I have already paid to cruise on the NCL STAR again. This will be the first cruise for my roomie and she is already complaining about the $10. service fee. She says that America has a law that states that we don't have to tip for service because companies should provide a reasonable paycheck for their workers. I informed her that the ship is not American. I have a feeling she is going to get all her money back when she argues with the front desk purser.
I personally will just pay the fees and hope that the pool deck attendants get their share of the fees.
Hey,,,, Bandman..... I remember the NCL Star being a beautiful ship when I cruised on it in Hawaii. This is why I am going back on it again. I got a great deal for Feb.25th, Mex-Riv, 8 days, deck 8, Cat. C, picture window for $740. total price per person. The rates have gone up for the same catagory. I bought at the right time.
Wasn't it a beautiful ship?
Hey Bruce...... Many years ago.... in the early 1970's I had a nightmare that I saw two ships hit eachother and they both sank into the ocean and the names were Independence and the Constitution. I had never cruised in my life before that dream. I did my research and found out that both ships were located in Hawaii. I vowed I would never cruise on them. They sank financially and not literally like in my dream.
I was on the Mercury ship when the Patriot ship went bankrupt and people were stranded on the island. I saw the ship docked next to our ship and I felt sorry for their employees and customers.
When NCL announced an all American crew I knew there was going to be trouble and history may repeat again. I wonder if NCL is using the fees to support the Pride of Aloha?
I loved Fanning Island. It was a memorable experience for my teen grandson who stood in a long line just to get his passport stamped by Kirabiti sp Island. It was optional to have it stamped. The people of that island most likely will miss the NCL ships stopping at their island.
