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There may have been a local market effort being offered. Lots of times cruises will be offered to locals who can travel on short notice are really great rates.

I was just on Norwegian's website and could access all the the web cams. The Spirit looks to be at sea today.

My favorite indulgence is fairly inexpensive: A Smoothie made by one of my favorite bartenders at the Atrium Cafe.

Cruising can become addictive. I went on my first cruise in January of 2008 on The Spirit. In late May I was on the Getaway for the 5th time and my 25th cruise in total. At the moment I currently have 5 cruises booked and trying to figure out how to add a 6th. I am booked on the Sun in late September, back to back on the Getaway over Christmas, The Jewel in late January and The Pearl in late November 2016.

One cruise at a time is fine. I understand that Regent has a 128 day Round The World coming in 2017. That is a little over 4 1/2 months on a very small ship. I am not so sure about that cruise, it would be fun though.

Personally I hope he is enjoying some well deserved family time and enjoying being with them and not in Miami.

Agree With him having to be in Miami for work and family living in New York city since losing their home on Long Island during Hurricane Sandy, I hope that he is getting lots of quality family time. Well Earned Sir

ABSOLUTELY NOT

I have FIVE cruises booked and will book a sixth one this weekend.

It is a wonderful cruise. I have done it from Miami to LA and from LA to Miami. It is a two week cruise. I am doing a 10 day roundtrip Miami- Miami Partial Panama Cruise on The pearl in November 2016. She will go through one set of locks into Gatun Lake turn around and return back out to Colon, Panama before beginning Her journey back to Miami.

I can not wait for this adventure.

I have had the privilege of being a VIP passenger on several cruises and never had a VIP tag.

You do not earn VIP status as a regular passenger. On rare occasions, someone might be granted VIP status by someone within the Company. It is an honor given, not earned.

All of the Alaskan cruises are great.

When I pick one it is based on: (1) How much time do I have, (2) How much money do I have, (3) Which port city- Seattle or Vancouver is best- flight wise, price wise.

You will have a great time on matter which ship or itinerary works best for you.

I pre-pay and consider DSC as just another cost of the cruise like port fees and taxes.

It all depends on how soon the local officials clear the ship for disembarkation. If I remember correctly, I think it was about 7:30 A.M.- 7:45 A.M. the last time I was on the Getaway.

The Jade will probably be very close to being full.

What will be 50% to 75% will be The Escape on Her Inaugural Transatlantic Crossing.

The 2 Hour Rule is for when you board the ship in your Embarkation Port-like Miami, New York City, etc.

YOu MUST be on board 2 hours prior to whatever your sailing time is. For instance if you are scheduled to sail at 4:00 P.M. You would be required to be on board by 2 P.M.

Studio Lounges: Epic, Breakaway, Getaway, Escape

From in the Studio area, the Lounge is well marked and at the end of the corridor.

From the outside corridor, the Lounge entrance is well marked,

No Norwegian ship has self-serve laundry. Somewhere during your cruise a fill the bag laundry offer will be made. You can fill a provided paper bag for one price.

I live 320 miles south and east of Seattle, early this morning the sky was full of smoke. It is a little better now. It is a tough summer for firefighters- long very hot dry days, fireworks doing damage and several of the fires being called arson.

The last time I did this itinerary on The Gem, we were not scheduled to dock until Noon or a little later.

Our flight home isn't until evening. Does anyone have any suggestions for something to do for the day before we go to the airport? We will have already seen Pearl Harbor and we really don't want to ride around in a bus all day. Are there any hotels that might have a day room?

Are you doing a pre-cruise hotel package? If so, ask them if they have "day" rooms.

Joanie, thanks for the link.

 

Prayers to crew member's family, friends, and co-workers.

Yes it is very sad news. Prayers being said for the staff on The Sun, for the members of the Coast Guard Search team and the young man's own family.

I have had "Dinner With The Officers" on The Dawn, The Jewel and The Getaway in the last several months.

I am not sure that Corporate has a lot to do with staff leaving. On my last three cruises, in talking with staff on many levels, a number are saying "This is my last contract. My family has given up too much and I have given up too much. It is time to put family first".

Yes, Norwegian seems to be losing a number of good people lately. Adding Matthias Holz to the list, that is 3 Hotel Directors in short time span.

Is Matthias really the Captain mentioned - Mattias?

 

The normal Captain on the Star has been Captain Kostas Fafalios for several years.

I has assumed that he was also on vacation.

 

Just my guess.

 

Judy

Judy,

Matthias Holz, Hotel Director has left the Company.

davegirl51 and Seehund123:

Which Matthias has left NCL?