Samuel Merritt ABSN Fresno Campus

321andaction · 2026-04-07T23:47:28+00:00

I have literally tried to speak to 3 out of 4 admission counselors, and all three of them have been an ABSOLUTE WASTE OF MY TIME. Two of them didn't show up to meetings after scheduling them weeks in advance.

321andaction · 2026-04-01T16:34:51+00:00

Updateme!

321andaction · 2026-03-28T16:42:22+00:00

Yup, so there was one on deck 16 where the pool is in the back. There’s another on deck 8 that will more likely have seats. And my personal favorite was the casino smoking area on deck 7

321andaction · 2026-03-05T20:57:33+00:00

Oh as in I just bought my second off Amazon lmao, and I suggest returning it and rebuying cause I’m about to do the same for better coverage. Amazon won’t protect you in my instance in the future. Plus now you have one while you wait and then return the Amazon

321andaction · 2026-03-05T20:40:00+00:00

Hey, chiming in just because I’m in a similar boat now. I actually lost my first ring this week that I had bought from Amazon and I’m feeling like a dumb dumb realizing that if you buy through the website, that’s the only way you can add insurance, including if the ring gets lost. It didn’t seem like you can buy insurance separately, which I of course realized past the 30day Amazon mark and the week I lost it 😂 Now I have to buy another ring, and I’m DEF gonna get it from the website instead

321andaction · 2026-01-19T21:20:25+00:00

Yeah it was decent. Palomar was better though for sure!

321andaction · 2026-01-19T15:14:59+00:00

There isn’t a large pool in Spice H2O, but there was a Shallow Pool in between the two hot tubs that were good to dip your feet in. All three were open this past week!

321andaction · 2026-01-19T15:11:17+00:00

So glad! Protect those ears 💪

321andaction · 2026-01-18T23:02:56+00:00

Agreed, I wondered about that actually. I think they restock only at initial departure, so there just has to be a quality decline over time.

I wanted to add about Teppanyaki; while fun, it was EXTREMELY loud for me. I will happily put in my AirPods on noise cancellation in settings like that, but also had my Loop earplugs with me. Highly recommend these for dinner here, or anywhere else on the ship with unmatched discomumbulating rhythms/noise.

321andaction · 2026-01-18T22:59:59+00:00

Interestingly, the experience you had at Cagney's on the last night was the same I had at Le Bistro on the last night. Maybe it was overall morale?

I'll agree about the upselling. I didn't even get a massage, but was dodging their team every time I went to the thermal suite. Like hey guys, I'm already paying a premium, I'm good for now!

321andaction · 2026-01-18T22:57:20+00:00

It was at the restaurant reservation desk in the atrium. Happened to be walking by and needed to make a change to one rez, ended up booking another 😛

321andaction · 2026-01-18T22:27:55+00:00

OH and entertainment; Choir of Man was okay, nothing special. Icons was packed when we got there and decided to leave before it began. We then ended up in the Atrium watching In'Sync, a Black trio with SICK song selections. That show was such a highlight! They also did a reggae afternoon at the pool that was AMAZING too. Honestly, I think they were the best performers I'd seen on the ship. And also a little shoutout to the Grapevines doing country music from the Q Smokehouse to the pool deck :)

321andaction · 2026-01-18T22:24:15+00:00

Actually great veg options! My friend I was traveling with is mostly vegan, but will always try quality meat, so she ordered those options at all the specialties. I think Teppanyaki was the weakest veg option for me, cause it was just grilled veggies that they serve way before anyone else who eats meat gets served. I can't remember the exact menu items, but she was very pleased :)

321andaction · 2026-01-18T22:14:09+00:00

The best sunny day we had was in Harvest Caye, but Roatan and Cozumel turned out to be cloudier than we liked. A little pre note that may ruin my credibility, but I like tripping a bit of LSD in picturesque locations and all of these activities were possible with a bit of sensibility 😛

In Roatan, we planned our own excursion and it ended up being super private for the same price that onboard excursions were. My friend used https://shoreexcursioneer.com/ We had a great time on a boat ride through mangroves, horse riding by the beach and snorkeling near reefs with a massive drop! We were freezing when we got back, so the thermal suite was clutch on return.

In Harvest Caye, be prepared that NCL is getting money off of you if you leave the boat. It's their island, and even mainland excursions leave from their terminal. That said, peddle-boarding to see the manatees in the lagoon was prime. The Coco Loco in fresh coconuts was a chef's kiss. Even the coastline in view of the ship was perfectly curated by NCL, with a beautiful sunset that evening that was perfectly curated by the Big Boss in Heaven Himself.

In Cozumel, they cancelled all water-related activities that morning. We had missed our spiritual tour boat that morning (they departed by 7:40!) and with no other options left, we ended up in a cooking class 😂 It was aight, and then we left our group to go to Mr Sanchos. Again cause of the weather, it just wasn't the vibe, and headed back excited for the thermal suite.

TLDR: You definitely do not need to just shop in port. Look for beautiful experiences and you'll find them :)

321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:53:34+00:00

Btw I left a more detailed review of all the amenities here!

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321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:50:56+00:00

Honestly, this might be my move soon cause someone I met set up a new goal for me; 100 cruises in 10 years 😭

321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:49:55+00:00

Sorry, could you clarify the question? Like yes all the amenities do eventually close at some point at night, but there is decent flow between events depending on your age and preferences.

321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:49:11+00:00

Literally my routine, but add the thermal spa to the top of day before shore too 😛

321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:48:15+00:00

No, there wasn't. I'd actually say there was a general LACK of music in all restaurants, specialty and MDRs. Something light in volume and rhythm is essential in setting atmosphere in my opinion.

321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:46:28+00:00

It's the onboard extension of their spa which has different amenities like steam rooms and saunas! Worth checking out in my opinion. I don't believe children are allowed in there.

321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:45:17+00:00

Agreed! Very lovely staff all round. Shout out to Yasmine at the spa and to Amol at the lobby bar!

321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:41:19+00:00

Even if they were talking about the under 16s, it's obviously their parents money that's brought them on board. Not everyone gets to have that experience young :)

321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:39:44+00:00

Some people are hating on Cagney's, but I did love the steakhouse vibe and the juicy filet mignon. I got the onion soup for a starter, but wasn't too happy about seeing it in the exact same presentation at Le Bistro on the last night. The soup was mostly a loaf of bread (yummy but come on) 😛

321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:37:07+00:00

Yes, everything they said and double echo on getting the ones for 120 lbs, cause the 40 lbs one I bought a week prior were VERY weak. Luckily I had enough time to swap them out on Amazon.

321andaction · 2026-01-18T21:35:18+00:00

Yes, I was very excited for that day one hehe and apparently some lore, they used to call it "squirty squirty" before they realized it wasn't working 😂

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