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And, answering the age old question about tips being stuffed in the bartender's/waitstaff pockets? Nope! Tallied up at the end and split among bar backs, waitstaff and bartenders!

Looks like people are eating at the counters in Indulge..

I am…blue hoodie…at the bar!

And, we’re sailing!

I did not notice who/where the ordering was done in Indulge!

Delivering treats already!😁

Just walking around the ship. It’s gorgeous…upscale comparatively. And yes, it’s smaller than any other NCL ship I’ve sailed (exception. being the GEM. maybe)! That said. I think it’s so different than any other NCL ship, there’s a lack of familiarity. Dining is spread out. There are more free dining venues vs just the MDRs and Garden Cafe. It’s the time of day the food venues are slammed. But, I saw plenty of empty seats because it’s so spread out.

They started to announce open cabins on certain decks about 30 mins ago. Now, they announce all cabins are ready!

I know people consider this pretentious (because it actually is), but dang, it’s nice having our own elevators! Swimming fish o. the carpet are gone…☹️

We’re hopping for lunch…

Took a big gulp of that Bloody Mary. score taking the pic. Followed it up with another, too. Lunch….then, explore. Lobster Bisque and salad!

Gotch’ya Cheif! 🫡

Muster…watched the vid on the cabin while unpacking. Went to LeBistro to have my card scanned. Quick….eezy-peezy!

Boy…this is way over my head! My iphone and MacBook wifi is still using T-Mobile (5g).

Missed you by about 15 mins. Just goes to show how just a little time one way or another makes such a difference!

Forgot to answer questions… Port Haven waiting area? Meh! It’s a bunch of seats with access to juice, coffee and snacks. Messaging? Don’t know as I’m not using that app! And, will try to remember but no guarantees, the first “daily”. Now, to unpack and Muster check in!

So, my cabin…O.M.G. I’ve stayed in 5 star hotels that aren’t this nice. Steward and Butler just came by to say “hi”!

Yeah…that’s a “thing”….me being retired and not wanting to be one of those sedate retirees and her still working with a restrictive schedule.

She already did! 😁

The all important first impressions…have sailed Gem, Breakaway, B+ and Epic. Again, only saw the first bar and restaurant, but WOW! This is a different (in a good way) NCL ship. Upscale from what I’ve seen. Just had a seat in the Haven Bar, so will include more first impressions later!