Rare BirdTravels Posted August 10, 2019 Author #226 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Normally I would say Good Night at this point, but we are concerned about sleeping with this fellow. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JGmf Posted August 10, 2019 #227 Share Posted August 10, 2019 THANK YOU for all of the time and effort you put into the review! We all appreciate it. Gonna be on the Joy soon. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper305 Posted August 10, 2019 #228 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Love the Nespresso pod eyes. Thanks for another fabulous Live Report Bird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 10, 2019 Author #229 Share Posted August 10, 2019 A busy day at the Vibe at 11:30 on our second sea day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 10, 2019 Author #230 Share Posted August 10, 2019 One great thing about Alaska cruises is the hot soup station on the pool deck. Sip hot soup while working on your tan. Salmon chowder is on the menu today. Actually, we had a soft serve in one hand and the chowder in the other 🙂 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 10, 2019 Author #231 Share Posted August 10, 2019 A visit to Victoria is not complete without a visit to the beautiful Butchart Gardens 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 10, 2019 Author #232 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) Canvas by U - paint a master piece was offered 4 times on the cruise (whale tail twice) Sign-up in the Social as soon as you board. Sells out fast. $35 per session. Instructors take you through step by step. No prior experience required. Works better with a large glass of wine. Edited August 10, 2019 by BirdTravels 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 10, 2019 Author #233 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Since I didn’t find a paper menu for Food Republic, here are a few screen shots,,, literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 10, 2019 Author #234 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Well folks, that’s a wrap. Thank you for joining the Bird on a wonderful 7-day Alaskan adventure on the beautiful Norwegian Joy. We had great “shorts weather” in each of our ports. The past couple of days returning from Icy Strait, the water was almost glassy most of the time making it easy to pick out whales and sea life. We arrived in Seattle in a pouring rain. But our voyage is over. Self Assist walk off didn’t start until around 7:15 (delays clearing the ship). We left our room around 7:40. The concierge routed us to priority disembarkation. But we were held at the gangway and again in the terminal due to long lines at customs. The CBP officers wer out of their booths doing a quick ID check and verbal declaration, but it was still a long line. We used the NCL shuttle for $20 pp. as fast as they could load the motor coach, they were sending them to the airport. We were elated that we were not standing in the pouring rain looking for an Uber. Bye! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltygoat Posted August 10, 2019 #235 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Wonderful review, I hope you had a great trip! Thanks for sharing everything and answering all the questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazV Posted August 10, 2019 #236 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Thanks for another great review 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted August 10, 2019 #237 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Thanks again for another wonderful review. Your photos are always top notch. The bear and whale photos were taken during an excursion? If so, which was it. How was the Galaxy Pavilion? I heard NCL changed their 90 minute unlimited games and is open to anyone now. True? Was it crowded? If true, I could see a long wait for some games on sailings with lots of kids (Encore and the Caribbean). What was your room? Balcony concierge? Overall, how was it staying in these kind of suites. Was it truly a Haven-lite experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 10, 2019 Author #238 Share Posted August 10, 2019 34 minutes ago, david_sobe said: Thanks again for another wonderful review. Your photos are always top notch. The bear and whale photos were taken during an excursion? If so, which was it. How was the Galaxy Pavilion? I heard NCL changed their 90 minute unlimited games and is open to anyone now. True? Was it crowded? If true, I could see a long wait for some games on sailings with lots of kids (Encore and the Caribbean). What was your room? Balcony concierge? Overall, how was it staying in these kind of suites. Was it truly a Haven-lite experience? Bear and whale were on the Icy Strait Whale and Wildlife shore ex and the Juneau Glacier Explorer shore ex. Dispite what the internet says, the Galaxy Pavillon was pay-by-the-ride. Most rides were $5 (some a little more). There was initial interest on the first day, then a slow trickle on other days. NCL must be making money since they are taking space on the Encore for one. Concierge Balcony (vs fake balcony). It is a small ship suite (not Haven) lite. Very little benefit (other than a bigger room and upgraded amenities). In some ports, they allowed us to bypass the boarding lines. Others not. Nothing written down. Even in the Seattle terminal, no one could provide information on where lunch was and where priority suites seating was. Not that it mattered, several hundred non-suites/non-priority guests were boarded before they called for Concierge passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted August 10, 2019 #239 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, BirdTravels said: A busy day at the Vibe at 11:30 on our second sea day. it is great that NCL is sending 2021 Encore with a bigger Vibe to Alaska. Nobody has to worry about not getting a seat at the vibe. great review / pics. thank you. thinking about booking a Alaska cruise for 2021. Edited August 10, 2019 by Steff79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany527 Posted August 11, 2019 #240 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Thanks for sharing. Headed on the Joy in October and detailed info like yours is sparse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted August 11, 2019 #241 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Fantastic review...thanks for sharing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted August 11, 2019 #242 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I just love your reviews! We really appreciate all the work you put into sharing these with us. Hope you are booked for the Encore😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokidoki Posted August 11, 2019 #243 Share Posted August 11, 2019 😍😍😍😍 thanks BIRD!!! where 2 next???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 11, 2019 Author #244 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 7:15 PM, Ptroxx said: Is anyone decorating their doors? Seems some cruises have been told no more door decorating. There were no decorated doors near us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msmojo66 Posted August 11, 2019 #245 Share Posted August 11, 2019 We were on the same cruise....wish I had known you were sailing at same time, we could have met up!!! Great cruise and can't wait to see your TR!!!! See how they compare!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msmojo66 Posted August 11, 2019 #246 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/6/2019 at 1:01 AM, BirdTravels said: On 8/6/2019 at 1:01 AM, BirdTravels said: On port days, in addition to Value pricing, the spa offers specials. Multiple mini treatments for a fixed price. Wish I had gotten this one!! On port days, in addition to Value pricing, the spa offers specials. Multiple mini treatments for a fixed price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msmojo66 Posted August 11, 2019 #247 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 5:15 PM, Ptroxx said: Is anyone decorating their doors? Seems some cruises have been told no more door decorating. We were on this sailing and had our door decorated. We were also on deck 8, last cabin in front of ship, so hardly anyone could see it, until glacier day and they opened employees section to upper deck so a ton of people saw them!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msmojo66 Posted August 11, 2019 #248 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 12:46 PM, BirdTravels said: Tag, you’re it! Time for a round of Laser Tag ($9.95). It was so fun. although our team had it butt kicked!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msmojo66 Posted August 11, 2019 #249 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 6:10 PM, BirdTravels said: We have a very special room steward! We had no towel animals. Very disappointed!!! I'm sure the girls (both 11) would have enjoyed them!! We learned a very valuable lesson....do not pay extra for a large balcony cabin!!!! We were in 8112, one of 4 large balconies. Super excited for this balcony room, had 2 chairs, large table and 2 lounge chairs....could have had more!! Could hardly use it...while sailing too windy, even in Seattle, that day was breezy and ruined it for us. Wanted to use it for glacier day...didn't last, until they slowed down and did the rotate thing. We were so disappointed, as we seriously paid a lot extra for this room and with mom being cane assisted, it was a chore to get to the room!!! Such a long walk to room and let's not even begin to discuss elevators!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msmojo66 Posted August 11, 2019 #250 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 6:25 PM, BirdTravels said: Who can you meet on an Alaskan cruise? Where was this excursion??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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