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

[BirdTravels]

Keep fit while cruising.... or not

 

[BirdTravels]

Or is it time to get some pampering

 

[BirdTravels]

19 minutes ago, bkrickles1 said:

question for my wife and daughter. On the Escape they had "Frose" (I'm probably butchering it) at the pool bars and my girls just loved it. Does it exist on the Encore? TIA and have a wonderful time!

I assume that the DD is beyond Shirley Temple age...

 

 

[BirdTravels]

Poolside drinks and the specials of the day

[BirdTravels]

Or some fresh squeezed juice to start the day at the Garden Cafe Buffet bar

 

[bkrickles1]

3 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

I assume that the DD is beyond Shirley Temple age...

 

 

Ha! Yes she is.

That's awesome.

Thanks so much.

We had my 2 nieces, along with my daughter on our Escape cruise and the 3 of them fell in love with it. My wife, who's not much of a drinker, liked sipping on one by the pool (carefully). Lol!!

Thanks again and keep it coming. We're 55 days out and getting excited.

[valleyvillage]

53 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

A giant, man-eating snake ready to dine on the losing team

I love the snake or whatever it is, but I'm asking about that bright blue thing, or is that part of the snake?

[BirdTravels]

12 hours ago, vettprincess said:

Just a quick question. Do you know how much the go carts cost? 

Thank you

Sign up quickly. It is the morning of Day 2 and both go karts and laser tag is sold out

 

[NLH Arizona]

Thanks for going to all this effort to show us the ship.

[Laszlo]

Have a great cruise!

 

I read that time correct for San Juan?  5:30pm - Midnight?

[bluesea777]

58 minutes ago, valleyvillage said:

I love the snake or whatever it is, but I'm asking about that bright blue thing, or is that part of the snake?

 

Nope, I don't think they ever put that blue tubing in. It wasn't there during our inaugural TA and I thought they'd put it in during the last 2 weeks, but apparently not.

 

[graphicguy]

Thanks Bird.  Great pics.  Following along.  Encore (and Bliss) are on my “to do” cruise list.

[BirdTravels]

53 minutes ago, Laszlo said:

Have a great cruise!

 

I read that time correct for San Juan?  5:30pm - Midnight?

Yes. Late arrival. Sightseeing in the dark

[BirdTravels]

47 minutes ago, bluesea777 said:

 

Nope, I don't think they ever put that blue tubing in. It wasn't there during our inaugural TA and I thought they'd put it in during the last 2 weeks, but apparently not.

 

No. The blue tube is not there in the “real” laser tag area 

 

[KAYKAY121]

How crowded is the pool deck today?

 

[BirdTravels]

Time to rest and relax on the Thermal Suite. Saunas, steam room, salt bath, snow room, hot stone loungers and hot, bubbling hydrotherapy pool. 
 

[aero777]

16 minutes ago, KAYKAY121 said:

How crowded is the pool deck today?

 

Sea day on a Thanksgiving sailing in the Caribbean...I would guess wall to wall.

[CruisingSince1982]

Do you know how many Vibe passes they are selling, and if it sold out?

[BirdTravels]

Where can we find breakfast on the Encore?

 

Unlike other ships, the American Cafe was not open for breakfast. 
 

The Local is open for an express breakfast when you want something served but don’t want to deal with the protracted meals in the MDR. 
 

[BirdTravels]

For a leisurely served breakfast, Taste and Savor are open. 
 

[KAYKAY121]

17 minutes ago, aero777 said:

Sea day on a Thanksgiving sailing in the Caribbean...I would guess wall to wall.

I am looking for a response from the OP since they are currently sailing. Thanks for your insight though.

 

[BirdTravels]

The Observation Lounge has a continental breakfast. 
 

 

Edited November 25, 2019 by BirdTravels

[NoobCroozer]

21 hours ago, FLAHAM said:

In my opinion, that's a decent itinerary for a Caribbean cruise.

I agree......and I LOVE the rock beach at Tortola.

[BirdTravels]

And the Garden Cafe is our favorite breakfast location. 

 

[ceilidh1]

Are you on a private sailing? LoL. Where is everyone??? Your pictures make the ship look empty! Thanks for taking us along!