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I switched to Sail Away for my granddaughter & I. I bought a dining package and moved up from interior to Oceanview, all for a bit less than the original price. We will be in port quite a bit so I know that my drink & her soda package would be a waste for us. It works differently for each person/cruise. Enjoy!

I have never had an issue with Ncl laundry service. If I want to wash some stuff out in the sink I bring laundry sheets that I’ve found on Amazon so I don’t have to bring liquids.

Oh yes and they are great perks! Wishing you luck!

I am sorry but I can’t give you a comparison between the two ships. However I sailed on the Escape last year in a Haven Courtyard Suite. The Haven staff was amazing as was the Haven dining room. I loved everything about the Escape especially the entertainment I arranged a Cruise Critic Meet & Mingle in the District Brewhouse. NCL pulled out all stops. The ships officers were walking around bringing us beer samples and there were hot and cold food items passed around. I have cruised many times on 4 different lines but I fell in love with this ship and her crew. The Haven benefits were over the top.

Even though, there is still plenty of good items on there.

Any lamb dish is usually wonderful. Occasionally in the evening you can find oatmeal raisin cookies in the buffet. 

I love that game! What a great idea. Leaving on the Gem out of Venice years ago we met at a jazz bar. There were quite a few of us and we had a blast.

Oatmeal cookies & chicolate croissantschocolate croissants

Again, thank you everyone!

Thank you so much everyone. This is probably my only trip to Alaska so it’s Go Big or Go Home!

Hi everyone!

I am booked on a bus tour into Denali. I believe that the tour is 3 hours long. I would like to upgrade to the Princess tour that is like 9 hours long. My friend is worried about sitting so long. Does the bus stop often and do you get to walk around? I would hate to miss this.

Thank you.

Just booked my first Princess Cruise which is a Cruisetour to Alaska. I started a roll call using the date of the tour, not if the cruise which starts later. Did I do this correctly?

Tell me, does Princess hold Meet & Greets for Cruise Critic members?

Thank you,

Bonni

Thanks for bringing that up. I purchased one.

just got off the Escape. All of the shows are great but Choir of Man is a total standout!

I believe that it cost me around $29 which included gratuity. As a bonus you get a bangers & mash dinner which was pretty good along with all of the pints you would like! If you don’t like the dinner eat somewheres else before or after. The show itself is sooo worth it.

I was at Howl at the Moon last night which was a trip. At around 11:20 most of the cast from the Choir of Man came into sing too!

So anyways, book the Choir and don’t whine about the food or price! NCL isn’t “ Nickle & diming” you! They will be going on tour across the USA I believe the end of July after they hire and train a new troupe just for the Escape. I’d gladly pay to see them on land.

Bonni

Yes, they had I believe 180 people with them!

I was going to ask u yesterday if we could take u up on your offer to see your Suite but I developed a cold or something and didn’t want to bring that joy to your family! Your photos were great.

Bonni

Great band Kartune on board first week. Bonni on our M&G knows them. I was a bit skeptical and the one singer even plugged his band at the M&G which I thought was cheesey.

 

Probably best band I've ever seen on any ship!!!!!!

 

It was like a rock concert from noon to five. Even the great "ENCORE" which they did. Crowd favorite.

 

NCL - KEEP THEM. They even had their own groupies sailing.

My fault! I had asked Tommy to talk about his band since I knew they were very good! Such a switch from the usual pool bands!

Someone asked how we avoided a conflict with the tour...

When setting up the M & G I simply asked and they said that they would take care of it.

Thank you LPizza

Does anyone know if they take credit cards for beach umbrellas or just cash?

I googled Ncl spirit and cabin # and found some photos. You’ve probably already done this though.

I can’t help you but I just wanted to tell you that I love that ship!

Enjoy.

Just wondering if there was popcorn on the Escape?

When u attend the meet and greet u will me them and get the phone #’s

I am also interested in a list for the Escape.

Thank you!

I stayed in 3 of these suites on the Gem. Absolutely wonderful!

Google Packing list Cruise Diva. There are both Men’s & Woman’s lists.

Hope this helps.

Bonni