Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #251 Share Posted August 18 Presented by Food Republic 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted August 18 #252 Share Posted August 18 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #253 Share Posted August 18 One final good night from the beautiful Norwegian Encore. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted August 18 #254 Share Posted August 18 Thank You for all your wonder pictures and review. Have a very safe journey home 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VUCruiser Posted August 18 #255 Share Posted August 18 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #256 Share Posted August 18 (edited) 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 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #257 Share Posted August 18 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). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GALSews Posted August 18 #258 Share Posted August 18 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!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #259 Share Posted August 18 For those boarding today, a first look at Day 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #260 Share Posted August 18 (edited) 8:30 price comparison. Uber $75.87 Lyft $84.87 . Edited August 18 by BirdTravels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #261 Share Posted August 18 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #262 Share Posted August 18 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #263 Share Posted August 18 (edited) Get your name up in lights by trying all of the beers onboard. Edited August 18 by BirdTravels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #264 Share Posted August 18 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #265 Share Posted August 18 Drink service to your room (not included in the beverage package) is available around the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #266 Share Posted August 18 Room Service is available 24/7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted August 18 #267 Share Posted August 18 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #268 Share Posted August 18 (edited) Adult Only water Edited August 18 by BirdTravels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #269 Share Posted August 18 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #270 Share Posted August 18 Kids and family water 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #271 Share Posted August 18 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #272 Share Posted August 18 Which of these buttons do I push to get a cappuccino? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #273 Share Posted August 18 The Captain and Staff Captain’s chairs are unoccupied. Must be a card game somewhere on the ship. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefMateJRK Posted August 18 #274 Share Posted August 18 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 18 Author #275 Share Posted August 18 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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