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6. Internet: I had Unlimited Streaming which was an upgrade to the “Free at Sea PLUS” program which just comes with Unlimited not streaming. It is a cruise ship so the internet even at its best is average. The hardest part is when you only have one internet program and two folks in the cabin that want to use it. You must figure out how to put it on your device. Apple Phones you got to the NCL App and your account then internet. On your Microsoft computer you go to Chrome for some reason and put it in a website. Apple computers just go on and go to any website. It takes a couple of times to get used to it. I rate this as a 3.5 out of 5. Hi Gary, Quick question on the internet. Without the upgrade to Unlimited Steaming, just the "Free at Sea Plus", are you saying that only one person can use the internet at a time? I was under the impression that since both had to pay for the FAS Plus that both would get it. Thanks in advance, and I love reading your stuff.

We were on the NCL Escape in January of this year, and we booked this excursion through NCL. According to their website, they are still offering it. Hopefully RCCL will add it on closer to your cruise.

Thank you. Appreciate the input. 🙂

Is there a bar in the Horizon Lounge on the Encore? It doesn't show anything on the deck plans. If not, does the bar in the Haven provide drink service to the Horizon Lounge? We were recently on the Bliss, (not in the Haven so didn't have access to the Horizon Lounge), but we went to the Observation Lounge and it had a bar but that doesn't show up on the deck plans either. Thanks in advance.

I believe he was saying that is where they are going in answer to Bird.

We are Platinum and did a B2B Oct/Nov 22, and the big doors were closed to all the hallways so that you couldn't even get to your room. I thought that since we were B2B we would be able to get to our room, but we couldn't. So I would say that no, you wouldn't be able to get to them early. I do remember before that we could drop off bags, but with them closing the hall entry doors, I guess you can't any more.

I carry my prescription meds in a pillbox type thing in my carry on. And any Aspirin/Tylenol/Tylenol PM combo I just carry in a regular bottle (like what you would buy it in at the store) mixed together. I've never had any problem with them even looking at that kind of stuff.

Who did you book the UTV through? TIA..

Yes it is. There is an enclosed room where you can smoke while gambling. When you pass by that area, you can smell the smoke, but once past it, you can't.

I pack a small one every trip. We were on the Bliss 10/25 - 11/6, and didn't have a problem getting my luggage delivered to my room. Good Luck to ya, and enjoy your cruise.

When we were on the Bliss 10/25 - 11/6, there was someone in Tepenyaki during the day to assist with reservations. I'd go there as soon as you can to see if you can get a reservation. If not, like someone else said just stop by whatever restaurant you want to eat at and whenever you're ready to eat and see if they have availability. Enjoy your cruise!!

I was hoping to see the port as well on the ship cam.

We were Platinum. The worker tried to send us to the regular line, but I just said we were platinum and then I saw the signs.

We boarded the Bliss 10/25/22 and didn't have any problems locating the signs for priority boarding once we got through security.

Go to your booking. Click on Explore and Plan. Then click on Entertainment. For my cruise 405 days away, it was the first option.

once you get through the security portion there are signs for platinum & above members for check in. Waiting area is all the same once you check in though.

Yes. You get the butler and concierge as well.

NCL also has full transit cruises that start in Panama City (Fuerte Amador) does the full transit and then goes to the ABC's then disembarks in Colon. That way we can use the same airport so that it is a round trip. This is what we are doing in March 2023 for our first time going through the canal. We will be on the Jewel and will use the old locks. There is an 8 day, 9 day, and 12 day cruise on their website.

We were just on the Bliss, and we had to meet where our muster station was (there were people along the way to point us in the right direction) and they scanned our card and that was it, we were on our way. Much prefer it this way than standing around waiting for everyone to get there like the old way.

I never received an email. I couldn't see it on my account, but my PCC was able to apply it for me to my next cruise. Almost paid for the FAS plus upgrade.

Is this the one departing on 3/12/23? If so, we're on the same one. We plan to take the NCL shuttle.

On the Bliss there is only 1 elevator that goes to 19. If you are lucky enough to get on that one, it opens into a small room. Exit that room and go to the right around the Grey block thing for the laser tag. There you will see a hot tub and lounge chairs and a bar that is open to the general public. You will also see the door to the Vibe. You will use your room key card to get in. If you have to get off on deck 18, you will need to go up 1 flights of stairs to get to 19 and then follow the directions above. We really enjoyed the Vibe on the Bliss when we sailed on her 10/25 - 11/30. Purchased it for the 2nd leg of our cruise 11/30 - 11/6, but it got cancelled because a group chartered it. If you are sailing soon, say hi to Raphael & Gusti in the Vibe lounge from Kim & Mike. 😃

Have you received your Latitude Rewards points for the cruise? I am in the same boat as far as the FCC for a price drop on the cruise we just got off of on Sunday, and my Latitude rewards hasn't updated either. Just wondered if yours had.

Thanks McFins we will definitely have a great cruise anyway!! 🙂

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