*LIVE* from the Norwegian Encore – 7-Night Alaska and Glacier Bay August 11-18, 2024

[BirdTravels]

Presented by Food Republic

 

[brookie848]

Bird...thanks for the review! We're sailing in the Haven on the TA after dry dock.

 

We're sorry to see Los Lobos go -- we ate there on the Viva in February and it was packed. I was looking forward to more chips!

 

Was anything said to you about what is happening to the upper level of the Haven Horizon Lounge? I know they are re-doing the DOS to make them three bedrooms and I have a feeling they are going to eat into that upper level.

 

Have a safe trip home!

[BirdTravels]

One final good night from the beautiful Norwegian Encore. 
 

[www3traveler]

Thank You for all your wonder pictures and review.

 

Have a very safe journey home

 

[VUCruiser]

On 8/16/2024 at 12:28 AM, BirdTravels said:

I am going to amend my response. They have not offered Al fresco dining since we left Seattle. Too cold this week. 
 

BUT,,, realize that also means no extra capacity in the restaurants. Outside seating often allows the restaurants to take walk ins. No extra capacity and some large groups tying up tables means walk ins will have a harder time, if any. 

Loving your review!  this news is disappointing to hear, though...outdoor dining is one of the reasons we have chosen NCL in Alaska over the past two years (and purchase upgrades for more specialty dining)...we bundle up and find that it is very enjoyable at even very cool temps...we have done the Bliss in April and October and really have enjoyed dining outside multiple times on both trips...we have the Bliss again in two weeks and am concerned we will find ourselves cramped into indoor specialty dining spots over the course of the week.  Given the beautiful weather you are having compared to what we have experienced early and late in the season, I am very concerned this may be more than temp related...sigh.  We will enjoy regardless!  TY so much for your live report!

[BirdTravels]

Got an owie? The ship has a fully equipped Medical Center for routine care and emergencies. Doctors and nurses provide service during regular clinic hour or in-room emergency care 24/7. 
 

You must pay your medical bills before leaving the ship. The ship does not accept any insurance. 

There was a high amount of respiratory illness this week onboard (people coughing everywhere). The Birds went to an early dinner in Onda and a lady arriving asked to be seated away from everyone else… because she had a bad cough and didn’t want to make anyone else slick… but was still going to have her dinner. 

 

 

Edited August 18 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

At 7:40, they are calling Yellow and Red Tags. 
 

For price comparison, Lyft is currently $77.65 and Uber is $67.85. (We would normally order XLs because of our bags). 

 

 

[GALSews]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

One final good night from the beautiful Norwegian Encore. 
 

That is the most amazing towel animal I have ever seen. WOW!!!!

[BirdTravels]

For those boarding today, a first look at Day 1

 

 

[BirdTravels]

8:30 price comparison.

Uber $75.87

Lyft $84.87
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Edited August 18 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

5 hours ago, brookie848 said:

Bird...thanks for the review! We're sailing in the Haven on the TA after dry dock.

 

We're sorry to see Los Lobos go -- we ate there on the Viva in February and it was packed. I was looking forward to more chips!

 

Was anything said to you about what is happening to the upper level of the Haven Horizon Lounge? I know they are re-doing the DOS to make them three bedrooms and I have a feeling they are going to eat into that upper level.

 

Have a safe trip home!

We did not explicitly ask about the upper lounge. It is so small that it is essentially unused. 
 

During dry dock, you can expect that all public areas will be demolished down to the deck plates and rebuilt. All new flooring, tiling, carpets. 
 

O am more curious to see what they do with the sundeck. The newer ships are using more day beds. While comfy, they cut seating in half because couples take 2 beds. 

[BirdTravels]

Today’s timing 

8:46 pickup at port 

9:13 arrive SEA

9:15 in airline line to check in bags

9:28 Joining Pre-Check TSA Line
9:38 In Terminal

 

[BirdTravels]

Get your name up in lights by trying all of the beers onboard. 
 

Edited August 18 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

Want breakfast in bed?  Fill out a hang tag and leave it on your door. Breakfast will be served to you in your luxury stateroom. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Drink service to your room (not included in the beverage package) is available around the clock. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Room Service is available 24/7

 

[shof515]

42 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Today’s timing 

8:46 pickup at port 

9:13 arrive SEA

9:15 in airline line to check in bags

9:28 Joining Pre-Check TSA Line
9:38 In Terminal

 

 

if you do Port Valet, do you still need check bags at the airport?

[BirdTravels]

Adult Only water

Edited August 18 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

14 minutes ago, shof515 said:

 

if you do Port Valet, do you still need check bags at the airport?

No. They deliver your bag tags and boarding pass to your room on the last day of the cruise. When you arrive at the airport, just head to TSA security. 
 

You leave your bags outside your room on the last night and see them at your home airport. 

[BirdTravels]

Kids and family water

 

[BirdTravels]

The fridge is looking kinda low on meats. The Bird is preparing a grocery list for the ship. Need to get to the market when we are in port. 

 

 

Edited August 18 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

Which of these buttons do I push to get a cappuccino? 
 

[BirdTravels]

The Captain and Staff Captain’s chairs are unoccupied. Must be a card game somewhere on the ship. 

 

[ChiefMateJRK]

On 8/14/2024 at 6:39 PM, BirdTravels said:

We crossed the Canadian border on the White Pass railway. Canadian Customs came on the train and methodically scanned each person (even checking bathrooms for stowaways). 

 

Was this the version that goes deeper into Canada with a bus ride back?

[BirdTravels]

Time to do some laundry. The Bird wandered down to Deck 3 to the Laundry room. 265 pound washers. 110 pound dryers. Just like at home. 
 

Guest laundry ready to be returned. 

 

Washers and Dryers 

 

 

Presses for pants and chef coats

 

10-12 hour shift, 7-days a week, loading tens of thousands of napkins each day into a dryer/press. 

 

Tablecloth and sheets need to be dried, pressed, and folded.