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Just realized…I’ve seen NO sign of art for sale and no art auctions. Hope this is a trend!!!!!!

someone asked about prime rib nite…it’s tonight…not hungry yet, but cruised through the Garden Cafe…hand carved….looked good!!!!

No chair hogs and no one at the pool or pool bar….

I did! I had to leave early and missed the galley part of the behind the scenes.

Not even sure they’re still active. They did a hatchet job on one of the best (former) Concierges in the entire NCL fleet because he wouldn’t let them dine in the Haven given they didn’t have a Haven cabin! It was years ago. They did 2 or 3 YouTube vids absolutely roasting this Concierge for just doing his job!

My dinner plans have been thrown for a loop. They rescheduled both Jersey Boys and Six from what I had reserved. That means SDP plans have to be changed. Problem there, now the places I had reservations are now sold out. So, I’m screwed. Time to go to Customer Service. Restaurant reservations is not answering their phone. 😮🙁😕 Art from around the ship!!!! PS…watched Deal or No Deal for a minute!!!

You’re right! I was assigned my GTY balcony. It has a pull-down bed that comes out of the ceiling. Frivolous, given I’m a solo. But, that’s what they gave me!

Henry…been a little rocky today. But, as we get closer to Juneau, the sun is out and the waters are calming a little. Hope you’re enjoying your trip! Ship is full. No particular fall off in service that I can tell. Some differences, yes (like 1x/day cabin service). But no fall off. Need to stress a separate point. Like most here, I cruise a lot. And, not only on NCL! My Cruise Critic friends are wonderful. I wish we all lived close to each other, because I would love to hang out with them. In all sincerity, y’all are a treat!!!!!

Behind the scenes tour this morning… Was not allowed to take pics of the back end of the entertainment venues, but…. Jersey Boys and Six are leaving the Bliss the end of the week. New cast and crew for both start on next week’s sailing. Both shows are licensed from their Broadway Productions. And, aside from the personnel involved and the venue, the productions are required to be IDENTICAL to their Broadway counterparts. Costumes for SIX, alone, costs $200K. Laundry personnel work 10 hour shifts, 7 days a week, with a shift break for meals.

Well…been tough trying to post. Said it several times,…seems like a simple thing for the cruise lines and Cruise Critic to cooperate with each other to facilitate posting! But, BUSY DAY so far. Had a grand time at the Cruise Critic Meet and Greet! We had about 35-40 guests. Hung out until they kicked us out for another event. Officers were accommodating and engaging. Great to hang with my fellow CC-ers. Jalapeno Mojito is this afternoon’s libation….

Yay!!!!! see you in a bit. Just noticed some of my pics aren’t posting on my end. Not sure what you all are seeing. WiFi has been wonky, even though I upgraded. May have to do the dreaded trek to the internet desk!

BTW…love my cabin location….Deck 9 mid ship. Close to OCEAN 678. No crazy fore or aft movement.

Got the behind the scenes tour in an hour. Will have to duck out early for the M&G! Fruit and coffee in the observation lounge. Chill out compared to what I’m sure is a mad house at the buffet right now!

Good morning…very pleasant rocking had me sleeping like when my neighbor lectures me on how to cross hatch my lawn….

Observation Lounge…love this space….will be perfect for glacier viewing…..

Outside Cavern Club for sail away……

Dinner at MDR…excellent food and service… Chicken Piccata was some of the best I’ve had!

Solo M&G!!!!

Didn’t know that about the fruit basket. Although, I know the bloggers you’re referring to.

No…..my blood, sweat and tears organizing the Meet and Greet has so far gone unrewarded. However, I will accept DSC deposited directly in my OBC account as compensation. Treats were actually provided as part of being Sapphire Latitudes!

Yes

yes indeed..looking forward to meeting everyone!!!!

Club Balcony…..

So…they are trying to bribe me!

Couple of housekeeping points… I have no idea whether the pier has WiFi. Once you get there, you keep moving. As best as I could tell, there were no areas to “hang out”…with the possible exception of the Haven check in. Aside from that, it’s really. not a place to just hang out. Not that familiar with The Local’s menu. I’m usually there for food late at night, after the casino. Don’t know if it’s better, worse, or the same. My food was good for lunch, though!