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My TA received the flight information at the same time I did. She is actually advocating for them to change the return flight as they have us on a 10 a.m. flight out of Panama.

We also bought the package from NCL and someone there told my travel agent that there is no transportation from airport to hotel. I have asked her to verify once again before paying $80 for a private transfer but that was over a month ago and I have yet to hear back from her. I usually do not use TAs for the sole reason that I like to be able to be in control of my trip but with COVID I thought I would be better off. NCL has booked us on a 10 a.m. flight. Again after receiving the flight info I called my TA and again she told me she would look into it but I still haven’t heard from her😡. I see no way that we would make that flight unless someone from NCL personally escorted us off the ship and drove us privately. As it stands now, even if we were first off the ship we will have to wait for the NCL bus to fill up before it would leave for the airport.

Did NCL provide transportation from the airport to the Hilton? We booked the precruise package and they told my TA that transportation to the hotel was not included. What time did you arrive at the airport after the cruise? NCL has us booked on a 10 a.m. flight and I’m very worried we will not make that.

Sorry, I screwed up in the title and now can’t edit it. We are disembarking in Panama City. Do you have any insight as far as transfer times from the pier to the airport?

We got our flight schedule from NCL today. We disembark in Panama City at 7 a.m. They have us booked on a flight departing at 10 a.m. we have NCL transfer but I’m sure they sit at the pier until all passengers are on the bus. Is there any chance of us making that flight?

Just in case anyone else is wondering about this, I asked the same question on a travel group and the majority of respondents agree that the vendors are much more aggressive and threatening than in Jamaica and even more so the “rappers”. I’m not exactly sure what rappers are but they say they are the ones who jump in a taxi or vehicle with you uninvited and then demand payment. Some say a stern wagging of your fingers in a no gesture is enough to keep them away or no thank you, avoid eye contact and do not speak other than to say no thank you. I’m thinking we will stay in the port area unfortunately.

I’m a little concerned with some of the posts saying how aggressive the street vendors are. There is little I hate more on an excursion than being chased by vendors who don’t leave us alone after saying no thank you while we continue to walk. Has anyone here been to Jamaica who can compare their aggressiveness? Jamaica is the worst I have been too.

How long did it take? I sent mine off 11 days ago and still nothing. First time I did this I had the confirmation within a couple days.

I assume if you are booked on an NCL transfer/pre-cruise hotel package we don’t need to worry about a check-in time? At least I would hope we are allowed to check in when the bus gets us to the pier?

The included beverage package has changed. As of January 1, 2023 you will receive six 1 L bottles of water per room With the Unlimited Open Bar Package, enjoy a wide selection of beverages both on board and at Great Stirrup Cay. Here’s what you get: • Select, premium cocktails & spirits under $15 USD (such as Patron Silver, Grey Goose and more) • A variety of beer and wine by the glass under $15 USD • 20% off all bottles of champagne and wine • Unlimited soft drinks and juices • (6) 1L Flow Water bottles delivered to your stateroom on embarkation day* Please Note: The Unlimited Open Bar Package is included with your reservation if you booked through Free at Sea.

We have also booked the ships hotel package just for convenience but it doesn’t include transportation from airport to hotel (even though it says it does non NCLs website but apparently the hotel no longer has an airport shuttle so it’s not provided). So all in all with the estimated cost of transportation and a different often recommended hotel NCLs package is about $300 more plus we still have to arrange transportation to the hotel on our own.

Yes that is the one I have been using. No response at all from them over the past probably 3 months. I didn’t want to try calling in case nobody speaks English, which I was advised many of the hotel employees don’t, but may have to. Thanks for your response.

How did you get ahold of any one there? I have sent about 10 emails inquiring about transportation options and have received no response.