FIRST CRUISE EVER(and probably only cruise)

[Georgiagambler]

I went to Atlantis Bahamas when we stopped at the port there, I think taxi or ferry were both $6-$7 each way. The locals are pretty aggressive (annoying) trying to get you to take tours, etc. We just walked around to the shops and straw market then headed to Atlantis. I didn't have a lot of money to gamble with but I thought the casino was nice and had a good selection of games.

Oh when we went to the private island, the rocks were killing my feet so I might recommend water shoes if you plan to go in the ocean. The water was beautiful and it was still warm when I went in November last year.

Enjoy your cruise and have a wonderful time!


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[SoCalRob]

I went to Atlantis Bahamas when we stopped at the port there, I think taxi or ferry were both $6-$7 each way. The locals are pretty aggressive (annoying) trying to get you to take tours, etc. We just walked around to the shops and straw market then headed to Atlantis. I didn't have a lot of money to gamble with but I thought the casino was nice and had a good selection of games.

Oh when we went to the private island, the rocks were killing my feet so I might recommend water shoes if you plan to go in the ocean. The water was beautiful and it was still warm when I went in November last year.

Enjoy your cruise and have a wonderful time!


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Thanks so much GG. I'm very excited about it. I'm not big on ocean water and going in it....I know that sounds weird for the type of cruise I'm doing. I love looking at it.. I just don't go swimming much. May have to at least get my feet wet just to say I did it. As far as excursions go. I don't think I'll do many if at all. Maybe walk around the ports and explore a little. Though I did see on in Stirrup Cay that involved at Jet Ski. I love those. My other question, Re the locals quite American-ized? Like fluent in English etc....

[SoCalRob]

@BorgataBabe I'm so confused when it comes to the specialty dining and cocktails. I got the unlimited beverage(adult drinks Inc) and dining packages with the room. So I understand how they work. But I don't understand where the 18% grat charge for those packages is placed. Is it when you settle your bill or per drink/restaurant.... It's so confusing. I didn't know you couldn't gamble when ported. Thanks for letting me know that. I assumed both Nassau and Florida you could since both have their own respective casinos.

[BorgataBabe]

@SoCalRob, I can't quite remember myself if all that extra gratuity went directly onto your bill you received on the last day. ChrissyDee can probably let you know for sure.

I know my husband usually always tipped extra but he's from a family of waiters & waitresses and always tips generously.
With 3 kids traveling with us, our bill on the last day was scary!!


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[SoCalRob]

@SoCalRob, I can't quite remember myself if all that extra gratuity went directly onto your bill you received on the last day. ChrissyDee can probably let you know for sure.

I know my husband usually always tipped extra but he's from a family of waiters & waitresses and always tips generously.
With 3 kids traveling with us, our bill on the last day was scary!!


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I bet!!! Because you're not handling it right there when the transaction happens it's probably easy to go a little overboard!!!! Haha. Thankfully there's just the two of us!!

[Gypsy]

@BorgataBabe I'm so confused when it comes to the specialty dining and cocktails. I got the unlimited beverage(adult drinks Inc) and dining packages with the room. So I understand how they work. But I don't understand where the 18% grat charge for those packages is placed. Is it when you settle your bill or per drink/restaurant.... It's so confusing. I didn't know you couldn't gamble when ported. Thanks for letting me know that. I assumed both Nassau and Florida you could since both have their own respective casinos.

The 18% gratuity is included and paid by NCL when you get the package. The amount is based on the package's worth. Your gratituities are covered unless you choose to tip more per drink. Same with the dining package.

[SoCalRob]

The 18% gratuity is included and paid by NCL when you get the package. The amount is based on the package's worth. Your gratituities are covered unless you choose to tip more per drink. Same with the dining package.

Even if the package price was not separate. It was just the deal they were having that if you booked a suite or Haven room you got all four of the packages listed?

[Gypsy]

Yes, you are covered! Cruise Critic message boards are a great resource, check it out! You are going to be spoiled beyond belief in the Haven, lucky guy!!

[SoCalRob]

Yes, you are covered! Cruise Critic message boards are a great resource, check it out! You are going to be spoiled beyond belief in the Haven, lucky guy!!

Fantastic!!! I was so worried because they don't make everything clear online about it all. Unfortunately my room isn't in the Haven(which is a huge bummer). It is however a Haven suite. Makes no sense to me how it can be both though. Not a haven deck but still a haven room.

[SoCalRob]

Ok Jokers. Here's a video of The Aft Haven PH Suite with Masterbedroom and Balcony, This isn't the specific numbered room I got, but I am one floor directly below this room. That balcony is MASSIVE!!!! Future site of Joker's M&G party!!!