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If you go to the Seattle Space Needle Panorama webcam, you can see the Encore currently docked at Pier 66.  The webcam gives a real good idea of how big Seattle really is.  As the camera swings to the South, you will see 2 stadiums.  The first one (the uncovered one) is the home of the Seattle Seahawks (football) and other one (covered) is the home of the Seattle Mariners (baseball).

Norwegian sails from Pier 66 on Alaskan Way in downtown Seattle.  Be warned Alaskan Way is a very very busy street.  The terminal is at the bottom of Bell Street (very steep hill).

Since the Bliss will dock in Victoria late in the afternoon or early evening leaving about midnight, I would stay on board ship.  I usually stay on board and make sure everything is ready for disembarkation in the morning.

Enjoy you cruise and your stay in Seattle.

They can change itineraries any time they want for no reason given nor are the obligated to provide any kind of compensation.

Apparently, you have not followed the news. Tortola, British Virgin Islands may not be all that safe.  In the past month 5 passengers from two separate Norwegian cruises has gone MISSING in Tortola.  As of a few days ago NONE of them have been found.

Sounds like you are having a wonderful cruise so far.

Prayers that the rest of your cruise will go smoothly.

Mandy

PRIMA SENIOR OFFICERS as of 27 April 2024 as posted by mking8288:

Captain:  Kevin Bellido

General Manager:  Marc Spijkerboer

Assistant General Manager:  Nomita Rambhonjan

Cruise Director:  Alvin Oliva

Guest Services Manager:  Sarah Mittelstaodt

Executive Housekeeper:  Rodrigo Rodriguez

Food and Beverage Director:  Zafer Dal

Assistant Food and Beverage Director:  Kiran Aguiar

Restaurant Manger:  Violeta Btatu

Executive Chef:  Nicholas Tranda

Beverage Manager:  Marjan Stamonkovic

Cruise Next Manager:  Taarun Shorey

Have a wonderful cruise.

Thank you for sharing.

BIG BIG BIG BIG HUG

Love and prayers always

I hope that this grand adventure goes smoothly for you.

I pray you and your wife have a wonderful cruise.

Dawn has left to begin Her Summer Seasons travels.  Prayers for all who sail on Her this Summer Seasons (passengers and crew).

I pray that everyone boarding the Prima tomorrow have a very wonderful adventure.

3 hours ago, KeithJenner said:

He’s 19 next month. Was out on the town last night with friends from University, where he has just finished his first year.

WOW!!  What is he studying?

Best Wishes to him and to you and your wife.

Either the Guest Services Desk or the Credit Desk in the lobby.

No  There has not been a Chefs Table in a number of years.

(1) They will want all passengers cleared probably around 9:00 to 9:30 A.M.

(2) I would contact your shuttle company and ask their advise.  

(3) If you are staying at the NCL partnership hotel in Rome, you should be able to get a transfer from the ship to the hotel.

You do not need any special clothing for any of the dance parties.

They are held 10:00 P.M. or later outdoors on the pool deck (indoors in the Spinnaker Lounge in bad weather).  Very loud and usually do not last very long-- 30 minutes most nights. Not worth it to me and past my bedtime.

Have a wonderful cruise.

How old is Robert now?  Grown up young man now?  How quickly children seem to grow up.

I have a friend from Canada who will be on your cruise.  She is doing a B2B.

BIG BIG BIG BIG HUG

Love and  prayers always,

Mandy

The Encore's first Alaskan cruise of the season out of Seattle will be this Sunday April 28th.  When people start posting Freestyle Dailies, you will have a better idea events and their times.

Thank You for sharing your wonderful adventure.

I pray that you have an uneventful journey home.

33 minutes ago, vacation44 said:

I know that pants are required for men at Ocean Blue, but are they required if you are sitting outside?  

Eating outside at Ocean Blue can be very chilly.  The movement of the ship creates its' own breeze and it can be very cold in the outside dining venues not just Ocean Blue.

43 minutes ago, dacf said:

Thanks for you reply.  Then are you dining alone or do they seat you with others?   It would just be my husband and I.

Most if not all restaurants have tables for two people.  As a solo passenger, I eat the majority of my meals at table meant for two people.  No problem at all.

Relax and enjoy your cruise.

A large number of cruise ship itineraries are set several years in advance of your specific cruise.  Lots of things can occur in between.  Right now a number of ports, communities and countries are setting limits as to the number of cruise ships and passengers can be in a particular port at a particular time.  No way to know in advance.  With some of the newer NCL ships, the lifeboats can not be used as tenders either.  Just a current fact of life. 

Prayers for your safe journey.  This sounds like a wonderful adventure.  

Will you have enough space or be under weight, if she decides to purchase shoes on this adventure?

I sail as a solo passenger.  Rarely do I make dining reservations.  If you go shortly before the restaurant opens usually you can be seated rather quickly.  Most if not all the restaurants have tables for just two people.

Enjoy your cruise and your time together.

JEWEL SENIOR OFFICERS  as of 19 April 2024 as posted by YVRteacher:

Captain:  Johan Stofling

General Manager:  Rumi Khatao

Cruise Director:  Renan de Oliveira

Guest Services Manager:  Ronan Ramos

Food and Beverage director:  Tyson Pinto

Executive Housekeeper:  Richard Estolano

Executive Chef:  Baiju Ravinran

Restaurant Manager:  Maria Dizon

Beverage Manager:  Winchester Barracks

Cruise Next Manager:  Rodan Robles