Rare BirdTravels Posted September 10, 2023 Author #201 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Breakfast on the Encore Main Dining Room (Taste and Savor). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 10, 2023 Author #202 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Breakfast on the Encore The Local Bar and Grill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 10, 2023 Author #203 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Breakfast on the Encore The Garden Cafe Buffet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 10, 2023 Author #204 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Breakfast on the Encore The Observation Lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 10, 2023 Author #205 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Breakfast on the Encore The Haven Restaurant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figg1437 Posted September 11, 2023 #206 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Hey Bird- how was the Haven for Glacier Bay Day? Curious if the horizon lounge is crowded? How about deck 19? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 11, 2023 Author #207 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) Breakfast on the Encore The Horizon Lounge Edited September 11, 2023 by BirdTravels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 11, 2023 Author #208 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Figg1437 said: Hey Bird- how was the Haven for Glacier Bay Day? Curious if the horizon lounge is crowded? How about deck 19? Thanks! The views from the Horizon Lounge are not the best. The windows have a lot of support beams and they are steeply inclined. You can see better from the Deck 18 library, but you are far from the glass. Most people will want to be on the Deck 19 sundecks. That’s where the Birds perched for most of the Glacier Bay day. Great 270 degree views of the glaciers. There are those who spent a lot of the morning in the sundeck hot tubs, can’t see much from there. They have a bar set up on the sundeck with “adult coffee”, hot chocolate, and later in the morning, lovely salmon chowder. Horizons Lounge viewing Glacier Bay Edited September 11, 2023 by BirdTravels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxc362 Posted September 11, 2023 #209 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 9/6/2023 at 3:04 PM, depplep said: I got an email from NCL yesterday stating my White Pass Railway excursion was changed to the White Pass Train going to Inspiration Point due to operational needs. I can't see what the difference would be other than the destination? I believe that the route will be the same it will just be 3.4 miles shorter round trip. The full route (Summit Excursion) is supposed to run until 10/4 and the Journey to Inspiration Point is supposed to run from 10/6 - 10/25. Our excursion for the 10/22 sailing is to Inspiration Point and I was curious why it was titled as such so I did the research. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 11, 2023 Author #210 Share Posted September 11, 2023 A “hidden bar” on the ship is the A List bar, snuggled between Cagney’s and Los Lobos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 11, 2023 Author #211 Share Posted September 11, 2023 When visiting the Sugarcane Mojito Bar, the goal with a drinks package is to try each mojito on the menu, then repeat until the end of your cruise. No need to buy a mojito flight when you can order full size drinks as part of the package. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skittl1321 Posted September 11, 2023 #212 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Thanks for an amazing report! 27 days left to go, and I can't wait to get on this beautiful ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpanishForker Posted September 11, 2023 #213 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 9/10/2023 at 1:11 PM, BirdTravels said: Are you an aspiring artist? Or just someone who enjoys getting the creative juices flowing? Canvas by U is a great opportunity to try out a step by step instructed class to create a masterpiece that can be sold by Park West at auction. $35 and an hour of your time is all it takes. The instruction and all of the art supplies are provided by the cruise staff. There were three classes this week, all sold out, but a few stand-by artists got in. My wife would love to do this. When you sign up do you know which painting will be offered at what date/time? She would love the landscapes, but not the coffee one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhtravels Posted September 11, 2023 #214 Share Posted September 11, 2023 @BirdTravels thank you for another fantastic review! We love the Encore (and will be sailing her again in January). Would you recommend the 1st week of September for Alaska (weather wise)? DH doesn't like to travel in July or August as that's prime lake season for us, so considering early September or early June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 12, 2023 Author #215 Share Posted September 12, 2023 3 hours ago, SpanishForker said: My wife would love to do this. When you sign up do you know which painting will be offered at what date/time? She would love the landscapes, but not the coffee one. Sign up at the Box Office on embarkation day. They will have each of the pictures for the week on display and a sign up sheet for each. You know exactly what picture you are signing up for and the date/time of the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 12, 2023 Author #216 Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, nhtravels said: @BirdTravels thank you for another fantastic review! We love the Encore (and will be sailing her again in January). Would you recommend the 1st week of September for Alaska (weather wise)? DH doesn't like to travel in July or August as that's prime lake season for us, so considering early September or early June. Most of the Alaskan ports are in rain forests. With some rain 300+ days a year. This cruise was a bit cool for us. We like weather where we can walk around the port in shorts. Over the past few years we have sailed in September (this year), May, August, August, June, August, June. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpanishForker Posted September 12, 2023 #217 Share Posted September 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Sign up at the Box Office on embarkation day. They will have each of the pictures for the week on display and a sign up sheet for each. You know exactly what picture you are signing up for and the date/time of the class. Thank you so much for the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 12, 2023 Author #218 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Lunch on the Encore Main Dining Room 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 12, 2023 Author #219 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Lunch on the Encore The Local - All Day Menu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 12, 2023 Author #220 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Lunch on the Encore Haven Restaurant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 12, 2023 Author #221 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Lunch on the Encore The Observation Lounge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 12, 2023 Author #222 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) Lunch on the Encore Garden Cafe Buffet Edited September 12, 2023 by BirdTravels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 12, 2023 Author #223 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Whisky R Us at Maltings 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare amygutman Posted September 12, 2023 #224 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 9/10/2023 at 4:52 PM, BirdTravels said: Amy, have a wonderful cruise! If you have the good fortune of being in the Haven, Lyster Diaz is an amazing concierge,,, the best we have had in the longest time. @BirdTravels we splurged for the DOS 18100....a reunion for our family with friends from London and Bermuda. They've never been on a cruise before, none of us have been to Alaska and I think we are about to ruin them for life! Will look out for Lyster, and am so glad you had a wonderful time yourself. Have been loving your posts for the longest time, but especially this one! Safe Travels, Warmest Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 12, 2023 Author #225 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Feeling unwell, the ship’s medical center has nurses and doctors available 24/7. Everything has a charge and is billed to your stateroom. You are responsible for the costs and filing claims with your insurance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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