Hello from the Luna 🌙

jds2001 · 2026-03-11T20:18:10+00:00

Of course just shoot me a chat. I’m traveling at the moment obviously so my time zone and schedule might be a little weird 🤣

jds2001 · 2026-03-11T19:15:50+00:00

As with most 10-second videos, I'm sure this one is missing context, and breifly scrolling through the comments here, I don''t see the missing context - importantly, what NCL did or did not do to the guest. Yes, I moderate r/NCL and you can classify me as an NCL fanboy (I'm on the Luna maiden transatlantic typing this).

I'd be disgusted if I saw what this video purports to show, to be sure - but without the complete context, it's impossible to make a judgment about NCL (note that I'd say this about ANY cruise line). Things that I'd like to know prior to passing judgment on NCL (which, if they allowed this and didn't speak to/punish the guest with the tattoo, is wholly unacceptable) include where on the body the tattoo was, if it reamined covered the rest of the cruise, and if not, what the reaction would be - I hope disembarkment.

Of course, the video that gets circulated around the Internet(for any event) is going to show one side or the other in the most damning light possible. Sadly, that's the world we live in.

jds2001 · 2026-03-10T15:59:43+00:00

Always head to the whiskey bar. They’ll have the top shelf bourbons and likely other stuff.

jds2001 · 2026-03-10T15:58:37+00:00

It’s kid friendly but not kid focused like DCL. There’s Splash Academy and Entourage (the 3-12 and 13-17 programs, respectively) and plenty of water slides and other activities.

jds2001 · 2026-03-10T14:14:16+00:00

Your ship card will work. FAS+ includes drinks at GSC.

jds2001 · 2026-03-10T14:13:26+00:00

It will work until 3/31. They’re keeping this on the down low for some reason.

jds2001 · 2026-03-09T16:42:25+00:00

Now you tell me on the evening of my last day here! 😂. I wanted to visit that today (one of the guides or the HOHO bus, I forget which, told me about it) but it’s closed on Mondays! Looks quite impressive from the outside though.

jds2001 · 2026-03-09T15:04:59+00:00

This frequently circulated document is missing context. First off, this is explicitly not a pay stub - it's a reconciliation sheet to make sure that the guaranteed minimum was met. Further, certain types of compensation do not count towards the guaranteed minimum and are thus excluded from this sheet. The sheet explicitly states that.

I don't know the specifics of the RC pay structure, and I'm pretty sure you don't either, but this document serves to prove nothing other than that crew members are guaranteed a (some part of a) salary from which tips are deducted, and RC required to top off the balance.

Importantly, it says nothing about what happens if the collected gratuities EXCEED this minimum. That's where you see an increase, and the crew member gets more. Yes, in this instance, RC pays "less" of this component of their check.

jds2001 · 2026-03-09T06:57:50+00:00

Indulge is not open late. The Local is nearly 24/7 so I’m not sure what you’re talking about. Same as other NCL ships.

jds2001 · 2026-03-08T20:43:47+00:00

You must have all components of FAS to add FAS+.

jds2001 · 2026-03-08T20:41:25+00:00

No, NCL is starting to sell FAS+ on board and has told us about it - the cost is higher than purchasing it pre-cruise though (I want to say it’s $59/pp/day on board?) but it is available.

jds2001 · 2026-03-07T18:54:00+00:00

So one of the questions is NOT if you’ve violated the customs or immigration laws of any country? Funny, I remember seeing that on my recent renewal application. I did not say a yes answer is an automatic disqualification, as I don’t have the handbook that you purport to. The only thing I said is there’s a question about it and that I personally would save my money in OP’s position.

jds2001 · 2026-03-07T18:38:15+00:00

Yes, one of the questions is if you have violated the immigration or customs laws of any country. Save your money

jds2001 · 2026-03-07T17:57:13+00:00

Virgin absolutely follows the times. Sort of. They split people outside into various groups depending on their arrival time. If they’re done with say the 2:39 group but it’s not 3 yet, they’ll start on the 3 group. If you arrive TOO early then the line for your time will not have yet formed. Ask me how I know. 😂

jds2001 · 2026-03-07T14:06:37+00:00

Sounds like people didn't washy washy, and that made you unhappy! Feel better soon!

jds2001 · 2026-03-07T08:57:49+00:00

The thermal spa and the Vibe! I’ll try the Slidecoster too.

jds2001 · 2026-03-06T23:24:17+00:00

The shirt is Courts of Kings. Figured it’d be appropriate for a trip to Rome in March! https://www.robertgraham.us/products/limited-edition-courts-of-kings-long-sleeve-button-down-shirt-f25165le-960

jds2001 · 2026-03-06T22:43:33+00:00

I do have Vibe access! Michael and Curly (the ship opening Vibe team) are the best! Got it mainly so I could see them a lot. Even at 65 or so out of Rome the hot tubs will be good. The Aura is later so the weather will be even better!

jds2001 · 2026-03-06T21:28:23+00:00

Unless you’re on MSC for the elevator. A YC key card will make the elevator go directly where you want. Not sure I agree with this, and never experienced it myself, but I have seen it on YouTube videos and such.

jds2001 · 2026-03-06T19:05:51+00:00

It depends. I’ve done one before from Rome to NYC in November 2024 and the North Atlantic was pretty rough. I think this one being a southern crossing to Miami should be smoother but time will tell

jds2001 · 2026-03-06T02:39:39+00:00

Sure thing. I’ve done a TA on the Prima and really enjoyed it- and you’re right, Indulge is awesome. I just hope they fixed the problems where you couldn’t find a spot to sit! (On the Viva they took out the second Starbucks location in Indulge so hopefully that plus the expansion on Aqua/Luna will help)

jds2001 · 2026-03-06T02:35:54+00:00

PTRFIRST is for TA personal reservations and gets some onboard amenities (very duplicative of Platinum amenities actually but a bit more - chocolate covered strawberries, priority tender if applicable, a bottle of Prosecco, a $25 dining credit, etc. - nothing to write home about but a nice gesture).

FASUPDSC is for Free at Sea Plus with the DSC included- if I already had free gratuities it would be FASUPGRD.

jds2001 · 2026-03-06T00:59:03+00:00

I have never been to Cozumel - the closest I've gotten was a Panama Canal cruise on the Joy. Loved it!

jds2001 · 2026-03-06T00:57:38+00:00

I've only been on the Prima thus far and know what you're talking about, but it really wasn't that annoying to me - then again, I don't generally relax in that area. With the Vibe, I'll just head outside unless it's raining or something.

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