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@JaniceCrowell
@JaniceCrowell 2 күн бұрын
On another video someone did say late debarkation is included.
@seatrippinwkimandscott
@seatrippinwkimandscott 5 күн бұрын
Looks nice and easy! We are going to have to give Margaritaville a try.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 5 күн бұрын
We really enjoyed it! It is definitely styled a lot like Carnival if you need a frame of reference, but it has it's own vibe.
@cheripaq2374
@cheripaq2374 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for the info. Do you happen to know how much the mocktails are approximately? I have the soda package but I can’t find anything about ordering a mocktail.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 8 күн бұрын
I’m sorry, we’ve never even looked at the prices of mocktails, but it’s something I’ll have to check on next time we’re on NCL
@cheripaq2374
@cheripaq2374 7 күн бұрын
@@SandySunTravel thanks for the reply! :-)
@dondeschenes8965
@dondeschenes8965 9 күн бұрын
This is not what this app works like. Under add cruise there is nothing.
@1988LeslieNicole
@1988LeslieNicole 13 күн бұрын
Thank you for your video….are you able to bring a case of sodas and were you able to drink as soon as you board the ship
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 13 күн бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed our video. You can get a drink as soon as you get on the ship! We didn’t attempt to take soda on the ship, but it is included in the alcohol packages. Last I checked, you aren’t able to take cans of soda onboard, but I did see multiple people ask for cans of soda to take back to their cabin, and that didn’t seem to be a problem. We’re not experts on soda- neither one of us drinks much soda at all.
@1988LeslieNicole
@1988LeslieNicole 13 күн бұрын
@@SandySunTravel thank you so much for your response and neither are we…we just wanted to make sure we were knowledgeable about the dos and donts!!!
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 13 күн бұрын
Of course. I’m sure you’ll have an amazing cruise!
@thetampachannel
@thetampachannel 13 күн бұрын
love the location
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 13 күн бұрын
It was really convenient. We ended up using an Uber to get to the port, but it was a 5 minute ride. It was just so hot the day we went, and we didn’t want to be sweaty when we got on the ship!
@floridacruisers7705
@floridacruisers7705 13 күн бұрын
Nice hotel, Although we would drive directly to the port, it looks like a good option if we decide to stay in Tampa for a couple of days before a cruise. Thanks for sharing
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 13 күн бұрын
We’re not as fortunate as you. We have to fly in from Chicago
@floridacruisers7705
@floridacruisers7705 13 күн бұрын
@@SandySunTravel Oh no, I lived in NYC most of my life. I can't deal with snow and cold anymore.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 13 күн бұрын
We d like to do the same thing.
@afroheaven.7462
@afroheaven.7462 14 күн бұрын
Good afternoon blessings excellent excellent content I really enjoyed the video new subscriber here thank you stay well 🙏🏽
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 14 күн бұрын
So glad you liked it! Thanks for subscribing
@cruisecrazy7066
@cruisecrazy7066 16 күн бұрын
EXCELLENT video and commentary. And thankfully, no selfies or face shots. Professional quality.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 16 күн бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it. We try to do our ship tours as simply a ship tour. Our vlogs are the place where we do face shots and try to convey the experience of our cruise. We like to do the different formats so people can see the ship in the tours and get a feel for the cruise in our vlogs.
@TheCruiseChannel
@TheCruiseChannel 21 күн бұрын
thanks for info!
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 21 күн бұрын
Our pleasure!
@user-wq3xe9xj6g
@user-wq3xe9xj6g 25 күн бұрын
Is there a way to add just the unlimited Starbucks package to the free at sea drink package? We do not drink alcoholic beverages.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 25 күн бұрын
I’m fairly certain that there is a way to add it, or at a minimum subtract the drink gratuity when you book
@nascarmadman
@nascarmadman 27 күн бұрын
On our NCL last October, the package we had included wi-fi, 2 specialty dinner nights, excursion credit (which just about paid for it) plus cocktails and bottles of wine from the upper left of the wine list. It also included "bottlled" water. They were more like cartons. But one can always get water from the buffet. Just remember to fill a glass first then your bottle.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 25 күн бұрын
That’s the same Free at Sea package that we had in February
@csmith2435
@csmith2435 27 күн бұрын
Very well done! Very nice and thorough walk through of the ship and I always love your Team narration! Thanks for taking the time to put this together and thanks for sharing! 😎😎😎😎
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 27 күн бұрын
Our pleasure! We have fun on the ship. We also have fun reliving our cruise when we make these videos!
@floridacruisers7705
@floridacruisers7705 27 күн бұрын
Great video. We were waiting for this video to help us make a decision . We need to see when my wife is able to take a few days off.We will contact you when we're ready. Thanks for sharing. It's awesome information.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 27 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! We’ll be posting more videos from this cruise in the coming weeks! Looking forward to your call
@painjim3942
@painjim3942 Ай бұрын
Next cruise ship I'm on
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel Ай бұрын
It was a great time!
@CaptScott-ff6mf
@CaptScott-ff6mf Ай бұрын
Thanks for al the help getting us hooked up for our Panama Canal cruise next April. Anyone else reading this, Ron is great at finding the right deal for the right cruise for you. We highly recommend him.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel Ай бұрын
Our pleasure! I really think you and Cindy did most of the work, but we’re so thankful for your support!
@floridacruisers7705
@floridacruisers7705 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the tour. How much is the drink package?
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel Ай бұрын
I believe it’s $59.95 per day plus 18% gratuity We got a package that included Faster to Chill, dinner at the steakhouse, internet and priority boarding and debarkation for our 5 day cruise and it was $930ish
@marciavoorhees362
@marciavoorhees362 Ай бұрын
We already have our reservation. Will that still include tips. Our reservation is in Aqua class and it is a Suite.
@sharimissmanmiller1185
@sharimissmanmiller1185 Ай бұрын
Love your videos! Thanks for posting content! So helpful!!!😊
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@fsauceda3
@fsauceda3 Ай бұрын
Ron, let me know when we can chat. Have questions about this ship.😊
@Loved33311
@Loved33311 Ай бұрын
Had to pick a new video because you talked too long at first and didn’t give the info I needed
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel Ай бұрын
Hope you found one that worked for you!
@cocomill9468
@cocomill9468 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing 🤗
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel Ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus Ай бұрын
Part of the enjoyment of a balcony is the peaceful view without interrupting others or being interrupting to others in their enjoyment of how they use their balcony. Quiet calm seas at night or during the day are why extra is paid for it. Socializing is for when you are outside the room!
@csmith2435
@csmith2435 Ай бұрын
When I was a new cruiser, I did not realize I could turn the balcony light on and off. I thought it was controlled as an exterior light on the ship. I know...duh? But I did not know that was "my" light to turn on and off! 🙄🙄🙄
@csmith2435
@csmith2435 Ай бұрын
Great information and a refresher course on some of the things I had forgotten about! Thank you! You guys rock! 😎😎😎
@alyssasimon3940
@alyssasimon3940 Ай бұрын
Easier on phone or computer?
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel Ай бұрын
I think knot might be a little bit easier on your phone since you have to take a picture, but either way isn’t bad.
@mitchellk1269
@mitchellk1269 Ай бұрын
As someone who doesn’t drink alcoholic beverages, is a diabetic & pretty much only drinks tea, water & occasionally sparkling water, I’m not sure the exorbitant cost of drink packages makes no sense for me unless single bottles of water cost $10 per bottle which is robbery. I’ll bring a water purifier & use fountain water.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel Ай бұрын
It is really easy to blow up the ov real cost of a cruise. Drink packages, wife, and dining are definitely expensive add ons. Especially if you have additional circumstances like you have. One of the nice things about cruising is that you can get a really great vacation for a relatively reasonable cost if you don't need or desire any add ons!
@sharimissmanmiller1185
@sharimissmanmiller1185 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the upload!!!❤
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Glad to help.
@ShaneMiller1967
@ShaneMiller1967 2 ай бұрын
Very helpful what about downloading the edocs?
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
There is a page at 2:39 in our video where can see a link to download your edocs. It’s on the lower left hand side. It’s a blue button labeled “view edocs”
@sharimissmanmiller1185
@sharimissmanmiller1185 2 ай бұрын
You are so funny!! Love your videos!! Thanks for the videos! Can't wait to see more!
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. We have so much fun together. Glad you enjoy it!
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus 2 ай бұрын
GSC will have a pier I hear in 2025
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus 2 ай бұрын
Baked ziti for the price of a specialty dinner? Not me! Like la cucina fo spaghetti or pizza! Cheap meals are not Specialty!
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
We had baked ziti in the Manhattan dining room. That’s part of the included dining. Sorry if we didn’t make that clear. We had 4 specialty dining nights that were wonderful We had 3 dinners in the included dining.
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus 2 ай бұрын
The Premium drink pkg SHOULD cover water containers! If it covers drinks up to $15, what's up with not including water containers and energy drinks? COME ON NCL!
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
NCL has two beverage packages. The Unlimited Open Bar package and the Premium Plus Package. We were surprised that water wasn’t included in the Open Bar package, but it was more than enough for us with the exception of the water
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus 2 ай бұрын
@@SandySunTravel acceptance of less or paying $243/person to add water and energy drinks is just greedy of NCL!
@Mr1970s
@Mr1970s 2 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the tips. I had been wondering about the exact time to be able to check in and you answered it for me. (9pm out here in CA the day before)
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! For us, we’ve always been able to use the “midnight” trick.
@csmith2435
@csmith2435 2 ай бұрын
You guys are Saints! I do try to pack my patience when I travel and cruise or just leave the house, but I was getting quite annoyed by the lack of customer service as you told your story! 😡 I am curious as to how you picked the Even Hotel and if you did any due diligence prior to booking? Were there any Yelp or Travel Advisor reviews? Was the hotel just having a bad day(s) so to speak? Like a change in management or personnel or is it always this convoluted? As you know, our money will spend anywhere, so while the accommodations are important, it is the customer service that is still paramount. Yes, they made you whole but thankfully you all are experienced travelers (and Travel Agents). The resolution should not have been that complicated. In fact, they should have given you some kind of discount for your trouble and inconvenience. That might help me consider giving them a second chance. Anyone or business can have a bad day but what you went through was over the top! Bless you for remaining polite and professional! 😇😇😇 And thanks for the "heads up" on the Not-so-Even Hotel! 😄
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
Ha. Thank you for your kind words. Yes, there were some reviews and some of them weren’t very complimentary, but we thought there was a good chance that it would be fine. To be honest we had a hard time believing the reviews, and the price was so good that we thought it was worth the risk- $222 for a suite and breakfast??? We’re not mad- especially since we went in with some foreknowledge. That said, we were absolutely shocked that there was a problem with EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION. It was amazing. I don’t think they could have tried to be worse. The only saving grace is that our room was clean and breakfast was tasty. Thanks for watching our videos.
@csmith2435
@csmith2435 2 ай бұрын
@@SandySunTravel I see, being some what fore warned would make a difference but very disappointing as a business model...or maybe just the staffing and customer service and complaint resolutions. Thanks again!
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
We were definitely on alert as a result of our due diligence, but it was really bad. Far worse than we let on in our video. We were discussing it with our friends last night and they were surprised that we were so gentle in our post. Have a great day!
@csmith2435
@csmith2435 2 ай бұрын
@@SandySunTravel LOL! Thanks again for being candid! I guess if we didn't laugh, we would cry! Take care! and keep smiling!
@sharimissmanmiller1185
@sharimissmanmiller1185 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the content!! We really appreciate it! Love your videos and your all natural approach!! Look forward to more content!! Thanks for sharing!❤
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank for the compliment
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus 2 ай бұрын
The Hectic Hotel has Hostile Times
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus 2 ай бұрын
If lords were real! Maybe in the UK!
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus 2 ай бұрын
Should call it the NEVER AGAIN hotel!
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
For sure! Lol
@LRad-st9le
@LRad-st9le 2 ай бұрын
I’ll stick with Hilton brand!
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
That’s probably a good idea!
@saratullas5509
@saratullas5509 2 ай бұрын
Fun fact: I just learned it’s midnight port time wherever your port is. Carnival is EST no matter where your port is
@darcygraham2430
@darcygraham2430 2 ай бұрын
Just got home from a Mediterranean cruise on the Norwegian Epic...it was amazing...Greece, Malta, Italy. Shore excursions were fantastic and so good to return home to the ship and our cozy cabin...floating hotel. We also really enjoyed "Maltings" stopped there often on our way to dinner or a night cap before bed.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great time!
@dawnr8811
@dawnr8811 2 ай бұрын
Can I upload a pic from my photos (iPhone) or take a pic of my passport pic? Thx for the great info
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
I think it might be possible, but if I recall, I had trouble when I tried to do that
@user-ez4jy6jj4g
@user-ez4jy6jj4g 2 ай бұрын
Food republic is part of the dining plan for the speciality restaurants, you get x amount of dishes in terms of dining package, so please update your information
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the info.
@rgruenhaus
@rgruenhaus 3 ай бұрын
When talking maybe drop the music or reduce volume so we aren't distracted and could hear what you think we need to know.
@floridacruisers7705
@floridacruisers7705 3 ай бұрын
Nice room. Im thinking of making a cozy room / bathroom private entry space for overnight stays. Cruisers only. Which would include pick up from the airport and me taking them to the port of Miami or Port Everglades ( Ft Lauderdale). I'll make it very affordable.
@SandySunTravel
@SandySunTravel 3 ай бұрын
That’s a really cool idea. Maybe you could do an Airbnb How far are you from the ports?
@gabesterh1313
@gabesterh1313 3 ай бұрын
If purchased before your cruise you can also save some money. In addition, I would get cans from the coffee bar and or pizza place and take them back to my room. Just grab a cup of ice from the Lido deck. Tipping goes a long way, during dinner let your server know what you're drinking and let them know and most times they bring a second after the 5 minutes,
@debbie6125
@debbie6125 Ай бұрын
Can you tell me if juice is included with bottomless bubbles and if so where is it served? Thanks and happy cruising.
@gabesterh1313
@gabesterh1313 Ай бұрын
@@debbie6125 Soft drink is served by the glass (16 ounces); juice is served by the glass (10 ounces)
@Retiredtraveler1961
@Retiredtraveler1961 3 ай бұрын
Yes, I’m very very disappointed in princess cruises. I am a platinum member with over 100 sea days with them on eight different cruises. I’ll be taking one more cruise with them in July 2024 out of Southampton. It’s difficult for me to stay loyal to them, given how they have cut back benefits, and then wrapped it up as a “perk“ New label. The loss of Alfredo‘s dining the addition of other restaurants with pay as you go, coupled with the ridiculously priced excursions make it hard to stick with Princess. Personally, I bought excursions on my own for all 11 ports we’re visiting and I’ve saved easily $700 per person. Everyone says “oh but what if you miss the ship”, you scheduled these things so that you have a buffer on the arrival side leaving at least two hours or more between the return to the ship and the all aboard time. All the excursions I booked are almost identical to the ships but cheaper. Personally, with all the onboard credit you get from both your travel agency, and from Princess, buying a drink package just doesn’t make any sense whatsoever. I get half off the Wi-Fi anyway, so I would never purchase the drink packages. As a retired military I also get $250 on credit. I think it’s also worth mentioning the pre-cruise experience with Princess has gone down the toilet. What do I mean? You can’t speak to anybody in the United States. It’s all outsources to the Philippines. When they had price drops, my travel agency had to argue with Princess to honor that twice they may be booked the cruise and I was able to get a similar balcony. With the most recent price drop, I was able to upgrade to a mini suite for less than the price of a balcony. But princess made it very difficult.