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  1. bortman23
    "Elephant Island, which the ship is visiting for scenic cruising, is a geographic part of Antarctica administered by the Antarctic Treaty. While it is not the continent’s mainland, it very much is part of Antarctica." https://www.cruisehive.com/woman-seeking-explanation-for-itinerary-change-that-ruined-cruise/123162
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    Yes, but still considered Antarctica. So people who are saying the cruise is "skipping Antarctica" are incorrect
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    They haven't skipped Antarctica. They're going to a different region of Antarctica.
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    Of these I would suggest the Encore or the Joy. Both have the forward observation lounge that is really nice to have on this class of ship. Joy also has the Spice H2O which is a great space for warm weather cruises.
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    I agree, I doubt this was intentional, but they may have a PR nightmare on their hands shortly (if not already)
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    Yeah, I keep seeing all these reports of "NCL skips Antarctica on Antarctica Cruise" which really isn't correct since they're still going there, just a different region. Still annoying but not as TERRIBLE as it's being made out.
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    From Cruise Hive "Furthermore, Elephant Island, which the ship is visiting for scenic cruising, is a geographic part of Antarctica administered by the Antarctic Treaty. While it is not the continent’s mainland, it very much is part of Antarctica."
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    So the articles and reports online reporting that "NCL drops Antarctica from the itinerary" isn't correct? Seems that way to me. I'd be upset like the rest of them had they switched at the last minute, but they're still technical going to Antarctica.
  9. bortman23
    Technically it's still going to Antarctica (from what I've read). It's now going to Elephant Island, which is not the area they were originally supposed to visit, but it is 100% part of Antarctica.
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    Absolutely, one of my favourite ships
  11. bortman23
    Awesome, TY!
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    Anyone heard what is being completed/renovated during the first dry dock? We just booked a Jan 2025 sailing. Just wondering what will have been updated on that sailing (first time sailing with Windstar).
  13. bortman23
    Just got off the Jan 17-27, 2024 sailing, and was in 11182. Great location and great balcony 👍
  14. bortman23
    What would the reason be for wanting the side with the slides? I assume most people would want to avoid the side with the slide so their balcony does have the slide going through? People lost their sh*t over those slides cutting into the balconies on the Prima/Viva lol.
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    We also loved the Prima, warm weather ship for sure, I wouldn't want to do a cold literary.
  16. bortman23
    Not really surprising, I've never seen any cruise ship charge for a slide, even NCL. No one would use it if it cost $10.
  17. bortman23
    Looks like neon basketball 🏀 🤣
  18. bortman23
    I'm well aware, and I like all of them
  19. bortman23
    We love the Prima racetrack, but to each their own. I think more waterslides is probably a better idea for this ship though.
  20. bortman23
    Manulife offers this type of coverage
  21. bortman23
    Hoping for the best for everyone!
  22. bortman23
    Saw some news reports saying it should hit some cold water as it heads north this week, and will "likely just be a remnant of a storm by the time it makes it's way to Canada" and even a chance it could head back out to sea without making it to Canada.
  23. bortman23
    Thought the same thing, seems very sus. Kinda hated this review for that reason. Seems like they're just trying to "go with the popular opinion" rather than form their own.
  24. bortman23
    Thanks! I'm aware, i've used their wifi for work before, and it got the job done, I don't need anything too high quality 😉
  25. bortman23
    Thanks! Luckily I have USA roaming inc!

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