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From these photos, it looks like only the port side's hull is painted with the starboard side pretty bare. Seems more difficult to paint once it's in the water!

We are on an Encore sailing on 2/9/25 and already switched to these rooms!

The Owner's Suite, if taking over the Haven Library, would be on 18, not 15. And they're already getting rid of the laser tag and putting in Spice H2O per other reports. No cabins aft, but rather an included adults-only pool area.

We asked the butler for pretzels and every day there was a huge plate of The Local’s pretzel bites. So just ask!!

We did hear chairs being moved the first night and asked the butler about that. We never heard them again! lol.

We sailed on 18 and could look right down into the longer balconies on 17. Seemed uncomfortable to us. Also liked having the restaurant on the same level and the fancy stairs down to the lounge/bar area.

I read elsewhere that the Laser Tag area was indeed being removed.

The $29/pp/day is to only upgrade the beverage package. If you go for the FAS+, that's $49/pp/day, but includes the upgraded beverage package, Starbucks, unlimited Wifi, and a $50 excursion credit for guest #2.

We did "Haven Lite" by booking a suite vs. Haven and had almost all of the same perks as Haven (Cagney's vs. Haven restaurant for breakfast and lunch) and we booked Vibe. Wish they offered same on the Breakaway Plus class of ships. Will definitely do again next time on a Prima class ship.

SJ is the *best*. That and Vibe and you have "Haven-lite" 🙂

Hudson's had lobster as a $25 up-charge on the menu the first night on Prima. The person who got it said it was great and there were two large tails for that price.

Check them out here - https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-accommodations/cruise-suites-and-penthouses

Hi! We went to Roatán, Mexico, and their private island. Was fun!! Cagneys is included as a suite guest. It’s different menu than dinner. Similar to what’s offered in the Haven dining room. Not very “steak-y”. We went there for dinner as well one night and it was a completely different experience. Don’t miss it!

Hi! Just back from an SJ cabin, so same perks applied: 1) The concierge is at breakfast/lunch at Cagney's. They set up at a table in the corner when you enter. 2) Breakfast and lunch at Cagney's is exclusive for suite guests. It was amazing. We were often one of two or three tables eating breakfast, and the concierge comes around asking if there's anything they can help plan, etc. 3) Book for four, since you'll need a four-top table, and they just seat you for your meal. You're only "charged" for specialty dining based on the number of guests who eat. Hope that helped!

We used our butler to sneak in with press-pot coffee transferred to a metal thermos to keep hot, along with almond croissants every morning. It was amazing opening the pocket door and seeing the set-up already there! We ordered room service once. I was surprised when the butler answered the phone and was up with my turkey sandwich (yum!) in less than 10 mins. We had also spoken with the pre-arrival concierge to request gummy bears and mini-M&Ms and I had also requested dark coffee Nespresso capsules. The butler also escorted us on/off the ship, amongst other surprising things! We also didn't think we'd use him a lot, but we did! Moreso than the concierge at Cagneys. We really wish that the Breakaway Plus class had this category type. Once you sail this way, you don't want to go back to a balcony, and it worked out really well for us as we were with a lot of other folks, so Haven was not an option, as we would have never seen them! We all also had Vibe, which was a-ma-zing. The bartenders there know you by name within minutes of your arrival and keep those drinks coming!

We just paid $99/day for the Prima in the Caribbean. I believe it was $349/ea for the week-long pass.

Hi! Thanks for your input. I think we agree with you to avoid this. Unlike Prima and Viva, there are no non-Haven suites on Encore (or any of the Breakaway+ class), so nothing with a Butler/concierge. We do have Vibe, though, so that'll get us thru our days (that and the Market Fresh cocktails!)

We are a total of 4. Trying to form a real 2-BR suite. Configuration wise, it works and we can all get Vibe, but wasn’t sure about butler, etc.

It’s thousands less with a proper bedroom vs the small one in the 2BR. Only Viva and Prima have nicely sized 2+ BRs from what I can see.

Hi! We were thinking of taking the adjoining cabin on the other side of the living room to make it a 2BR.

Hah! At least I searched first 🙂. Wondering how the butler service would work if everyone was in the "same" cabin. Haven complex wise, I get it. Wish they offered a package allowing entrance and perks if *attached* to a Haven cabin.

Has anyone ever been in this cabin type on Encore (or any Breakaway/B+ ship) and taken the adjoining balcony cabin that is attached to the living room area? If so, how was that experience? Thanks!!

Hi. If history repeats itself, it may be a travel agent cruise to familiarize folks with the new ship.

I sailed with my two kids over the Christmas holidays. My daughter and I were passengers 1 and 2 and my son wasn't required to get a package. One thing to note is that passengers 3+ also don't get the free specialty dining, so we had to pay for one meal when visiting Cagney's, but they made it affordable by throwing as much as possible onto my daughter and my orders.

Hi! Here are some pictures of our cabin - 15796 on the Starboard side. We *loved* it and are now spoiled to this category. We're on Encore next sailing and will definitely miss this type of cabin.