TheDougOut Posted June 17, 2019 Author #1626 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted June 17, 2019 #1627 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, MrMike45 said: Well I stand corrected if they are to be smaller/too small to add a Go Kart track. Based off the pictures I have seen online, they look significantly bigger, especially the top deck/open area It's unknown if Project Leonardo will or won't have a go-kart track. Nobody (not even Freestyle Novice ) has seen anything other than what NCL has released...which isn't much. NCL renderings can easily go from "...OMG, there is so much open deck space..." to "...OMG, there isn't any open deck space..." as time goes by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardface Posted June 17, 2019 #1628 Share Posted June 17, 2019 33 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said: It's unknown if Project Leonardo will or won't have a go-kart track. Nobody (not even Freestyle Novice ) has seen anything other than what NCL has released...which isn't much. NCL renderings can easily go from "...OMG, there is so much open deck space..." to "...OMG, there isn't any open deck space..." as time goes by. Its not like there is a ton of deck space to begin with Its already segmented to death. The front? Haven, you already know it. And that might go for the rear section down low as well. Then the big area in the middle very well could be Vibe or the spot for Go Karts or Laser tag or whatever else premium area they want to put there. Then that leaves the tiny area to the front as the main pool., and the other area toward the rear. Well, one of those is going to need some slides, and people have been clamoring for Vibe to have a pool....... If you are expecting things to get any better on Project Leonardo, you're only going to be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenns Posted June 17, 2019 #1629 Share Posted June 17, 2019 how much are the spa passes currently going for? And, what exactly does it get you - just access and usage of the thermal suite/sauna/salt room, etc.? Does it include any actual spa passes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardface Posted June 17, 2019 #1630 Share Posted June 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, kenns said: how much are the spa passes currently going for? And, what exactly does it get you - just access and usage of the thermal suite/sauna/salt room, etc.? Does it include any actual spa passes? around $200pp for the week, and yes, access to the Thermal Suite. Any actual spa treatments would need to be purchased separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted June 17, 2019 #1631 Share Posted June 17, 2019 35 minutes ago, kenns said: how much are the spa passes currently going for? And, what exactly does it get you - just access and usage of the thermal suite/sauna/salt room, etc.? Does it include any actual spa passes? I think I saw someone on another thread say $199 for 7 day prior to sailing and $219 on board. That was for the larger Breakaway Plus class ships. I want to say my last time on Dawn it was around $139 for 7 days (but it's a much smaller thermal suite than BA+). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenOfZoom Posted June 17, 2019 #1632 Share Posted June 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, rtkenmore said: I think I saw someone on another thread say $199 for 7 day prior to sailing and $219 on board. That was for the larger Breakaway Plus class ships. I want to say my last time on Dawn it was around $139 for 7 days (but it's a much smaller thermal suite than BA+). It's being offered for $139 on our Gem sailing June 28. I had it on the Epic TA which was 13 days, think it was around $249 for that cruise. Epic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted June 17, 2019 #1633 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Just now, QueenOfZoom said: It's being offered for $139 on our Gem sailing June 28. I had it on the Epic TA which was 13 days, think it was around $249 for that cruise. Epic: Epic, to me at least, is the BEST thermal suite in the entire fleet if you ask me. That outdoor space with the loungers and day beads is fantastic to just sit and relax. I've fallen asleep on those day beds more than a few times. I don't think any other thermal suite has an outdoor space like that and it's really a shame they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenOfZoom Posted June 17, 2019 #1634 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 minute ago, rtkenmore said: Epic, to me at least, is the BEST thermal suite in the entire fleet if you ask me. That outdoor space with the loungers and day beads is fantastic to just sit and relax. I've fallen asleep on those day beds more than a few times. I don't think any other thermal suite has an outdoor space like that and it's really a shame they don't. It really is nice! Unless I was on a cooler weather cruise I wouldn't get the pass on the smaller ships again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted June 17, 2019 #1635 Share Posted June 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, QueenOfZoom said: It really is nice! Unless I was on a cooler weather cruise I wouldn't get the pass on the smaller ships again. For sure, the smaller ships are a bit of a let down compared to the Epic & BA/BA+ ships... I've only ever done Star (our very first NCL), Pearl and Dawn as far as smaller ships. We did the pass on Dawn both trips but didn't on Star (had no knowledge of what the thermal suite was to be honest) and didn't on Pearl because it was just a quick 3-day trip. I still found it worth on the Dawn especially for sea days though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenOfZoom Posted June 17, 2019 #1636 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, rtkenmore said: For sure, the smaller ships are a bit of a let down compared to the Epic & BA/BA+ ships... I've only ever done Star (our very first NCL), Pearl and Dawn as far as smaller ships. We did the pass on Dawn both trips but didn't on Star (had no knowledge of what the thermal suite was to be honest) and didn't on Pearl because it was just a quick 3-day trip. I still found it worth on the Dawn especially for sea days though. The thermal loungers are my downfall...I make a nest, get comfy, and tell myself I'm going to read. Maybe 2 minutes later I'm sound asleep 😂 Dawn & Star spas are almost identical. Had Haven on Escape & Breakaway so I didn't buy the pass but Epic has me sold on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 18, 2019 #1637 Share Posted June 18, 2019 3 hours ago, rtkenmore said: Epic, to me at least, is the BEST thermal suite in the entire fleet if you ask me. That outdoor space with the loungers and day beads is fantastic to just sit and relax. I've fallen asleep on those day beds more than a few times. I don't think any other thermal suite has an outdoor space like that and it's really a shame they don't. Totally agree about the Epic being the best in the fleet. Windows in the saunas to watch the waves and you "cook" (something that went away from on most of the -away class ships). Aft facing balcony. Huge space compared to others. Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted June 18, 2019 Author #1638 Share Posted June 18, 2019 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardface Posted June 18, 2019 #1639 Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 hours ago, TheDougOut said: It looks like she sailed through a child's fingerpainting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted June 18, 2019 #1640 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) do you not see the love for ocean and Barcelona there? wonder how much NCL pays the Artist of their hull arts? but i don´t get the point why a cruise ship in NY and Alaska is painted with the love for Barcelona? Edited June 18, 2019 by Steff79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardface Posted June 18, 2019 #1641 Share Posted June 18, 2019 It looks like someone blended up all the FC Barcelona uniforms over the years and then vomited them over the bow of a cruise ship at full steam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted June 18, 2019 #1642 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Steff79 said: do you not see the love for ocean and Barcelona there? wonder how much NCL pays the Artist of their hull arts? but i don´t get the point why a cruise ship in NY and Alaska is painted with the love for Barcelona? When they announced the artist and the design, I speculated part of the reason was that Encore would alternate into the European market possibly replacing Epic in the Mediterranean... And that was the reason why... Boy was that wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbarossa_hoosier Posted June 20, 2019 #1643 Share Posted June 20, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 9:57 AM, Beardface said: It looks like someone blended up all the FC Barcelona uniforms over the years and then vomited them over the bow of a cruise ship at full steam I'm guessing it's an homage - of sorts - to Joan Miro, and Catalan modernisme in general? That hull art would be right at home at Parc Guell. I like it, but then, I'm biased. Barcelona is one of my favorite cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted June 20, 2019 Author #1644 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted June 20, 2019 #1645 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I wonder what percentage of kids in the photo will be tall enough to drive the go karts on Encore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted June 20, 2019 #1646 Share Posted June 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said: I wonder what percentage of kids in the photo will be tall enough to drive the go karts on Encore. And how many of them will ask for the 3 cheese ziti in the Haven. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted June 20, 2019 Author #1647 Share Posted June 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said: I wonder what percentage of kids in the photo will be tall enough to drive the go karts on Encore. ...and have heads small enough for the helmets. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted June 20, 2019 #1648 Share Posted June 20, 2019 1 minute ago, TheDougOut said: ...and have heads small enough for the helmets. If they follow the example set by the adults, nobody needs to wear a helmet. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podgeandrodge Posted June 20, 2019 #1649 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Well at least it seems to show they're confident of getting ship ready on time! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 21, 2019 #1650 Share Posted June 21, 2019 4 hours ago, david_sobe said: And how many of them will ask for the 3 cheese ziti in the Haven. I hear that it is a very popular dish. So much so that it is necessary to slow down dinner service for everyone by having Haven galley staff run and search the main galley for some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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