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When are you sailing? My husband and I will be on March 5-12.
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Thank you. Good to know.
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We are on the same cruise! It's our very first. This site says the Encore will be at Amber Cove on March 7. https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/puerto-plata-amber-cove-port-1936?tab=schedule&month=2023-03#schedule
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My husband and I are on the March 5th sailing too. It's our very first cruise.
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Thank you so much for this! My husband and I are sailing on the Encore March 5 and it's our first cruise. We've been rabidly researching and soak up all the info and advice we can get. Thankfully I prebooked excursions and specialty dining - just hope we can get into Choir of Man. Love the info and thanks again!
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This is where I'm at - I photograph birds, animals, sunrises, sunsets, the moon and nature scenery and would be lost without my telephoto lens. The cruise is to St. Thomas, Tortola, Puerta Plata and Nassau. We have brief beach excursions in the first three combined with site seeing - Nassau probably going empty handed - just phone since we're going to just walk about and visit a few popular spots. I know I'm going to want to jump in the water though.
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So much good info. Thank you! I already have a cruise spreadsheet going with schedule, deck plans, etc ... adding an excursion page now. (I'm a tad OCD) I already purchased the waterproof phonecases on lanyards and even waist packs just in case. I guess my biggest decision is if I'm going to take my camera.
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Sorry if this is a dumb question, but first time cruiser here on the NCL Encore in March. I'm trying to figure out what to pack. For example I do some ameteur photography and have a modest camera and lenses and am wondering if its worth taking my camera on the cruise or should I just use my phone. We're wondering about how people manage their possessions on excursions - like what do you do with your stuff if you jump in for a swim? I'd love some tips and advice.
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Encore Feb 19 Itinerary and Entertainment changes
Ruminant replied to Cruisemommy87's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
So I'm learning. 🙂 -
Encore Feb 19 Itinerary and Entertainment changes
Ruminant replied to Cruisemommy87's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
True. Someone metioned that while in Nassau port, there are taxes levied on drinks on the ship while in port? Is that true? Seriously not a cheapskate, but just want to be careful of extra charges since its our first time. I'd be game to sit on deck and drink for the day but figure I've never been to Nassau so might as well check it out, even if just a couple of hours. -
Thank you!
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Encore Feb 19 Itinerary and Entertainment changes
Ruminant replied to Cruisemommy87's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Same with us. We have our first Cruise booked for March 5 and Great Stirrup Cay was a major draw for us booking this particular trip. It was swapped out for Nassau also, which we really aren't that interested in visiting. We paid for all up front and were notified about a month after booking the itinerary has changed. We are hearing that it's because the Prima is scheduled the same day and takes precidence over older ships, but not sure how true that is. Not to whine, but it also increases the cost of our trip because we'll have to pay for food, drinks, excursion in Nassau now and had hoped for an "all inclusive" day at GSC for the budget. We are pretty disappointed but are just going to roll with it since it is our first cruise. May impact what Cruise Line we choose for future cruises though.