Grammymongi Posted August 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Any recent photos? Looking for recommendations. We booked it. Is it as nice as the Vibe? The photos I’ve seen are not enticing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 22, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2023 It is the [only] Haven sundeck, not a the Vibe. 3 levels. Private bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammymongi Posted August 22, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted August 22, 2023 They do not have the Vibe on the Epic so we reserved the Posh. Just looking for photos or reviews. Is it worth the money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare genealogyfan Posted August 22, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) I think it was totally worth it. I used it in April and looking down below at the crowded pool deck, I enjoyed the posh deck. The process of getting a pass as a non Haven passenger is stressful. Only 10-20 are sold. You have to board as soon as possible and go straight to guest services to purchase one. Here is a photo. They have umbrellas, but weren’t put up yet in this photo. Edited August 22, 2023 by genealogyfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare genealogyfan Posted August 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) Another view of a different side of the Posh deck. This was before the crew put up umbrellas for those who wanted them. There is also a higher level of chairs and tables too. Up those steps you see. Edited August 22, 2023 by genealogyfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 22, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I think that NCL is pre selling pass online now. Still a very limited number. I never understood why. Haven guest pay a boat load of money and should not have to share the Haven space with steerage passengers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted August 22, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2023 11 hours ago, Grammymongi said: They do not have the Vibe on the Epic so we reserved the Posh. Just looking for photos or reviews. Is it worth the money? Yes, it is. While not as nice as the Vibe (in my opinion), it is still worth it. How much are the passes now and they started selling them online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammymongi Posted August 22, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Hi. They are $199 per person. I did not book online. I asked for the Vibe pass when I called to book the cruise as we had the Vibe on our last cruise and she said they had the Posh and that it was similar. Does Posh have it’s own bar as well? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammymongi Posted August 22, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted August 22, 2023 8 hours ago, genealogyfan said: Another view of a different side of the Posh deck. This was before the crew put up umbrellas for those who wanted them. There is also a higher level of chairs and tables too. Up those steps you see. Thank you for the info and photos, much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare genealogyfan Posted August 22, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2023 47 minutes ago, Grammymongi said: Hi. They are $199 per person. I did not book online. I asked for the Vibe pass when I called to book the cruise as we had the Vibe on our last cruise and she said they had the Posh and that it was similar. Does Posh have it’s own bar as well? Thank you! That’s nice you can book ahead and they gave you a correct price. When I called, the person I talked to didn’t know anything about it, so had to put me on hold and then gave me a price that was a lot less. Others at guest services had been quoted a price on the phone that was significantly less too. Yes it has its own bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammymongi Posted August 22, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Interesting….. although I have to say the price is worth it for me to stay out of the crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAPilot Posted August 22, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Holy Batman, they were $60 a person last year in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted August 22, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 hour ago, genealogyfan said: That’s nice you can book ahead and they gave you a correct price. When I called, the person I talked to didn’t know anything about it, so had to put me on hold and then gave me a price that was a lot less. Others at guest services had been quoted a price on the phone that was significantly less too. Yes it has its own bar. Does not make it right, but they probably gave you the wrong price because of the huge price increase. We paid $59 in March for our extended family members not staying in the Haven with us. I did not mind paying $59 for them, but I would not have paid $199. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare genealogyfan Posted August 22, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 22, 2023 19 minutes ago, vacation44 said: Does not make it right, but they probably gave you the wrong price because of the huge price increase. We paid $59 in March for our extended family members not staying in the Haven with us. I did not mind paying $59 for them, but I would not have paid $199. I was on the Epic in April and it was 8 days and the Posh Pass was $219 for the week. Many people, including myself had been quoted $79 on the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted August 22, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 22, 2023 18 minutes ago, genealogyfan said: I was on the Epic in April and it was 8 days and the Posh Pass was $219 for the week. Many people, including myself had been quoted $79 on the phone. I am glad we sailed before the price change. I do believe you were quoted the wrong price and it would upset me if it was me-especially when I purchased six of them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammymongi Posted August 22, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Gheesh. Sounds like they are making up prices. Maybe I’ll make a random call and see what they say. Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 22, 2023 #17 Share Posted August 22, 2023 47 minutes ago, Grammymongi said: Gheesh. Sounds like they are making up prices. Maybe I’ll make a random call and see what they say. Thanks all! It should be $200+ not to cheapen the facilities designed for the Haven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted August 22, 2023 #18 Share Posted August 22, 2023 48 minutes ago, Grammymongi said: Gheesh. Sounds like they are making up prices. Maybe I’ll make a random call and see what they say. Thanks all! I do not think they are making up prices. The problem was that they raised prices between when those called for a price and their embarkation. The old going rate of $59 was relatively cheap compared to what passengers would be willing to pay. I am just surprised it took NCL so long to raise the price. And I totally agree with you, the price is worth it to stay out of the crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russiamomm Posted August 22, 2023 #19 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Is there still a smoking area in the Posh? I know there used to be one on the top level, but thought I read somewhere that they got rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akumahito Posted September 11, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) On 8/21/2023 at 11:16 PM, genealogyfan said: The process of getting a pass as a non Haven passenger is stressful. Only 10-20 are sold. You have to board as soon as possible and go straight to guest services to purchase one That's not actuallay true anymore. In the latter half of 2022 NCL started allowing you to buy Vibe/Posh online before your cruise. In fact you can purchase it and pay for it before you even submit your final payment for the cruise itself (if you only put down a deposit).... We've come to love Vibe/Posh and won't book if it's sold out Differences in Posh to what you know of Vibe are only really 2 things. 1) Posh does not have hot tubs. 2) Posh is considered the Haven's sun deck, Haven has some outdoor areas of it's own but their guests get to use Posh for free. Posh still has it's own bar, it's still limited passes sold, no one under 16 allowed and music is not on blast. Here's a link to a video I found recently of someone who walked Posh pretty well after the ships refit in 2020. Fast forward to 12:49 if the link doesn't start in the right place Edited September 11, 2023 by Akumahito 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare genealogyfan Posted September 11, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Akumahito said: That's not actuallay true anymore. In the latter half of 2022 NCL started allowing you to buy Vibe/Posh online before your cruise. In fact you can purchase it and pay for it before you even submit your final payment for the cruise itself (if you only put down a deposit).... We've come to love Vibe/Posh and won't book if it's sold out Differences in Posh to what you know of Vibe are only really 2 things. 1) Posh does not have hot tubs. 2) Posh is considered the Haven's sun deck, Haven has some outdoor areas of it's own but their guests get to use Posh for free. Posh still has it's own bar, it's still limited passes sold, no one under 16 allowed and music is not on blast. Here's a link to a video I found recently of someone who walked Posh pretty well after the ships refit in 2020. Fast forward to 12:49 if the link doesn't start in the right place On my cruise in Apr 2023, you couldn't purchase it ahead online, but I understand that process has changed since then. That is really great, as it was annoying to try and get in line at guest services early enough to get a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfclam2003 Posted September 11, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Our 10 night Med has Posh for $289 pp! Think that's ridiculous for a port intensive cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akumahito Posted September 12, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 12, 2023 15 hours ago, genealogyfan said: On my cruise in Apr 2023, you couldn't purchase it ahead online, Probably just missed the news blasts about it. Like I said they changed it in the latter half of 2022... We cruised in April 2023 and purchased in like July of 2022 https://cruiseradio.net/norwegian-cruise-line-vibe-beach-club-information/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted September 12, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 12, 2023 23 minutes ago, Akumahito said: Probably just missed the news blasts about it. Like I said they changed it in the latter half of 2022... We cruised in April 2023 and purchased in like July of 2022 https://cruiseradio.net/norwegian-cruise-line-vibe-beach-club-information/ Was it the Vibe you purchased and not Posh? They made the change to Vibe advance purchase in July of 2022, but that did not include Posh. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare genealogyfan Posted September 12, 2023 #25 Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Akumahito said: Probably just missed the news blasts about it. Like I said they changed it in the latter half of 2022... We cruised in April 2023 and purchased in like July of 2022 https://cruiseradio.net/norwegian-cruise-line-vibe-beach-club-information/ The Epic does not have a vibe beach club, it has the posh deck. Two different things. The article you cited does not mention the Epic or the Posh deck. THe posh deck pass was not available ahead of time to purchase on the sailing we went on. It was only available for non Haven passengers to purchase the morning of sailing at guest services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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