12thman

When is the cutoff for bids? Week before the embarkation?

Here's a link to a drink calculator that @Grenadyr made: I used it and decided that it's more cost effective to keep my refreshment package.

If you're phone has the option to turn off roaming connections you can do that as well. Then if for some reason your phone isn't in airplane mode you don't incur roaming charges in or near a port.

Thank you for the information. It's good to know that one doesn't have to have a drink package.

We're thinking the same!! So difficult to decide.

That's more than I'd imagined.

Okay, Thank you!

The lunch menu in CK does change the entire trip? What about breakfast? We have Sky class so we were thinking about having some breakfast and lunch in CK.

@Matt Thank you!!

That's what we are planning to do but after read @spiralqueen live blog and seeing some other blog pictures of CK we may just do CK. Just getting feedback from others to help us decide. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you. Makes sense.

Thank you for sharing @ScooterScott22 it's not a matter of affordability, it's what the majority think is better. This is our first time on RCI and while everyone has their own preferences for meals it does help us to decide what to do.

Anyone know when the last day to cancel a UDP is before the cruise?

@WAAAYTOOO would you mind saying why you don't eat at CK? You don't like the food or service? Thank you in advance.

Seems the customer's are the QA department. I've had to email them about web issues for my trip. Probably saves them a fortune because so many will just put up with the issues.

Thank you for the information, had no idea that internet was that bad. My carrier covers US/Canada for data so probably just use that in port. Lots to see and do besides staring at my electronics. Did you notice how low the water level was as seen by the white marks from where the water level was previously? That's what it looked like back in the late 80's at Lake Mead, NV. now the water level is extremely low. Just wondering how low the water level will go in Alaska?

Yes, originally had that then the unlimited went on sale and doing the math for lunch and dinner it was a really go deal. Then came across people mentioning how go CK is and how the menu rotated nightly. Which I thought stayed the same every night which didn't interest me. That's why I put up the question here as to which is better unlimited dining package or Coastal Kitchen so I could get some feedback to decide what to do. As of right now I still have the unlimited dining package.

What an amazing cruise!! Hope you have a marvelous time!!! That's now on my bucket list.

We are looking forward to trying many different eateries that's included with our fare. Bit disappointed to read about Sorrentos, love pizza!!

Thank you Jane, I wanted to try the Park cafe for it's Kummelweck sandwich. Plus whatever is included with our fare. Dinner at CK seems like a really good choice now that several people have said very positive things.

I've looked into the Bliss and Joy. The Bliss would be the one that we choose if we choose NCL. Although the Ovation has the North Star and we would be in Sky or Star class so that would help our Crown and Anchor points. Based on your points you are a veteran of many cruises so I'll take that into account. This board and site in general is very helpful as I haven't found a dedicated website for NCL fans. Thanks for your suggestion.

Yes it's true. Washington State DL do not qualify unless you get the new version unless you have the enhanced DL.

That's true, didn't think about booking another cruise that didn't have CK. Looking a Ovation for next year they have CK. But it would save us money towards next year to do just CK this year.

Thanks for the link it's very good. The pictures at CK really help. Did notice that the menu is very similar to Allure in CK.

Good to know, didn't even think about that.