RedwingHockeyFan Posted August 22, 2019 #2126 Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, First_Time_Cruiser85 said: Lol at all the complaining on this site. So many of you complaining that there is not enough space to sunbathe.😂 I’m sorry but if your sole purpose to cruise is to sunbathe then cancel your cruise and go on an all inclusive beach hotel holiday where you will have miles if beaches to sunbathe 24/7! I’m sure so many of you will come back with ‘your a first time cruiser you don’t know what your talking about’ but I don’t care. Ive read many reviews of long time cruisers and sunbathing is last on their things to do on a cruise. Many of them go cruising for amazing dining experiences, entertainment,to meet fellow guests, to go on several shore excursions to all the awesome destinations the cruise ship visits and they are great for kids. Also who cares that you have to pay extra for the go karting, the laser tag and the Vibe beach club? The Encore has cost NCL 900 million, they have to find others to make money from its passengers. It is not just about sunbathing. Imagine you were at an all inclusive hotel somewhere that had a pool where the capacity was around 50 people but 1000 people were sitting around it. Cruises used to be mostly all inclusive. They are trending toward making everything ala carte. What is going to be left of what is included in the cost of the cruise except the cost of the gas and room? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Dave Posted August 22, 2019 #2127 Share Posted August 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, RedwingHockeyFan said: It is not just about sunbathing. Imagine you were at an all inclusive hotel somewhere that had a pool where the capacity was around 50 people but 1000 people were sitting around it. Cruises used to be mostly all inclusive. They are trending toward making everything ala carte. What is going to be left of what is included in the cost of the cruise except the cost of the gas and room? Sounds like the airlines. And the theme parks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrickles1 Posted August 22, 2019 #2128 Share Posted August 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, First_Time_Cruiser85 said: Lol at all the complaining on this site. So many of you complaining that there is not enough space to sunbathe.😂 I’m sorry but if your sole purpose to cruise is to sunbathe then cancel your cruise and go on an all inclusive beach hotel holiday where you will have miles if beaches to sunbathe 24/7! I’m sure so many of you will come back with ‘your a first time cruiser you don’t know what your talking about’ but I don’t care. Ive read many reviews of long time cruisers and sunbathing is last on their things to do on a cruise. Many of them go cruising for amazing dining experiences, entertainment,to meet fellow guests, to go on several shore excursions to all the awesome destinations the cruise ship visits and they are great for kids. Also who cares that you have to pay extra for the go karting, the laser tag and the Vibe beach club? The Encore has cost NCL 900 million, they have to find others to make money from its passengers. I'm a long time cruiser and my sole purpose to cruise is not to sunbathe but my crew does enjoy, especially on sea days, to lounge around up on a sun deck, listen to some music, have a few (or more) drinks, soak in a whirlpool and just enjoy the vibe of the ship as we sail the open waters. It is an important part of the cruise experience for many, including the long time cruisers, so I do disagree with your take. The other activities you mentioned are also important and I'd say all of it adds up to why cruising is so wonderful and popular with so many. The choices of things to do while on a cruise ship is tremendous and makes for great vacations. The complaining that's being done is real for some, including myself. With that being said, I booked the Encore for January and will not only deal with the lack of "free" deck space, but will thoroughly enjoy everything about my cruise, as we always do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayteecat Posted August 22, 2019 #2129 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, bkrickles1 said: The complaining that's being done is real for some, including myself. With that being said, I booked the Encore for January and will not only deal with the lack of "free" deck space, but will thoroughly enjoy everything about my cruise, as we always do. Agreed. I am BUMMED about the loss of access to those top sun decks because I spent decent time there last January on the Escape. But I am super fair-skinned myself, so am realizing that I don't think I'm willing to pony up the cost of Vibe just to be able to be in the sun. What I really want is a nice place with ocean views to read my book...and since I booked a balcony cabin, I will have that. I enjoy the Waterfront too, but if that gets crowded I'll take myself to District where I can basically achieve the same thing (without the ocean breeze, which on some days is a good thing!). For all of my disappointment with the pool and sun deck situation, I am going on an Eastern Caribbean itinerary meaning I will get my fair share of sun and the ocean in port. I am super excited about Onda, The Cavern Club, and sharing in my boyfriend's sister and her fiance's first cruise experience. We really liked the Escape so the Encore may not become my new favorite ship...but we'll have a great time nonetheless! Edited August 22, 2019 by kayteecat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted August 22, 2019 #2130 Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 hour ago, GA Dave said: Sounds like the airlines. And the theme parks. Yup. On Delta, we have to pay extra for Comfort zone to get the extra leg room they used to have. It includes booze, though. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaedrus78 Posted August 22, 2019 #2131 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I'm just bummed about the loss of SpiceH2O. On my last NCL cruise on the Epic back in January, that was the hangout spot for us, day or night. I'm sure we'll still have fun on the Encore, but that's kind of a shame. 3 hours ago, First_Time_Cruiser85 said: If your that desperate for a sun lounger just do what the annoying Germans always do at hotels....and get up extra early and place your towels on the loungers to secure them. Yeah. Do that and see how that works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted August 22, 2019 #2132 Share Posted August 22, 2019 don´t feed trolls 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted August 22, 2019 Author #2133 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Have we seen this before? Maybe it’s just a different angle, but I don’t recognize this at the end of the new vibe area... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted August 22, 2019 #2134 Share Posted August 22, 2019 we need better pics from above, but drones are forbidden at Meyer Werft. at the renderings there are a white wall only to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted August 22, 2019 Author #2135 Share Posted August 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, Steff79 said: we need better pics from above, but drones are forbidden at Meyer Werft. I see no mention of banned phone throwing... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted August 22, 2019 #2136 Share Posted August 22, 2019 hehe, if you find someone i´m not in Papenburg anymore. i´m out for that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted August 22, 2019 #2137 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Not sure.. The temporary red parts are Meyer Werft´s standard rim on scaffolding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted August 22, 2019 #2138 Share Posted August 22, 2019 That is how it looks at a ncl video. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortFees45 Posted August 22, 2019 #2139 Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 hours ago, TheDougOut said: Have we seen this before? Maybe it’s just a different angle, but I don’t recognize this at the end of the new vibe area... That's where the special Haven only lifeboat is stored. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CoffeeGoddess Posted August 22, 2019 #2140 Share Posted August 22, 2019 For people on the Transatlantic Sailing that have ordered pins but not yet responded to the confirmation/invoice email you need to do that tonight. List of names of who I still need responses from is on the face site and on the Roll Call. If you do not respond to the email by 9pm PST tonight your order will be cancelled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted August 23, 2019 Author #2141 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Freestyle climbing aboard to take some interior shots for us... 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted August 24, 2019 Author #2142 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Turns out we just have some tented scaffolding up in Vibe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristieB Posted August 24, 2019 #2143 Share Posted August 24, 2019 On 8/20/2019 at 11:44 AM, prbffd28 said: I found something interesting while reviewing my Feb 9, 2020 reservation and looking through the activities list, Laser Tag is not anywhere to be found !! Maybe, just maybe, (please, please) they are reading these posts and Spice will make an "encore"!! (couldn't resist that). Could I have missed it in the list?? Anyone else check their reservation and find something different? I see what you mean. I just looked at the app for my cruise. Under "Onboard Activities" go karts is listed but not laser tag. 🤷♀️ Who knows. I'm going to assume it just hasn't been completely updated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazV Posted August 24, 2019 #2144 Share Posted August 24, 2019 A couple of Instagram posts from inside the ship... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate at 50 Posted August 24, 2019 #2145 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thanks to everyone for the amazing pics. She is stunning. I am starting to miss the wonky C 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bragstarr Posted August 24, 2019 #2146 Share Posted August 24, 2019 The top deck of the ship is beginning to resemble the NYC skyline..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bound4somewhere Posted August 24, 2019 #2147 Share Posted August 24, 2019 On 8/20/2019 at 12:44 PM, prbffd28 said: I found something interesting while reviewing my Feb 9, 2020 reservation and looking through the activities list, Laser Tag is not anywhere to be found !! Maybe, just maybe, (please, please) they are reading these posts and Spice will make an "encore"!! (couldn't resist that). Could I have missed it in the list?? Anyone else check their reservation and find something different? I'm booked for 12/1/19 and after I read your post I went and checked my rez, it doesn't list laser tag. I'm with you 100% with wishful thinking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rulers Mom Posted August 24, 2019 #2148 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) On 8/19/2019 at 12:49 AM, Victorious8 said: Dang that closed? I actually loved that place when I went when I was in junior high. They had this awesome thing where you would build your roller coaster and then you could ride it in a simulator. I had a freaking blast at Disney Quest. Now I am actually excited to see what they put in Encore - still wish they ditched the laser tag though. Laser tag is basically either 30 min or cardio or 30 min of hiding if you want to be any good - not my idea of a great time. I've never tried it drunk though so who knows! They still have the build your own roller coaster at Epcot, agreed it’s a lot of fun. It’s in a sort of hidden corner of a technology attraction called Innoventions. In recent years more and more people have found it, so the lines have gotten just as long as the pavilions. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sum_of_All_Thrills I’ve never played laser tag, but maybe with 8 sea days on the transatlantic we’ll run out of other things to do and we’ll find out that we like it. 🙂 Edited August 24, 2019 by Rulers Mom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_Time_Cruiser85 Posted August 24, 2019 #2149 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Sorry to burst everyone’s bubble regarding the laser tag but I suggest you all go back and watch the float out. At the back on the ship where the Norwegian Encore sign is lit up blue, above it you can clearly see 2 huge white pavilions with huge round circles on top which is clearly for the laser tag. Its on the YouTube video float out at the 43 second mark. If it had been changed to a sun deck those 2 white pavilions would kinda look embarrassing.😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coriemarie Posted August 24, 2019 #2150 Share Posted August 24, 2019 4 hours ago, First_Time_Cruiser85 said: Sorry to burst everyone’s bubble regarding the laser tag but I suggest you all go back and watch the float out. At the back on the ship where the Norwegian Encore sign is lit up blue, above it you can clearly see 2 huge white pavilions with huge round circles on top which is clearly for the laser tag. Its on the YouTube video float out at the 43 second mark. If it had been changed to a sun deck those 2 white pavilions would kinda look embarrassing.😂 those are on every cruise ship. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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