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Ths winter, the weather patterns in the Caribbean seem a bit cooler than usual due to El Nino. We are on the Encore next week and are wondering if we need to bring warmer clothes

5 hours ago, Sthrngary said:

@Fogfog as @havoc315 said so well, The tipping situation for the butlers has always been where they have been left off the Automatic Gratuities.  Some folks tip them up front, some folks tip them at the end.  I personally always tip them upfront and get lots of push back on it.  

 

My approach is to develop a letter called a "butler Letter" giving the butler a heads up on my needs.  In the letter I put the full gratuities upfront.  WHY, I had some bad experience with NCL Butlers.  I started to engage with them and found out many guest, were unaware of the gratuities for Butlers.  More than half left and never tipped the butler.  This changed my tipping to upfront from the last night.  Since them I have had much better attention from my butlers.  

 

I hope this and what @havoc315 shared with you assists you on your first Haven cruise.

 

Cruise well and enjoy every moment. Butler_NCL_Cruises_Template.docx

What would the recommended Butler tip be for a 7 day aft haven?

Great Review!

36 minutes ago, hallux said:

Midnight of the day that's 21 days prior to the cruise.

https://www.ncl.com/prepare-for-your-cruise

Thanks... So... If we cruise on 2/18, I can check in at midnight on 1/28?

NCL First timer...

We depart on 2/18/2024. What date and time can I begin check in?

Can anyone elaborate on Haven clothing steaming/pressing? I will have some linen items that I would like pressed on embarkation

Can anyone suggest what "mocktails"  Can be made on the Encore? I am not a fan of the Frozen Daiquiri drinks. They are way too sweet for me!

I have recently had some great Margaritas with made with the Seedlip 42 or the Espresso Martinis made with Seedlip Spice

Is there hope that I can truly enjoy my "Free at Sea +"

Is anyone aware of a vendor who could provide private Safari Bus for the day?

On 10/2/2023 at 3:35 PM, Grimix said:

I’m on the Encore right now and thought I’d share a tip (might have been shared before) for giving your whole cabin internet. I’m using my wireless travel router to share my connection (we upgraded to the FAS+ so have 2 unlimited) to the cabin with the same SSID (network name) we have at home. So the kids are able to log in without my credentials and do their homework on their chromebooks.

 

It’s not hard to do, but if you’re not tech savvy it might be (I write software for a living…) Just thought I’d throw it out there for those who know how to use a travel router that it does work!

I’m using a tp-link AC750 I’ve had for several years. Only around $40 on Amazon.

Remind me how one connects the "router" to the NCL Network, please? 

@Two Wheels Only -Have booked 13906 on the Encore. Should we have booked the corner aft cabins on 10? Both are available. 

We are booking the Encore for Feb 2024 and the only Haven Aft Balconies are on Deck 10 or 13. We would have preferred the Larger Aft Balcony, but it was not available. Which should we choose?

Can anyone tell me which port the Explorer of the Seas will Tender to in May of 2020? There is the Old Town and the New Port. 

Thanks in advance!

Greetings. Our party of 10 is interested in a private motor Yacht for the day. Does anyone have recommendations?