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Anyone have any experience with a disembark tour in LA? What time did it get you to the airport?

Thanks for the info everyone. I think this could be a good option for disembark in LA to LAX. Just have to find out when the thing ends to book the return flight.

I found the free laundry to be a nice perk but the industrial equipment they use is rough on clothing.

I am wondering if the $50 per port credit would work for one of the sightseeing airport transfer tours they do on disembark day.

The BBQ spot is supposed to be really good. Los Lobos, the new Mexican spot on NCL was really good on the Dawn when they first rolled it out. I hope it is good on Bliss. Food Republic is great on the Escape and I hope it is as good on Bliss.

Anyone know how the platinum benefit works with the $50 per port excursion credit?

I was just on Equinox for a 7 night cruise and yes they had a white night deck party. And a disco night.

I was just on Equinox and all the live music was outstanding. From the house band in the theatre to the solo acts in the lounges some of the best I have listened to on many cruises.

My recent experience on Equinox for a one week cruise is that Celebrity is making a concerted effort to make the line hipper and appealing to a more youthful demographic. The music onboard, the shows and vibe are all meant to appeal to Gen X and younger. I found the shows to be pretty decent, the live music great and the piped in music all over the ship to be quite good. They have mimicked NCl's white party on deck and hired cruise directors and DJs to spice things up. Not sure how that will work on longer itineraries that skew older.

Don't wait too long too book. Everything booked up quickly on my recent cruise on Equinox. The sushi place is great if you like that sort of thing.

Thank you. Much appreciated. Exactly the information I was looking for.

Yes. I have booked an excursion, a dinner and a specialty dining package and applied OBC to it for an upcoming cruise. The web page where you book should show your OBC amount on it and when you check out it gives you the option of applying you onboard credit towards your purchase.

Anyone off Equinox recently and can report on the ports of San Juan and St. Maarten?

There have been a few news items of a large mass of garbage floating off of Roatan. Has anyone been affected by this on a recent cruise in the western Caribbean?

Never knew about the underage drinking thing. Not sure I want her drinking on the ship. Im sure she does at college but i cant control that.

 

:)

Drinking age in Canada is 19. Let the kid have some fun.

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Yes the price may drop a bit more. Early June is still off peak in the New York area since schools are still open.

I like the idea of unlimited drinks (wish specialty coffee was included)

Gonna keep cheaking prices everyday.

There was one price drop so far, like 2 weeks ago

Baileys coffee is includedin the UBP.

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NCL currently has a special that offers the choice of UBP, Speciality Dining, internet, or credit toward shore excursions if the cruise is booked by a certain date. On the surface, it sounds like a good deal, but being the skeptic that I am, I have to ask. What's the catch? Is this a common offer, or is this genuinely a one-time good deal?

They used to offer prepaid grats as one of the perks. They keep changing the perks and reducing their value.

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I was on Escape in February and there was a very long list of beers on tap and in bottle. Plenty of choices from craft brewers and mainstream producers.

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Getaway and Escape are fairly similar. If mobility is an issue try the grotto at Spice H2O. The pools do have a shallow area but are too packed.

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I had a large OV on deck 5 forward and there was a perceptible difference from the higher decks. The Breakaway and Breakaway Plus ships do seem to move around a fair bit compared to other ships.

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You'll be happy with a cruise on Escape. I like Celebrity too but the ships are quieter. NCL excels with entertainment. Be sure to try Bayamo, Food Republic and the craft beer place. All very good. My gripe with Escape was the lack of deck space and tiny pools.

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Bayamo on Escape was great. Always enjoy Le Bistro and Cagney's. La Cucina can be pretty good too. I agree that the osso bucco is very tasty. The new Mexican restaurant on Dawn was very good too.

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No one has mentioned the new social media package that NCL is starting to roll out. I think it's about $35 per week and allows access to several apps and sites like Twitter, Whats App and Instagram. Smart move on NCLs part to get people talking about their trip on social media. Free advertising.

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I would absolutely 100% recommend taking a ferry to the Virgin Gordon (#onyourown ). As I recall you can check out the time schedule and rates on line. When you leave the port and walk for about 5 minutes to the ferry. A beautiful walk thru the large rock formations to a beach for some sun and r&r

 

 

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I feel bad for Virgin Gordon. Poor guy.

Thanks everyone! I have decided - for now at least - to go ahead and book for my Spring Break 2018 in a Studio cabin. Denatravels made me a bit more comfortable at the potential crowd level since as a teacher my Spring Break is NYC's Spring Break.

 

I'm not 100% sure about it - size, Studio cabin, being gluten-free - but with a $50 refundable deposit it seemed silly to at least not hold it while I decide - locking in the rate and a cabin that doesn't connect but is not next to a door or mystery area.

 

Any more advice is appreciated!

Look into a pass for Vibe, the capacity controlled 'beach club' on this class of ship. It will give you some space and quiet on sea days. Studio cabins are fine and the lounge for them is also pretty quiet at times.

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