Cruising...our happy place

Darren is the Maitre D for Le Bistro -- he is outstanding. Not sure who will be there in August. Be sure to tell your PCC.

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Thank you for sharing your story of your husband's burial at sea... and the kindness of the officers. I am continually reminded about the powerful memories we experience on cruises. None more sacred than your's...

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Hope all goes well with the Jade's DD. We are set for the TA the following week starting April 30.

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Can not agree more about Noel Chavez! He was one of her first Maitre Ds in the 1980s and our children always remember him and his kindness and hospitality. One the best RMs in the business.

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Here is the menu for the Food Republic... not part of the Specialty Dining Program. I recommend going the first few days of the week -- gets crowed last day or so. We liked all the food. Enjoy!

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Great review, wondering if you had to pay for food at margerittaville? Also, you don't have to reserve for the comedians or dualing pianos, correct?

Yes, you pay in Margaritaville. Here is a menu. We enjoyed lunch. No cost for drinks with UBP. Enjoy!

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We are totally hooked! I told my daughter I'd pay for her and her fiance´ to go on a cruise for their honeymoon, but WE wouId have to go with them! She said; that's fine. The ship is plenty big enough so we'd hardly see other. LOL

 

I loved Magen's bay. How cool was it to be swimming in warm water while it was raining!?! [emoji3]

 

We were really looking forward to going to Norman Island but we couldn't. You guys lucked out!

 

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Yes, we were fortunate to find private board to Norman island after the disappointment of Virgin Gorda and JVD cancellations. Even though some complained at Magen's Bay, we were like kids in the warm water! Amazing the bond you form with others in the water...

Wow, generous of you to pay for both. You are right -- you will never see each other unless you plan some dinners or an excursion. My son got married on the Sun cruise 8 years ago and it was the best wedding and family reunion we could have ever planned. NCL group coordinator was fantastic.

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Ha Ha Ha. You can't even make up these stories!

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Enjoyed reading your great report. Particularly appreciated the intergenerational perspective. It's never easy meeting all the needs but you did well.

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Enjoyed your review! You will be hooked on cruising. We were on the same sailing... we too made the most of the strong winds the first few days and the changes to our schedule. We had fun swimming and laughing in the rain at Magen Bay. Since our Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke were canceled due to weather, we were happily surprised when we took a private boat to Norman Island -- what a great day snorkeling, swimming and eating. We met lots of neat people. Understand the mixed feelings about Nassau -- we tried the Resort Pass for a Day at the British Colonial Hilton for the first time -- which was great for sunbathing, swimming in the ocean and pool, and eating lunch & having a tropical drink -- there is no snorkeling. Since it was my birthday, the waiters and waitresses were very good with a cake at the Hilton and of course on board the Escape as well. Looks like March is a popular birthday month!

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By the way, we put our luggage out the night before disembarkation -- and walked off the Escape at 8:15 and were at the Miami airport by 9:00am. Disembarkation and customs were very smooth. Thank you all who responded for your vote of confidence in the timing! Hope it continues for future weeks....

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Yes, it is a paper menu. We all used the Ipad menu... easy to use. I went by Food Rep a few times to check it out and it was quieter earlier in week. Enjoy

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Lots of changes.... Tyler was suppose to leave March 4th but stayed... should be there for you.... not sure when he will take a break.... he is as dynamic as ever!!

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Years ago, NCL had religious services during certain holy days. Not sure when it ended. Yes, the special events will work with you. After they know someone is willing to organize it, they will reserve a room and publish it in the Freestyle Daily. In addition, if a priest or minister is on board and wants to offer an Easter service, they will normally provide a location and publish the service as well.

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I have 2 boys (16 and 14 yrs) and we are considering Food Republic. Did your kids enjoy it? Also it looks like you order several dishes that you share, is that correct? You mentioned $7/dish, curious on how that works.

I concur with many of the comments about the Food Republic. We went Friday night last week -- and it was packed. Food was delicious. Great service. Good variety. Enjoy! Here is the menu if it comes through okay....

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Just got off the Escape March 11th... here is the list of officers....Tyler is still there as CD - fantastic.... Jose Papi has left as Bar Manager to the Joy.... Jovo and his team were great....

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My recommendation to NCL: leave them empty and the passenger who wants it -- would simply ask to add it. I tried to call Ncl in advance of a sailing -- but they said I had to ask CS to remove it when on board.

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2 to go to Escape

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I may have missed it-- but what kind of camera are you using in the water? Does it work well?

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Some of these postings are making us laugh and some are not. We often forget something small (which we can buy on the ship or someone else in the group has)....but certainly not too many clothes. We forgot our favorite paperback books -- so now we like the kindles -- as long as we download our books in advance....

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Is Jovo back as Hotel Director? Is Tyler still Cruise Director?? Do you have plans yet for Tortola?

Jovo is back as HD. Not sure when Tyler is leaving as CD.

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It is easy to remember the emergency number... 1 888 NC Ships.

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We are sailing Escape March 18 and wondered if Jovo will be back on as HD and if Tyler will still be CD (or if he will

already be gone on vacation)..... so excited for our third sailing on Escape!

Jovo is there now and is expected to be on the Escape March 18th. Tyler was scheduled to leave March 4th but is staying another week -- he is staying flexible when he leaves. We, too, are going back on our third sailing on Escape... a great ship and crew!

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Pill dispenser with a copy of my Meds. Always take extra pills for the unexpected delay. Been doing for years and no problem at all.

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Yes. It helps if you have to put Meds in the Refrig or keep some juice....

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