njcate Posted September 5, 2021 #76 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 5:00 PM, Wink87 said: Omg I'm going to love this! We are on the Sept 25 cruise. We are too! Can't wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcarp4 Posted September 5, 2021 #77 Share Posted September 5, 2021 We're hoping to board in October. We're also in an angled balcony on deck 9. Luggage tags just showed up in the mail. Really enjoying your review. That's kind of cool that it's not crowded. We've been on ships with 5-6,000 people and sometimes it's like a stockyard. Enjoy your cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink87 Posted September 5, 2021 #78 Share Posted September 5, 2021 4 hours ago, aubreyc1988 said: Played some slots, got a few bonuses but still lost money 😆 it was fun tho! general manager just said only 2300 passengers onboard, and it definitely feels sparse in the cruise ship. He also said no unvaccinated people, even vendors/contractors/etc are allowed, if you are not fully vaccinated, you don’t step on the ship included a photo of our angled balcony on deck 9, my room steward gave us a lounger which is SO nice! also, love the alcohol facts lol! my perfume roller is my mantra! It’s so nice being onboard, hard to describe! Everyone is so nice and people are kind of just automatically doing social distancing in theatres and such! Looks like your sea is a little choppy tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micha200 Posted September 6, 2021 #79 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Hi Aubrey, Thanks for your report. I'm enjoying following along. I'm curious - are people wearing masks - a smattering, most, none -- while on the ship? I know they're not required except in port but I am curious to know if you see people wearing them on the ship while at sea. Glad you're having a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClwtrBoi Posted September 6, 2021 #80 Share Posted September 6, 2021 FYI, on this cruise right now, we just got a message that Kinky Boots is also canceled in addition to Choir of Man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchick Posted September 6, 2021 #81 Share Posted September 6, 2021 31 minutes ago, ClwtrBoi said: FYI, on this cruise right now, we just got a message that Kinky Boots is also canceled in addition to Choir of Man. Huh? We are boarding next week! Entertainment is, IMO, NCLs strong suit…I was excited that all the shows were back. Can anyone confirm why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old & Retired Posted September 6, 2021 #82 Share Posted September 6, 2021 8 hours ago, ClwtrBoi said: FYI, on this cruise right now, we just got a message that Kinky Boots is also canceled in addition to Choir of Man. So the bulk of the entertainment is now gone. Everyone getting some onboard credit as compensation? Just a guess, but I suspect covid might be the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClwtrBoi Posted September 6, 2021 #83 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I haven't talked to anyone about it, just seen the message on our TV which says it's due to "personnel and operational difficulties." I have to admit we are pretty bummed, we we're especially looking forward to Choir of Man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted September 6, 2021 Author #84 Share Posted September 6, 2021 A bit of a bummer about the shows but I’m still gonna have so much fun! Ocean Blue was fabulous last night, Went to the 80s party last night, donated to to the casino, and ready for a great day at icy strait point Doubt we will get any sort of obc for the show cancellations, things happen but wouldn’t mind if there was an extra 10.00 on my account for a coffee from Starbucks haha 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Sol Posted September 6, 2021 #85 Share Posted September 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, aubreyc1988 said: A bit of a bummer about the shows but I’m still gonna have so much fun! Ocean Blue was fabulous last night, Went to the 80s party last night, donated to to the casino, and ready for a great day at icy strait point Doubt we will get any sort of obc for the show cancellations, things happen but wouldn’t mind if there was an extra 10.00 on my account for a coffee from Starbucks haha When given lemons you make lemonade.....keep on keeping on Aubrey...and have a great cruise....it's great watching your postings here! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleally Posted September 6, 2021 #86 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Do you have the drink package? Isn’t Starbucks included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creosotegirl Posted September 6, 2021 #87 Share Posted September 6, 2021 It is sad that the shows are temporarily cancelled. Hopefully, the other options offered will be entertaining. I enjoy the shows and will miss them if they aren't back next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellbelle28 Posted September 6, 2021 #88 Share Posted September 6, 2021 20 minutes ago, purpleally said: Do you have the drink package? Isn’t Starbucks included I think Starbucks is only included in the Premium Plus drink package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted September 6, 2021 #89 Share Posted September 6, 2021 What is included in each drink package: https://www.ncl.com/onboard-packages/beverage-packages 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complawyer Posted September 6, 2021 #90 Share Posted September 6, 2021 is there ever a time not for mojitos? thank goodness for sugarcane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGoodShips Posted September 7, 2021 #91 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Aubrey, could you post officers on board? Thank you. Have fun🍸 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofkids Posted September 7, 2021 #92 Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) Thank you very much for sharing your cruise with us. I am loving all that you post. Your packing skills and organizing are absolutely top notch! I am on the Encore's 9/18 sailing and you just reminded me to take my portable charging brick! (tks!) So sorry the shows are canceled....but I love your attitude, so I know you will continue to have a marvelous vacation. I do have one question about that incredible Prime Rib.....was that offered on the first night/Saturday?? I would hate to miss that if I had a specialty restaurant booked. That deserves to book my dining AROUND that! LOL. Edited September 7, 2021 by lotsofkids 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDCA Posted September 7, 2021 #93 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Both shows being canceled without a real explanation was pretty unfortunate. Also have to disagree about Ocean Blue. Both of our entrees were overcooked. Onda on the other hand was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerMan007 Posted September 7, 2021 #94 Share Posted September 7, 2021 JCDCA : My wife's lobster tail at Ocean Blue was overcooked, but my Halibut and both of our Tiger shrimps were fabulous. Cagney's also has the Tiger Shrimp and my Rib Eye was delicious (but I should have ordered the French Onion Soup over the Lobster Bisque as was recommended by the waiter, but I was too dumb to listen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastcat Posted September 7, 2021 #95 Share Posted September 7, 2021 6 hours ago, JCDCA said: Both shows being canceled without a real explanation was pretty unfortunate. Also have to disagree about Ocean Blue. Both of our entrees were overcooked. Onda on the other hand was great. It always just depends, doesn’t it? I tried Onda - fabulous bread, even more fabulous appetizers (octopus)… and a badly overcooked fish entree. Looked pretty, was inedible. I’d still book Onda on my next Encore or Spirit cruise, though. The bread was served with an eggplant dip. I ate the entire bowl. I don’t like eggplant. That’s how good it was. Right now I’m on Majestic Princess. If this ship comes anywhere near Encore, I’d be sorely tempted to make a beeline to the NCL ship. It’s day 3 of my first Princess cruise and it’s already clear that it’s not a good fit for my style. Also, they only serve one kind of mojito here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellbelle28 Posted September 7, 2021 #96 Share Posted September 7, 2021 18 minutes ago, coastcat said: Right now I’m on Majestic Princess. If this ship comes anywhere near Encore, I’d be sorely tempted to make a beeline to the NCL ship. It’s day 3 of my first Princess cruise and it’s already clear that it’s not a good fit for my style. Also, they only serve one kind of mojito here. Sorry Princess is not a good fit, but it's good to find out, I guess. The Mojito thing is lame though. We will try them all and invent some new ones on Bliss in October!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastcat Posted September 7, 2021 #97 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Just now, Shellbelle28 said: Sorry Princess is not a good fit, but it's good to find out, I guess. The Mojito thing is lame though. We will try them all and invent some new ones on Bliss in October!! It’s a shame because there are some things about Princess which are definitely superior to NCL - coffee quality, bed comfort, MDR food, and the Ocean Medallion wearable tech top the list. Oh well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink87 Posted September 7, 2021 #98 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Watching the bridge cam. The seas are like glass into the glaciers. How nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted September 8, 2021 Author #99 Share Posted September 8, 2021 OK here for a recap! Cruise Critic will not work on my browsers on my phone, plus the internet on the ship has not been great Yesterday was Icy Strait Point. We walked to Hoonah and back, checked out the small town there, talked to a local artist making a commissioned Totem for the city. I sort of wish we would have done an excursion, but everything was pretty expensive so it is what it is. Today is Glacier Bay, which has been beautiful! We saw a few small calving, but nothing like what I saw in 2019. Great weather, a bit cold but dry the most part. Went to take a nap, when I opened my eyes and looked out the balcony I saw a ORCA and about lost my mind trying to get out to my balcony to look at it. Very cool! We have ONDA tonight, very excited for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted September 8, 2021 Author #100 Share Posted September 8, 2021 23 hours ago, FlGoodShips said: Aubrey, could you post officers on board? Thank you. Have fun🍸 I will go look for that onboard tonight, so look for it later tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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