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6 hours ago, Charles4515 said:

 

Pretty unlikely by April 15. Bermuda does not move that fast. They are slow movers. I believe they are committed to the travel authorizations until 2023. Their next change would probably be eliminatig the tests but still requiring proof of vaccination. That would still require the application. Their government seems pretty proud of the Travel Authorization and collecting the fees.  

True.  The timing of the testing is stressing me out, but doable.  We cruised last month and we got tested by NCL at the porr and it went pretty smoothly.

Our cruise to Bermuda is April 15.  I haven't submitted anything yet, hoping for another 

travel update....

Great idea!!

Yes, I work nearby the Boston port and have to be tortured by cruise ships sailing by without me!!

In the past I have seen them set up a table at the port, look for a table in the waiting area. 

On the havenless Dawn we have stayed in almost every suite category, we had a great butler and concierge when we were in one of the DOS.  It may have been due to a great concierge, Hanno and a great butler, Dominic. 

I have been in the haven twice on the Gem, 1st time in the DOS, which I never wanted to leave and the 2nd time in a H4, I think the service was the same.  I think I am a very "relaxed" cruiser.  We don't ask for much, just don't bring me yucky hors d'oeuvres in the afternoon, I prefer BLT quarters. 

Everyone tips different as you can see.  I usually tip my steward $50-75, depending on service and personality.  On the Gem we had a Haven Valet, I tipped him $50.  Concierge $75-100, same with Butler, and how often I have utilized them. 

Have a great cruise. 

Ok recent Gemsters, we were on the Gem last April and the bartender "G" in the Mojito Bar was probably the best bartender we have ever been served by.  Does anyone know if he is still onboard? We are cruising the Gem May 3rd and I haven't had a good mojito since last April!! 

We have done the GV on the Gem a few times we favor 14000 although I’m not sure why. It is very different from the Dawn GV. I believe it’s also bigger We love it

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How does this read to you guys:

 

Cruises taken as a minor will be credited to the guest on their first cruise taken after they turn 18 years of age

 

I was just told by NCL that my daughter does not any points for prior cruises as a minor. She starts earning at 18. Am I just reading this wrong? Anyone have any experience with minor going after 18? Did they get prior cruise points?

It is what is if she doesn't but what it says above on the NCL site is misleading and also what I have been told in the past from prior agents.

Thanks

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We just got back from Boston - Bermuda on the Dawn - had some great sunrises and sunsets on the port side of the gv and we docked port side in Bermuda if that is of any help ! Have a great trip:):)

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Interesting that you mentioned refunding port fees if missed, I don’t recall ever being refunded and we’ve missed several ports over the past few years. I guess I need to be more observant in the future.

 

 

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There is no difference but one is port side and one is starboard side so depends where you sailing if you have a preference of sides. For example when we sailed out of New York we were port side so didn't see the statue of liberty from our balcony but I guess starboard side got a great view.

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On Gem (and Pearl) ' date=' there is no difference.[/quote']Thank you!!

 

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Life (and events in it) are what you make of it. We were on board as well last week and made some awfully good lemonade out of the lemons provided.

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On the Dawn one has a kitchen. We dont care about a kitchen, not sure if its the same on the Gem.

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There are two.

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Has anyone been in both GV on the Gem? Is one "better" than the other?

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This was my 2nd diversion. My 1st was in Oct 2014. We wound up in Nassau and Great Stirrup Caye. I heard more complaining on that cruise than this one. I found out the night before. I tossed 3 sweatshirts in my suitcase and off we went. I totally enjoyed the cruise, met lots of nice people. Actually met a couple who are booking the Gem with us next May.

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Your going to go and like it LOL

 

Does Fl and Bahamas suck? Yea maybe a little. But it is what it is, you can either change your attitude and try to make the most of a bad situation and have a good time or make yourself miserable for a week. I choose to not worry about things which I have no control over, don't sweat the small things. This is a truly a first world problem. If you want to talk about things which are truly very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous......come talk to me about my son who is serving in the peace corp or my nephew who is in the Marines in Afghanistan

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People say they will cancel but unless they have an outside insurance policy with a cancel for any reason clause when they call NCL (NCL insurance does not have that option) and find out they would lose 100% of their fare they will get on the ship.

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Thanks!! The ship is sold out, but according to different pages there seem to be many people that plan on canceling.

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I am sailing on the Dawn today. We are being diverted to Canada. If there are last minute cancellations, can we upgrade our cabins at the pier or on board?

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I Just received the email from NCL for the 9/9 sailing:

 

Original

Day

Destination

Arrive

Depart

Sun

New York City, New York, Us

4:00 pm

Mon

At Sea

Tue

At Sea

Wed

Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda

8:00 am

Overnight

Thu

Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda

Overnight

Overnight

Fri

Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda

3:00 pm

Sat

At Sea

Sun

New York City, New York, Us

7:00 am

Revised

Day

Destination

Arrive

Depart

Sun

New York City, New York, Us

4:00 pm

Mon

At Sea

Tue

At Sea

Wed

Port Canaveral, Florida

1:00 pm

9:00 pm

Thu

Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

10:00 am

6:00 pm

Fri

Nassau, Bahamas

8:00 am

6:00 pm

Sat

At Sea

Sun

New York City, New York, Us

7:00 am

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Where does it say that? I think you need to look at the arrival and departure dates as well as time ;)

 

Sun 09/11 Sept 1230 1730 Norwegian Dawn King’s Wharf NCL BOS/BOS MA

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