Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #101 Share Posted April 11, 2023 One of The Bird’s favorite pastimes is to do some painting while on a cruise. Canvas By U provides step by step instruction on creating a masterpiece. Three sessions this week 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #102 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, aubreyc1988 said: @BirdTravels Do let me know how the entertainment is, I remember reading about NCL cutting back so curious about how it plays out IRL. With only one production show (Choir of Man), it feels light. The Bird is happy that they are doing some Beatles shows in the Theater, The Bird has never liked the crowds in the Cavern Club. Since it is a hot topic, The Bird talked to the ships’s production manager. The party line is that based on customer reviews and comments, they decided to remove Kinky Boots prior to the end of their contract. The Bird specifically asked if it was a cost cutting measure and they insisted that the decision to remove Boots was based on customer feedback. The ship has not been informed of any permanent replacement for Boots. Backstage, there are still racks of boots and other props from the show. In general, people seem to be participating in all entertainment. There was a crowd at the movie on the pool deck and late night pool parties. Edited April 11, 2023 by BirdTravels 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare justhappy Posted April 11, 2023 #103 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, BirdTravels said: A great place for small plates… The Food Republic Question for the Bird or anyone else who might know, my better half and I will have two more specialty dining meals than the friends we will be traveling with, and since we all love sushi, can the 2 of using 1 sp meal per person order 8 menu items and share with our friends? Edited April 11, 2023 by justhappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #104 Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, justhappy said: Question for the Bird or anyone else who might know, my better half and I will have two more specialty dining meals than the friends we will be traveling with, and since we all love sushi, can the 2 of using 1 sp meal per person order 8 menu items and share with our friends? Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted April 11, 2023 #105 Share Posted April 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: With only one production show (Choir of Man), it feels light. The Bird is happy that they are doing some Beatles shows in the Theater, The Bird has never liked the crowds in the Cavern Club. Since it is a hot topic, The Bird talked to the ships’s production manager. The party line is that based on customer reviews and comments, they decided to remove Kinky Boots prior to the end of their contract. The Bird specifically asked if it was a cost cutting measure and they insisted that the decision to remove Boots was based on customer feedback. The ship has not been informed of any permanent replacement for Boots. Backstage, there are still racks of boots and other props from the show. In general, people seem to be participating in all entertainment. There was a crowd at the movie on the pool deck and late night pool parties. What does the Bird think? I'm calling BS on it not being a cost cutting measure. I've gotten a little spoiled with some of the great entertainment on Royal and was very disappointed to hear about NCL's entertainment cutbacks. I do feel like one production show is light. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #106 Share Posted April 11, 2023 This little guy put a whole apple in his mouth and…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare justhappy Posted April 11, 2023 #107 Share Posted April 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Yes Thanks for the quick reply and also the wonderful photos and review. Alaska in August will be my 4th time on the Encore. Enjoy the rest of your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #108 Share Posted April 11, 2023 21 minutes ago, aubreyc1988 said: What does the Bird think? I'm calling BS on it not being a cost cutting measure. I've gotten a little spoiled with some of the great entertainment on Royal and was very disappointed to hear about NCL's entertainment cutbacks. I do feel like one production show is light. The Bird thinks that those decisions are made well above the pay grade of the onboard manager. Comments would indicate that the cast of Boots were very high maintenance and since it was a large cast, there were challenges keeping the cast healthy (and not in quarantine). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #109 Share Posted April 11, 2023 13 hours ago, Linsuesue said: Definitely following your review as we will be on the Panama Canal Cruise right after you. Some in our group of 30 wish to try the escape room. Do we need to make a reservation for it immediately upon boarding? I understand that 6 people at a time can do it, and it takes about 45 minutes or so. Thank you for posting such great pictures and menus! You need to book a Captains Quest escape room session in the Galaxy Pavilion. The sessions are limited to 6 people. They will fill each session, so if you have less than 6, others will be others in the room with you. 45 minutes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #110 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Day 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #111 Share Posted April 11, 2023 57 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: $15 You need to book a Captains Quest escape room session in the Galaxy Pavilion. The sessions are limited to 6 people. They will fill each session, so if you have less than 6, others will be others in the room with you. 45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsuesue Posted April 11, 2023 #112 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, BirdTravels said: You need to book a Captains Quest escape room session in the Galaxy Pavilion. The sessions are limited to 6 people. They will fill each session, so if you have less than 6, others will be others in the room with you. 45 minutes. OH Bird, Thank you so much for the info and photos! I thought the escape room had 3D goggles so maybe there are 2 escape rooms onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #113 Share Posted April 11, 2023 7 hours ago, BirdTravels said: If you are looking for an elegant fine dining experience, French food at Le Bistro is the place. One thing that The Bird found is the electronic menus don’t match the paper menus. Specifically The Bird was fascinating is that the Tomahawk Ribeye has been added to the Le Bistro menu (with a $30 upcharge), something that The Bird has never seen in the past. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #114 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Today’s “Butler” Treats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #115 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Linsuesue said: OH Bird, Thank you so much for the info and photos! I thought the escape room had 3D goggles so maybe there are 2 escape rooms onboard? The Bird has never been in the Escape Room. There are VR goggles at the entrance hall to the room (I think that this is the entrance to the escape room). Edited April 11, 2023 by BirdTravels 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #116 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Enter the realm of the alternate virtual reality in the Galaxy Pavilion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #117 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Specialty Dining on a sea day. Always busy (I.e., sold out). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #118 Share Posted April 11, 2023 The Latitudes party was well attended… Hosted by our singing CruiseNext manager. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #119 Share Posted April 11, 2023 The Bird was looking for some shrimp (to maintain her lovely pink color) and wandered into the kitchen where the crew seemed very busy. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #120 Share Posted April 11, 2023 But, The Bird was able to see what was on the menu for tomorrow… 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #121 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Since the buffet closes early, there are only a couple of places for late night snacks. The Local and… 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #122 Share Posted April 11, 2023 All of the hotels that The Bord has stayed at lately only do housekeeping every 4 days (including the hotel we stayed at just before this cruise). Some people think the world has come to an end if they can’t get clean towels 2 or 3 times a day. If The Bird needs a towel, pillow, or sheet, just go down to Deck 2 and get one. There are a lot stacked up down there. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 11, 2023 Author #123 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Ever need to label Your underwear? This nifty device will apply a label that never comes off. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzdoug Posted April 12, 2023 #124 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Thank you for the extensive information and detail. Where have you been dining and what do you think of the food? Also: How do you get into the employee areas? May non-birds, and anthropomorphized serving vessels in particular, saunter into the kitchen and ask for shrimp? If you happen to try the shakshuka, let us know what you think of it. Pleasantly surprised to see that as an option for breakfast. 1 hour ago, BirdTravels said: Ever need to label Your underwear? This nifty device will apply a label that never comes off. Who doesn't? I wish my mom had used that when I went to camp instead of a thick black sharpie. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 12, 2023 Author #125 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Ever want to call a production show or turn on the lights in the theater, jump in the production booth and start pushing buttons. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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