A Mrs Fashionista Honeymoon Getaway

[YankeeFan4Ever]

Thank you for taking the time to post another awesome review!

 

Also, congratulations on your wedding! You guys look great together! :)

 

Wishing you many years of happiness and cruising!

[tinkr2]

So fun, we just got off from a spa suite also. I am sorry I missed the 80's party now, Witt looked fun!

[Victorious8]

So timely that you are doing a new review. I am new to NCL so I have not seen any of your prior reviews. I am 27 and will be going on my first solo trip (the others have been with large family groups). I am bit nervous but I started reading your first review last night and it already has gotten me really pumped. I feel like we would be great friends, I am obsessed with clothes and have been using my study breaks to online shop for cruise outfits. Congratulations to you are your wife. You two are both gorgeous and I will enjoy learning more about you two from your other reviews. Who knows? Maybe I will find Mr. or Mrs. right on my cruise :D

[lara_lox]

Day 5 – Cozumel

 

Today we were meant to stop at Costa Maya, but about a week before sailing NCL sent out emails advising everyone that due to port overcrowding, Costa Maya and Cozumel would be switched. This didn’t make any difference to us, and I had already asked Butts Up what would have happened with our excursion if the ports got changed, as I had read that on a few earlier sailings, Belize and Costa Maya were getting swapped. So either way, if you’re sailing on this cruise soon, be aware that this does seem to be happening a lot and you might need to change your plans.

 

I woke up this morning having finally had a good night’s sleep, and feeling so much better for it. It was coffee on the balcony as usual then breakfast at the Haven. I had the classic eggs Benedict and M had the seafood eggs Benedict. Both were delicious. We took our time eating then getting ready to leave the ship, as we were in no rush today.

 

We have been to Cozumel twice before and know how easy it is to get a taxi to one of the beaches, so our plan was exactly this. We had been thinking about returning to the Paradise Beach Resort, which we really enjoyed last year (More than Mr Sanchos later that year). However, when the port days got swapped, so did where we docked. We were now at a pier further north, called Punta Langosta. This is right in the shopping area, and is a good spot for those wanting to just get off the ship and walk about, shop or find a restaurant. It also meant it was a bit further away to Paradise Beach, Chanakaab, Mr Sanchos etc. Plus, we decided that with the luxury of the Haven pool and sundeck, there wasn’t much point going to the pool at Paradise Beach. We wanted to snorkel, but without the confines of taking an excursion. West Bay Beach at Roatan was meant to be one of the best places for this, but seeing as we didn’t get off the ship in Roatan, we decided to snorkel in Cozumel instead. We had brought our own masks, snorkels and fins, we just needed the sea and the fish! I read about the Money Bar Beach Resort on Sunset Beach, and how you could walk right into the sea and snorkel, so we wanted to try there. We figured that if we didn’t like it we could just move onto somewhere else. We went to the taxi stand outside the port shops and the main guy asks where you are going, gets you a taxi and tells the driver where you’re going. The prices are set and clearly displayed a board. Once we were on our way I became rather worried that we were being taken to the wrong place because I had lost my bearings and thought we were travelling further than we should be. The driver’s English wasn’t good, so I couldn’t check with him, and I thought he was telling me that Money Bar and Sunset Beach were two separate places. I was relieved when I saw the signs and recognised the beach from photos online, but our driver charged us $14, $2 more than the posted sign, I think I must have annoyed him! I didn’t bother quibbling, it was only 2 dollars and we had made it there in the end.

 

There is only a small strip of sandy beach with loungers on, which does indeed lead right in to the sea. There was a hut to rent equipment from, basic changing rooms and some lockers. There was a nice, covered bar and restaurant area, with further seats outside overlooking the sea. The bathrooms were large, clean and air conditioned. There was no charge to enter or use the loungers, though I imagine you had to either buy something or rent equipment. The waiter didn’t come over to us, maybe because we were in the furthest secluded spot from the restaurant, so we went up to the bar ourselves. We only bought a couple of sodas but no-one pressured us to buy more. The bar staff weren’t very friendly to me when I went up to ask for more ice, and told me off for having sand on me. They laughed rather meanly and said things to each other in Spanish that I couldn’t quite understand but don’t think was very complimentary! Oh well, it was a open beach bar, and I was polite so I don't see what the problem was. I wasn’t going to let that bother me or ruin my experience there. The setting was really pretty and we saw a decent amount and variety of fish.

 

 

 

 

 

There was a funny moment when a guy came by with a big colourful parrot on his shoulder, asking if anyone wanted photos. We declined and as they walked off I wondered out loud if he was drugged to keep him happy. M looked over and said she didn’t know how I could tell, why would he be taking drugs in the day time? I meant the parrot, not the guy…… Cue that kind of hilarity when something isn’t really that funny but you get giddy and laugh until your sides hurt!

 

When we were ready to leave, there were several taxi drivers sat right outside waiting. It was an easy ride back to the ship, where we quickly washed and changed before going to O’Sheehans for a late lunch. We split jerk chicken wings then each had a burger. They were all very good, better than I had expected actually and we liked our meal. We were full and sleepy afterwards so we napped on the bed loungers in the Haven for a while before enjoying another Jacuzzi in our cabin.

 

This evening I wore a multicoloured floral dress with cream wedges and M wore a green dress with black wedges.

 

 

 

Before dinner we donated some money to the casino, using the in-bar screens and the quarter drops (ohhhh yes we are high rollin’ gamblers us two!) We ate in the Haven and chose to have several appetisers each rather than entrees. I had the bouillabaisse, which I found a little too rich and salty for my tastes, the revered fois gras, yum yum, and a truly delicious ahi tuna poke. The tuna was exceptional, full of vibrant fresh flavours and the fish melted in the mouth. M had butternut squash soup with duck confit, the pork belly and a pancetta salad. All her dishes were good but not her favourites. Afterwards we split the pear and ginger crumble. It was an unexpected but delightful presentation; a perfectly poached pear surrounded by a light biscuit crumb, served with a honey and ginger sorbet. It was one of our star deserts.

 

After dinner we went to check out the Latin Fiesta at Spice H2O. There was great live band and some of the Burn the Floor dancers were teaching people dances. The entertainment staff also led everyone through various routines people seemed to know, and I realised these were the various dances that had been taught throughout the week in the Atrium. We found seats and people watched whilst enjoying the music. M was very happy, singing along to some classic songs from her youth, though I didn’t recognise any of them! Although I love to dance, I just can’t get the Latin flair down, I guess it simply isn’t a rhythm I grew up with. I will practice for her….

 

We ended the night with cheese and wine (again supplied by our lovely Haven waiter Pauolo) on our balcony. Perfect!

[lara_lox]

So timely that you are doing a new review. I am new to NCL so I have not seen any of your prior reviews. I am 27 and will be going on my first solo trip (the others have been with large family groups). I am bit nervous but I started reading your first review last night and it already has gotten me really pumped. I feel like we would be great friends, I am obsessed with clothes and have been using my study breaks to online shop for cruise outfits. Congratulations to you are your wife. You two are both gorgeous and I will enjoy learning more about you two from your other reviews. Who knows? Maybe I will find Mr. or Mrs. right on my cruise :D

 

Thanks for the congratulations and for reading :)

Good luck with your first solo cruise, remember it is your vacation, do what you want and don't worry about what anyone else thinks. If you like socialising, be friendly and just pluck up the courage to chat to people, you will be surprised how receptive they can be. I'm sure you will have a great time :D

[Victorious8]

Thanks for the congratulations and for reading :)

Good luck with your first solo cruise, remember it is your vacation, do what you want and don't worry about what anyone else thinks. If you like socialising, be friendly and just pluck up the courage to chat to people, you will be surprised how receptive they can be. I'm sure you will have a great time :D

 

Love you multi colored dress from Cozumel port!

I read through two of your reviews last night at a 3:30 am made myself stop at the beginning of your first Epic trip (i had to a doctors appointment at 8 this morning!). It has been SO reassuring to me. I will be 27 turning 28 right after my cruise. I had been bugging a few friends about booking last minute with me but after reading your reviews I am actually feeling relieved they haven't. Like you mention it's your time to be selfish. I tend to be a bit of a people pleaser and would feel the need to make sure the friend was having the best time since they are sort of tagging along with me.

Instead I will just focus on planning my outfits and will bring some books :D

[Froggitt]

No plans for the next cruise just yet, as I have to think about a trip back to England to see everyone next, but there's always some cruise planning at the back of my mind...

 

Me and Mrs Frog thinking of doing the Epic TA this Autumn......see you then :cool::cool::cool:

[zteamtwo]

Enjoyed hearing all about the Haven. Please give us more pics.

[SMSACE6]

I am loving your review, as always! Great photos too, love both of your dresses and outfits. I must ask though, after this wonderful honeymoon cruise in the haven on NCL, will you both consider ever going back on Carnival?

 

I am going on my 8th Carnival cruise in September, and have the NCL Escape booked for my 2017 cruise, and am very much looking forward to something different. It is not that I don't like Carnival anymore, but just that I feel I need to experience something different, after 8 cruises. I am booked in one of those solo studios, and not worried at all about the lack of space or window. I know that I will enjoy no matter what, since I even enjoy short ferry rides, or longer ones with crummy cabins. Just loving being on a ship or a boat.

 

I will no doubt some day go back to Carnival, since I love their crew, and enjoy lots of the Carnival ship experience. Just wondering if you and M will ever venture back to Carnival. Look forward to more of your review.:)

[Gemsy10]

Hi Lara!

It's great to be reading one of your reviews again.....u are the main reason I plucked up the courage to do my first solo cruise a year ago on the epic, after reading your awesome reviews & it was the best thing I ever did! :) so thank u so much for that. I am heading off on a reunion cruise next week on the escape with the solo's I met last year.....and I just have a question.....I noticed u wore shorts to Moderno? Is this allowed now? Last year we had to go to Taste rather than Manhattan as a couple of people had shorts on, so I assumed u couldn't wear them in the speciality restaurants either. It looks like u got away with it tho, if I could wear a pair of dressy shorts a couple of the nights I would be so happy! Altho I have bought a ridiculous amount of skirts now ;) I am also in 2 minds whether to take my wedges now after seeing you in yours! :)) can't wait for the rest of your review & congratulations on meeting your soul mate & getting married!! X

[2specialkidsforme]

I was so excited to see another one of your reviews and I'm really enjoying reading all about your week and seeing all of your pictures. Congratulations to you and M on your marriage. Wishing the two of you a lifetime of love and happiness and many more cruising adventures (with reviews for all of us to enjoy!)

Edited July 14, 2016 by 2specialkidsforme

[Victorious8]

Hi Lara!

It's great to be reading one of your reviews again.....u are the main reason I plucked up the courage to do my first solo cruise a year ago on the epic, after reading your awesome reviews & it was the best thing I ever did! :) so thank u so much for that. I am heading off on a reunion cruise next week on the escape with the solo's I met last year.....and I just have a question.....I noticed u wore shorts to Moderno? Is this allowed now? Last year we had to go to Taste rather than Manhattan as a couple of people had shorts on, so I assumed u couldn't wear them in the speciality restaurants either. It looks like u got away with it tho, if I could wear a pair of dressy shorts a couple of the nights I would be so happy! Altho I have bought a ridiculous amount of skirts now ;) I am also in 2 minds whether to take my wedges now after seeing you in yours! :)) can't wait for the rest of your review & congratulations on meeting your soul mate & getting married!! X

 

Hey sorry to thread hijack but I don't understand how to message people on here. Are you still doing the 14 day cruise (I saw you had posted something about Vibe) if so, I am on the 6 day leg and would love to meet other solos!

[Gemsy10]

Hey! Haha that's ok! Yeah I'm doing the 14 nights so we'll be on there for your 6 night trip too :) if u make sure u visit the solo meet up on your first night you will meet plenty of others & everyone is so friendly. I was so worried on my first solo cruise that I wouldn't meet anyone but I had such a great time! Is this your first solo trip? I will happily meet u on your first day if that helps :)

[lara_lox]

I am loving your review, as always! Great photos too, love both of your dresses and outfits. I must ask though, after this wonderful honeymoon cruise in the haven on NCL, will you both consider ever going back on Carnival?

 

I am going on my 8th Carnival cruise in September, and have the NCL Escape booked for my 2017 cruise, and am very much looking forward to something different. It is not that I don't like Carnival anymore, but just that I feel I need to experience something different, after 8 cruises. I am booked in one of those solo studios, and not worried at all about the lack of space or window. I know that I will enjoy no matter what, since I even enjoy short ferry rides, or longer ones with crummy cabins. Just loving being on a ship or a boat.

 

I will no doubt some day go back to Carnival, since I love their crew, and enjoy lots of the Carnival ship experience. Just wondering if you and M will ever venture back to Carnival. Look forward to more of your review.:)

 

We probably will end up going back to Carnival at some point, just because they always have ships based at Port Canaveral, which is so close to where we live. However, we already agreed that we would only go on the larger, newer ships because we weren't impressed with the standard of food and lack of speciality restaurants on the smaller ship we tried. I agree about their entertainment and crew being great though, especially their comedians.

 

I do love NCL though, and enjoyed returning to them. There are positives and negatives to each line, and some of that is down to that particular ship rather than the line. I imagine we will continue to mix between the two, depending on which suits us best at the time. Though, with the drinks and dining packages included by NCL in the 'Free at Sea' promotion, it makes their costs better value for us than Carnival at the moment.

 

The Haven has probably spoiled us no matter what though! But like you, I just love cruising and will always have a good time wherever I am.

Edited July 14, 2016 by lara_lox

[lara_lox]

Hi Lara!

It's great to be reading one of your reviews again.....u are the main reason I plucked up the courage to do my first solo cruise a year ago on the epic, after reading your awesome reviews & it was the best thing I ever did! :) so thank u so much for that. I am heading off on a reunion cruise next week on the escape with the solo's I met last year.....and I just have a question.....I noticed u wore shorts to Moderno? Is this allowed now? Last year we had to go to Taste rather than Manhattan as a couple of people had shorts on, so I assumed u couldn't wear them in the speciality restaurants either. It looks like u got away with it tho, if I could wear a pair of dressy shorts a couple of the nights I would be so happy! Altho I have bought a ridiculous amount of skirts now ;) I am also in 2 minds whether to take my wedges now after seeing you in yours! :)) can't wait for the rest of your review & congratulations on meeting your soul mate & getting married!! X

 

Thank you! I'm so glad I helped you make that decision and you had a great time.

 

With regards the shorts, I have never seen a woman have an issue with smart dress shorts or a romper, I don't think they are any different than a skirt. I think they are referring more to men's shorts and beach or board shorts for women.

Also, it is only Manhattan Room (or the equivalent) and the smarter speciality restaurants such as Le Bistro, Cagneys and maybe some of the new ones like Ocean Blue that have the stricter dress code. Though I would only wear shorts on my more casual nights anyway, that is why I had them for Moderno's. I think like me, you would be fine as long as you weren't planning on the smarter dining venues.

Oh and I say definitely take your wedges, they are a cruising staple for me!

[lara_lox]

Day 6 – Costa Maya

 

Today was also going to be a beach day, because again it is so easy to simply get off the ship and get the trolley or a taxi to somewhere on the malecon. There is also a little beach and a big pool inside the port area, right at the end of the long pier. I don’t think going here would really give you an idea of what this port is like, as it is an area designed for cruise ship tourists, but it could be a very easy, fun day if you wanted something simple. As we neared the end of this trip we just wanted to make the most of the ship and so again decided to stay onboard. We got up fairly late and relaxed in the cabin with our morning ritual of coffee on the balcony, looking out over the beautiful port.

 

We went to the Flamingo Grill for breakfast as I specifically wanted a smoked salmon bagel, and I knew they had salmon up there. It was very good, and I liked the way it was much quieter here than in the main buffet. We realised that we hadn’t yet walked the entire length of the Waterfront so we set about doing this. On each side of the ship are fixed binoculars to use, and they were pretty powerful. We were clearly able to see out onto Costa Maya and watch people ziplining and on the water slides at the nearby venue. There were also glass panels in the floor, over the ocean so you could look straight down into the water below. I thought they were cool but some friends who have seen the photos think it was scary! We took a few pictures as we walked round.

 

 

 

It was extremely hot today, even in the shade, and we found it too uncomfortable to sit out. We retreated into the welcome air-con of indoors where we got a drink form the Atrium bar, which we took to the library to read and do the puzzles they provide. I hadn’t been in the library yet, and I did find it to be in a bad location for what is supposed to be a quiet venue. It was down a corridor off the Atrium, and below O’Sheehans. This meant it was really loud, with whatever activity was happening in the Atrium very clearly audible, and there were disturbing bangs coming from above, I presume it was from the bowling alley in the pub. So if you want to read in peace, I would suggest finding a different spot.

 

It was then time for Trivia in the Atrium. We like to play trivia at home, though I am especially poor at it and tend to be the morale support instead of a useful participant! However, this was better because the questions were general knowledge and not American based, so for once I had a fighting chance. We whizzed through the game, which seemed to be on a strict schedule before the next activity. It was only for fun, not any kind of prize but we enjoyed it and the girl running it was friendly and chatted to us. M commented on how unusually, other than cruise director Scott, we hadn’t really seen any of the rest of the entertainment crew round and about on this ship. I knew what she meant, but I also thought that maybe we hadn’t been at the events they would hosting.

 

We ate lunch in our beloved Haven, where we shared a fantastic cheese and charcuterie platter, followed by tuna nicoise for M and the salmon entrée for me. Everything was as delicious as we had come to expect. M kept saying ‘Haven for life!’ everytime we went there, and I had to keep bringing her back to reality. She would glare at me and say, ‘We’ll see….’ Haha! We can dream.

 

Before sailing we had made reservations at La Cucina for our last night, but as we were enjoying the Haven restaurant so much, we wanted this to be our last meal instead. We swapped our reservations around and also changed tonight’s comedy show booking to fit in with this. One thing that wasn’t so good with the TV/screen reservation system was that you couldn’t cancel anything, meaning that venues would still show as full even if people knew they wouldn’t be attending. The only way to change this was for the staff to do it for you.

 

I wanted to get some more sun, and as now it was later in the day and a little cooler, we headed up to the Haven sundeck to sunbathe and read in the clamshells. M was still too hot so she took advantage of the plentiful shade. She hadn’t had her bingo fix yet this cruise so we went to Headliners to remedy this. Despite the best efforts of the host, it fell a bit flat really, with little fun or audience participation. People were instead rather grimly clutching their cards, glowering round at the competitors, hoping no-one would get Bingo before them! No, we didn’t win, we just spent even more than usual as the cost of even the basic package had become noticeably more expensive and was a waste of money in my opinion, as even the winners would have not managed much more than breaking even. The game also lasted way longer than we had expected, and due to our reservations for the 7pm comedy show, had only a matter of minutes to shower, change and dress for the evening. I wasn’t impressed but I somehow managed it. Finally opening the bottle of fizz we had received in our cabin on the first day helped!

 

As tonight was the neon party, where you are encouraged to wear white, we had planned outfits for this. (Obviously, it is me after all!) I wore a green leaf print vest with white cropped jeans and wedges, and M wore a white top with blue jeans and cream wedges. We took the rest of our bottle to the comedy show with us. I hadn’t wanted to miss this as this show was Mark Viera, the guy we had seen and liked best in the theatre comedy show. He was very funny again and we were glad we had made it.

 

 

 

After the show it was time for La Cucina. Now this is an al a carte venue, instead of a set cover charge, the menu is a lot different. The pizzas have gone and there are fancier entrees. Despite our waitresses encouragement to try several dishes each, because we hate wasting food, we did our usual trick of simply splitting each of our meals. We had the spinach and ricotta ravioli and the veal stuffed eggplant to start, followed by the osso bucco and the seabass for our entrees. This was more than enough food and we were too full to manage more that a few bites each of our tiramisu. Everything was very good, and the service was excellent. After the disappointment of Moderno, my faith in the speciality restaurants was restored.

 

 

After dinner it was time for the Neon Party, formerly known as NCL’s famous White Hot Party, up at Spice H2O. We found our friends D & D at the bar, where we also got seats and a good view of the stage and dance floor. The deck was packed! The DJ was great and the production, with screen graphics and lazers, was fantastic. It was so busy and hot that didn’t fight our way to the dance floor, but stayed where we were. There were a lot of 18-21 year olds whenever we went to the parties at H20, and I think there a meeting scheduled for them there each night. Parents were able to sign a permission form at guest services, allowing 18-20 year olds to buy wine or beer, so a lot of them seemed to be making the most of this. Some of them were so rude though, especially the girls! They kept pushing past us at the bar and barking orders at the extremely busy bar staff. One girl obnoxiously demanded a drink, so I turned to her and said ‘Please!’ and told her not to be so rude, manners cost nothing. At least the guys with her seemed to understand the demand they were placing on the staff and kept tipping them extra and thanking them. Not long later, the same girl came back and had her card refused, because she was now using her mother’s in order to try to buy liquor. The barman pointed out that whenever they scan your card, your photograph shows up, so he could clearly see it wasn’t her. Silly girl!

 

Anyway, rant over! We had a great time and the party lived up to it’s reputation as the best party at sea.

 

[lara_lox]

 

 

 

[Lil_Em]

I am enjoying reading your reviews. It's getting me excited for my cruise on the getaway in October! At some point we need to try to get all the tots together for a reunion cruise.

 

Did you ever go down the freefall slides? I went on the Escape and will never do it again. I got stuck and almost had to be rescued!! Luckily I stopped on the 2nd hump where I could push myself down to the bottom - so only freaked out for a split second...

[lara_lox]

I am enjoying reading your reviews. It's getting me excited for my cruise on the getaway in October! At some point we need to try to get all the tots together for a reunion cruise.

 

Did you ever go down the freefall slides? I went on the Escape and will never do it again. I got stuck and almost had to be rescued!! Luckily I stopped on the 2nd hump where I could push myself down to the bottom - so only freaked out for a split second...

 

No I didn't do those slides in the end, and I was glad, I was a bit scared. And now you said that, I'm even more relieved I didn't! Oh and Debbie asked me if I wanted to do a mojito tasting, but I reminded her of our experience at the martini one on the Epic....:D

 

A tots reunion cruise would be amazing! I saw Cheryle at the weekend and she was telling me about the one you guys went on. Long live the Tots! :D:D

[lara_lox]

Day 7 – At Sea

 

We started the day, yup you got it, with coffee on the balcony! This was followed a Haven breakfast of fruit and pastries, with huevos rancheros for me and eggs Benedict for M. It was really busy in the restaurant this morning, and for the first time it felt like the staff were being really pushed. We waited a little longer than usual but it didn’t matter, we weren’t in a rush. There was an event in the Atrium with the stars from the Illusionarium, and although they were doing a few tricks, it seemed to be more of a question and answer show. We went to the library to get some Sudokus and again it was really loud, with everything from the Atrium filtering in. We retreated to the peace and tranquility of the Waterfront instead, where we read for a while and finally tried a mojito from the Sugarcane bar. I had a slightly spicy one, it was unusual but delicious.

 

We left there to attend the final art auction. We looked at the new artwork that had been displayed and this time brought drinks with us, as the free champagne being passed round last time had been in rather short supply. We were so close to the Atrium bar that it was easy to nip there for a bloody mary instead. We bid on several of the mystery packages, where you bid but it isn’t a final sale, you make an appointment to see your pieces again later and decide if you want to continue with the purchase. In the end we didn’t take any of them, we chose to save the money to go towards a piece we really want at a later date. We really enjoyed this auction though, it was much more fun than the last one and the auctioneer Chris was far less condescending.

 

By the end we were really hungry so we went to the Garden Café for a late lunch. I tried a selection of the Indian foods and I was really impressed. Since living in the US, I have really missed decent Indian food, which is very popular and very authentic in the UK. I’ve been thinking about the different curries and roti from the ship ever since I got back and M is actually taking me into the city tomorrow in an attempt to find my fix!

 

Stomachs happy, we returned to the cabin to get ready for the evening and pack, booooooo. We wanted to leave our cases outside the cabin ready for collection before we went out for the evening, so that we didn’t have to return later just to do this. We simply kept our small carry-on case with us to put the things from that night and the following morning in.

 

We had been left two plates of canapés today so we had one each on the balcony, and took a few photos

 

 

 

Tonight I wore a floral maxi dress with flat sandals and M wore a new black and white top, black jeans and flat black sandals. We went to the farewell show in the theatre, which featured the various musicians and dancers from the ship. We enjoyed seeing a few more routines by the Burn the Floor cast, and again agreed how good they were. The staff and officers then come to the stage and say goodbye. It’s a little corny but I always find this so touching and nice.

 

 

From here it was straight to the Haven. The lovely bartender Judith made me absolutely delicious Lemon Drop martinis, even though they weren’t on the menu, so I sipped a couple of these whilst we built up an appetite for our final supper. The Maitre D’ kept acknowledging us and signalled that he would tell us when ‘our’ table was free! We revisited some old favourites and had tuna poke and fois gras to start, followed by the filet Rossini and surf and turf, with the strawberry parfait for desert. As always, everything was excellent. I was slightly distracted by the greedy man who had nine, yes NINE, lobsters piled up on plates in front of him. The staff were always accommodating about getting people more food and additional orders but I thought that was ridiculous. We thanked and said goodbye to all the staff and had some photos with our amazing waiters Pauolo and Liza. They gave us possibly the best service I have ever had, anywhere. They are both a credit to NCL and we filled out Vacation Hero cards for both of them, and Judith from the bar, to let NCL know.

 

 

 

Pauolo arranged another cheese plate and glasses of wine for us to take back to our cabin for one last late night feast on our balcony. Because we went back to the cabin instead of staying out partying, our cases were still sat outside, so we were able to change into our robes and put our clothes in the cases. Chilling on the balcony, with three of my favourite things; my wife, cheese and wine, was the perfect way to end the cruise!

 

[NJbeachMom]

Love love love your review...we'll be on the getaway in October! Only 87 days until our haven getaway

[jm485]

Lovely review and lovely couple!

 

Next time you're in the Haven and need help with a dining reservation, reach out to the concierge. They should be able to set it straight for you.

 

Wishing you both smooth sailing on your life together!

 

 

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[melodyesch]

Great review. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage.

[tinkr2]

We loved Paolo also. He was our favorite.

Im still laughing at the idea of 9 whole lobsters on a table!!!!! That is exactly why they took lobsters off the menu in the MDR. We were at a table on Carnival once and the guy behind us ordered like 15 tails:eek:

[SuiteTraveler]

Great review and best wishes to you and M!