VIP Boarding Getaway

[OCMS Fan]

We were just notified by NCL that we will have VIP boarding for our upcoming cruise on the Getaway. What all is involved with this and do we need to be anyplace specific when we check in at the pier for embarkation?

[SeaShark]

We were just notifiJed by NCL that we will have VIP boarding for our upcoming cruise on the Getaway. What all is involved with this and do we need to be anyplace specific when we check in at the pier for embarkation?

 

Just be where the notification you received tells you to be. You have a direct communication from the source...can't get any better than that.

[OCMS Fan]

Just be where the notification you received tells you to be. You have a direct communication from the source...can't get any better than that.

 

I am (not so) patiently waiting for the details to arrive. Can you shed any light onto what all VIP boarding is or includes?

[valleyvillage]

When you have cleared security, look for a rep with a clipboard and signage to suites, VIP, etc. Your name will be on the list and you will be taken to a special check-in area which is usually stocked with a few refreshments. Your group will be (usually) escorted onto the ship before general boarding begins.

Enjoy!

[OCMS Fan]

Thank you for the info!

[SeaWatcher65]

We were just notified by NCL that we will have VIP boarding for our upcoming cruise on the Getaway. What all is involved with this and do we need to be anyplace specific when we check in at the pier for embarkation?

 

Any idea how you received the VIP boarding? We would enjoy boarding early!

[OCMS Fan]

Any idea how you received the VIP boarding? We would enjoy boarding early!

 

 

Truth be told I am not sure what i did to have this gift bestowed upon me. I sure as heck am not going to look a gift horse in the mouth though... :D

[rvsullivan]

Truth be told I am not sure what i did to have this gift bestowed upon me. I sure as heck am not going to look a gift horse in the mouth though... :D

 

 

Arranging the meet and greet will sometimes get you some of the VIP perks.

[mitsugirly]

My Cruise History:

I did not cruise in 2013

I did not cruise in 2012

I cruised twice in 2011

I did not cruise in 2010

I did not cruise in 2009

I did not cruise in 2008

I did not cruise in 2007

I did not cruise in 2006

I did not cruise in 2005

I did not cruise in 2004

I did not cruise in 2003

I did not cruise in 2002

I did not cruise in 2001

I did not cruise in 2000

I did not cruise in 1999

I did not cruise in 1998

I did not cruise in 1997

I did not cruise in 1996

I did not cruise in 1995

I did not cruise in 1994

I did not cruise in 1993

I did not cruise in 1992

I did not cruise in 1991

I did not cruise in 1990

I do not like Green Eggs and Ham

I do not like the Sam I Am!

 

 

LOL, I only noticed this because my husbands name is Sam. However, it should say I do not like THEM Sam I am. ;):p

[OCMS Fan]

LOL, I only noticed this because my husbands name is Sam. However, it should say I do not like THEM Sam I am. ;):p

 

Fixed

[mitsugirly]

Fixed

 

 

 

:D Looks like you need a 2014 cruise. ;)

[OCMS Fan]

:D Looks like you need a 2014 cruise. ;)

 

Fixed! (Do you as good of a job at keeping your Boy Friend / Husband / Significant Other in line as you do me? :eek:

[mitsugirly]

Fixed! (Do you as good of a job at keeping your Boy Friend / Husband / Significant Other in line as you do me? :eek:

 

I wasn't being rude. I was saying you needed a cruise to add to that list since it only had 2 cruises in 2011. I wish a cruise on everyone. :D Sorry if I offened you. It was not my intention at all. :o

[OCMS Fan]

I wasn't being rude. I was saying you needed a cruise to add to that list since it only had 2 cruises in 2011. I wish a cruise on everyone. :D Sorry if I offened you. It was not my intention at all. :o

 

It was not taken that way at all, not even slightly. Sometimes on this damn interwebs things can be read in a completely different light than they are written. (Actually I think that this is what causes most of the flame wars on the interwebs.) It is pretty difficult to offend me and beliwve me, if I wanted to let you know that you were being a (fill in derogatory term of choice here) you would absolutely know it 100%! :D

 

We are all good my friend! Actually I was pleasantly surprised that someone picked up on my signature and what it is about...

[sisterSunshine]

Last year we received an upgrade just a few days before we traveled. We didn't realize that we were VIP until we got to the port in Seattle. As soon as we arrived they whisked us out of the regular line, gave us a VIP sign to carry, quickly ushered us to the VIP lounge for check in where refreshments and drinks were served, then private escort to Cagney's for lunch!!! As soon as lunch was over we were escorted to our lovely room, a 2 bedroom family suite with balcony. The entire week we were treated to our own concierge and butler, also complimentary champagne, chocolates, and other delectable treats!!! Congratulations to you on your VIP status!!! Go forth and enjoy!!!!

[OCMS Fan]

Last year we received an upgrade just a few days before we traveled. We didn't realize that we were VIP until we got to the port in Seattle. As soon as we arrived they whisked us out of the regular line, gave us a VIP sign to carry, quickly ushered us to the VIP lounge for check in where refreshments and drinks were served, then private escort to Cagney's for lunch!!! As soon as lunch was over we were escorted to our lovely room, a 2 bedroom family suite with balcony. The entire week we were treated to our own concierge and butler, also complimentary champagne, chocolates, and other delectable treats!!! Congratulations to you on your VIP status!!! Go forth and enjoy!!!!

 

Thank you very much for your kind words.

[mitsugirly]

It was not taken that way at all, not even slightly. Sometimes on this damn interwebs things can be read in a completely different light than they are written. (Actually I think that this is what causes most of the flame wars on the interwebs.) It is pretty difficult to offend me and beliwve me, if I wanted to let you know that you were being a (fill in derogatory term of choice here) you would absolutely know it 100%! :D

 

We are all good my friend! Actually I was pleasantly surprised that someone picked up on my signature and what it is about...

 

Whew. So glad. I like friends. Especially cruise friends. :D I do not intentionally try to degrade or be mean to anyone, but as you stated, it's sometimes hard to tell on the internet. But, I do like to joke a lot, laughter is great medicine, and sometimes I think people might not get it or take it the wrong way. So, I just wanted to be sure. :o

 

I hope you have a wonderful Getaway cruise. We just went a little over a month ago. She's a beautiful ship with so much to do. :)

[OCMS Fan]

Whew. So glad. I like friends. Especially cruise friends. :D I do not intentionally try to degrade or be mean to anyone, but as you stated, it's sometimes hard to tell on the internet. But, I do like to joke a lot, laughter is great medicine, and sometimes I think people might not get it or take it the wrong way. So, I just wanted to be sure. :o

 

I hope you have a wonderful Getaway cruise. We just went a little over a month ago. She's a beautiful ship with so much to do. :)

 

Having a good time or not having a good time is 95% (if not 100%) your own choice. No one can MAKE me anything, let alone feel a certain way. Yeah sometimes it is a tad difficult to make that choice to be happy and enjoy yourself when someoen around you si doing everything possible to get you to choose otherwise, but I do my best to refuse to give others that level of power and control over me... In that light, there is absolutely no doubt what-so-ever that I will enjoy my cruise no matter what.

 

As for humor, if it were not for that and laughter, our whole time on this big ball of dirt would be worthless. Its not like any of us get out of here alive anyway, right? :) I have no idea of your family situation, but if you are or ever will be a mom, I am thinking you will be excellent at it. You seem to have a great outlook on things and passing that along to a future generation would be a good thing.

 

Thank you for all of your kind feeback. It is really appreciated!

[mitsugirly]

Having a good time or not having a good time is 95% (if not 100%) your own choice. No one can MAKE me anything, let alone feel a certain way. Yeah sometimes it is a tad difficult to make that choice to be happy and enjoy yourself when someoen around you si doing everything possible to get you to choose otherwise, but I do my best to refuse to give others that level of power and control over me... In that light, there is absolutely no doubt what-so-ever that I will enjoy my cruise no matter what.

 

As for humor, if it were not for that and laughter, our whole time on this big ball of dirt would be worthless. Its not like any of us get out of here alive anyway, right? :) I have no idea of your family situation, but if you are or ever will be a mom, I am thinking you will be excellent at it. You seem to have a great outlook on things and passing that along to a future generation would be a good thing.

 

Thank you for all of your kind feeback. It is really appreciated!

 

Thank you so much for the kind words. Mom x4: ages 27, 25, 19 and 6 :eek: with 2 grandchildren 3-7 months apart from the youngest and 2 other grandchildren only a few months old now. :D

 

 

If you ever have a spare moment, you are welcome to read my Getaway review (listed in my signature line). It has TONS of pictures and....it can be quite humorous at times...if you need a good laugh. :o

[OCMS Fan]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Mom x4: ages 27, 25, 19 and 6 :eek: with 2 grandchildren 3-7 months apart from the youngest and 2 other grandchildren only a few months old now. :D

 

 

If you ever have a spare moment, you are welcome to read my Getaway review (listed in my signature line). It has TONS of pictures and....it can be quite humorous at times...if you need a good laugh. :o

 

OK excuse me for being a stalker and looking at your profile, but if that picture of the woman with the longish brown hair is you, there is no way on God's green Earth that you have a child who is 27. Well not unless you had your first kid when you were like 10 or so! Tell me that is one of your daughters please...

 

I actually think I have your review bookmarked. I will go look for it to see and if not I'll read though it.

[Hikini]

Your original question has already been answered but I wanted to chime in on the VIP status for check-in. I would go into it not expecting anything more than VIP check-in......but I'm guessing that you might be getting more than that. That is STRICTLY a guess.

 

Enjoy!! :D

[OCMS Fan]

Your original question has already been answered but I wanted to chime in on the VIP status for check-in. I would go into it not expecting anything more than VIP check-in......but I'm guessing that you might be getting more than that. That is STRICTLY a guess.

 

Enjoy!! :D

 

Thanks... I fully understand what you are saying. I have heard a LOT of people confuse the check in v. boarding. In this case I am absolutely sure it is the VIP boarding that we were given. Even so, I am not really going in with expectations. Heck after all it IS a cruise VACATION. As long as I mke it to the pier on time and they get me on the ship and to my cabin I am good!

[Hikini]

Thanks... I fully understand what you are saying. I have heard a LOT of people confuse the check in v. boarding. In this case I am absolutely sure it is the VIP boarding that we were given. Even so, I am not really going in with expectations. Heck after all it IS a cruise VACATION. As long as I mke it to the pier on time and they get me on the ship and to my cabin I am good!

 

And with that kind of an attitude you will have a great cruise!

 

P.S. I used the word check-in, but you used the word boarding, and I was treating them one and the same. But I'm thinking if you're given VIP boarding (and check-in) that there may be more in store for you. But I have to put the disclaimer here: That is STRICTLY a guess! :p

[OCMS Fan]

And with that kind of an attitude you will have a great cruise!

 

P.S. I used the word check-in, but you used the word boarding, and I was treating them one and the same. But I'm thinking if you're given VIP boarding (and check-in) that there may be more in store for you. But I have to put the disclaimer here: That is STRICTLY a guess! :p

 

BTW I see in your signature that you are boarding the Jewel the same day we are getting on the Getaway. Our 1st NCL cruise was on the Jewel. we had a GREAT time sailing out of NOLA.

[mitsugirly]

OK excuse me for being a stalker and looking at your profile, but if that picture of the woman with the longish brown hair is you, there is no way on God's green Earth that you have a child who is 27. Well not unless you had your first kid when you were like 10 or so! Tell me that is one of your daughters please...

 

I actually think I have your review bookmarked. I will go look for it to see and if not I'll read though it.

 

 

Totally blushing now. Yes, that is me. :o You are not only my friend now, but you are my best friend. ;) :D