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Having been in an Owner's Suite on the Jewel (same class) and an aft suite on the Pearl, I'd stay in the aft suite. On those class ships they don't have a full Haven, just a small sitting area with a small pool, but no Haven restaurant or bar.

It'll be great for a quick weekend getaway, though. First Coast News said NCL and Carnival will work together to deconflict schedules. They made it sound more of a mutual working agreement than a one-sided dictatorial relationship. We're still working, too, but rest assured we'll look at the 11 and 12 day itineraries to see if they're places we want to go. We're excited about the deal.

It's a 20 minute drive down I-295 for me. Can't wait for it to get here!

For the "a la carte" specialty restaurants the dining package includes one appetizer, one entree, and one desert.

That being said, you can probably call NCL and make arrangements for some way to keep frozen breast milk. They do make arrangements for medical needs, and I'm pretty sure this would qualify.

You just described my DW and I to a T! We could easily spend the whole cruise sitting in the Atrium or Observation Lounge and read or do puzzles. But there are times we've been sucked into the cool crowd and had a good time.

There was a story on the local Jax news lasts night. There was a meeting yesterday where they were supposed to finalize the contract, but other agenda items pushed it back. They're now scheduling a meeting next week just for finalizing the NCL contract.

I'm IN Jax, I'd love to be able to do a quick weekend getaway on NCL, since that's where most of our points are.

@YVRteacher I seem to be following you around. I was in Alaska last year just after you and I'll be on the Star to Greenland & Iceland this August. 🙂

On the Pearl (and the rest of the Jewel class ships) there is a reserved seating area for Haven/Suite guests for the shows that is watched by the butler/concierge staff.

You are correct regarding the Jewel class ships, or at least the two we've been on. However, the OP is asking about the Norwegian Sun, which is a Sun class ship.

Please keep in mind, when sailing from Miami, Scootaround delivers the scooter to your cabin, so you won't have it until then. If you need help checking and and boarding, you will need to request wheelchair assistance for the terminal. Last time we left from Miami they told me I could pick up the scooter before going in the terminal, but that was not the case.

We've got this one scheduled for August 2024. What were the temperatures like? 14 days is an awful lot of sweatshirts, and lots of luggage.

We just got off the Seward to Vancouver cruise, and while on that one booked the Canada, Greenland, Iceland cruise. This was our third time to Alaska, and we really enjoy those cruises. Really looking forward to the Greenland/Iceland cruise. If you have the time, I would think the Greenland/Iceland cruise would be preferable. But if you've only got a week of vacay, then you'd be better off with Alaska.

We had that same person on the Pearl last November. Sneaky little ninja!

We've been on her sister ship, the Pearl, three times with my scooter, and we've never had an issue getting around, or finding restrooms. We've never had an accessible cabin, the smallest being the Club Balcony Suite, so I can't say whether there will be room in an inside. Although if it's an accessible cabin, they're built for wheelchairs and scooters. I'm sure the Jewel is laid out the same way, and we'll find out in 67 days, as we'll be on her going to Alaska.

It'd be a lot lighter if they used cardboard for the hull, though.

I'm curious, what do you trade the wine for that you would actually drink?

Three NCL cruises, and they've all been on the Pearl. We were on her last November for a Thanksgiving run to the Canal. Food was great every place we ate. The Great Outdoors is a nice place to sit during the day or evening and watch the water or coastline. O'Sheehan's has great pub grub late into the night (might even be 24/7, but those nights are done for my old a$$). We like the Pearl so much we're on her sister ship, the Jewel for our next Alaska trip in September. The staff was amazing everywhere we went.

@alackas which date in September? We're on the 25th.

I wouldn't say Diamond is a pretty low loyalty level. That's where you start getting a free photo.

She brings pills, patches, and bands on every cruise. They help her keep an even keel. All except one night on one cruise where the dining rooms stayed empty all evening. She's just not real comfortable on the small boats.

I've got even longer to wait, as we won't be there until Sept 25th! My wife just booked me the crab fishing expedition in Ketchikan, so that's another thing to look forward to. She doesn't do small boats well, so she'll spend the day walking around Creek Street. Thanks @YVRteacher!

If you're interested in history, at all, you'll love Ephesus. We used to go down there once a month. Our kids loved getting to see the "old, old buildings." We even found some familiar looking statues. If you get the chance, try to get on a tour of the Basilica of St. John, which is just around the corner from Ephesus. While at the market, if you like pistachios, look for a street vendor and buy a kilo of them. They'll be nice and warm.

I know the departure time leaving Seward is later than most cruises, but what time do they start boarding? We're getting into Seward the day before our cruise starts, instead of riding the train down from Anchorage the day of departure. Loving your review so far. Glad you're having a great time!