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An email as of last week,  Norwegian Platinum Plus is confirmed as matching to Gold.  Just FYI

From MSC:  Norwegian Platinum and Platinum Plus both match to our Gold status level.  That is the current level that we match to.

On 8/14/2019 at 4:15 AM, G.M.T. said:

Do not forget that tipping culture is very different in various parts of the world.

 

In US when you ask for the bill. 18% service ha sbeen added and you are expexted to leave another 15% as a tip.

 

In Europe and Britain (I Know Britian is in Europe, but getting ready for Brexit), on a small bill we round up to the next pound / euro, for larger bill amounts.

 

So you see there are no right or wrong amounts to tip. It i swhat you are comfortable with.

 In the US, if there has already been a gratuity added (18%-20%), you most certainly aren't expected to tip over that. The confusion lies where some establishments make it difficult to see that a gratuity has already been added.  Just wanted to clarify that.

Okay, if this is the case, does everyone just order room service, and if so, are they prompt and/or arrive on schedule?

I searched and think I know the answer, but is it true there are no coffee makers in the cabins? Specifically Carnival Magic balcony. Say it ain't so?

Thinking of trying MSC for the first time. These drink packages are confusing to me.

What brands of rum and gin are included in the Easy (under $12) package?  Bacardi Silver? Bombay Sapphire? 

I saw the Premium menu posted above. That is the Premium Plus menu, correct? 

Thanks for your help!

Saw this on another site. Can anybody confirm? Del Rio may be losing his mind. 

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Important VIBE AND CABANA UPDATE. 

As if pricing wasn't high already it's gone crazy.
 
These price changes will go into effect for all embarkations beginning on 2/25/19:
Daily access pass - $99 per person (previously $29 pp)

Weekly access pass - $209 per person (previously $129 pp)

Full Sea Day Cabana Rental - $209 for two guests (previously $139)*
* This option includes your daily pass and a $30 food and beverage credit (only to be used in Vibe). Additional guests sharing the cabana must purchase a day pass.

Full Port Day Cabana Rental - $179 for two guests (previously $109)*
* This option includes your daily pass and a $30 food and beverage credit (only to be used in Vibe). Additional guests sharing the cabana must purchase a day pass.

Full Cruise Cabana Rental - $439 for two guests (previously $359)*
* This option includes your daily pass and a $100 food and beverage credit (only to be used in Vibe). Additional guests sharing the cabana must purchase a day pass.”

On 6/13/2018 at 1:45 PM, sverigecruiser said:

 

This kind of posts scares me!

 

We are ready to book our airline tickets for our cruise in February but they will cost $2000/each (business class Stockholm-Miami-Stockholm) and I should hate to get a mail that our cruise has been cancelled after I have booked the tickets!

Get travel insurance.

Hi,

So is the beach in front of Castaway Cay open to the public, if we order drinks/food?

Thanks.

We just got back from NOLA. Stayed a couple extra days. We did the Hop On - Hop Off Bus Tour (Google it). It was excellent!

If you just stayed on the bus, the whole route takes about 2 hours. There's a bus at each stop about every half hour if you did want to get off at one of the stops.

It's a double-decker bus. The top level is open, half shaded with a canopy. You can get on at any stop and pay for your ticket inside the bus.

If you were staying a few days pre and post cruise out of Tampa, which hotel would you choose, and why?

What are some sites not to miss in Tampa, or otherwise fun things to do?

Thanks for your help!

We stayed there twice. It's a lovely hotel, convenient to everything, but we have no trouble walking. Walked to the French Quarter (Bourbon St.) easily. Canal Street is just about a half block to the right.

Some of the rooms have the historic brick walls. Would definitely recommend it.

Absolutely fabulous review! Thanks!