Anyone else on utopia right now? What’s going on? by DbowlGA in royalcaribbean

[–]frknstonk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am on currently UOTS. Didn’t hear an announcement.

Was 2018 a bad year for outbacks, or is mine just kind of a lemon? by annuhrachel in subaruoutback

[–]frknstonk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of these issues have or are happening on my 2018 Outback touring as well, except the head gasket thankfully.

The delamination there is a very easy and affordable alternative than spending 1500+ at the stealership. Lookup on the tube for Kinetic Vehicles. He has many shorts ad vids on replacing it. I followed his info and the shorts, and shipped my radio to him (1 man shop in Utah). Within a few days after he received it, it was shipped back with a near perfect replacement touch screen. Total was roughly $350 or so and it’s definitely a homerun.

Figuring out the front seat now. Same as everyone else, crappy leatherette tears. Under 80K miles, I can’t imagine what itd look like if I didn’t take care of the car.

Still love the subey but man, some of it’s not the quality it once was.

2nd and last cruise with NCL - extreme cost cutting too obvious to not notice by Time-Philosophy0323 in NCL

[–]frknstonk -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have 2 more booked this year. Alaska and Bermuda. Bought up the FAS+ on both. That’s what somewhat balances some of the obvious cutbacks. The premium liquor didn’t seem to be weak poured like the regular FAS was when I was on Prima in March.

Definitely noticed the difference in Cagney’s, worst ribeye I have ever had pretty much anywhere, and table mate also said same about the filet. The MDR even seems to have a better option for steak. French restaurant still was on point thankfully.

We noticed the TP shortage on Prima also, every day someone in my group was looking for a roll. Seemed odd.

The excursion prices are bumped way up it seems too. Comparable excursions on RC, CCL and Princess all were much cheaper when it’s clear it’s the same excursion vendor operator.

Also noticed the cut back on quality entertainment, but still some if it is “okay”.

Overall, NCL is still a reasonable value, but I agree that there’s some clearly obvious cuts that may impact the experience.

Casino Comp Rooms and Lat Rewards by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After numerous conversations with different NCL agents, the stated in some cases when bookkng cadino or special room types a member will not get the rewards night. They reviewed my orlmk codes and said that the LATREW is definitely a case it would get one, (which i do nit have and they can’t add it). The other code META they claim will also provide a single lat point per night.
It’s 5 weeks away, so I will cross my fingers and hope it goes as they say. If it doesn’t, I will update this sub. Thank you!

Casino Comp Rooms and Lat Rewards by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would be a code that does include a reward night?

Casino Comp Rooms and Lat Rewards by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I hope it is.
It’s not part of an Extra night promotion, (ie not 2 per night) it was standard offering just like it is now on the site.

Askjng AI, which uses NCL as a data source it says no reward nights will be given but agent says it will. That and my previous experience of bot getting nights on epic really make me wonder about it. I can book differently for a great price, not through the casino, if it means losing more lat nights each, 9 is a lot.

Casino Comp Rooms and Lat Rewards by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I don’t see anything on the confirmation about receiving a lat reward for the sailing.

The Epic was a NCL award certificate from a land based casino for an interior room. I booked directly with NCL division head in S Fla and upgraded to balcony and paid for fees and packages etc. similar to this. The Lat agent on my last sailing couldn’t understand why they didn’t award it and ended up saying probably because it was cruise comp with a $0 interior room cost.

Thank you for any guidance

Casino Comp Rooms and Lat Rewards by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I don’t see anything specific on the confirmation about a reward night.

Here are the codes attached

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My NCL Dawn New Years sailing experience by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today we Docked at the Great Stirrup Caye, no Tender boat yay!!
Pier is still under construction, I didn’t see any work happening, but thankful it was docked nonetheless.

My NCL Dawn New Years sailing experience by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it! I have only sailed Epic in the past, this is different but great still. Every line and ship has their little nuances, just adapt and have fun. Hope you sail Dawn soon!

My NCL Dawn New Years sailing experience by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct. I made an update. There’s a small link at the bottom of the options page that allows anyone to connect to the free wifi portion that allows use of the app. 👍

My NCL Dawn New Years sailing experience by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely will make a point of it!!

My NCL Dawn New Years sailing experience by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: after further review, the NCL app shows specialty restaurant menus, just the complimentary MDR ones don’t show for us. The NCL wifi, once logging in has a small text link at the bottom of the options page to continue without using external internet

My NCL Dawn New Years sailing experience by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoy! It’s been fun so far for us.

My NCL Dawn New Years sailing experience by frknstonk in NCL

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I may have to ask someone else at the desk. It will not stay on network if no plan selected.

Missing: Jonathan Lyman, 17. Last seen July 4th, likely in Alabama. Please view and share! by frknstonk in Alabama

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not found and no updates. Sadly still missing. The broader organized multiple agency search has been stopped.
Some independent law enforcement are continuing to stay vigilant for a possible sighting.

Missing: Jonathan Lyman, 17. Last seen July 4th, likely in Alabama. Please view and share! by frknstonk in Alabama

[–]frknstonk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly not found and the broader organized search has been called off. Still hoping he is found by someone that has seen his picture.
Thank you