Norwegian Encore – The Great Cruise Comeback Live

[BirdTravels]

For those on this week’s cruise,

the beer trucks have arrive!  Get your beverage plan cards warmed up. 

[BirdTravels]

Sunrise over Seattle 

[BirdTravels]

Located with the Kid’s Clubs, the Arcade offers gaming fun (for a fee). 

[John Cruiser SF]

Does anyone know what should happen after you register and log on to the Eurofins testing website?  I've registered and get this page which doesn't allow you to do anything.  You can't select a date, etc. Is it too early to select a time?  We are on the 9/4 Alaska sailing.

Edited August 14, 2021 by John Cruiser SF

[BirdTravels]

And the mini arcade at the back of The Local

 

[andychris]

Any updates on where testing will be today? Marriott knows nothing. 

[BirdTravels]

Time for a The Bird’s

favorite pastimes time,,, shopping at Tradewinds. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Or the home-based Premium Beverage Package Plus (from the very tall shelf)…

 

Edited August 14, 2021 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

28 minutes ago, andychris said:

Any updates on where testing will be today? Marriott knows nothing. 

Kinda early. Walk out of the front of the hotel and turn left. Go to the back entrance of the ball room in a hour

[Shellbelle28]

58 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Sunrise over Seattle 

Very smoky today. 

[BirdTravels]

Fill ‘er up. About 100,000 gallons. And don’t forget to clean the windows and check the oil. 

[Wink87]

Did I read that you had to do post cruise civic testing? If yes, where and how long did it take? I don't go until the Sept 25 th cruise. My return fight leaves at 11:50. Concerned I am pushing it.

[Wink87]

5 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Fill ‘er up. About 100,000 gallons. And don’t forget to clean the windows and check the oil. 

Hysterical!

[BirdTravels]

4 minutes ago, Wink87 said:

Did I read that you had to do post cruise civic testing? If yes, where and how long did it take? I don't go until the Sept 25 th cruise. My return fight leaves at 11:50. Concerned I am pushing it.

No other testing required. 
 

For those travelers that require a test to travel, the ship provides the appropriate testing a couple of days ago (international travelers that needed tests to go home). 

[BirdTravels]

Stateroom coffee. Your room steward will keep you stocked with all the coffee you can drink.  But it is a single cup coffee maker. There is also generic Lipton tea in the room. You can get flavored tea bags from the buffet or observation lounge. 

 

Tea flavors vary by station

 

[BirdTravels]

Let’s talk power (balconies and minisuites) There are three grounded US 120v outlets and one 220v European outlet at the desk. There is no electric power at the bed. 
 

There are USB ports on the lights on either side of the bed. From a cyber security perspective, you should never plug a device into an untrusted USB port. Not at the airport. And not on a ship. Always use your power cube. 
 

There is a shaver power outlet above the bathroom sink. NOTE: it proves both 120 and 220 power for shavers (not blow dryers; not curling irons). Make sure you know what power your device can handle, else start a fire. 
 

[fastpitchdad]

10 hours ago, lks93 said:

Hi!  We are also on the Sept 4 sailing. 

We are coming in on Amtrak on Sept 3... about .5 mile walk to Marriott our hotel.  According to Bird's suggestion - we plan to check our bags, then get our tests and then wait for our boarding time.  Would be fun to meet up with you somewhere through this process or at the roll call meet and greet.  Have you signed up for that?

 

The Marriott Waterfront is more than a half a mile from King Street Station, I wouldn't walk that far with luggage. 

[BirdTravels]

The rooms have blow dryers that work well. Leave yours at home. 

[BirdTravels]

 Buffet beverages all self serve. There is also a bar in the buffet (they send you to the pool bar for blended drinks). 
 

Milk (also available in cartons), coffee and juice

 

Starbucks and Wine available for a fee. 

[BirdTravels]

Time for a slide?

[Tucsoncruisers]

Thank you so much Bird, another awesome live!

Safe travels home.

[Trimone]

Enormous thanks Bird from the U.K. 

[Jenjohncourt]

Thanks Bird!! I really wish we could see a picture of you!!! 

[geckobabe]

Thanks, Bird! This has been extremely helpful. One question... is local tax charged on drinks while in the Alaskan ports?