brookie848

On a Breakaway review it was mentioned that mini golf was removed to expand the ropes course. I'm assuming the same thing was done on the Getaway.

So glad to see you back and reviewing. I was actually wondering about you a few days ago...thinking about the "regular" reviewers here that I hadn't seen in a while. I'm looking forward to your trip report.

We've always used our OBC for Cruise Next. I'm assuming that it is not refundable -- it is from NCL. We've had $600 in OBC for our last five or so bookings. It just magically appears when we book a cruise. That's often what we end up spending at least some of it on -- it depends how much we spend in the spa. To the OP -- spa is a good way to spend a chunk of change. Another spend is a picture package. We did this once and truthfully got some great photos from it. You can also spend little bits of it by purchasing the a la carte food/drinks (Starbucks, ice cream, etc.).

I always print out the terms and conditions of the dining package from the website and take those with me just in case. You will occasionally get server that tell you 1/1/1, but according to the T&C, that the only limit is one entree (as KeithJenner pointed out).

Since you plan on sailing NCL again and had some great service, make sure you fill out the Hero Cards for the employees. They really appreciate them. We now have a system for the cards -- we ask employees if we can take pictures of their name tags (and tell them why) so we can remember who they are/how to spell their names. The last day, we sit down with a drink or two and fill them out. I'm glad you enjoyed your cruise. Our first cruise was in the Haven and we've never sailed in anything less than a suite (and only if a ship doesn't have a Haven). We are definitely spoiled and we know it.