First NCL cruise Haven experience.

[RocketMan275]

1 hour ago, RocketMan275 said:

Hotel pricing can fluctute wildly in NOLA. 

Lot's of third party booking sites book blocks of rooms, not just a Mardi Gras.

We sailed a couple of weeks after Mardi Gras in early March.  A Hampton Inn was booking at over $800 a night.  The Riverside Hilton was booked solid for weeks but then rooms opened  up a couple of weeks before our cruise when those 3rd party sites released their unsold rooms.

Have you cruised from NOLA before?

Embarkation there can be significantly different.

[Sailing12Away]

9 hours ago, cruiseny4life said:

American Diner: ......

 

Surprised to see the shrimp & grits (or in my case, double andouille sausage & grits) didn't make the cut.

[ISABELLA]

On 5/22/2023 at 8:07 PM, CallagDeb said:

We will be in the haven getaway next week.  Can anyone recommend their favorite food enjoyed in the Haven?  We were last in the haven on the escape, but that was 2 years ago and can’t remember any food favorites.

I liked avocado toast, shrimp toast and keto omelet for breakfast. Surf and turf for dinner, Caesar salad with choice of chicken, shrimp or salmon. Burgers were very good, french dip.

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[cruiseny4life]

On 5/23/2023 at 7:24 PM, Sailing12Away said:

Surprised to see the shrimp & grits (or in my case, double andouille sausage & grits) didn't make the cut.

Oh gosh! You know why? I was writing this post from the office and didn't have access to my March cruise photos. When I downloaded them to the computer, they were deleted from the cloud.

But yes!! American Diner Shrimp & Grits are amazing! I do order mine with shrimp, so here's a slightly different view than @Sailing12Away's yummy double sausage order. (I'm working from home today). Despite not looking as good as hers, the uhh, slop, was delish!

 

[DaisyGoldberg]

We didn't care for American Diner (chocolate shake was basically chocolate milk on ice).

 

In the Haven dining room, the only thing I customize is getting the Shrimp Scampi hold the shrimp. Makes a tasty mild pasta dish. 

 

Try the banana dessert as well- -- even if you're not a big banana fan. It works, somehow. Incredibly sweet, though, if you don't like that. 

 

Don't forget the special "snacks" menu in the courtyard in the afternoon - a good place to grab a late lunch or a fun dessert while playing a board game or chatting with friends. Better option than lunch in the restaurant if you just want a sandwich.

[ISABELLA]

We only ate at Haven, LaBistro and Ocean Blue. Don't order salmon in OB - tasteless fish.

Lamb and Dover sole were good in La Bistro. Cheesecake in the jar in OB was excellent.

 

[DaisyGoldberg]

We thought Ocean Blue was underwhelming - key lime pie dessert was good, though!