cold cereal for port mornings

Is it true that NCL is now charging for room service?I remember it to be free.