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We are flying into Reykjavik on NCL booking and arriving at 6:00 a.m. Transport to the cruise port is included in the air package but we wonder what will NCL do with us until we can check-in.  Do they allow us to enter the terminal?  We would like to leave our luggage and explore a little on our own.  Anyone have experience with this?  Thanks

Knowing where to find ice cream and when it is available is important to my enjoyment of a cruise.  We have never sailed on the NCL Joy  so would appreciate any insight. 

We just returned from a HAL cruise to Cuba and had no problem at all in getting off ship and doing our own thing both days. You purchase your visa at embarcation ($75) and submit your travel document before getting on the ship. Just check the first box and complete the last page. We were never questioned again. When passengers started getting off the ship, we just joined in.

I know it seems HAL is forcing people to purchase their excursions but I think this is what they have to say to be legal. They are allowed to sail there because they meet U.S. regulations and have to be compliant. If one chooses to be illegal, which we did, that is our decision. Cuba has no issue with this and nothing is stamped on your passport.

Havana was a fascinating port and we really enjoyed our ride in a '57 Chevy convertible.