BirdTravels on the Inaugural Voyage of the Encore to the Eastern Caribbean

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Time to fill a bag of laundry for $19.95. This is 2-day service turning in on Wednesday and returning Friday night. 
 

There was a 50% off pressing on embarkation day. 
 

And you can send you laundry out on any other day. Next day service. Or same day express. 
 

Edited November 27, 2019 by BirdTravels

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6 hours ago, bound4somewhere said:

Thanks for all the photos and great info, Bird!  We're boarding this Sunday and your live TR is just what I need.  Happy to see that the Encore will be in the spirit of Christmas!

Kathy. We’ll try to bring her home in one piece. No more leaky pipes! (Reference post #131). 

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Another BirdTravels live post enabled by NCL Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi. 
 

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San Juan maiden call

 

less than expected acknowledgement from the port. 
 

[benzygirl]

4 hours ago, coastcat said:

 

sorry found the answer 🙂

 

 

Edited November 27, 2019 by benzygirl

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While the buffet has a bar, it also has for-fee wine dispensers and for-fee coffee machines 

 

 

 

[The_Portlandian]

5 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Time to fill a bag of laundry for $19.95. This is 2-day service turning in on Wednesday and returning Friday night. 
 

There was a 50% off pressing on embarkation day. 
 

And you can send you laundry out on any other day. Next day service. Or same day express. 
 

How big would you say that laundry bag is? I'm a chronic over-packer so maybe I can utilize if it holds half a week of laundry. 

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Thank you so much for sharing all of these fantastic pictures & helpful information.  Really enjoying this thread!

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Good morning St Thomas 

 

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3 hours ago, The_Portlandian said:

How big would you say that laundry bag is? I'm a chronic over-packer so maybe I can utilize if it holds half a week of laundry. 

The highly scientific measurement below shows that the laundry bag is a little over 2 dailies x 1 1/2 dailies. Which translates to 24” x 14”

 

Unless you are In a suite, it is a thin paper bag. There are a lot of suggestions on how to pack the bag without ripping it including using a pillow case or a trash bag you bring. We normally start with the laundry bag from the hotel we stayed pre-cruise to provide a little support. 

 

Edited November 27, 2019 by BirdTravels

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3 hours ago, The_Portlandian said:

How big would you say that laundry bag is? I'm a chronic over-packer so maybe I can utilize if it holds half a week of laundry. 
 

Not enough coffee yet. a little over 2 dailies x 1 1/2 dailies. Which translates to 23” x 18”

[BoatParts]

Thanks for taking the time to do a live review. Enjoy St Thomas today.


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[Jeremyg2]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

Good morning St Thomas 

 

That dock and view looks familiar.  My turn in two weeks!! Thanks for all your posts! It's been a huge help in managing my expectations and also assisting in deciding what I want to be sure not to miss (i.e. Choir of Men)!! 

 

If you have any recommemdations for excursions in St. Thomas or Tortola or if you "do your own thing" that would be great!! 

 

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 

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46 minutes ago, Jeremyg2 said:

If you have any recommemdations for excursions in St. Thomas or Tortola or if you "do your own thing" that would be great!! 

They have the safari open air taxis. Do it yourself is cheap enough

 

 

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Beautiful day in St Thomas

 

 

Tenders without windows don’t have much view 

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17 hours ago, VegasMIGolf said:

How was San Juan after dark?    Any recommendations as far as things to do outside of the immediate port?  Safety concerns?

Thanks

There are restaurants and bars just up the hill from the port. 
 

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Edited November 27, 2019 by BirdTravels

[Kalum]

Thanks for the menus

So surf and turf has an upcharge...

But you can add a lobster tail to any entree for $19...or do they count it is as a second entree?

 

 

[purpleally]

On 11/25/2019 at 7:44 AM, BirdTravels said:

More Alcohol!

 

And not alcohol

No asterisk next to Veuve Clicquot. Looks I just saved myself 500.00

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