$hip$hape Posted December 7, 2017 #1926 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Poolside?? Now I'm confused. If The Local is replacing O'Sheehan's(deck7), why are they talking about poolside? "Whether indoor, waterfront or poolside, find your favorite drink or try a new. " Yes, I agree. Isn't the pool on deck 15? Is it all just about marketing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted December 7, 2017 #1927 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Whether indoor, waterfront or poolside, find your favorite drink or try a new. Where’s that text originating from? Sounds like it’s just generic language for “bar service” and not specific to the Local. Maybe a “pool table”, but that’s about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambit57 Posted December 7, 2017 #1928 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Here’s my question; if Margaritaville now has a cover charge, does it count against the UDP? I’m sure as hell not going to waste a lunch at Margaritaville when I can have a dinner at Cagney’s. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I thought I read that with the UDP, they'll just take all your extra charge dining visits and apply the most expensive ones towards the UDP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_36 Posted December 8, 2017 #1929 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I thought I read that with the UDP, they'll just take all your extra charge dining visits and apply the most expensive ones towards the UDP. Good to know, thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotermarler Posted December 8, 2017 #1930 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I think I am late to the game but I just noticed the O'Sheehans is now "THE LOCAL". Does anyone know if it will have the same menu or will they jack that price up too like they did margaritaville? They should have called it the Dive Bar. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotermarler Posted December 8, 2017 #1931 Share Posted December 8, 2017 If a balcony/outdoor space wouldn't matter I would go with 13700, the xx700 (deck 9 to 13). The O1 forward facing oceanview seems to be similar to the ones on Escape and they offer some good space! Wait, are you saying I actually made a good choice on rooms? I was really bummed we couldn’t afford a balcony on the Mexican Riviera cruise, so I booked 10700. I figured if I can’t have a balcony then I want to see where we are going. Yay, you just made my day! [emoji3] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turraloon Posted December 8, 2017 #1932 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Good to know, thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Steve & Codex, That isn’t correct about the dining package unless they’ve changed it within the last month or so. With the dining package you have a determined number of speciality meals included. You tell the server whether you are using your UDP package and they then zero your bill (which you sign and get a copy). Most people get 3 or 4 meals, some people buy a lot more and many buy none at all. Margaritaville isn’t part of the UDP scheme. You pay there for whatever you have (unless NCL change it on the Bliss). Margaritaville would be a waste of one of you UDP meals if that option was available to you as it’s basically upscale burgers and your meal is far cheaper than the proper restaurants. In Cagney’s, Le Bistro & La Cuccina a good quality 3 course meal with service charges is circa $50pp, nearer $30pp in Moderno & Teppanyaki. If you fancy a burger I would strongly recommend O’Sheehan’s rather than Margaritaville, my daughter says they’re really good and they are complimentary. Neil Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_36 Posted December 8, 2017 #1933 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Steve & Codex,That isn’t correct about the dining package unless they’ve change in within the last month or so. With the dining package you have a determined number of speciality meals included. You tell the server whether you are using your UDP package and they then zero your bill (which you sign and get a copy). Most people get 3 or 4 meals, some people buy a lot more and many buy none at all. Margaritaville isn’t part of the UDP scheme. You pay there for whatever you have (unless NCL change it on the Bliss). Margaritaville would be a waste of one of you UDP meals if that option was available to you as it’s basically upscale burgers and your meal is far cheaper than the proper restaurants. In Cagney’s, Le Bistro & La Cuccina a good quality 3 course meal with service charges is circa $50pp, nearer $30pp in Moderno & Teppanyaki. If you fancy a burger I would strongly recommend O’Sheehan’s rather than Margaritaville, my daughter says they’re really good and they are complimentary. Neil Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks Neil. On our previous sailings, we’ve purchased five nights of the Specialty Dining Package and loved our dinners at Cagney’s, Moderno, La Cucina, etc. We’ve been curious to try Margaritaville but hesitated to do so on the Escape because we didn’t want a mistake to rob us of an upscale dinner. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted December 8, 2017 #1934 Share Posted December 8, 2017 They should have called it the Dive Bar. Hmmm... I like that for when the Margaritaville contract comes to an end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathiewe Posted December 8, 2017 #1935 Share Posted December 8, 2017 So excited! Just booked for Dec 29, 2018... Ringing in 2019 on the Bliss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramatech Posted December 8, 2017 #1936 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Well sounds like this "local" will be a huge party place not really a pub like it was. Bummer. :( They should have called it the Dive Bar. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted December 8, 2017 #1937 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Well sounds like this "local" will be a huge party place not really a pub like it was. Bummer. :( To me, it sounds identical to how that space is on the other big ships. There is a huge party place pub/bar on one side, and then across the aisle is the sit down restaurant spot. It’s almost like two separate establishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted December 8, 2017 #1938 Share Posted December 8, 2017 ... If you fancy a burger I would strongly recommend O’Sheehan’s rather than Margaritaville, my daughter says they’re really good and they are complimentary.Neil Will O'Sheehan's cook it rare upon request? I really enjoyed the (cooked to order) burger at Margaritaville on the Escape a couple months ago. I'm skeptical that O'Sheehan's could pull that off - but I'd be willing to give it a try. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missilecop3 Posted December 8, 2017 #1939 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Thank you for the pic. We have our cruise next month then the Bliss in Dec 201i Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familycruzer Posted December 9, 2017 #1940 Share Posted December 9, 2017 How soon before sailing do the excursions come up on the planner? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4zb3rry Posted December 9, 2017 #1941 Share Posted December 9, 2017 100 days for haven guests, 90 for everyone else Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheersforbeers Posted December 9, 2017 #1942 Share Posted December 9, 2017 How soon before sailing do the excursions come up on the planner? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Our Bliss is not until July 18, but we have some excursions populating now, they are trickling in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familycruzer Posted December 9, 2017 #1943 Share Posted December 9, 2017 100 days for haven guests, 90 for everyone else Sent from my iPhone using Forums If that's for me I am sure excursions come out more than 90 days. That sounds more like entertainment/shows Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldgoat61 Posted December 9, 2017 #1944 Share Posted December 9, 2017 family.....it many respects it depends on when your cruise is. We sail in May/2018, and the excursions have been available for many months. I have read that the Alaska excursions are slow in their debut. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familycruzer Posted December 9, 2017 #1945 Share Posted December 9, 2017 family.....it many respects it depends on when your cruise is. We sail in May/2018, and the excursions have been available for many months. I have read that the Alaska excursions are slow in their debut. :) We are sadly not until 2/19 and we are stopping in Tortola. I hope by then the island will be back and running. I am thinking maybe 6 to 9 months out we will be things to book. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf2001 Posted December 9, 2017 #1946 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Our Bliss is not until July 18, but we have some excursions populating now, they are trickling in. I have been watching my June 9 reservation for a while and the home page has been showing 0 Shore Excursions. However, after clicking on Shore Excursions it did populate 7 for Juneau. Make sure to click on the Shore Excursions page and not just trust what it says on the home page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheersforbeers Posted December 9, 2017 #1947 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I have been watching my June 9 reservation for a while and the home page has been showing 0 Shore Excursions. However, after clicking on Shore Excursions it did populate 7 for Juneau. Make sure to click on the Shore Excursions page and not just trust what it says on the home page. Tim, Exactly. We have one in January, changed itinerary due to hurricane damage that is also slowly populating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinCutieJulia Posted December 10, 2017 #1948 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I have been watching my June 9 reservation for a while and the home page has been showing 0 Shore Excursions. However, after clicking on Shore Excursions it did populate 7 for Juneau. Make sure to click on the Shore Excursions page and not just trust what it says on the home page. Thanks for the tip! I’ve been watching for June 23rd sailing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turraloon Posted December 10, 2017 #1949 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Will O'Sheehan's cook it rare upon request? I really enjoyed the (cooked to order) burger at Margaritaville on the Escape a couple months ago. I'm skeptical that O'Sheehan's could pull that off - but I'd be willing to give it a try. Tom Sorry Tom, can’t help you. I would have thought they should be able to but as I never pick a burger at O’Sheehans I’ve no recollection. My wife & daughter both have steak rare so I guess they’d complain if the burgers weren’t done to their preference. Neil Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsuhockette Posted December 10, 2017 #1950 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I booked our family of 5 on the Bliss but keep teetering on it. Is anyone else concerned about the pool space? We will be cruising the E. Caribbean and Im slightly concerned pool space will be lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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