Toliverair Posted June 4, 2015 #101 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thank you for starting this thread. We will be on the Pearl June 7th to Alaska. Graduation present for son (college) and nephew (high school) and grandma's bucket list. How does NCL accomadate embarkment for excursions? We arrive in Juneau at 2 and have an excursion booked for 3:30. Is there an "order" they embark by? Sent from my SM-T310 using Forums mobile app We were on the Pearl last week and loved it! One of the biggest problems we encountered was disembarking in port. There is no order that we were aware of. I would suggest either being some of the first to line up or wait about 20 minutes after the rush is over and you should be fine. They had everyone use the mid ship elevators. You should be fine either way you choose with your excursion being at 3:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpcomcom Posted June 4, 2015 #102 Share Posted June 4, 2015 So, where is the good coffee machine. Being a first time cruiser we will be on the Pearl June 21 to AK. And thank to all for the great tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted June 4, 2015 #103 Share Posted June 4, 2015 The "good" coffee machine is located on the right side when you walk from the Garden Buffet toward the Great Outdoors , going Aft. Before the kids eating area, where they have great juices in the morning,BTW. The coffee machine used to have actual beans which were ground for each cup but, last year we noticed it has been changed to dispenser type. I press espresso or latte and just use my thermal mug . Make sure you bring two of your own. Make your own hot chocolate before arriving at Glacier Bay then just enjoy the views. We live in Seattle and go to Alaska every year at the end their Alaska season (sept). We jump on when they discount at the last minute:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted June 4, 2015 #104 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Also, disembarking issue. We always use the stairs and it seems to go much better. Also, ask those directing passengers where the handicapped disembarkation is..;) We have found that avoiding the elevators is the best way to go. Central bank of elevators are always jammed . During your cruise, learn to get around by using either the forward or aft elevators, this will help,avoid the long waits for elevators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrmama496 Posted June 4, 2015 #105 Share Posted June 4, 2015 The "good" coffee machine is located on the right side when you walk from the Garden Buffet toward the Great Outdoors , going Aft. Before the kids eating area, where they have great juices in the morning,BTW.The coffee machine used to have actual beans which were ground for each cup but, last year we noticed it has been changed to dispenser type. I press espresso or latte and just use my thermal mug . Make sure you bring two of your own. Make your own hot chocolate before arriving at Glacier Bay then just enjoy the views. We live in Seattle and go to Alaska every year at the end their Alaska season (sept). We jump on when they discount at the last minute:D You can get espresso from a self-serve machine? I thought those kids of coffee drinks were only available for a fee. Does this ship include them for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAndHaveFun Posted June 4, 2015 #106 Share Posted June 4, 2015 This isn't really a tip as I haven't been on Pearl just yet. I saw that they got actual ice cream (the tubs and with the server scooping for you) just like Epic and the Breakaway ships. That's awesome and I can't wait for that as my Alaska cruise is in 3 days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ute_fan Posted June 4, 2015 #107 Share Posted June 4, 2015 The scooped ice cream is towards the aft end of the Garden Cafe :). They had probably 8 different kinds on our recent cruise including a couple of sherbets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAndHaveFun Posted June 4, 2015 #108 Share Posted June 4, 2015 The scooped ice cream is towards the aft end of the Garden Cafe :). They had probably 8 different kinds on our recent cruise including a couple of sherbets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk OMG I can't wait! When I was on the Jade a month ago, sure I still love the chocolate, vanilla or swirl frozen yogurt (they didn't have strawberry swirl tho :( ) but I just remember thinking "noo, they won't have tubs of ice cream on the ship." So when I watched some Pearl videos on youtube last night, I saw scooped ice cream station in like a video from 2012 or 2013. I wanted to know if they still have it on Pearl so I eventually found a video from December 2014 that indeed had the scooped ice cream station. I am so excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancydow Posted June 23, 2015 #109 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Can anyone comment on tennis onboard? Is it worth bringing our racquets or will we just be disappointed? Also, what is a towel exchange? And did anyone use the Norwegian iConcierge app onboard? Looking forward to sailing in just 20 days! ~ Nancy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eva_marie Posted June 23, 2015 #110 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Can anyone comment on tennis onboard? Is it worth bringing our racquets or will we just be disappointed? Also, what is a towel exchange? And did anyone use the Norwegian iConcierge app onboard? Looking forward to sailing in just 20 days! ~ Nancy :) Towel exchange: You bring the pool towel down from your room and get a fresh one. App: Very convenient. Free for daily info and making reservations, menus, etc. $8.95 per phone for text and calls between app while on board. Helpful for groups, or people who like to wander off and have alone time. Edited June 23, 2015 by eva_marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancydow Posted June 27, 2015 #111 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thank you eva_marie! Anyone have any input in the tennis situation? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandNANA Posted June 29, 2015 #112 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I did not see any place you could use tennis racquets on the Pearl. Maybe on the basketball court area? They never had any tennis set up on our cruise. Lots of people were playing basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffregpuck Posted June 29, 2015 #113 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I am so glad to know that the Pearl has a bridge viewing room. I enjoyed that so much on the Jewel but didn't realize any of the other NCL ships had it since the other NCL ships we've been on hadn't had it. Sometimes you have to look for it. So far every NCL ship I've been on had a bridge viewing room....Star, Epic, Jade, Gem, Spirit, and Sky. Haven't been on a Breakaway class ship, but I'd reckon they have them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crayola1932 Posted June 29, 2015 #114 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I was just on the Pearl a month ago, and the "good" coffee machine at the aft end of the buffet DID have beans that were ground fresh just as you pressed the button. Choices were Coffee and Decaf (no espresso). Not fantastic, but much better than the rest of the free coffee. Perhaps they tried out the self-serve espresso machine and then gave up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mush71 Posted July 5, 2015 #115 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Thanks for the tips. Even though I was on the Pearl already, I noticed I needed some reminding... LOL :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted July 6, 2015 #116 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Bridge viewing room, deck 11 forward , port side. No tennis, but they have bowling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkfam Posted July 18, 2015 #117 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hi, we are going on the Pearl in October. We have a balcony room and wondering if anyone can give tips. Are the walls magnetic? Is there a clothes line in shower and if not, does anyone have suggestions on hanging clothes to dry? We are doing the 18 day Panama Canal from San Francisco to Miami. Anyone do that cruise before and any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted July 19, 2015 #118 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Yes the walls are metal and we always pack a little bag of magnets for posting Dailies and Invites for Latitudes party. Also, take highlighter for marking dailies for quick reference to items I want to remember on schedule. Also take magnetic hooks and put by door for hanging lanyards with room key card and such. We always take binoculars and a "medical bag" with assorted pain relievers,antacid, Imodium, Dramamine, cold medicine etc. have fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpcomcom Posted July 19, 2015 #119 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Yes, there is a pullout line in the shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkfam Posted July 19, 2015 #120 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Yes the walls are metal and we always pack a little bag of magnets for posting Dailies and Invites for Latitudes party. Also, take highlighter for marking dailies for quick reference to items I want to remember on schedule.Also take magnetic hooks and put by door for hanging lanyards with room key card and such. We always take binoculars and a "medical bag" with assorted pain relievers,antacid, Imodium, Dramamine, cold medicine etc. have fun!!! Thanks for your response. We do magnets and highlighter for dailies and we did suction cup with hooks for lanyards. We take a small medical bag, too. I saw in a picture a coffee pot? Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkfam Posted July 19, 2015 #121 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Yes, there is a pullout line in the shower. Thanks. Is it sturdy enough for bathing suits or do you dry them on balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth164 Posted July 26, 2015 #122 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Nancy, I would be overjoyed to find tennis on board. Let me know if you find out anything so I can pack my racket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcose Posted July 27, 2015 #123 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hello everyone! Is there anyone that saved any recent daily newsletters (dailies) from pearl? Can you please post them? We would appreciate it sooooo much! Thank you!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted July 27, 2015 #124 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Glad I saw this thread I'm printing out posts of the tips. By the time we cruise I will have a huge folder to sift through. Only 604 days to go.:) Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie's Mom Posted July 28, 2015 #125 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Hello everyone! Is there anyone that saved any recent daily newsletters (dailies) from pearl? Can you please post them? We would appreciate it sooooo much! Thank you!!:D I found dailies from June (Alaska) in another thread. Go here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2208197&highlight=pearl&page=2 Look about half-way down the page. Day 1 is separated from the other days by a few posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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