Thank You for your input, we are staying in the Haven for the first time recommended by a friend who has stayed there many times. Looking forward to it.
I got off this ship a week ago and we're not recommend it to anybody. The elevators did not work on both ends. The pool was filthy and needed resurfacing and tiles were cracking throughout the decks. There was rust in my stateroom. in the shower when in the porthole of the window. The elevators did not work at all properly and they were dangerous and they put three women with two bunk beds in one room. One of us had to sleep on the floor. Guest Services did not resolve what they promised and when I got home I got double billed for items that were not mine and is still not resolved and when you try and talk to them about your bill they say we don't have our bill in front of us we have to wait for it even though they've sent you your bill already. This whole trip was a disaster
This guy would complain about winning the lottery lol. I was on this ship last year and it was an awesome experience. Life if sometimes what you make it dude.
We cruised for 1st time on February 2024. We stayed at The Haven. I was a reluctant cruiser, loved the experience!!! Going back in November and again in February. The only confusing thing for us was the tipping. We paid gratuities ahead, and the buttler and steward made clear to us on embarcation day that they would like their tip at the beginning of the trip. We tipped generously, but it felt kind of uncomfortable. What do you usually do for them? Thank you
I've heard that the new ships in NCL fleet like the Viva, Prima and Aqua all have dramatically increased the size of the Haven...rumors have it that the service has suffered and it's not the same "exclusive" feel you get on ships like the Bliss, Encore, Joy...much more crowded...we've only been on the Bliss and that Haven experience is always amazing, going again in May 2025...something to factor in to your plans, maybe.
yes....yes it is worth it...IMO...and ALWAYS fly in the day before...in Seattle we always stay precruise hotel at the Edgewater...it's literally steps to the ship...ENJOY!!!!...its the one time we go all out and enjoy an amazing week.
It's easy to fix this. If you don't like kids, don't go, please! 😂 Stop complaining about kids going on the cruise 🛳. Don't go to icon of the seas it's a place for family.
This was helpful ty. Was it still worth it if there are 4 days of port visits? Do you feel we will stil get to enjoy all the extra amenities lounges restaurants etc? Thanks!
We ONLY cruise NCL Haven. It's a completely different experience than being in with general population. If you can afford it, do it. You won't be disappointed. You'll be one of 300 instead of one of 4-5000.
We did the "Escape" Nov. 2023 to/from Bermuda and it was a BIG change from our dozen cruises on DCL. Not all bad, but different. The vibe of casino smoke and 1970's shopping mall in the 7-8-9 district kept me from exploring a bit, to my detriment. Mostly, the food and service were fine, with the standard NCL up-sell. Entertainment was m'ehh (compared to Disney) and room steward had other places to be. Seemed that there were 4,000+ passengers on a 3,000 passenger ship as the elevator congestion was terrible and the disembarkation in NYC was Spirit airline quality. But the Spa was awesome, the specialty dining was ++, the service/people were very nice, and the choice of itineraries is great and the rooms are not small. So we are going again . . . The "Getaway" this coming October from New Orleans . . . and yes, per your review, jumping on the Haven when the price difference isn't too, too different. The express dis/embarkation seems like a + and appreciate your review of their restaurant and uncrowded spa/pool area. I don't drink alcohol and prefer a certain soft drink (which I can bring on Disney but NOT on NCL !?!). We'll see what the Butler can do about that?
