Rare Travelicious Posted November 5, 2019 #51 Share Posted November 5, 2019 4 hours ago, shadowmeboy said: this is not a live review nor am I currently on any NCL ship. Your question might be better directed to one of the live reviews going on from the Encore as pricing is consistent fleet wide generally. My bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 6, 2019 Author #52 Share Posted November 6, 2019 This was my first time cruising while being Platinum. I got to my check-in area based on my deck went into the Platinum line, and got ignored when I got to the front. No one was managing the exit of the line and people were going ahead of me from the regular line. Finally I got checked in and handed a boarding card. After a very chaotic wait inside the cruise terminal where port agents had no clue and no control, it was time to board the Bliss. Seattle needs to not allow people to be checked in until the ships is ready, or have a bigger waiting area. It was ran better in Vancouver, Miami, and New York than Seattle. Plus this was the last sailing, they should have had all the kinks worked out by now.Rant over. On board! First thing I did was make Laser Tag reservations, show reservations, and get restaurant reservations fixed. Then I went to Cruisenext to purchase deposits. Starbucks and Cruisenext - deck 6 mid - atrium Customer Service desk area - deck 6 mid -atrium Shore Excursions - deck 6 mid atrium Atrium - deck 6 mid Atrium Bar - deck 6 mid After taking care of business, it was time for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 6, 2019 Author #53 Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) I do not care for the buffet, especially on embarkation day. I headed for Taste and Savor for lunch! MDR Lunch Menu Cajun Shrimp Salad Classic Cheeseburger Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Picture with Marliza! Marliza is an assistant Maître 'd. We sailed with her on the Star in December 2017. She is awesome! Edited November 6, 2019 by shadowmeboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 6, 2019 Author #54 Share Posted November 6, 2019 A quick note on Marliza: When I entered the restaurant, they scanned my card, and started taking me to the table. I looked over and saw Marliza's hair and new immediately who it was. I told the seater, one second, and turned to the right towards Marliza. She looked up and saw me! Her face lit up and I gave her a big hug! Susan and I loved the service she gave us on the Star and she got one of our stocking bags on that cruise. She told me she still has it. I love when I run into a staff member who is awesome, provides excellent service, and remembers me from a previous cruise. She asked where Susan was and I told her I was sailing solo. I texted Susan a picture of Marliza and said Marliza said hi. I asked her where she had gone after the Star and caught up with her. I made it a point to come to her MDR (Savor) for the rest of the week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 6, 2019 Author #55 Share Posted November 6, 2019 During Lunch, the announcement was made that staterooms were ready. So, I headed towards my stateroom. Cheese! Why yes of course! Day 1 Dailies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 6, 2019 Author #56 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I was in a studio on deck 10. The bed is slightly wider than a twin but narrower than a full. Two slider closets with shelves at the bottom. Sink and Shower It was perfect size for one person. I did wish there were a few more shelves. My room steward gladly removed the specialty waters and I asked for an ice bucket in the morning and night. He was awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumming cruisers Posted November 6, 2019 #57 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Loving your reviews. Too bad about check in /We are platinum have never had an issue in Seattle. Called us as we got to first in line. Told us to go to next room and sit by the big metal door, and we would board after Haven and disabled. And that's how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare justhappy Posted November 6, 2019 #58 Share Posted November 6, 2019 This review is proving to be so valuable to me! I will be in a studio on the Getaway in a few months so I love the studio review. I just wish the Getaway had the live view windows like the Bliss. What time did you arrive to the port? We will be Platinum for the first time on our Alaska cruise and since we’ll be right across the street I’m not sure if we should hang back a while to avoid the crowds or not. I’ll probably be so excited I’ll want to get there first thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 6, 2019 Author #59 Share Posted November 6, 2019 For any of those who are interested: The two most latest road trip vlogs that posted: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 6, 2019 Author #60 Share Posted November 6, 2019 10 hours ago, drumming cruisers said: Loving your reviews. Too bad about check in /We are platinum have never had an issue in Seattle. Called us as we got to first in line. Told us to go to next room and sit by the big metal door, and we would board after Haven and disabled. And that's how it went. I didn't make a big deal about it, because I was getting on a cruise! Any day at Sea is better than being on land and a thousand times better than being at work! 1 hour ago, justhappy said: This review is proving to be so valuable to me! I will be in a studio on the Getaway in a few months so I love the studio review. I just wish the Getaway had the live view windows like the Bliss. What time did you arrive to the port? We will be Platinum for the first time on our Alaska cruise and since we’ll be right across the street I’m not sure if we should hang back a while to avoid the crowds or not. I’ll probably be so excited I’ll want to get there first thing! Glad it can be of assistance. I got to Pier 66 at about 10:15 am. The check-in area I went to wasn't busy but the second room was because it was the waiting room as well check-in area for the other section of decks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare justhappy Posted November 6, 2019 #61 Share Posted November 6, 2019 20 minutes ago, shadowmeboy said: I didn't make a big deal about it, because I was getting on a cruise! Any day at Sea is better than being on land and a thousand times better than being at work! Glad it can be of assistance. I got to Pier 66 at about 10:15 am. The check-in area I went to wasn't busy but the second room was because it was the waiting room as well check-in area for the other section of decks. Have they changed the waiting area in the last 4 years that you know of? On my cruise in 2015 it was pretty crowded in the general waiting area but I thought I read they had remodeled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 6, 2019 Author #62 Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 minute ago, justhappy said: Have they changed the waiting area in the last 4 years that you know of? On my cruise in 2015 it was pretty crowded in the general waiting area but I thought I read they had remodeled? yes they did some to accommodate the bigger ships, but its still not as big as New York or even Vancouver. Plus, the staff aren't as streamlined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 8, 2019 Author #63 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Part of why I was on this cruise was to relax and unwind. After getting the stuff put away, I headed out on Deck 8 the waterfront and found a place to relax till muster drill. Seattle skyline with the Space Needle I was also listening to the Seahawks lose to the New Orleans Saints I swear they stole this skybridge from SeaTac International Airport! Both Pier 66 and the Airport are run by Port of Seattle. Gloomy and rainy - How most people picture Seattle all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 8, 2019 Author #64 Share Posted November 8, 2019 People hanging out waiting for muster drill near the local (deck 7 mid) I loved the artwork. arcade Bowling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 8, 2019 Author #65 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Finally it was time for Muster Drill No pictures during the drill. Sorry After the drill, I headed up to deck 8 for sail away. Harbor Island West Seattle A clearer shot of Harbor Island and the Port of Seattle Seattle Aquarium; The Great Wheel; A Washington State Ferry closer shot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 8, 2019 Author #66 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I gave Susan a call. Told her I loved her and would call when I was in port. Here we go! Off to Alaska!! Washington State Ferry arriving from Bremerton Washington State Ferry arriving from Bainbridge Island 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 8, 2019 Author #67 Share Posted November 8, 2019 We sailed at 5pm. I hung out on deck for a while, then headed for Sugarcane Mojito Bar. The solo meeting was scheduled for 5:30pm at Sugarcane. Suzanne Jade was performing there. I ended up listening to her several times over the week. We met our solo liaison Una at Sugarcane, and we headed up to the solo lounge. our group the first night! Fliers I picked up in the solo lounge optional solo group activities After the meeting, I headed back to my studio. My chocolate covered strawberries had arrived. I couldn't wait! They were good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 8, 2019 Author #68 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I got ready for Dinner and headed for Q. If you remember the review from November 2018 on the Bliss, Q was a let down. Food and pacing were a big issue. I hoped tonight would be different. The menu Appetizers: Don't judge; I love all of these and I couldn't decide, so I had to get all of them Texan Crab Cakes Deviled Eggs Loaded Fries with Pulled Pork Pitmaster Platter Sides: Onion Rings and Mac & Cheese Dessert Menu Aunt Josie's Mason Jar Banana Pudding Q was amazing! It made up for all the problems we had the first time. I was full, happy, and ready for bed. MDR menu for that night Hi, warm chocolate lava cake. If I wasn't so full I would eat you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 8, 2019 Author #69 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Spa Menu They let me check out the Thermal Spa for a minute salon Barber Shop exercise room Spice H2O Bar Grotto Le Bistro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 8, 2019 Author #70 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I went to the 10:30 adults only comedy show. Quinn starting the show. The main act tonight was Andrew Slater 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 8, 2019 Author #71 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I checked out the Bliss Welcome Aboard Bash Una dancing sorry for the blurry photos. low light and motion, the DLSR didn't like it. It was a lot of fun, but I was wiped. I headed back to the studios. This was my hallway. I was the last door on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare justhappy Posted November 8, 2019 #72 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Looks like a very full first day. I guess I’ve been lucky that the two times I’ve been to Seattle it’s been sunny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 13, 2019 Author #73 Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 8:10 AM, justhappy said: Looks like a very full first day. I guess I’ve been lucky that the two times I’ve been to Seattle it’s been sunny! It was a very busy day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 13, 2019 Author #74 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I want to apologize for not getting anything accomplished the last few days. Susan and I had a bazaar we were vendors at and then I took her away for a little us time. The Seahawks played last night, and I have been unable to get on and post. Day 2 Dailies My body woke me up early, so I got ready and made my way down to the atrium. I love how the Bliss has a Starbucks onboard. I was able to get my Starbucks! I got my fall drink, a Venti Iced Salted Caramel Mocha!!! I relaxed and drank my drink until Savor opened at 7:30 am. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 13, 2019 Author #75 Share Posted November 13, 2019 MDR Breakfast menu Strawberry Yogurt parfait and cottage cheese. Had to start the cruise with Eggs benedict! The seas were starting to pick up... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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