BirdTravels on the Inaugural Voyage of the Encore to the Eastern Caribbean

[FloridaJosie]

Bird, this is awesome!! We're boarding this Sunday & can't wait, thanks for your reviews!!

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32 minutes ago, mamashamiller said:

I don’t want you to ever get off your cruise I’m loving your report!

by any chance do you have any pictures of dinner food you ordered in the mdr?

enjoy the rest of Your trip

Sorry, we have only dined in the MDR once and did not snap any photos. Other nights we went to Onda, Ocean Blue, Old San Juan and the all-you-can-eat king crab and turkey buffet tonight. 

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I NEED POWER!!!

 

In a balcony and minisuite, you’ll get three US 110V grounded outlets, one 220V 2-prong European outlet, a shaver outlet (for low wattage shavers only) on the light above the bathroom sink, and one USB port on each of the bedside lights.
 

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If you have a CPAP, it is always best to carry a 12 foot and 6 foot non-surge protected extension cord. There are no outlets next to the bed. And the distance from the outlets to the beds will vary depending on the room configuration. 
 

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Should I bring my own hair dryer? The room has a good air dryer to fix that “just out of the pool” look. Leave your hair dryer at home!

 

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Coffee! I need coffee!

 

NCL continues to use single serve Hamilton Beach coffee makers with round filter packs. Leave your K-Cups at home. Your room steward will give you as much coffee as you need. 
 

There is also limited tea in the room. You can always stop by the buffet or Observation Lounge to get additional

flavors (flavors will vary). 
 

[mamashamiller]

I saw in another review that ncl has an airport luggage service Is that offered on the bliss?

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1 hour ago, mamashamiller said:

I saw in another review that ncl has an airport luggage service Is that offered on the bliss?

Port Valet is offered by the Port of Seattle (only) and not NCL specifically. It available if you are cruising to Alaska out of Seattle. 
 

It is not offered on the Encore out of Miami. 

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Want to start the day with a continental breakfast in bed? Fill out a hang tag and stick it on your door the night before.

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The minibar in your room is NOT included with the Beverage Packages!

 

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24x7 in room dining is available from room service. There is a $7.95 delivery charge for all orders (except the continental breakfast which has free delivery). 
 

24 hour a day dining is also available at The Local on Deck 7. 
 

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Wear your neon or whites to the Glow Party and dance the night away. 

 

[pcwkey]

Encore says they have a wine corkage fee of $15 per bottle when you byob on board, exactly when do they charge you this fee if you drink the bottle in stateroom? Do they charge you per bottle when scanning luggage?

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18 minutes ago, pcwkey said:

Encore says they have a wine corkage fee of $15 per bottle when you byob on board, exactly when do they charge you this fee if you drink the bottle in stateroom? Do they charge you per bottle when scanning luggage?

You pay $15 for every 750ml bottle brought onboard regardless of where it is consumed. You must hand carry it onboard. If they see it in your luggage, your bag will be confiscated and you will wait in a [long] line on the evening of embarkation at the naughty room  

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On a hot day, a gelato hits the spot

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Sweets from The Bake Shop

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To enable the go kart track to have wider turns, it extend out over the side of the ship

 

 

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Day 6 Main Dining Room

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ShoreEx offered onboard

 

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The bar paying tribute to the soon to be departed  CEO of NCL, Andy Stuart 

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Breaking News from the Norwegian Encore. 
 

All beverage packages have been cancelled and revoked. 
 

All bars have been shuttered. And all alcohol is being disposed of overboard. 
 

Prohibition has been declared.

 

But, there is an underground club called The Social where you can get bootleg drinks

 

 

The Social is a small venue and the show is only done twice. Sign up on embarkation day in The Social. 

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[blueslily]

Wow, quite a lot of work!

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Lunch on the Encore

 

Main Dining Room (complimentary)

 

American Diner (a la carte or 4 items with your SDP)

 

Food Republic (a la carte or 4 items with your SDP)

 

The Local (complimentary)