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We were able to book ours as soon as NCL made the changes to allow reserving the passes beforehand. We paid $599 for the cabana on our upcoming February Encore 7 night cruise. If they are unable for you to book now, they would be sold out then. But I would check everyday for a cancellation (especially at the 120 day mark) and then check immediately upon boarding.
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Difference between Balcony & Club Balcony Suite
vacation44 replied to shobs's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
We like and book the club balcony suites for the bigger bathroom. -
MITSUGIRLY's ENCORE pictorial and extensive REVIEW
vacation44 replied to mitsugirly's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Just wanted to jump in and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and tell Kendra she is missed and needs to cruise with her mom again! -
MITSUGIRLY's ENCORE pictorial and extensive REVIEW
vacation44 replied to mitsugirly's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Seems like yesterday when Sakari loved the kid's club! -
MITSUGIRLY's ENCORE pictorial and extensive REVIEW
vacation44 replied to mitsugirly's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Hoping you would start your review soon! We will also be on the Encore in February with the same itinerary so really looking forward to reading your thoughts. However, disappointed no Kendra and clan as it has been awhile since they have joined you. -
Norwegian Cruise ship and itinerary cancellations
vacation44 replied to 1412p0oi's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
How much notice in advance did they give you? -
Cost of VIBE Lounger PER DAY on NCL Bliss
vacation44 replied to ajtraveler66's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Agree. Not an option for us in not getting passes if there is a Vibe. When we were on the Jewel this past August, we really missed having the Vibe as our go to place. We have the Viva booked for 2025 and they have not started selling passes yet for 2025. We intend not to go pass final payment unless we have secured passes in advance. No Vibe passes, no Viva for us! And we are completely 100% ok with our decision as we have a Plan B in place which we are excited about. -
Cruise Thoughts, Advice, and Opinions, Please.
vacation44 replied to Daruma's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
And then there are some who would never cruise without a Vibe pass. My family would be in that group. -
Another Itinerary Change Bliss Feb 25 2024
vacation44 replied to PLW0520's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
A couple of months before our cruise this past March on the Epic, they changed the itinerary and took away Grenada (which was previously supposed to be Bonaire). On the last day of the cruise, $10 per person showed up in everyone's account. No one in our party of 14 requested it. -
Thank you. We will stay away from The Manhattan Room when we are on the Encore in February. On the Joy, my husband was allowed to wear his nice Tommy Bahama shorts with a button-down shirt in the Manhattan Room last year. This past March on the Epic, the men in our group were turned away wearing similar outfits. They changed into jeans and in my nephew's case, sweatpants for entry.
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Another NCL newbie question. Is vibe worth $249
vacation44 replied to smellywax's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
I have seen this question asked a few times and have not ever seen a reply. I, too, have been interested to know the answer. -
Does NCL match loyalty programs?
vacation44 replied to RaiderFaninNM's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Thank you for the information. We do know a couple who went on a Viking River Boat cruise this summer so we will definitely have them refer us and the couple we are going with. -
Cost of VIBE Lounger PER DAY on NCL Bliss
vacation44 replied to ajtraveler66's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
I do know that when we were in the Vibe on the Escape in 2019, we were allowed to order off of the Haven snack menu free of any additional charge. However, that was the only time we have encountered that scenario. But with your posted above blurb, we will definitely inquire when we are on the Encore. I will definitely report back in February. -
Cost of VIBE Lounger PER DAY on NCL Bliss
vacation44 replied to ajtraveler66's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
The cabana would be selling now if they are available. I would look every day to see if one opens up. As far as I know, there is no deal now---it just costs more. I think the deal that I remember goes back to 2018 when we were actually on the Getaway. After running successfully to secure the passes, I was just not thinking straight as we were thrilled we were successful in our attempt for the passes and did not grab a cabana when we were asked if we wanted one. Later on, my daughter who was 20 at time, said we should have gotten a cabana. -
Cost of VIBE Lounger PER DAY on NCL Bliss
vacation44 replied to ajtraveler66's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Thank you for your input!!! When we debate it with our extended family, I will certainly throw out your points per verbatim. If you ever decide to go non-Haven, I do think you would enjoy it. -
Does NCL match loyalty programs?
vacation44 replied to RaiderFaninNM's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Does anyone know if Viking matches? -
My View: Escape 'The Storm' with us! (Semi-Live)
vacation44 replied to APDMOM's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
I love your reviews! Have a great cruise and thank you for taking the time to post a live review. -
Cost of VIBE Lounger PER DAY on NCL Bliss
vacation44 replied to ajtraveler66's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
If memory serves me correct, the cabanas used to come with $100 OBC. We are getting a cabana for the first time for our February 2024 cruise and the cost was $141 more at the time we secured the cabana. We enjoyed using the cabanas in the Haven in the past, but they were very hard to come by so now we have one assigned to us. -
Cost of VIBE Lounger PER DAY on NCL Bliss
vacation44 replied to ajtraveler66's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
We also automatically build the Vibe passes into our initial cruise cost. We are thinking about purchasing the passes for our June 2025 Alaska cruise on the Encore. While I know a lot of Vibe fans say it is not necessary for Alaska, we are traveling with 15 in total and see it as a nice alternate place to meet up and have access to hot tubs and great bar service. When we cruised the Jewel in September to Alaska, the hot tubs were always full. Right now the cost is in my budget, and I will definitely secure the passes once they become available just in case. -
Cost of VIBE Lounger PER DAY on NCL Bliss
vacation44 replied to ajtraveler66's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
For us, we not only think it is worth it, but think it is mandatory. However, we have only experienced Vibe on warm weather cruises so far. -
Surprising someone on board -- The Sequel
vacation44 replied to schmoopie17's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Thank you for the update and happy it worked out! I am in the camp of no surprises. My horror would be our surprise passengers joining us would not have Vibe passes.