brad0576 Posted August 23, 2021 #126 Share Posted August 23, 2021 9 hours ago, drumexpert510 said: Dinner at Manhattan.... Well, I very much love the specialty dining options but everyone and then find ourselves in one of the MDRs. Tonight we were at Manhattan. First off, with reduced capacity on the ship, it was EMPTY in here. The staff was very attentive and were on top of everything. The food however was ok. First, the French Onion was lacking and it was mostly on the cheese (see pics), the ratio to onions was also off (see pics). The pasta was good but I wouldn’t write home about it it. We got our dessert Togo (Boston Creme Pie), it looks good and I’m sure it’s hard to mess up BCP. Someone doesn't like mushrooms lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OrcaGirl Posted August 23, 2021 #127 Share Posted August 23, 2021 9 hours ago, drumexpert510 said: If you have the chance to see this show, DO IT! If you are tired, muscle through. If you have other plans, cancel them... go see this, you will not be disappointed. Also, for any of you onboard soon, they have Connor McGregor as a guest member of the cast! 👀 The mixed-martial-arts fighter? That's a flex... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lks93 Posted August 23, 2021 #128 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Encore is back to GREEN status according to CDC cruise color code status. I believe that means no reported covid cases (crew or passengers) for at least 7 days. Way to go!!! Great job NCL! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerooveride Posted August 23, 2021 #129 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Sailing towards Icy Strait Point this morning 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerooveride Posted August 23, 2021 #130 Share Posted August 23, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/100013376401929/posts/1292646901191178/?d=n 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink87 Posted August 23, 2021 #131 Share Posted August 23, 2021 25 minutes ago, zerooveride said: Sailing towards Icy Strait Point this morning Perfect weather! 28 minutes ago, zerooveride said: https://www.facebook.com/100013376401929/posts/1292646901191178/?d=n Loved it! Th for posting that. Gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser021421 Posted August 23, 2021 #132 Share Posted August 23, 2021 (edited) Does anyone know how many passengers are on this cruise? Edited August 23, 2021 by Cruiser021421 spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiservictor Posted August 23, 2021 #133 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Looks like another late arrival. I believe the planned arrival time was 1PM local. It’s now approaching 1:45 and there is still a ways to go. Did they say anything about arriving late? Was it due to bad weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drumexpert510 Posted August 23, 2021 Author #134 Share Posted August 23, 2021 We are still on the way to Icy Strait, we have a late scheduled arrival of about 3:30pm ship time. There were several whale pods this morning and even a semi breach. Now that we are on the inside passage area, the water is smooth like glass! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerooveride Posted August 23, 2021 #135 Share Posted August 23, 2021 31 minutes ago, Cruiser021421 said: Does anyone know how many passengers are on this cruise? I believe we were told about 2600 at the Meet and Greet by the General Manager Deepak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andychris Posted August 23, 2021 #136 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Enjoy your trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTacMike Posted August 23, 2021 #137 Share Posted August 23, 2021 GOOD NEWS EVERYONE ! ! ! ! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drumexpert510 Posted August 23, 2021 Author #138 Share Posted August 23, 2021 So I will go ahead and share the bit of information I found out last night... The cast of Kinky Boots is onboard the Encore and when I asked “when” I was told... “soon”! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted August 23, 2021 #139 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I think NCL needs to revise their port time for Icy Strait Point. This is the third week in a row they have been very late. The first week missing the port due to a medical evac was understandable, but there have been no such issues the last two weeks and yet they are still over two hours late. If they can't make it by 1 p.m. they should just acknowledge it and change the port times for future cruises so people can plan accordingly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drumexpert510 Posted August 23, 2021 Author #140 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Tip: When in the observation lounge and If you are looking for a nice cocktail to drink, might I suggest an espresso martini. It is a slight up charge of $3 with the beverage package but well worth it! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drumexpert510 Posted August 23, 2021 Author #141 Share Posted August 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, karatemom2 said: I think NCL needs to revise their port time for Icy Strait Point. This is the third week in a row they have been very late. The first week missing the port due to a medical evac was understandable, but there have been no such issues the last two weeks and yet they are still over two hours late. If they can't make it by 1 p.m. they should just acknowledge it and change the port times for future cruises so people can plan accordingly. I believe it has been because of extremely rough seas when traveling west of Vancouver that slowed us down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Adrienne Posted August 23, 2021 #142 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 minute ago, drumexpert510 said: Tip: When in the observation lounge and If you are looking for a nice cocktail to drink, might I suggest an espresso martini. It is a slight up charge of $3 with the beverage package but well worth it! Looks awesome...! What's in it...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted August 23, 2021 #143 Share Posted August 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, drumexpert510 said: Tip: When in the observation lounge and If you are looking for a nice cocktail to drink, might I suggest an espresso martini. It is a slight up charge of $3 with the beverage package but well worth it! YUM, Any other good martinis onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drumexpert510 Posted August 23, 2021 Author #144 Share Posted August 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Yo Adrienne said: Looks awesome...! What's in it...? Espresso and vanilla vodka, iced and shaken and finished with some roasted espresso beans! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drumexpert510 Posted August 23, 2021 Author #145 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Just now, aubreyc1988 said: YUM, Any other good martinis onboard? Unfortunately, I was told no and that is because there is not a martini bar onboard and is not a focus. Now I do know you can get a nice vodka martini at Maltings, but no other speciality one has been advertised that I have seen. The observation lounge is able to do an espresso martini because they have an espresso machine behind the bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefMateJRK Posted August 23, 2021 #146 Share Posted August 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, aubreyc1988 said: YUM, Any other good martinis onboard? I'm confused. Are there "bad" martinis? 😆 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany527 Posted August 23, 2021 #147 Share Posted August 23, 2021 (edited) Loving this review. About time there was a quality live review from someone on board 😁 Edited August 23, 2021 by Seany527 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BSR Posted August 23, 2021 #148 Share Posted August 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, drumexpert510 said: Espresso and vanilla vodka, iced and shaken and finished with some roasted espresso beans! Looking forward to having one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJLVW Posted August 23, 2021 #149 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Brad, loving your live review. So glad you are all having a great time. I am vacationing (in my mind, lol) through your review. So happy to see the industry coming back. Can’t wait to cruise again. Have a great week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drumexpert510 Posted August 23, 2021 Author #150 Share Posted August 23, 2021 LIVE NCL Shore Excursion review coming your way soon! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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