Rare sid_9169 Posted December 6, 2019 Author #1001 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Thick cut bacon... Crab cake for $5 upcharge... (Plus 20% for my convenience) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 6, 2019 Author #1002 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Both the bacon and crab cake were out of bounds spectacular... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 6, 2019 Author #1003 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Two orders of the non upcharge shrimp cocktail... Not as big or impressive as the upcharge shrimp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyJA Posted December 6, 2019 #1004 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Love that shirt ! ! ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1005 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Lobster bisque... Pretty good, and the lobster was much better than Ocean Blue last night... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortFees45 Posted December 7, 2019 #1006 Share Posted December 7, 2019 That just looks like bacon from the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1007 Share Posted December 7, 2019 The alleged 8 oz filet... Looks like about 6... Close up, it looks pretty big, but on that giant plate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1008 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 minute ago, PortFees45 said: That just looks like bacon from the buffet. Totally not the buffet bacon. Not by a long shot... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1009 Share Posted December 7, 2019 And, a perfect medium rare... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1010 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Surf and turf... $19 upcharge. Pretty good size lobster tail... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1011 Share Posted December 7, 2019 The truffle parmesan fries used to be a thing of magic here. Now, just buffet fries with some parmesan cheese melted on top... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticMCO Posted December 7, 2019 #1012 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Go Sid Go finish strong... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1013 Share Posted December 7, 2019 The lobster at Cagney's wayyy better than Ocean Blue last night... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1014 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Caramel butterscotch cheesecake. Seven layer chocolate cake... OMG... I'm not a big dessert guy, but this is gooood... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1015 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Just trying to get my money's worth out of this premium plus beverage package... Taking a bottle of Veuve Clicquot back to the room... I guess they're still on the fence about this situation, but I haven't had any trouble ordering it... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanBlueWaters Posted December 7, 2019 #1016 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Hi Wilson! It looks like you had a fabulous time! Your commentary and pics did not disappoint. The Encore is not for me (since they killed off Spice), but how are the Studio Cabins compared to other NCL Ships? I am guessing they are similar? Are there newly installed USB Ports near bed? TV Rotation? Has the precariously perched/hazardous soapdish in shower been replaced?? LOL! Someone may benefit from this information..even though trivial 😲 When is your next cruise? I need to mark it down . Enjoy! 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachiekeen Posted December 7, 2019 #1017 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Ditto, I haven’t finished this one yet but would like to know about the next one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1018 Share Posted December 7, 2019 23 minutes ago, Meimei 100 said: Hi Sid, Thanks for the review. Would you recommend the vibe pass? With all the wind, still wondering if this is a good option? thanks so much!! Vibe was only really windy on the one day, and it hasn't been a problem since then. If you like a place to escape the crowds, and have bartenders that learn your name and know exactly what you want even before you order, then yes... If you're ok trying to find the best seat you can get by the pool, even if it's not the one you really want, then maybe you'd be ok without Vibe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 15 minutes ago, OceanBlueWaters said: Hi Wilson! It looks like you had a fabulous time! Your commentary and pics did not disappoint. The Encore is not for me (since they killed off Spice), but how are the Studio Cabins compared to other NCL Ships? I am guessing they are similar? Are there newly installed USB Ports near bed? TV Rotation? Has the precariously perched/hazardous soapdish in shower been replaced?? LOL! Someone may benefit from this information..even though trivial 😲 When is your next cruise? I need to mark it down . Enjoy! 🙂 Studios are exactly the same, other than the bed is slightly smaller, like the Bliss... There are USB ports by the bed. There are no color changing LED lights like breakaway and getaway. The soap dish is the same, and I even talked with Jovo the General Manager about it... He's going to look into possibly drilling a hole in the bottom of them... If that does happen, then you'll have me to thank for it, because I did insist that it was my number one gripe about all the studio cabins... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1020 Share Posted December 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, Beachiekeen said: Ditto, I haven’t finished this one yet but would like to know about the next one! As of right now, there is no next one planned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshgates Posted December 7, 2019 #1021 Share Posted December 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, sid_9169 said: Vibe was only really windy on the one day, and it hasn't been a problem since then. If you like a place to escape the crowds, and have bartenders that learn your name and know exactly what you want even before you order, then yes... If you're ok trying to find the best seat you can get by the pool, even if it's not the one you really want, then maybe you'd be ok without Vibe... Ahh yes, that pretty much seals it, I'm trying for Vibe passes. That's my kinda place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1022 Share Posted December 7, 2019 So, it's 8:30 on Friday night... The next to last night of the cruise... I've had probably eight, maybe nine drinks today, and I feel like I could just go to bed right now and call it a day... There are all of these people, decades older than me walking around like they're just getting started, and are going to party on into the night... I guess that if I ever make it to that age, I'm going to want to go to bed at four o'clock in the afternoon... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanBlueWaters Posted December 7, 2019 #1023 Share Posted December 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, sid_9169 said: Studios are exactly the same, other than the bed is slightly smaller, like the Bliss... There are USB ports by the bed. There are no color changing LED lights like breakaway and getaway. The soap dish is the same, and I even talked with Jovo the General Manager about it... He's going to look into possibly drilling a hole in the bottom of them... If that does happen, then you'll have me to thank for it, because I did insist that it was my number one gripe about all the studio cabins... You Rock! Simple installation that Engineers smarter than us let fly. I will be following... 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubNHub Posted December 7, 2019 #1024 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Tortola is just beautiful. I hope to go one day. I get images of pirates and large ships with tattered sails when I look at those photos you posted leaving port. You have spoiled us, Sid. And I hope you have been able to truly have some “me” time between this amazing review and your generosity with “C.” You’re a good, kind man and I hope you know that. The world could certainly use more Sid’s! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #1025 Share Posted December 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, DubNHub said: Tortola is just beautiful. I hope to go one day. I get images of pirates and large ships with tattered sails when I look at those photos you posted leaving port. You have spoiled us, Sid. And I hope you have been able to truly have some “me” time between this amazing review and your generosity with “C.” You’re a good, kind man and I hope you know that. The world could certainly use more Sid’s! The world can definitely only stand one Sid... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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