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  1. I posted about this in another thread. We all have different ideas about what our ideal pampering would be. I understand that cut backs might be necessary and for some only going to once a day cleaning is no big deal. For me I would like to have my sheets turned down in the evening as I feel this elevates a cruise above a hotel stay. I am not interested in paying for a spa package or shopping but if offered I would pay an additional 25 per night for turndown service and a couple of bottles of water for the next day. By offering this as an option the cruise line makes more on board revenue and they are saving money at the same time by not providing the service to those who are not interested.
  2. Thank you for responding. I just wanted to throw the idea out there as a win- win for the customer and consumer. The cruise line really wants you to spend money on things above the cruise fare and that is something I would splurge on. Sometimes boards like these get monitored and maybe a change can be made. A musician will have some talent, after all I can not play an instrument or sing, but I could be trained fairly quickly to run a playlist. People who have more talent than me can demand a higher price. I also remember that in many cases the it was groups and not just one person so a group would cost more. In response to cruises I have only been on 3. I went on the Pearl from New Orleans to Cozumel, Rostand, Harvest Kaye, and Costa Maya in 2017. I then went on the Encore from New York to St. John, Halifax, Bar Harbor, and Portland in October 2019. This past October I went on the Bliss for a 5 day cruise to Cabo San Lucas and Ensanada. I am tentatively planning Alaska in August on the Spirit. The reason for the Spirit one is because it goes thru inside passage and has a unique design that I really like. I liked the Pearl a lot because of the smaller size. I do a lot of things on my own so there was more meeting of the same people (both passengers and crew). On the cruise to Mexico on the Bliss I enjoyed the water slides and promenade alot because the weather was nice. The New England cruise in the fall was cold, and I felt like the outdoor spaces were wasted. So my answer to which I like best depends on where you are cruising. Warm weather larger ships with the Promenade, cooler trips (New England, Alaska, Northern Europe) smaller ships for the intimacy.
  3. Unfortunately I understand the cutbacks in entertainment. Dj’s are cheaper than live entertainers and many people who cruise are looking for something cheap. I’m disappointed but the entertainment I enjoy but is not the main reason I cruise with Norwegian so I will continue if this was the only change. I use Norwegian for the freestyle dining as the people I usually travel with don’t want the traditional cruise dining at a set table. The food options are pretty good compared to some lines. I talked to someone who went with RCC and they said after 10 your only option is cheese pizza. I usually do not spend that much money while on board. I will spend some at the casino, will get a drink or two and that is it. I don’t buy photos, shop, or go to the spa. I like to walk around, chill in the lounge and partake in the free activities in the atrium. I also go on shore excursions. The one thing I like is being treated well like a VIP even though I am not. I really like coming back from dinner and finding my room cleaned a second time and bed turned down. I don’t have the money to pay for a cruise in the Haven. I have a suggestion since I don’t purchase much on board as a way for NCL to increase revenue and give me what I want. I suggest that NCL offer turn down service for $25 per night and you get your room tidied up and 2 bottles of water for the next day.
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