fastpitchdad Posted August 13, 2021 #576 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Seattle_Guy said: That didn't last long, lol 😉 It is Orange now (which is maybe what you meant 🙂 ). Edited August 13, 2021 by fastpitchdad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbsatt Posted August 13, 2021 #577 Share Posted August 13, 2021 You may want to consider a pre-covid test. I did a home test before i got on the flight to Seattle. They also moved up testing times to deal with the prior long wait times, so perhaps things will go more smoothly on the 14th. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 13, 2021 Author #578 Share Posted August 13, 2021 16 minutes ago, kbsatt said: Bird, as many before me have said, you Rock in a major way. I dont think i have seen a post about the Casino. What is your impression of it? Is it fully functional or are many machines turned off for social distancing? I board tomorrow at 9am! There are no social distancing limitations anywhere on the ship. The casino is fully functional. It is a typical Alaskan crowd, less active than a Caribbean cruise. And a lot fewer total passengers. The Encore, like the Bliss, has a separate enclosed smoking casino, so the main floor is smoke free. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 13, 2021 Author #579 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Smoking Casino 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 13, 2021 Author #580 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Cocos is too OTT? How about some Dolce Gelato (Deck 8 Aft)? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 13, 2021 Author #581 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Or something sweet from the Bake Shop (Deck 8 Aft)? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 13, 2021 Author #582 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Oh No!!! Say it ain’t so! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 13, 2021 Author #583 Share Posted August 13, 2021 For folks with NCL transfers (highly recommend combination of transfers and Port Valet). Note: there is little to no drop-off pick up space at the Bell Street Terminal. If you are thinking about Uber, be prepared to chase your car down the street. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 13, 2021 Author #584 Share Posted August 13, 2021 For those with Priority Disembarkation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onbypass Posted August 13, 2021 #585 Share Posted August 13, 2021 This may have been covered…but will ask again (sorry). We are staying at the marriott….and we pre-registered online with the testing company. We have an early testing time. Can we just go downstairs, get tested, and then go across the street with our luggage to get on board? Or….do we have to check in across the street, and then come back to get tested? My wife uses oxygen, and I don’t want her to have to walk across the street, only to have to come back to be tested, and then go back across the street again!!! Anybody who stayed at the marriott last week or is staying there now and knows how it will all work. THANKS!! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTacMike Posted August 13, 2021 #586 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 12:16 PM, lks93 said: Great to see Encore is back to GREEN status on CDC Cruise Ship Color Status! Currently it's at Orange status "monitoring" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTacMike Posted August 13, 2021 #587 Share Posted August 13, 2021 3 hours ago, BirdTravels said: So,,,, while the water is heated, with temps in the 50’s, there is not much demand for being in the pool. Hot tubs and water slides are busy. I don’t think that anyone cares about younger adults in the pool. The pool water is heated? You sure about that Bird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefMateJRK Posted August 13, 2021 #588 Share Posted August 13, 2021 53 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Oh No!!! Say it ain’t so! Thanks for posting this (and the other disembark instructions). I'll be doing this soon. We travel light and have little need for doing the whole "leave luggage outside room and find it in the terminal" routine. If I have (for example, using your posted info) a 1:00 flight out of SeaTac and wish to carry all bags ourselves, do we ignore the "self-assist" time and just apply pink tags to all bags and carry them directly to the bus? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SciFiCruiser Posted August 13, 2021 #589 Share Posted August 13, 2021 3 hours ago, TardisDance said: Bird, do you mind posting the room service menus? Or it the same stuff as always? Love your avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryNJon Posted August 13, 2021 #590 Share Posted August 13, 2021 An 1 hour ago, BirdTravels said: For folks with NCL transfers (highly recommend combination of transfers and Port Valet). Note: there is little to no drop-off pick up space at the Bell Street Terminal. If you are thinking about Uber, be prepared to chase your car down the street. Any suggestions as to a good place near the pier to have someone (not Uber) pick you up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickwood Posted August 14, 2021 #591 Share Posted August 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, TerryNJon said: Any suggestions as to a good place near the pier to have someone (not Uber) pick you up? We've had our son pick us up at pier 66 in the past and just had him park in the garage for a short time and then communicated via phone/text. Costs a bit, but worth it in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzPrincess Posted August 14, 2021 #592 Share Posted August 14, 2021 22 hours ago, BirdTravels said: 7 miles. $8 roundtrip shuttle. 25 min each way. Today, there was only one HAL ship at the downtown dock. Yesterday, there were no ships at the downtown Juneau docks. To rub salt in the wound, our ShoreEx drove through town on our return and the driver would not drop us off. He said that it was NCL policy. So,,, after being at creek street, it was 25 minutes back to Ward Cove and 25 minutes (and $8) to return. That honestly stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacruiselover Posted August 14, 2021 #593 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 hours ago, BirdTravels said: Note: there is little to no drop-off pick up space at the Bell Street Terminal. If you are thinking about Uber, be prepared to chase your car down the street. We are on the September 4 sailing of the Encore. We always carry our bags and will need to get from Pier 66 to the Ferry Terminal. Cabs were doing a flat rate of $40 and we're rather frugal. It is about a mile so it seemed walkable - but two years ago it just about killed my wife and I (both seniors). We need a better option this time. Is there any reasonable way to get to the Ferry from the cruise dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastpitchdad Posted August 14, 2021 #594 Share Posted August 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, wacruiselover said: We are on the September 4 sailing of the Encore. We always carry our bags and will need to get from Pier 66 to the Ferry Terminal. Cabs were doing a flat rate of $40 and we're rather frugal. It is about a mile so it seemed walkable - but two years ago it just about killed my wife and I (both seniors). We need a better option this time. Is there any reasonable way to get to the Ferry from the cruise dock? Go to the Edgewater or Marriott and tip the bellman to call you a cab? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debagk Posted August 14, 2021 #595 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Does anyone know what NCL charges to shuttle guest to SeaTac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udivegirl Posted August 14, 2021 #596 Share Posted August 14, 2021 11 hours ago, BirdTravels said: So, there is a walking “trail” between the Wilderness Landing and the Adventure Landing (the old cruise dock). The trail is not paved and it is a bit hilly. On the day we were there, it was raining the the trail was a bit muddy and slippery on spots. This will be perfect! It's all we need. Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SciFiCruiser Posted August 14, 2021 #597 Share Posted August 14, 2021 32 minutes ago, debagk said: Does anyone know what NCL charges to shuttle guest to SeaTac? $25 pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink87 Posted August 14, 2021 #598 Share Posted August 14, 2021 57 minutes ago, debagk said: Does anyone know what NCL charges to shuttle guest to SeaTac? I was charged $50 for 2 of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 14, 2021 Author #599 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, BT97000 said: Bird, thank you for all the great information. We cruise tomorrow. Bob Safe and uneventful cruising. Today, the Captain essentially said “it sucked for you guys, but promised a smoother Covid testing tomorrow.” Edited August 14, 2021 by BirdTravels 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 14, 2021 Author #600 Share Posted August 14, 2021 8 hours ago, TardisDance said: Bird, do you mind posting the room service menus? Or it the same stuff as always? Breakfast in bed or out on the balcony watching Alaska could. It be easier. Fill out your hang tag and it will be delivered to your door. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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