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The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
CambsCruiser, A little off-topic topic but my wife and I took our first NCL/Haven cruise on the Escape this past July out of Miami. If you have any questions regarding the Haven on the Escape, please fire away. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
I agree with Amy's post. We just asked the concierge, and she booked us a massage on GSC. Which was amazing, the spa on GSC is located in the Silver Cove area. When we were finished with our massage, we were able to use the amenities at Silver Cove which included having access to the lunch buffet, use of floats, chairs, access to the bar, etc. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
We recived our letter about 30 days out. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
We received ours about 30 days out. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
My wife and I booked a massage on the Escape; we chose to have it done on Great Stirrup Cay, which was fantastic as we enjoyed all of the amenities at Silver Cove after our massage. We had access to the lagoon, bars, and the buffet restaurant. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Hi knscruiser322, While I cannot speak for the Joy as we just got off of the Escape last Sunday. We did laundry two times in the Haven. There is a price list/checklist and a bag located inside the closet, you just fill it out and leave the bag on your bed and the steward will take care of it. Each time we did ours I was charged $29, the second bag of laundry was "fill the bag for one price" I believe it showed up on the third day of the cruise. For the first bag, I should have been charged considerably more but I wasn't. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Hi vacation44, The spa prices are listed on the pamphlet they provide within the Haven lounge area and I'm sure you can find the prices online. We booked on board through the concierge two days before we arrived on Great Stirrup Cay. I was given the option to have the massage either onboard or on Great Stirrup Cay. I had no idea that after the massage we had access to Silver Cove. It was an amazing experience! -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
It was an amazing area of the island, there were two bars, a private buffet, and the beach was crescent-shaped. I would say only half of the lounge chairs were being used. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
CDR, You were correct, sir; her expression/reaction was absolutely priceless. I walked her past the Haven embarkation area in Miami and got in the regular embarkation line. I had written a letter telling her where we were staying and the minute I said the word "Haven", she was beyond ecstatic. I didn't have time to pull out my phone to take the picture, but I will remember that reaction forever. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Good Morning, I have just returned from a 7-night cruise on the NCL Escape (Eastern Caribbean, 7/2-7/9) with 5,200+ passengers, full Haven. First-time NCL and Haven as well. I do not even know where to begin with the experience my wife and I had. I will say that following these boards was a lifesaver, especially a butler letter and pre-tip. I was astonished by the number of folks in the Haven who had no idea that you could use the staff elevator to get off and on at each port, order whatever you'd like from the Haven menu (during Haven hours), etc...I could write a book on our experience. If anyone has specific questions, please fire away. Here's a trick I think some folks may enjoy. My wife and I did a couples massage on Great Stirrup Cay, we were given a wristband that stated: Lagoon Access, we were driven to the spa which is located in Silver Cove via an electric cart. After the massage was over we were told by several staff we could utilize the lagoon area in Silver Cove, which included lounge chairs, floats, a restaurant (open until 2:00 pm), and a bar. We never went back to the original beach, we stayed in Silver Cove all day... -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
@Sthrngary @CDR Benson Gentlemen, I wanted to thank you both, as well as everyone else on this forum for their insightful comments, secrets, and suggestions. As you know, the Haven will be a surprise for my wife, and we are embarking this Sunday out of Miami. After thoroughly reading your suggestions, I am as prepared as I am going to be. I have created the butler letter (using Gary's template), with our requests, and I have spoken to the shoreside concierge for certain reservations/questions. The time has now arrived for the adventure to begin, for which I will post our experience upon our return. I plan on snapping a photo of my wife's response when she finds out we are in the Haven, as I'm sure it will be priceless. Thank you again. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
That's too funny! This morning I looked up deck 15 on the Escape as I told her that deck; I now have a stateroom number should she inquire further...I plan to keep her waiting until we board in Miami. I may even walk past the Haven check area (just briefly). This is a first for us as well. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Just for some laughs, my wife asked what stateroom we were in last night, she doesn't know we are staying in the Haven as it's a surprise. So I quickly blurted out it was on deck 15...she bought it...lol. I also had some difficulty intercepting the Haven letter with the luggage tags, she's a school teacher and she's off for the summer. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
@knscruiser322 Hello knscruiser, I have a question about tipping the bartenders while in the Haven, the tips you give the bartenders are on top of the pre-paid bar gratuities correct? -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Thank you for your response -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Thank you, Gary, that's what I plan on doing. Your advice is always appreciated. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Not for nothing but I spoke to the pre-cruise concierge last Friday and inquired about a couples massage for my wife and I. I asked if I should make it once on board and she said she could note what day and time I wanted. I'll be sure to confirm this on embarkation day immediately. Is there a spot in the Haven where we would get our massages or just head to the spa? I ask as I thought I read somewhere that there are massage rooms just off the courtyard area, but I may be mistaken. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Hello, Has anyone used the portable phone besides calling their stateroom? Thanks -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Another reason...so glad I booked the Haven. Thank you again; your videos are extremely helpful. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
This perk and the fact that I don't have to wake up at 5:30 am to save a lounge chair is worth the fare. Thank you again, Laszlo! -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Thank you for this information; what a nice perk. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Thank you, Laszlo. Do you just let the concierge know you're ready to get off, or do you have to coordinate a time? -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Interesting, mine are maroon, NCL Escape out of Miami. -
The NCL Haven Luxury VIP Experience "Secrets" REVISED for 2022
Branbay replied to Sthrngary's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Hello All, We just received our luggage tags via mail yesterday along with the welcome letter; our sailing date is July 2.