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Cruise Itinerary
|Ports of call
|San Juan
|Sun, Dec 15 2019 19:00
|At Sea
|Mon, Dec 16 2019 19:00
|Tue, Dec 17 2019 08:00
|Tue, Dec 17 2019 20:00
|Wed, Dec 18 2019 08:00
|Wed, Dec 18 2019 17:00
|Thu, Dec 19 2019 07:00
|Thu, Dec 19 2019 13:00
|Saint Lucia
|Fri, Dec 20 2019 12:30
|Fri, Dec 20 2019 19:30
|Sat, Dec 21 2019 09:00
|Sat, Dec 21 2019 16:00
|San Juan
|Sun, Dec 22 2019 05:30
|Total length of cruise: 7 - nights
- Onboard accommodation
- Government Tax
- In-stateroom TV programming (except for on-demand movies)
- Dedicated kids & Teens (ages 2 - 17) programming & spaces during at sea days until 10:30 pm and from departure until 10:30 pm during port days
- Meals in the complimentary dining venues
- Iced Tea, some juices in the buffet (for breakfast), regular coffee, tea and iced water
- All entertainment onboard unless it's part of a dining entertainment production
- Poolside activities
- Access to fitness facilities
- Select onboard presentations
- Sports Court activities
- Use of outdoor pools and hot tubs
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|Vessel: Norwegian Epic
|Length: 1081ft
|Year: 2010
|Beam: 133.00ft
|Draft: 28.50ft
|Cruising speed: 22kn
|Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club
|24-Hour Room Service
|Comedy Club
|Kids Club
|Photo Gallery
|Sports Complex
ABOUT Norwegian Cruise Line
It's your vacation and you should have the freedom to enjoy it on your terms. Dress up or down. Sleep in or catch a sunrise from your own private balcony. Take in some never-before-seen entertainment at sea. Even eat somewhere different every day of the week.
Freestyle Cruising offers a wide range of complimentary dining options included in your cruise price, and all available on your schedule. The freedom continues with entertainment for everybody. From Broadway shows, to adults-only clubs where you can dance 'til dawn, to supervised activities for kids and teens. When it's time to recover from the excitement, you can retreat to accommodations designed for the way you cruise.
Freestyle Dining
No set dining times, no assigned tables, a relaxed dress code and more restaurants than days in the week on every ship, so you can enjoy whatever you're hungry for, whenever you're hungry.
Freestyle Fun & Entertainment
How do you have a good time? Pools with slides, Wii" on two-story screens, modern fitness centers, expansive spas, fun kids and teens programs, wine tastings, an always-exciting casino and more are all waiting for you on board.
Freestyle Accommodations
Retreat to accommodations designed for the way you cruise, from The Studios – staterooms for the solo traveler – to spacious 2-Bedroom Family Suites. Want an oceanview? Norwegian Cruise Lines offer a higher percentage of balcony staterooms than any other cruise line.
Your Best Family Vacation Ever Just Got Better.
The ultimate family vacation just got better! Do the things you want, when you want. That's the freedom and flexibility you have with Freestyle Cruising on Norwegian Cruise Line. Unpack once and visit multiple, exotic destinations with ease. And with your accommodations, dining options, family activities and exclusive entertainment with Nickelodeon all in one place, there's something for everyone. So much to see. See much to do. So little to worry about. So it's no wonder that Norwegian Cruise Line is among the top large-ship cruise lines for families in the Travel + Leisure 2012 World's Best Awards.
Balcony Stateroom
Spa Balcony The Spa Balcony Staterooms can accommodate up to three guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area, a separate shower and additional bedding to accommodate one more guest. You'll also receive entry to the Mandara Spa experience, including complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites plus your own private balcony to enjoy the view. Note: Guests under 18 are not allowed in the thermal suites.
Aft-Facing Balcony Aft-Facing Balcony Staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony. With room for up to three they include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and additional bedding to accommodate one more. These staterooms feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink, plus a private aft-facing balcony where you can take in the beautiful views.
Family Balcony With room for up to four guests, these Family Balcony Staterooms are great if you want to bring the kids. They feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more. These staterooms also feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink, plus a private balcony where the whole family can take in the beautiful views.
Large Balcony These Large Balcony Staterooms can accommodate up to three guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more. These staterooms feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink, plus a large private balcony that offers you an incredible view.
Mid-Ship Balcony These Mid-Ship Balcony Staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony. With room for up to three they include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and additional bedding to accommodate one more. These staterooms also feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink. These Balcony Staterooms are mid-ship, so you'll have easy access to all the delicious dining and exciting activities on board.
Family Balcony Conveniently located near the kids' area, some of our Family Balcony Staterooms come with two lower beds that convert to a queen, one upper bed and a sofa bed, for a maximum capacity of four guests. Many are connecting staterooms, making it easier to bring the whole family. Triples feature two lower beds and a sofa bed. These staterooms also feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink, plus a private balcony where the whole family can take in the beautiful views.
Balcony Norwegian Epic Balcony Staterooms have room for up to three guests and feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with an incredible view. They include a two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and additional bedding to accommodate one more. These staterooms feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink.
Guarantee Balcony A Guarantee stateroom (GTY) guarantees a Balcony stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.
Accommodates: 2 - 4 passengers
Total Approx. Size: 188 - 251 sq. ft.
Inside Stateroom
Family Inside Located near our kids' area and with room for up to four, these Family Inside Staterooms are great if you want to bring the kids. They feature a separate bathroom, two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and two pull down beds to accommodate two more.
Mid-Ship Inside With two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, these Mid-Ship Inside Staterooms can accommodate up to two guests. They also feature a separate bathroom with shower and access to some really great amenities. And because they are mid-ship staterooms, you'll have easy access to everything on board.
Inside Norwegian Epic Inside Staterooms are a great and affordable accommodation for up to two guests. They feature a separate bathroom with shower and two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed.
Guarantee Inside A Guarantee stateroom (GTY) guarantees an Inside stateroom or better! Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.
Accommodates: 2-4 passengers
Total Approx. Size: 128 sq. ft.
Mini-Suite with Balcony
Spa Mini Suite Norwegian Epic Spa Mini-Suites with a Balcony can accommodate up to three guests. They feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area, shower or luxury bath with shower, additional bedding to accommodate one more guest and soothing spa décor. This is where stress and muscle aches instantly disappear and you'll be pampered beyond your wildest dreams. You'll receive complimentary entry to the Mandara Spa experience, including the thermal suites — the perfect place to unwind either before or after your spa treatments. Here you can indulge in heated tile lounge chairs, saunas, hydrotherapy pool, whirlpools and steam rooms. Note: Guests under 18 are not allowed in the thermal suites.
Family Mini Suite These Family Mini-Suites with a Balcony are perfect if you want to bring the kids. With room for up to four they feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, an upper bed and a sofa bed. In addition to the sitting area, luxury bath with shower or tub and your own private balcony, where the whole family can hang out and enjoy the view.
Mini Suite The Mini-Suites with a Balcony have room for up to three and feature curved walls, a sitting area, two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and a luxury bath with shower or tub. They also include a private balcony with an amazing view.
Guarantee Mini Suite A Guarantee stateroom (GTY) guarantees a Mini-Suite stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.
Accommodates: 3-4
Total Approx. Size: 241 - 245 sq. ft.
Balcony Size: 52 sq. ft.
- Approx. Size: 322 (including balcony) sq. ft.
Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony: Category S5
Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony: Category S6
- These Penthouses with a Balcony have so much to offer. With room for up to two, you'll have a separate bedroom with queen-size circular bed and a living area. Includes butler and concierge service.
Spa Suite
- Approx. Size: 322 (including balcony) sq. ft.
- The Spa Suites, built for two, are a great way to experience a total spa vacation. These suites feature a queen-size circular bed, in suite hot tub, spa décor and entry to the Mandara Spa experience, including complimentary access to the thermal suites. In addition to the private balcony with incredible views and luxury bathroom, you'll also have exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service.
Studio Stateroom
Designed and priced just right for solo travelers. Studios feature a full-size bed, separate bath area and access to the private Studio Lounge. No single supplement required.
Cool and hip, right down to the funky lighting and flat screen TV, this exclusive key card access-only category is unlike anything you have ever experienced before. These staterooms have a full size bed for one guest and a window view to the corridor. Studio guests have private key card access to The Living Room, which is a shared private lounge that boasts a bar, two large TV screens and comfy seating for hanging out, reading a book or just enjoying a drink before dinner.
Accommodates: 1 passenger
Total Approx. Size: 100 sq. ft.
The Haven
The Haven
- Exclusive Personalised Service
- 24 hour trained and certified suite butler
- Concierge service
- Courtyard valet
- White tablecloth in-suite dining
- Escort to your Suite
Exclusive Benefits
- Exclusive access to The Haven Courtyard area with private pool, sundeck, hot tub and fitness area
- Priority embarkation and disembarkation
- Distinctive platinum keycards
- Priority boarding of tenders to shore
Delicious Extras
- Champagne, custom selection of liquor, fruit bottled water and sodas
- Sparkling wine, bottled water and fruit on embarkation day
- 24 hour Room Service
- Specialty dining delivered to your suite from any restaurant (cover charges apply)
- Mini-bar and espresso/cappuccino machine
- Special Haven menus
- Gourmet treats delivered to your suite each evening
- Invitations to an exclusive breakfast and lunch
- Cocktail party with ships officers
Thoughtful Touches
- Bliss Collection by Norwegian pillow-top mattress
- Fine linens, feather duvet and pillow menu
- Plush bathrobes, slippers and oversized towels
The Haven Deluxe Owners Suite Norwegian Epic suites with room for up to four, boast all around floor-to-ceiling windows. They include a separate bedroom with king-size bed, a living room, separate dining area and a private balcony with an amazing view. You'll also have a luxurious bathroom with separate shower and whirlpool tub, additional bedding to accommodate two more guests and access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 4 passengers
Total Approx. Size: 852 sq. ft.
Balcony Size: 121 sq. ft.
The Haven 2 Bedroom Family Villa With a living room, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed and private balcony, Norwegian Epic Villas have a maximum capacity of six and are perfect for the whole family. They feature two bathrooms, additional bedding to accommodate four more guests and exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 6 passengers
Total Approx. Size: 504 sq. ft.
Balcony Size: 54 sq. ft.
The Haven Courtyard Penthouse With a maximum capacity of two, these Penthouses include a queen-size bed and luxury bath with separate shower. In addition to the private balcony with a fantastic view, you'll also have exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 2 passengers
Total Approx. Size: 322 sq. ft.
Balcony Size: 84 sq. ft.
The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse These Penthouses with a Balcony have so much to offer. With room for up to two, you'll have a queen-size circular bed and a living area, plus these Aft-Facing Penthouses offer an unforgettable view from the private balcony and include exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 2 passengers
Total Approx. Size: 319-322 sq. ft.
Balcony Size: 81-82 sq. ft.
Norwegian Epic
Deck 5
Garden Cafe
Chefs whip-up freshly, prepared-to-order omelets, crêpes, pasta, seafood, ethnic cuisine, burgers, delightful desserts and more.
Great Outdoors
Get your daily dose of fresh ocean air along with a great view of the Aqua Park as you dine on dishes from around the world at the Great Outdoors.
Dine on American classics in a relaxed Irish pub atmosphere. From Chicken Pot Pie to Fish n' Chips to dinner specials such as Prime Rib, Lobster & Shrimp and all-you-can-eat ribs, O'Sheehan's has all your favorite comfort food and beer on tap 24 hours a day. So catch a game on the two-story TV screen or play some billiards or darts, this casual restaurant is a guest favorite – and it's complimentary.
Room Service
Dine in after a day at the pool. Or treat yourself to a continental breakfast in bed. Choose from an extensive menu with complimentary and a la carte items featuring everything from chef-crafted dishes to delicious snacks and treats. All freshly-prepared and delivered to your stateroom – 24-hours a day. Convenience charge of $7.95 may apply.
Shanghai's Chinese Restaurant
Enjoy a complimentary Asian Fusion dining venue featuring freshly prepared noodles, delicious wok fried dishes, authentic soups, and more.
Shanghai's Noodle Bar
Visit our Noodle Bar to enjoy fresh noodle dishes that are prepared just the way you like them.
Spice H20
Soak up the sun by day around the pool and dine on the delicious fare of outdoor buffet at our adults-only Ibiza-inspired beach club at the back of the ship. When the sun goes down, our adults-only Ibiza-inspired beach club at the back of the ship. The entertainment is non-stop as the pool floor rises to become a dance floor and giant screen projects hypnotic visuals under a starry sky.
Taste (Main Dining Room)
Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, Taste also offers a stylish and contemporary atmosphere. Plus, with a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, you'll experience a different culinary adventure with every visit.
The Haven Courtyard Grill (Private Access for Guests of The Haven Only)
The more casual, outdoor area of the Epic Club. Exclusive to guests of The Haven.
The Haven Restaurant (Private Access for Guests of The Haven Only)
Choose cool sophistication with flair. The Haven Restaurant offers exclusive private dining for guests staying in The Haven Suites. The haute design is highlighted with pearl drapes, glass sculptures, silk chandeliers and leather. It's the perfect place for privacy with delicious meals and wine selections from our impressive collection.
The Manhattan Room
One of three Main Dining Rooms aboard Norwegian Epic, The Manhattan Room is our version of a private New York City supper club. Guests can dance in style while enjoying specially curated modern and classic dishes made with the freshest ingredients. Add panoramic ocean views and you have a recipe for a spectacular evening.
La Cucina
Buonasera! Enjoy the finest ingredients at our vibrant Italian ristorante. Spark a conversation amongst friends over a great bottle of wine and freshly baked artisan farm bread. Dine on classic dishes like pasta carbonara or lobster fettuccine. Then order the affogato and indulge in espresso over macadamia nut ice cream.
Price Per Person: $19.95
Le Bistro French Restaurant
From the theatrical art nouveau décor and artwork to the menu, which is modern and classic French gourmet. Le Bistro is an ode to all things French. You'll know you've arrived when you see the wine displays surrounding the entrance.
Price Per Person: $19.95
If you're looking for a unique experience, our authentic Brazilian steakhouse is a must. Start with an impressive salad bar of imported cheeses, olives, cured meats, ceviche and specialty salads. Be sure to save room for the delicious skewers of slow-roasted meats including beef, pork, lamb and chicken – all carved tableside by our Pasadores.
Price Per Person: $19.95
Cagney's Steak House
Steak is the standard at our American-style steakhouse. Sip your favorite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Certified Angus Beef® perfectly prepared. And don't forget to order our famous truffle fries.
Price Per Person: $29.95
Flying shrimp. Onion volcanoes. Twirling knives. The sizzles and surprises never cease at our authentic Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Sit around a lively shared table as a skillful chef slices, chops and grills steak, seafood and chicken on a large steel grill right before your eyes. Our chilled, sake-infused Wasabi Cocktail will have you flipping too.
Price Per Person: $29.95
Marvel as the chefs at this contemporary sushi and sashimi bar create traditional Japanese culinary delights right before your very eyes.Price Per Person: Sushi à la carte
Carlo's Bake Shop
Enjoy delicious cannoli and cupcakes from Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of TLC's Cake Boss and Next Great Baker, available in the Atrium Café.
Per Person: Sushi à la carte
Bars and Lounges
Atrium Cafe
Whether you're in the mood for a glass of chardonnay or a vanilla latte, this is the place to see and be seen. Sit back, relax and watch the hustle and bustle all around.
Bliss Ultra Lounge
High-voltage tunes make everyone want to dance, custom loungers are the perfect spot to cap off the evening with a cocktail.
Cascades Bar
Stay close to the action at the Epic Casino's friendly, full-service bar. It's the perfect place to toast your good fortune and let the good times roll.
Epic Theatre Bar
It's "bottoms up" before or after the curtain goes up at this captivating and cordial bar inside the Epic Theater.
Humidor Cigar Lounge
Comfortable seating, a fully stocked humidor, signature cocktails, and an extensive drink menu helps to make this the perfect environment to enjoy a good smoke.
Maltings Whiskey Bar
Be it Canadian, Irish, American, Welsh or Scotch, Maltings Whiskey Bar offers dozens of varieties of the complex spirit for you to savor.
Posh Beach Club
A first of its kind beach club at sea.
Sake Bar
The Sake Bar at Wasabi is the closest you can get to a trip to Japan without getting on a plane. Experience the simple joys of hot sake or go kamikaze with an "ichi. . .ni. . .san" sake bomb.
Shaker's Martini Bar
Unwind after a long day of doing whatever and join the martini crowd for a sophisticated cosmopolitan or something more adventurous. Appletini, anyone?
SVEDKA Ice Bar
Now this truly is as cool as it gets. Inspired by the original ice hotels in Scandinavia, The SVEDKA Ice Bar is one of only 14 in the world and the only true ice bar at sea.
The Haven Lounge
There's nothing quite like The Haven Lounge. Guests of The Haven have exclusive access to this private bar showcasing premium liquors and a salute to the good life.
Waves Pool Bar
Forget life on land, relax in a lounge chair, work on your tan and sip on a frozen drink at this poolside bar.
Bliss Ultra Lounge - Bowling Alley
During the day, all ages are welcome to bowl. At night, guests 18 and older enjoy funky lighting that illuminates the neon-colored bowling balls and decor to create an atmosphere that is full of energy. ***Additional charges apply***
Epic Theater
It takes a world-class venue to attract Broadway shows like the heartwarming musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Add in the sizzle and passion of ballroom dancing in Ballroom Blitz and you'll have a night you'll never forget in the Epic Theater.
Headliners Comedy Club
Sing along with Howl at the Moon, the World's Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Dueling Piano Show. In the Caribbean you can also spend an evening or two with The Second City comedy troupe and their unique form of comedy or experience authentic European entertainment with a variety of world-class acts while cruising the Mediterranean.
The Collection Art Gallery
Browsers, buyers and bidders are all equally welcome at the on-board art gallery, where works of well-known and emerging artists are on display, and on sale in the lively art auctions.
The Epic Casino
Our largest, most elegant full-action casino offers high-roller ambiance, no matter what your game. Choose from poker, black jack, roulette, craps and hundreds of more-exciting-than-ever slot machines.
Video Arcade
Stop by the video arcade and capture a few aliens, win a car race, play pinball and fly a jet fighter. Anything is possible.
Wii Wall
Fulfill your sports fantasies or watch Hollywood hit movies on our two-story Wii screen.
Kids Club
Recess Kids Area
Recess is built for the young ones, with a gigantic kid's area and a special area just for tweens. Includes Wii, Playstation 3, a dance floor and much more.
Entourage Teen Centre
Guaranteed to attract all teens, Entourage is designed like an adult lounge minus the adults. All play during the day, but at night Entourage turns into a teens-only nightclub.
Located on Deck 14
The Marketplace
Whether you live to shop or shop to live, The Marketplace provides excellent retail therapy for all our guests. From simple sundries to elegant designer duds, we've got your shopping list covered.
Mandara Spa
When we say "full-service spa," we mean full-service spa. Soothe your body and soul with a hot stone massage, a rejuvenating facial, mani/pedi, acupuncture, BOTOX® and teeth whitening and lots more.
Mandara Thermal Spa Suite
Soak up some serenity in the multi-treatment pool or relax on the thermal benches.
Sports & Fitness
Pulse Fitness Centre
Stay in shape with your favorite workout equipment including treadmills, ellipticals and free weights or even yoga, pilates and spinning.
Sports Complex
The Sports Complex has not one, but two decks to play on with a full-sized basketball court, batting cage, rock climbing wall, the first-ever rappelling wall at sea and a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage.
Jogging/Walking Track
Run circles around the other guests or get in your daily walk while you're at sea. Breakfast always tastes better after a good walk or run, right?
Aqua Park
Suit up and splash down at our first ever Aqua Park. Choose from two pools, five hot tubs, kid's pool, three multi-story water slides including the the 200-foot Epic Plunge, the only bowl slide at sea.
Aqua Park Kids Pool
Your kids will surely enjoy splashing around here.
Norwegian Epic Photos
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Onboard Credits
On selected departures we will offer you onboard credits & these may not be combinable with all cabin categories and promotions. We will send you through a confirmation which will confirm if the onboard credit is available against your booking. Making changes to your reservation could result in any onboard credits being removed. Once you have embarked the ship, the onboard credit will be applied to your onboard account to use towards any onboard purchases. Any unused portion of the Onboard Credit will expire at midnight on the last night of your cruise and is not redeemable for cash at any time.
'Guarantee' (GTY) Bookings
From time to time, we may offer you the option of making what we call a 'Guarantee (GTY) booking. This means you may book a stateroom of a guaranteed category type (Inside, Outside, Balcony) on your chosen ship and cruise. However, the exact grade, number and location of the stateroom on the ship will be allocated at the cruise lines discretion and at any time until checking in at the Port. Once your GTY stateroom has been allocated to you, we are unable to accept any changes requested by you. The benefits of a GTY stateroom are that after your booking has been confirmed, the cruise line may (at their discretion) upgrade your stateroom to a higher classed category to that originally booked at no extra charge to you. In any event, you are 'guaranteed' the minimum category you decide to book at the time of the cruise including obstructed view cabins.
If travelling with Family and Friends where you require cabins to be near one another we strongly recommend for you not to book on a Guarantee.
We cannot guarantee your cabins will be assigned near one another, on the same deck, same side or forward/aft on the ship nor accept any requests.
Complimentary Upgrades
Depending on any last minute availability the cruise lines will automatically upgrade cabins to higher categories. The upgrades can place you towards the front of the ship, midships or at the back of the ship and not necessarily on a higher deck level (i.e.: Insides Deck 10 may be upgraded to Ocean view Deck 5). As the cruise lines cannot upgrade every booking, you should book a category in which you are happy to sail.
Once the upgrade has been assigned, should you dislike the cabin location we are unable to accept any changes or requests and cannot be reversed.
If travelling with family and friends where you require cabins to be near one another we strongly recommend for you to decline the upgrades. The cruise line do not guarantee all of the cabins will be upgraded, or that they will be upgraded near one another.
Future Cruise Credits
While we are happy to apply your Future Cruise Credits from the cruiselines to your booking with us, this may affect your online discounted pricing. We will still do our best to provide competitive pricing based on the discount we can offer on the new cruise fare once the future cruise credits have been applied to your booking. Please note if Future Cruise Credits are applied after your deposit has been paid may affect your final balance.
Passport & Visa Requirements.
or all international cruises all passengers will require to be in possession of a valid passport. The passport must have 6 months validity on your return date back home.
Visa's may also be required and at the sole responsibility of the passenger. Please check with the relevant embassies or a Visa Services company for assistance.
Cruise Republic will not take any responsibility for passport or visa requirements.
Please visit the following websites for assistance -
- Passports: https://www.passports.gov.au
- Visas: Visa Link http://au.visacentral.com/?login=300041
New Zealand:
- Passports: http://www.passports.govt.nz
- Visas: Visa Direct www.visadirect.co.nz
Privacy of your information is an absolute priority to us. When you book we request whether you are interested in receiving further offers from us. If you decline, we will not email you with such offers. We also always give you the opportunity to unsubscribe and opt out of receiving these emails. We treat your details as confidential and we NEVER disclose your information to third parties other than the supplier who is fulfilling your cruise holiday.
All amendments and any cancellations must be approved through the first person named on the booking. In the case of any in-cabin disputes our contract is with the first person named on the booking and we will only follow instructions given by them.
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) Terms and Conditions
Accommodations; transportation to some of the most beautiful places on earth via cruise ship; dedicated Kids & Teens (ages 3-17) programming and spaces during at-sea days until 10:30 pm and from departure until 10:30 pm during port days; meals in the complimentary dining venues (i.e., up to three Main Dining Rooms on every ship, a buffet and 24-hour dining venues on select ships.); Room Service from 5 am to midnight (small service fee applies between midnight and 5 am); Outdoor Buffet (on select ships); Pool Bar and Grill (on select ships); Coffee Bar (regular coffee and pastries included; specialty coffees at nominal extra charge); iced tea, some juices in the buffet (for breakfast), regular coffee, tea and ice water; all entertainment on board unless it's part of a dining entertainment production (with the exception of legends unplugged on Norwegian Epic); art auctions; poolside activities; access to Fitness facilities; select onboard presentations; Sports Court activities; use of outdoor pools and hot tubs; in-stateroom TV programming (except for on-demand movies); phone calls onboard the ship (stateroom to stateroom); use of private Studio lounge if staying in a Studio on Norwegian Epic or Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway and Pride of America. Suite guests receive additional amenities based on the category of accommodation.
Service charges/gratuities; meals in specialty restaurants; alcoholic beverages; sodas and some other non-alcoholic beverages; pizza delivery; spa and salon services; exercise classes; casino; dining entertainment; transfers (unless pre-purchased with air/sea packages); hotel stays pre-/post-cruise (unless pre-purchased); Shore Excursions; photography; Internet access; group babysitting services;
Specialty Onboard Seminars; art purchases; gift shop purchases; video arcade; phone calls off the ship; satellite connection for cellular phones; laundry services; use of the Medical Centre; government taxes and fees.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
All Guests, including third-through-eighth-berth Guests, must pay the deposit set forth in Chart A on this page for the applicable cruise at the time of booking and must pay the final payment within the time prescribed in the chart for the applicable cruise. An additional deposit may be required for holiday sailings. Payment and cancellation charges may differ by promotion.
|Cruise Type
|Deposit (per person)
|Final Payment Due (prior to sailing)
|Final Payment Due** Holiday Sailings Only (prior to sailing)
|1 Day
|2-6 Days
|7-9 Days
|10 Days or More
The Haven Suites and the Haven Garden Villas (category S1) deposit requirements will differ from above. Please ask for the deposit requirements.
**NOTE: Note that all fees indicated are in USD and will be automatically converted to AUD/NZD based on the rate of the day.
Cancellation Fees on Cruise Fares
|The Haven Suites, Suites, Garden Villas and Holiday Sailings**
|Days Prior to
|Cruise Cancellation
|Air Cancellation
|Land Cancellation
|Add-On Cancellation Fee
|Greater than 120 days prior to sailing
|119 - 90 days
|89 - 56 days
|55 days or less
|* Or deposit, Whichever is higher
|1-6 Days
|Sail Days
|Cruise, Cruise Tour Cancellation Fee
|Air Cancellation Fee
|Land Cancellation Fee
Add-On Cancellation Fee
|15 days or less
|7 days or more
|Sail Days
|Cruise, Cruise Tour Cancellation Fee
|Air Cancellation Fee
|Land Cancellation Fee
|Add-On Cancellation Fee
|91 days or more
|Loss of Deposit
|* Or deposit, Whichever is higher
Note: 'Total Fare' is the total amount payable to us for your booking.
**The Haven Suites and the Haven Garden Villas (category S1) cancellation fees will differ from above
Please note in instances where the deposit amount paid is higher than the 25%, 50% or 75% of the cruise fare, then the highest of the amounts is payable as the cancellation penalty.
^ Any additional fees charged by airlines, land operators and any other add-on's due to cancellation or changes, will also be passed onto the passengers.
* An additional Online Republic cancellation fee of $200.00 per cabin will apply.
Cancellation fees for cruise, air, land and other charges will follow the schedule above and apply to all Guests on the reservation. Depending on when the cruise is cancelled, cancellation charges will be assessed as indicated on Chart B on this page.
• Reservations that are not paid in full by the final payment due date are subject to cancellation, and in the event a reservation is cancelled a cancellation fee will apply.
• No refunds will be given on any cruise for no-shows.
• No refunds will be made in the event of interruption or cancellation by any Guest after the cruise begins.
• No refunds will be given for any missed days of a land Package.
• Cancellation fees for air, land and other add-on charges will apply even if the reservation is not cancelled in full.
• Gateway changes, flight date changes and name substitutions are considered cancellations, and air cancellation fees will apply. Additionally, spelling corrections may be considered cancellations.
• Name substitutions and departure date changes for cruise, land and other add-ons are considered cancellations and are subject to cancellation fees.
Guarantee and Rate
Once we have received your deposit or full payment, the cruise rate is secure except in the event of substantial increases in operating costs, tariffs or taxes prior to the sailing date. In such cases, we reserve the right to add a surcharge. Such surcharge may include a security surcharge or a similar incidental surcharge. If you select an Air/Sea package, additional governmental taxes and customs fees may apply. All assessed government
or quasi-government fees and taxes, including port fees, are subject to change without notice at any time, and we reserve the right to add a surcharge for these fees and taxes whether you have confirmed a booking under deposit or have made final payment.
Itinerary changes
In the event of strikes, lockouts, stoppages of labour, riots, weather conditions, mechanical difficulties, or for any other reason whatsoever, Norwegian has the right to cancel, advance, postpone or substitute any scheduled sailing or itinerary without prior notice. Norwegian shall not be responsible for failure to adhere to published arrival and departure times for any of its ports of call. Norwegian may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel for any sailing and cannot be liable for any loss to Guests by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement or substitution. Reservations are subject to change or cancellation in the event of a full-ship charter, and in such event Norwegian shall refund all passage monies paid by the Guest.
A Guest under 21 years of age is considered a minor who must be accompanied in the same or connecting stateroom by a Guest 21 years or older who expressly agrees to be responsible for the under-21 Guest throughout the cruise. This includes, but is not limited to, preventing the purchase or consumption of alcohol contrary to the Norwegian alcohol policy, and preventing the violation of any ship rules. If the accompanying adult is not the minor's parent or legal guardian, a Parent/Guardian Consent and Release Form that authorizes the minor's travel and further authorizes medical treatment in case of an emergency must be faxed to the Access Desk at 305.436.4147 no later than one week prior to sailing. If the minor will be sailing to Canada, the minor's parents must also provide a notarized letter authorizing the minor's travel. All forms must also be presented at the pier prior to boarding. Failure to produce this letter at embarkation may result in boarding being denied with no refund provided.
Travel documents, visas and Passports
It's important that you provide us with your key personal information (passport numbers, etc.) in advance. Visit www.ncl.com/mycruises and fill out the online check-in form. Be sure to check with your travel professional or the appropriate authorities before your trip to determine requirements for inoculations, passports, visas and other mandatory documentation. Cruise refunds may not be issued if you are denied boarding due to lack of proper documents.
Cruise Documentation
All eDocs will be available up to 60 days prior to departure, provided full payment has been received. You or your travel professional will be notified via email when your eDocs are ready to be printed. Please reconfirm your flight details with the airline at least 72 hours prior to departure as flight schedules are subject to change after airline tickets are issued. You will be provided with baggage tags for your ship that you will need to fill out completely and affix to every piece of luggage, including carry-ons.
Travel insurance
We strongly recommend you purchase appropriate international travel insurance at the time you pay your deposit. If you do not purchase travel insurance, you may not be able to recover cancellation charges, medical costs, repatriation and other expenses that may arise if things do not go according to plan.
Cancellation Fees on Cruise Fares
|The Haven Suites, Suites, Garden Villas and Holiday Sailings**
|Days Prior to
|Cruise Cancellation
|Air Cancellation
|Land Cancellation
|Add-On Cancellation Fee
|Greater than 120 days prior to sailing
|119 - 90 days
|89 - 56 days
|55 days or less
|* Or deposit, Whichever is higher
|1-6 Days
|Sail Days
|Cruise, Cruise Tour Cancellation Fee
|Air Cancellation Fee
|Land Cancellation Fee
Add-On Cancellation Fee
|15 days or less
|7 days or more
|Sail Days
|Cruise, Cruise Tour Cancellation Fee
|Air Cancellation Fee
|Land Cancellation Fee
|Add-On Cancellation Fee
|91 days or more
|Loss of Deposit
|* Or deposit, Whichever is higher
Note: 'Total Fare' is the total amount payable to us for your booking.
**The Haven Suites and the Haven Garden Villas (category S1) cancellation fees will differ from above
Please note in instances where the deposit amount paid is higher than the 25%, 50% or 75% of the cruise fare, then the highest of the amounts is payable as the cancellation penalty.
* An additional Online Republic cancellation fee of $200.00 per cabin will apply.
Find the exact price of your cabin in two simple steps:
No credit card is required to make a 'no obligations' reservation and we can hold a cabin for up to 5 days.
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A lot has been said in the name of Rationalism but the struggle continues, its high time we get united and work for the common good of humanity, i think Humanists, Free thinkers, Atheists, Agnostics, Brights, Universalists all need to raise out their voices all in the name of actions in all that they are doing and inform the world that all we need is to be good people and hardworking for the good of humanity and all the things provided by nature.We should live exemplary lives and live by the golden rule of loving our neighbor or friends as we love ourselves, not doing things that we ourselves wish wouldn't be done to ourselves, calling a spade a spade and so on.
Many people have rational views but tend to hide to call themselves what they are !.
Creationists plus some religions have invested a lot in schools, hospitals, banking institutions, charities plus of course investing a lot in building and extending religious establishments in terms of places of worship to mention but a few.
In my opinion i hope Free thinkers the world over depending on what each and every person does, we should labor a lot at investing in these same stuff so that the world realizes that we can also create an impact on peoples lives. We should be open and promote free thought in every thing we do such that people just get to know that there exists an alternative to one being religious or non religious for example in more years to come i would love to hear of More Humanist schools, Atheist Hospitals, Rationalist Stores,Free thought Supermarkets, Also businesses can be named by quoting outstanding personalities that have come by and fight for Free thought, Promote Scientific knowledge and Science Philosophy.
As a Ugandan, i have only done step one and initiated Kasese Humanist Primary School whose link is at http://www.kasesehumanistschool.webs.com and this is actually the beginning but i am hopeful i am going to open several ventures in the name of promoting free thought but why i am doing this is to show to the world that you can be good without believing in a god.
From my research I appreciate the good works done by free thought organizations and individuals in an attempt to make good life for Humanity, examples of these organizations are Medicines Sans Frontiers, Hivos, Plan International,Stiefel Freethought foundation, SHARE and so on. These organizations have gone ahead assisting all people irrespective of discrimination, religion, sex, race and this is a good gesture that we should all copy and I think even religious people should emulate this by not being segregative when it comes to helping people in danger. But is this the case anyway?.
I would like to hear what free thinkers from other areas have to say.....
You can make a contribution, subtraction, a comment or make a suggestion to the discussion.
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These are all very good ideas. I wish I had more insights into how to make them happen.
I was reflecting on a comment an atheist friend made, probably without really thinking through the implications of what she was saying. We were discussing issues about how in the USA the politicians are giving money to religious groups to do community services. Atheists don't like this for a number of reasons. My friend said that if, in the USA, we paid enough taxes, we would not need churches to provide any social services.
To me, it sounds like a prevailing idea in the USA among atheists is that a secular government should provide all the community and social services for everyone in the country. To say it another way, if there is a community or social need, a government agency needs to be assigned to serve that need. Therefore, I do not hear discussion about how free thinkers can organize schools, hospitals, community support organizations. In stead I hear atheists talk about the need to have secular, government institutions, schools, and hospitals and these need to be monitored so that there is no religious influence in them.
In this situation, freethinkers are of no benefit to society because freethinkers, as a group, do not provide any service to the society (expect being a pain in the butt for religious people).
I like your idea better. Freethinkers need to show society a better way by example, by providing service, not by saying that it is the government's job to make things better.
...but then, what do I know?
Bwambale Rober, I congratulate you on the wonderful job you've done to create such a school! I hope you get a lot of support there.
I agree with Jim, for the most part, about the situation in the USA. Another point is that religious organizations do not have to pay property taxes, so many Ethical Societies which are atheist organizations, are often incorporated as a "religious organization" to get the same benefits. I don't know how to turn this back.
Unitarian Universalists are basically humanists, though we're also a religion. There are Unitarians in Uganda, too, though their beliefs might be a little different, we're sharing our beliefs now due to the internet and they fought the laws against gays there. Here is a link a story about it. In the U.S., we're against separation of church & state and support the national secular organization, which happens to be directed by a minister.
Unitarian Universalism has 7 principles which include supporting our members' search for truth and meaning, so we can have theist members and atheist members. I am a UU. Our principles also include treating people with respect & compassion, taking care of the Earth, and making the world a better place to live. The Humanist organizations in the U.S. have similar principles, but not supporting people's search in their religious beliefs.
As far as secular organizations doing good work, the American Red Cross, which was founded by Clara Barton, who was a Universalist, is one of the main secular organizations that try to help people in need all over the world. Their web site does say they get grants from governments, but I think the top way they get funds is through donations from the public.
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After experimenting with MediaWiki:Wiki-navigation, the following has been discovered:
- More than four dropdown menus can be used on the navigation bar. Use *** instead of *.
- Each dropdown can have more than seven links. Use **** instead of **.
These can be combined together to form the following example code:
***Menu 1 ****Link 1 ****Link 2 etc....
These techniques can now be used to make navigation on any wiki easier.
Eladkse @Project Holby 17:15, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
- Fandyllic has also told me that font size, color and style can be customised using the following on Wikia.css:
/* Change menus */ .WikiHeader li { color:red; font-family:Comic Sans MS; font-size:normal; } /* Change menu items */ .WikiHeader .subnav li a { text-align:center; }
- My old way was to use HTML, but this is a lot easier and safer. Eladkse @Project Holby 17:17, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
- Here is CSS to over-ride menu and menu item highlight colors (from Forum:Scroll color in menu):
/* Menu highlight - this is example is light red/pink */ .WikiHeader li:hover { background-color: #EFCCCC; background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center top , white 0%, #EFCCCC 100%); } /* Menu item highlight - this is example is light red/pink */ .WikiHeader .subnav a:hover { background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #EFCCCC !important; }
This is probably a violation of Wikia's ToU, but Eladkse has found a workaround to the 7 item limit for the 4 dropmenus modified in MediaWiki:Wiki-navigation.
From Forum:Can_sidebar_site_navigation_be_returned_in_a_show/hide_box?#Top_Bar_Multi-Level_Menu:
- A fix for the 7 link limit is to use three stars instead of two in the source code. I use this method on Casualty Wiki to get all 25 series onto one menu. Eladkse 11:30, December 20, 2010 (UTC)
See it working at Casualty Wiki.
-- Fandyllic (talk · contr) 11:32 AM PST 20 Dec 2010
- Honestly, I only reallised that there was a 7 link limit when I read that forum today. Do tell me if it's a ToU violation so that I can fix my wiki code. Eladkse 21:03, December 20, 2010 (UTC)
- I'd rather have Wikia tell us.
- Here is the relevant part of the Wikia Terms of Use:
- Not intentionally block, remove, or otherwise obstruct the proper functioning and view of advertisements, and/or user interface and functionality by other users, including but not limited to changing or adding javascript or CSS changes to the Service that would prevent the proper display or function of advertisements and/or user interface and functionality.
- From my reading this does not violate this policy as written above, but the scary part of the above is the "including but not limited to" and "proper" part of the language which is a gigantic loophole for Wikia to enforce whatever it wants.
- -- Fandyllic (talk · contr) 1:43 PM PST 20 Dec 2010
- Update: After experimentation, I have found that you can also get more than four dropdowns! Just use three stars for the 'top level' items and four stars for the links.
***Menu 1
****Link 1
****Link 2.... etc.
- However, the dropdowns are limited by space in the header. Realistically, the maximum of dropdowns you could use is five. Eladkse 21:20, December 21, 2010 (UTC)
- In regards to whether this actually violates the ToU, I'm led to believe it isn't:
- Extra buttons or links added to the interface (Javascript): Admins on wikis also have the ability to tweak their wikis via Javascript. For example, this might be used to add in extra links to the wiki interface. We recommend against this, except in your personal Javascript, because changes to Wikia may affect your code. We always try to avoid this, but if you do use Javascript in this way, you should be aware of that risk.
(unindent). Thanks for figuring this out! I was able to add many navigation menus in the top bar. See:
Depending on the minimum font size you use in your browser you can see more or less menus before they are covered up by the "random page" and "wiki activity" buttons. Menus extend past those buttons to the right. A horizontal scroll bar will show up if you put your mouse over there. It would be nice if we, or the staff, could move those buttons somewhere else.
If you put your mouse at the very bottom of the menu bar right at the line at the bottom, then all the menus will drop down. Even the ones partially covered by the "random page" and "wiki activity" buttons. --Timeshifter 02:28, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
- Oh my god Timeshifter, your wiki's main page, my eyes, ahhhh. I guess its not meant for the non-potheads to like. Hooper talk contribs email 03:08, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
- Some people like it. Let me know your thoughts here:
- http://cannabis.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:Timeshifter --Timeshifter 03:30, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
- This is getting better and better. You can increase or decrease the font size of the dropdowns and links using the font size tag:
***Menu 1
****Link 1
****Link 2.... etc.
- This means more dropdowns can fit into the space available. Eladkse @Project Holby 11:34, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
- While the above will work, it's actually safer and more flexible to use CSS over-rides.
/* Change menus */ .WikiHeader li { color:red; font-family:Comic Sans MS; font-size:normal; } /* Change menu items */ .WikiHeader .subnav li a { text-align:center; }
- Oops. Didn't know about those. I was just adding code to the section as I was experimenting with html/wiki codes. The CSS is a lot easier. Eladkse @Project Holby 17:14, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
Setting bar text properties
How would I set the font size in the top bar so that it is always smaller text? People are used to small text in menus even when they set their browser to use a larger text for the main body of a page. --Timeshifter 12:59, December 24, 2010 (UTC)
- What specifically do you mean by the "top bar"? The "Wikia" top bar or the wordmark one? -- Fandyllic (talk · contr) 8:13 AM PST 24 Dec 2010
- Have you tried the CSS code in the top section?
- If so and it doesn't work, you could also try this method:
- Edit Mediawiki:Wikia-navigation
- On each label you want smaller size on put the following:
Text
- Save and refresh.
- I'm not an expert at these sorts of things, but this should help. Eladkse @Project Holby 17:34, December 24, 2010 (UTC)
- Here are example CSS to change the various font size of the two bars of menus at the top of the page.
/* Sets font size for "Wikia" bar menu items */ .GlobalNavigation > li > a { font-size:14px; } /* Sets font size for account link and login/logout (I think) */ .AccountNavigation > li > a { font-size:12px; } /* Sets font size for wordmark bar menu items */ .WikiHeader li a { font-size:18px; }
(unindent). Thanks for all the help! I experimented here:
It seems that when there is no added CSS that the topmost Wikia menu text size is set for around 15px by Wikia. Normal (not advanced) Firefox font size settings do not effect it.
The wordmark bar menu item text size is set to 12px by Wikia. Normal (not advanced) Firefox font size settings do not effect it either.
On the other hand the wordmark bar menu headings (not the items within menus) follow the Firefox font size setting. Firefox will allow one to set the heading font size all the way down to 9px (as small as Firefox will go), and the menu headings will get that small. The individual items within the site navigation menus remain at 12px.
Firefox has an advanced font setting called "minimum font size". That will override all Wikia settings. Nothing added to User:Timeshifter/wikia.css changes the "minimum font size" set by Firefox. The Firefox setting of "Allow pages to choose their own fonts, instead of my selections above" also does not override the "minimum font size" set by Firefox.
User:Timeshifter/wikia.css does allow one to set a wordmark menu heading font size that is not overridden by normal (not advanced) Firefox font sizing.
So for consistency between headings and menu items I added the following CSS to MediaWiki:Common.css
/* Sets font size for wordmark bar menu headings */ .WikiHeader li a { font-size:12px; }
--Timeshifter 08:28, December 25, 2010 (UTC)
- I may be adding, removing, or changing the WikiHeader CSS.
- I removed the WikiHeader CSS. I think Wikia may have set the WikiHeader font size to 12px since I wrote my comment Dec. 25. The WikiHeader navigation menu headings are no longer effected by normal Firefox font size options. That is a good thing since it looks like both the navigation menu headings and items within are now hard-coded to 12px. --Timeshifter 06:24, December 26, 2010 (UTC)
I'd like a way to block or move the "Random Page" and "Wiki Activity" buttons. Any ideas? --Timeshifter 08:28, December 25, 2010 (UTC)
I'm pretty sure this is a ToU violation, but here's how I think you do it (it works, but I'm a little worried that it's hiding buttons I wasn't looking for). If anyone could do some testing around this and tell me any unexpected buttons that also disappear, I can try to make the CSS more specific. Of course, you could also use Special:Contact.
/* Hide Random Page and Wiki Activity buttons */ div.buttons .secondary { display: none !important; }
-- Fandyllic (talk · contr) 8:29 AM PST 25 Dec 2010
- Thanks. This CSS worked in both Firefox and in Internet Explorer. I clicked Ctrl-F5 in both browsers. At this page:
- http://cannabis.wikia.com/wiki/User:Timeshifter/wikia.css --Timeshifter 19:57, December 25, 2010 (UTC)
(unindent). After reading this forum thread I removed the "div". This also works in both browsers (I have to remember to log in from Internet Explorer, too):
/* Hide Random Page and Wiki Activity buttons */ .buttons .secondary { display: none !important; }
--Timeshifter 12:34, December 27, 2010 (UTC)
- You can move the buttons down below your giant nav menu with this:
.WikiHeader .buttons { bottom: -10px; }
- not sure this way is a ToU violation, since the header height is variable.--Sxerks 18:07, December 25, 2010 (UTC)
- Yes, the
-14pxlooks better to me, too. It does not work though if the Firefox minimum font size setting is at 13px or above. Then the buttons again block the site navigation menus. I bet the 2 buttons are allocated a limited horizontal space. Then the 2 buttons have to stack vertically when the larger text causes the combined button width to surpass the allocated horizontal space. Is there a way to use CSS to allocate more horizontal space for the buttons?
- Yes, the
- I noticed the same problem with "pages on this wiki" needing 3 lines instead of 2 if the Firefox minimum font size setting is at 13px or above. Also, it looks tacky due to the "shouting" nature of using all-caps that is emphasized whenever anything other than a small font size is used: PAGES ON THIS WIKI. See the main page to see what I mean:
- http://cannabis.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page --Timeshifter 12:13, December 27, 2010 (UTC)
(unindent). Is there a way to move the buttons elsewhere? Maybe to the blank area in either top bar.--Timeshifter 20:00, December 25, 2010 (UTC)
- I forgot to log in one of the times I was looking at the page via Internet Explorer. Your initial CSS works in both browsers. Is the "div" part necessary for anything? I noticed that your CSS works with or without it. I like the idea of moving the buttons below the site navigation menus. There is room there, but there are problems. See my latest notes about it above. For now I added the
-14pxCSS here:
- http://cannabis.wikia.com/wiki/MediaWiki:Wikia.css --Timeshifter 12:32, December 27, 2010 (UTC)
- I forgot to log in one of the times I was looking at the page via Internet Explorer. Your initial CSS works in both browsers. Is the "div" part necessary for anything? I noticed that your CSS works with or without it. I like the idea of moving the buttons below the site navigation menus. There is room there, but there are problems. See my latest notes about it above. For now I added the
(unindent). I installed Firebug. I think I figured out how to adjust the width allocated to the 2 buttons. Increasing the width to 290px allows use of larger fonts up to 18px. I am talking about "Minimum font size" in Firefox options (content tab, and then the "advanced" button).
/* === Move Random Page and Wiki Activity buttons down === */ .WikiHeader .buttons { bottom: -14px; width: 290px; }
The CSS and the latest site navigation menus are found here:
- http://cannabis.wikia.com/wiki/MediaWiki:Wikia.css --Timeshifter 11:21, December 28, 2010 (UTC)
Still transparent
As posted previously, the Navigation drop-down menus are transparent, even when given a background color. That disables whatever item can't be selected because it does not show. I followed the link here to the 'Casualty' wiki, and it was true there. This is not my fault, it is not the fault of "my browser" which is used by 45% of all viewers worldwide, it is not the fault of my computer. It is true, it is not good, and it is not changed by changing the number of items, their color or their background, or the text size.
And I would like it to not be true, for any wiki, any computer, any browser. - Thumlyly Dec. 26, '10
- So much text and so little information. Please be more specific and less elliptical. What are "the Navigation drop-down menus"? The ones to the right of the Wikia logo or the "Community Central" logo? What browser are you using specifically (if it is IE6, you have my sympathies, but not my help)?
- Lastly, helping people on this forum is voluntary. You are not entitled to help, so it is to your benefit to be as polite as possible and give as much info as you can. -- Fandyllic (talk · contr) 11:09 PM PST 26 Dec 2010
- As posted previously, you did not provide links to the wiki in question and you did not specify what browser you are using. Even though 45% of all viewers worldwide seem to be using it, you're the only one reporting a problem with it, so it's only reasonable to think that IT IS a problem related to your browser/computer/plugin/additional script/excess code in your personal wikia.js or wikia.css pages. If posting that information is a problem you could at least post a link to a screenshot of it, so that we can have a basic idea of what the issue is. Sovq 22:20, December 27, 2010 (UTC)
Bold Tag
Is there any way apart from the bold tag to make a section of text bold? The tag does not work on the naviagtion. Eladkse @Project Holby 12:13, January 8, 2011 (UTC)
- Forget that, I managed to use the img tag to insert the actual image I was replicating using text. Eladkse @Project Holby 13:32, January 8, 2011 (UTC)
- For the future,
will bold text. Monchoman45 Talk Contribs Skystone 14:14,1/8/2011
- For the future,
What Is The Limit?
If the limit isn't seven items then what is the limit to how many pages it can link to? DustpeltA Wikia Contributor
- Items can't be seen that extend past the edge of your screen. Also, if the reader is using larger font sizes in their browser, then less items will be seen. I am talking about the "minimum font size" setting in the advanced font options in Firefox. --Timeshifter 20:19, January 9, 2011 (UTC)
Helpful info consolidated
Please see:
- http://cannabis.wikia.com/wiki/Wiki_tools --Timeshifter 12:14, February 9, 2011 (UTC)
Does anyone know if it's possible to add CSS tooltips to the navigation buttons? I was loking for a way to add a second-level menu like we had in monaco, and I thought of trying to do it with tooltips.
Unfortunately I couldn't make it work. Perhaps someone might be able to figure something out? --IK Talk 22:20, February 18, 2011 (UTC)
- I doubt that would work. Most tooltips don't let you click in them, because they position themselves based on where the cursor hits the hot area. -- Fandyllic (talk · contr) 18 Feb 2011 6:02 PM Pacific
- See http://cannabis.wikia.com/wiki/Wiki_tools#Submenu_possibilities --Timeshifter 04:36, February 19, 2011 (UTC)


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Stec is one of the oldest makers of solid state drives, which are much faster than traditional hard drives, but it has lost market share to the likes of Western Digital, Seagate Technology PLC and market leader Fusion-io Inc.
The deal to sell Stec for $340 million follows an insider trading scandal that forced out its co-founder and CEO last year. Stec shares have halved in value this year.
Western Digital and other companies that make personal hard drives and traditional PC hard drives are looking to switch to the newer drives that are more reliable and energy efficient.
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Wells Fargo Securities LLC is the financial adviser to Western Digital while BofA Merrill Lynch advises Stec.
(Writing by Sayantani Ghosh in Bangalore; Editing by Don Sebastian)