zerooveride Posted August 12, 2021 #451 Share Posted August 12, 2021 22 minutes ago, TSUmom said: I agree with you! We never turn on the TV - cruising is our escape from everything in the real world! I can't sleep without the TV on, so I guess it is the BBC for me seeing as no ESPN/SportsCenter . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose1 Posted August 12, 2021 #452 Share Posted August 12, 2021 6 hours ago, BirdTravels said: As far as I know, the ship will be repositioned empty. The duration exceeds the original CDC guidelines. That was my thinking also, if this virus continues. But what is weird is they have the Bliss scheduled for a PC cruise this fall on the NCL website. Thanks Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoDonewithitAll Posted August 12, 2021 #453 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 11:18 PM, lks93 said: We are booked on the Sept 4th Encore cruise to Alaska. We are hoping to be able to see the Northern Lights. We realize it is early... but fingers crossed. Has anyone been on an Alaska Cruise in early September and seen the Northern Lights? Spaceweather.com has aurora updates, maps, and even a paid service to alert you when they are happening. Lots if the info is free, so even if you don't do the paid subscription it is worth signing up and getting their free updates and announcements. I don't know how the aurora alert service might work for a cruise, but if this is important to you it would be worth looking into. Hope you get to see the lights!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 12, 2021 Author #454 Share Posted August 12, 2021 18 hours ago, bluenose1 said: Hi Mr Bird, Really, really, enjoying your reviews. BTW: it is not Mr. Bird. (Not picking on you Don, but before it perpetuates). You can call me Bird, just Bird. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 12, 2021 Author #455 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libtrek Posted August 12, 2021 #456 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Bird, just call me Bird. How do you like your martinis? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 12, 2021 Author #457 Share Posted August 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, libtrek said: Bird, just call me Bird. How do you like your martinis? Shaken, not stirred. And very dry. 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sailing12Away Posted August 12, 2021 #458 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 6:19 PM, wacruiselover said: Sept 4. My Bride and I will be the ones that look like the picture - except I might be a little pale and tentative. 🙂 I'm sailing the week before you. I'll pass you a cocktail on my way off the ship as you switch places with me. You've got a few more sailings before you guy for others to confirm it's not as bad as it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 12, 2021 Author #459 Share Posted August 12, 2021 The Norwegian Encore making her first voyage to Alaska’s Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. There are a lot of photoshopped pictures of the Encore cruising to the glaciers, The Bird brings you the real thing. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumming cruisers Posted August 12, 2021 #460 Share Posted August 12, 2021 BirdTravels, Love your review, Thank you. You mentioned Platinum Plus had a choice of water bottle, a blanket and something else, (cant remember). We have been Platinum Plus for quite a few years and have only received 2 bottles of water. Where on your account do you select your choice? I looked at account, preference, and profile and don't see anywhere to make a selection. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellbelle28 Posted August 12, 2021 #461 Share Posted August 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, drumming cruisers said: BirdTravels, Love your review, Thank you. You mentioned Platinum Plus had a choice of water bottle, a blanket and something else, (cant remember). We have been Platinum Plus for quite a few years and have only received 2 bottles of water. Where on your account do you select your choice? I looked at account, preference, and profile and don't see anywhere to make a selection. Thanks I believe this was a special "return to sailing" NCL gift, not the normal two bottles of water in your stateroom perk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose1 Posted August 12, 2021 #462 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, BirdTravels said: BTW: it is not Mr. Bird. (Not picking on you Don, but before it perpetuates). You can call me Bird, just Bird. Ok, Bird. Enjoying the review. Is there any tutorial about putting pics into a review or videos. Thanks Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacruiselover Posted August 12, 2021 #463 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sailing12Away said: I'm sailing the week before you. I'll pass you a cocktail on my way off the ship as you switch places with me. You've got a few more sailings before you guy for others to confirm it's not as bad as it looks. Thanks to Bird's encouragement I think I will be fine. It actually looks pretty easy - maybe even fun! Have a great cruise! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karaboudjan Posted August 12, 2021 #464 Share Posted August 12, 2021 38 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: The Norwegian Encore making her first voyage to Alaska’s Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. There are a lot of photoshopped pictures of the Encore cruising to the glaciers, The Bird brings you the real thing. Do you have a very long selfie stick or what? 🤔 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 12, 2021 Author #465 Share Posted August 12, 2021 38 minutes ago, drumming cruisers said: BirdTravels, Love your review, Thank you. You mentioned Platinum Plus had a choice of water bottle, a blanket and something else, (cant remember). We have been Platinum Plus for quite a few years and have only received 2 bottles of water. Where on your account do you select your choice? I looked at account, preference, and profile and don't see anywhere to make a selection. Thanks This was an August Latitudes special for returning guests. I suppose it is while supplies last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 12, 2021 Author #466 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Karaboudjan said: Do you have a very long selfie stick or what? 🤔 No, silly. We’re a bird, so we flew out to film the ship. 10 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 12, 2021 Author #467 Share Posted August 12, 2021 The card room, Deck 6 midship behind the Atrium screen, has a selection of books and games. You can also pick up your daily crossword puzzle and sudoku. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 12, 2021 Author #468 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) Welcome to Ketchikan (about 90 minutes late). The new Ward Cove landing. Edited August 12, 2021 by BirdTravels 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lks93 Posted August 12, 2021 #469 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Great to see Encore is back to GREEN status on CDC Cruise Ship Color Status! 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 12, 2021 Author #470 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Sailing to the glacier was amazing (avoid hitting those blue things). 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 12, 2021 Author #471 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 6:48 AM, zerooveride said: What is the cost for a Thermal Suite day pass? Sea Day vs. Port Day? The spa is offering a Thermal Suite pass today (port day) for $59. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatestvalue Posted August 12, 2021 #472 Share Posted August 12, 2021 5 hours ago, bluenose1 said: That was my thinking also, if this virus continues. But what is weird is they have the Bliss scheduled for a PC cruise this fall on the NCL website. Thanks Don Dont want to get us off track of the wonderful Birds review. This review is so good, it makes me feel like Im on the cruise. Isnt there a vote for the best review here somewhere on CC. If so, we all need the link to vote. This ride along is spectacular!! And its pure speculation on our roll call but comment has been may be they swap out the Bliss ship for fall cruises to Mexico, with the Encore. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink87 Posted August 12, 2021 #473 Share Posted August 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Welcome to Ketchikan (about 90 minutes late). The new Ward Cove landing. Great pics! Beautiful weather! Why the 90 minute delay? Fog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacruiselover Posted August 12, 2021 #474 Share Posted August 12, 2021 How does one travel from the new Ward Cove Terminal to Creek Street? Are their public buses for those who choose to visit Creek Street on their own or is it just a short walk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted August 12, 2021 #475 Share Posted August 12, 2021 wow this makes the 2nd new cruise port terminal created just for NCL and involved NCL. Icy Point and now Ketchikan. Carnival has done this is St Thomas and Amber Cove. Smart move to the cruise lines to develop more ports. To answer above, they will provide a bus or you can walk. I think it is about 3 mins north of town perhaps they did not have room for a sky liner. That would be kind of neat to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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