TheDougOut Posted September 23, 2019 Author #2426 Share Posted September 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, SailBreakaway said: Conveyance? Should be this week, right?. If not, for those of us on the TA, this would be concerning and a mean a delay in the plan. Interesting note on the MW site, esp the strong cease and desist part!?! I mean people are actually calling? This was posted this morning, but I didn’t know the source... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBreakaway Posted September 23, 2019 #2427 Share Posted September 23, 2019 3 hours ago, TheDougOut said: This was posted this morning, but I didn’t know the source... Sehr Gut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazV Posted September 23, 2019 #2428 Share Posted September 23, 2019 7 hours ago, SailBreakaway said: Interesting note on the MW site, esp the strong cease and desist part!?! I mean people are actually calling? That notice has been on their website for months, so don't read anything into it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBreakaway Posted September 23, 2019 #2429 Share Posted September 23, 2019 39 minutes ago, CazV said: That notice has been on their website for months, so don't read anything into it. oh cool ok. just noticed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted September 23, 2019 #2430 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Doug, That date is out for some time now but still no official confirmation by Meyer Werft. They might wait until the weather forecast is getting them reliable data. steamboats 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBreakaway Posted September 24, 2019 #2431 Share Posted September 24, 2019 This just came across AIS, looks like things are happening (at least button pushing lol) and are starting to come together for a Conveyance this week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prbffd28 Posted September 24, 2019 #2432 Share Posted September 24, 2019 From the MW harbor cam. Looks like they've pulled the protective sheeting off the glass in most areas! Another sign of progress! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted September 24, 2019 #2433 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Thank you for these updates! Cannot wait to see inside areas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted September 24, 2019 #2434 Share Posted September 24, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 5:55 PM, JCDCA said: Sorry to go OT, but I had to comment on this. What does "traditional" mean in this sense - racist? If so, then call them what they are and don't use much nicer "code" words. People who don't like Oprah are racist now? LOL Typical ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorious8 Posted September 25, 2019 #2435 Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/22/2019 at 5:23 PM, smplybcause said: On other ships it's a set number of passes, I wouldn't think they'd deviate from that on encore. Whether it's worth it depends on what you think. I never bothered with it even when it was half the price - spice handled all my adult-only needs. But without a spice vibe is the only adult-only area up on deck and now all adult-only areas all come with a surcharge (vibe and the spa). If I ever find myself on encore I'll strongly consider vibe, but have no plans to go on encore at the moment - having to pay for vibe makes it more expensive than any other ship and I very much like the ability to be away from kids. I loved Vibe when I went solo on the Escape. I do think I did not experience close to half of the ship since I was there most days or at DBH. Just another reason I want to sail her again. I was actually surprised to see that it says Vibe is open until 11pm on what someone posted on the last page. I remember it always shutting down around dinner time. Definitely done by 8pm. Is this a new thing fleetwide or just for Encore? I used vibe back in 2016 (Caribbean cruise so it wasn't a weather issue). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted September 25, 2019 Author #2436 Share Posted September 25, 2019 NCL is switching to water cartons, starting with Encore... https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-partners-with-just-goods-inc-to-eliminate-single-use-plastic-bottles-across-fleet-300925069.html 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted September 25, 2019 #2437 Share Posted September 25, 2019 51 minutes ago, TheDougOut said: NCL is switching to water cartons, starting with Encore... "It is refillable and recyclable." but can you (easily and sanitarily) refill at the buffet? 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smplybcause Posted September 25, 2019 #2438 Share Posted September 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Victorious8 said: I loved Vibe when I went solo on the Escape. I do think I did not experience close to half of the ship since I was there most days or at DBH. Just another reason I want to sail her again. I was actually surprised to see that it says Vibe is open until 11pm on what someone posted on the last page. I remember it always shutting down around dinner time. Definitely done by 8pm. Is this a new thing fleetwide or just for Encore? I used vibe back in 2016 (Caribbean cruise so it wasn't a weather issue). I read somewhere, not sure if it was this thread or somewhere else, that all the parties that were in spice will be in vibe. So it kinda makes sense to just keep it open until it becomes public space. Having to shut everything down then open back up an hour or two later is a pain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted September 25, 2019 Author #2439 Share Posted September 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, smplybcause said: I read somewhere, not sure if it was this thread or somewhere else, that all the parties that were in spice will be in vibe. So it kinda makes sense to just keep it open until it becomes public space. Having to shut everything down then open back up an hour or two later is a pain. I’d be surprised. They already abandoned Spice in favor of parties around the pool deck on prior ships, and it appears Encore has the same setup in regard to big screen, bandstand, lighting, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayteecat Posted September 25, 2019 #2440 Share Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TheDougOut said: I’d be surprised. They already abandoned Spice in favor of parties around the pool deck on prior ships, and it appears Encore has the same setup in regard to big screen, bandstand, lighting, etc. Has that changed recently, or are you talking about recent ships? We were on the Escape last December and (weather permitting) all the parties were held at Spice. We were on an NYE cruise, so there was a New Years party on the pool deck running concurrently with the Spice part (and other parties held at other venues on the ship) but Spice was where GLOW, the 80s party, etc were held. Edited September 25, 2019 by kayteecat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted September 25, 2019 Author #2441 Share Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, kayteecat said: Has that changed recently, or are you talking about recent ships? We were on the Escape last December and (weather permitting) all the parties were held at Spice. We were on an NYE cruise, so there was a New Years party on the pool deck running concurrently with the Spice part (and other parties held at other venues on the ship) but Spice was where GLOW, the 80s party, etc were held. Right... it’s a ship-by-ship thing. Bliss (where Spice looked like a half-abandoned afterthought) and Joy moved the deck parties to the less-club-like pool-deck. edit: although we saw hints of this on the Escape, as well, when they moved sailaway party to the pool deck. Edited September 25, 2019 by TheDougOut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayteecat Posted September 25, 2019 #2442 Share Posted September 25, 2019 18 minutes ago, TheDougOut said: Right... it’s a ship-by-ship thing. Bliss (where Spice looked like a half-abandoned afterthought) and Joy moved the deck parties to the less-club-like pool-deck. edit: although we saw hints of this on the Escape, as well, when they moved sailaway party to the pool deck. Got it! We sailed away from NYC on a rainy day in December, so no pool deck party or if there was, it was sparsely attended. I honestly think I won't mind having those moved to the pool deck - if I want to feel like I'm in a night club, the Skyline Lounge fits the bill nicely. We'll of course see how it works out in practice. I think I will only miss Spice during the day, I loved going back there for a drink and some aft views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBreakaway Posted September 25, 2019 #2443 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Is the price to upgrade to unlimited wifi on the ship same as if I did it now? If so I'll just wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBreakaway Posted September 25, 2019 #2444 Share Posted September 25, 2019 6 hours ago, kayteecat said: Got it! We sailed away from NYC on a rainy day in December, so no pool deck party or if there was, it was sparsely attended. I honestly think I won't mind having those moved to the pool deck - if I want to feel like I'm in a night club, the Skyline Lounge fits the bill nicely. We'll of course see how it works out in practice. I think I will only miss Spice during the day, I loved going back there for a drink and some aft views. Always enjoy a nice aft view. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted September 26, 2019 #2445 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Monday evening ( German time ) the encore will start her travel to the ocean. About 10 pm will they start 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted September 26, 2019 Author #2446 Share Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Steff79 said: Monday evening ( German time ) the encore will start her travel to the ocean. About 10 pm will they start From google translate, I can’t tell how much of this is guessing vs. official? The exact times are now to be communicated. However, the final plan could be revised by the weather conditions again. Currently he looks like this: Monday, 30.09.2019: 22:00: Passage dock lock Tuesday, 01.10.2019: 03:30 clock: Passage Weener bridge 05:45: Passage Jann-Berghaus Bridge 09:30 clock: arrival Emsperrwerk 15:00: Passing Emsperrwerk 16:30 pm: Passage Seeschleuse Emden https://www.schiffe-und-kreuzfahrten.de/news/meyer-werft-ueberfuehrung-der-norwegian-encore-steht-bevor/188573/ Edited September 26, 2019 by TheDougOut 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBreakaway Posted September 26, 2019 #2447 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Papenburg Weather is a challenge, the rain is relentless over the 10 day forecast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Dave Posted September 26, 2019 #2448 Share Posted September 26, 2019 CruiseMapper is already "tracking" the ship. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted September 26, 2019 #2449 Share Posted September 26, 2019 2 hours ago, SailBreakaway said: Papenburg Weather is a challenge, the rain is relentless over the 10 day forecast. strong wind is a problem for them. a little rainy is not so the problem i think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted September 27, 2019 #2450 Share Posted September 27, 2019 19 hours ago, TheDougOut said: From google translate, I can’t tell how much of this is guessing vs. official? The exact times are now to be communicated. However, the final plan could be revised by the weather conditions again. Doug, Those are the times Meyer posted on FB and in a press release (which is not yet online on their website). So this is official. But... weather depending... and the forecasted wind doesn´t sound good. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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