Rare BirdTravels Posted May 16 Author #151 Share Posted May 16 When you can’t connect to the ship’s Wi-Fi, go to the iConnect desk in the Atrium for help. NCL still has computers for use with your Wi-Fi package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 16 Author #152 Share Posted May 16 The Atrium and Atrium Bar is the hub of activity on the ship hosting live music nightly and many of the game shows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 16 Author #153 Share Posted May 16 If you want a professional portrait taken of you and your family, book an appointment with the Perspectives Studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted May 16 #154 Share Posted May 16 On 5/13/2024 at 12:22 AM, BirdTravels said: MCT Haven waiting also leaves a lot to be desired. That's still loads better than the Haven waiting area in San Juan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 16 Author #155 Share Posted May 16 Malting Whisky Bar is the place for a quiet drink. For the most part, the “booze cruise” clientele avoid it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine55 Posted May 16 #156 Share Posted May 16 (edited) 4 hours ago, cruiservictor said: Enjoying your reports, as always. I believe you said earlier in the week that GM Ricardo would be going home yesterday. Do you know who took his place? Ricardo was filling in for Ron while on vacation. Ron supposed to be on ship for 5/19 cruise. Ron is short for his actual name.. Edited May 16 by sunshine55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 16 Author #157 Share Posted May 16 The A List bar is nestled between Le Bistro and Cagney’s. In the early evening, you get the overly inebriated guests waiting for a table yelling, screaming, and carrying on and annoying those trying to enjoy their dinner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiservictor Posted May 16 #158 Share Posted May 16 (edited) 24 minutes ago, sunshine55 said: Ricardo was filling in for Ron while on vacation. Ron supposed to be on ship for 5/19 cruise. Ron is short for his actual name.. Thank you. His real first name is Rohinton. Edited May 16 by cruiservictor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine55 Posted May 16 #159 Share Posted May 16 13 minutes ago, cruiservictor said: Thank you. His real first name is Rohinton. Yes, that's him. He said call me Ron..Very nice GM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 16 Author #160 Share Posted May 16 The Joy had 2 Starbucks. One in the atrium and one in the observation Lounge. The store in the OL is a mini-store that does not make blended drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare BirdTravels Posted May 17 Author #162 Share Posted May 17 Oops. Forgot to say “Good Night from the Norwegian Joy” last night. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 17 Author #163 Share Posted May 17 Note that there is only one complimentary ferry on Day 3. Don’t watch the Joy sail by from the shores of St George. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted May 17 #164 Share Posted May 17 14 hours ago, BirdTravels said: The A List bar is nestled between Le Bistro and Cagney’s. In the early evening, you get the overly inebriated guests waiting for a table yelling, screaming, and carrying on and annoying those trying to enjoy their dinner. That stinks! I remember on my cruises, this bar (I think it's called Prime Meridian on other ships) has always been empty. I've always wondered why given it's location between Cagney's and whatever is opposite. On Joy, A List was pretty tame when we were on too. Alas, it must be a rowdy bunch you have on board! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine55 Posted May 17 #165 Share Posted May 17 3 hours ago, cruiseny4life said: That stinks! I remember on my cruises, this bar (I think it's called Prime Meridian on other ships) has always been empty. I've always wondered why given it's location between Cagney's and whatever is opposite. On Joy, A List was pretty tame when we were on too. Alas, it must be a rowdy bunch you have on board! Love that bar. We used to have CC tastings at the bar..the best time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 17 Author #166 Share Posted May 17 Farewell Bermuda. It was a beautiful day 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 17 Author #167 Share Posted May 17 On 5/12/2024 at 4:07 PM, JandC_Cruising said: @BirdTravels We know you are a fan of the Thermal Suites on the other BA and BA+ ships. Anxiously waiting for your review of the new space. Enjoy the week! The Thermal Suite is usually a Bird must have. But after checking out the new suite added to the Joy, biggest on any BA/BA+ ship, The Bird decided to pass. The Bird will spend an hour in the hot bubbling waters of a hydrotherapy pool. The Joy has a 4-person hot tub (which will probably have 8 people crammed in which would not be relaxing or enjoyable). The Bird also likes to lounge and relax. The Joy boasts 46 hot stone loungers. While a novelty, they are not comfortable and not really suitable for lounging. That being said, there were very few padded loungers or day beds. Another strike. On the positive side, the sauna, steamroom, salt bath, and snow rooms are supersized, but none have a view outside. Features like a cold plunge (which they have on the Jewel class ships) is of no interest. And the proessive showers, again, have no real value. (MSC has something similar in their thermal suite and going from scalding hot water to ice cold water is a gimmick and not a feature). There are only 4 of the sensory loungers, so you can already see the chair hots parked there. Over all, The Bird decided to pass. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted May 17 #168 Share Posted May 17 56 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: The Thermal Suite is usually a Bird must have. But after checking out the new suite added to the Joy, biggest on any BA/BA+ ship, The Bird decided to pass. The Bird will spend an hour in the hot bubbling waters of a hydrotherapy pool. The Joy has a 4-person hot tub (which will probably have 8 people crammed in which would not be relaxing or enjoyable). The Bird also likes to lounge and relax. The Joy boasts 46 hot stone loungers. While a novelty, they are not comfortable and not really suitable for lounging. That being said, there were very few padded loungers or day beds. Another strike. On the positive side, the sauna, steamroom, salt bath, and snow rooms are supersized, but none have a view outside. Features like a cold plunge (which they have on the Jewel class ships) is of no interest. And the proessive showers, again, have no real value. (MSC has something similar in their thermal suite and going from scalding hot water to ice cold water is a gimmick and not a feature). There are only 4 of the sensory loungers, so you can already see the chair hots parked there. Over all, The Bird decided to pass. IMO a wise move by the Birds since there is no pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmakerjjo Posted May 17 #169 Share Posted May 17 10 hours ago, BirdTravels said: Note that there is only one complimentary ferry on Day 3. Don’t watch the Joy sail by from the shores of St George. Does Haven access get you in a separate line for boarding the NCL ferries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 18 Author #170 Share Posted May 18 5 hours ago, rainmakerjjo said: Does Haven access get you in a separate line for boarding the NCL ferries? There is a separate line for Haven guests using the NCL ferry to St George. BUT that only helps during initial boarding. We were in the steerage line and when they started boarding, there was no one in the Haven line. If the ferry is full of steerage guests and a Haven guest wanders up at departure time, the special line will only help them with the next ferry. There is obviously no priority on the public ferries going to Hamilton or the public ferries going to St George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 18 Author #171 Share Posted May 18 (edited) Today’s beach day was at Horseshoe Bay. Very soft pink sand. Crystal clear water. Edited May 18 by BirdTravels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 18 Author #172 Share Posted May 18 Gibb’s Hill lighthouse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 18 Author #173 Share Posted May 18 Day 6 Main Dining Room 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 18 Author #174 Share Posted May 18 Pilot: “Captain, please drive between the buoys”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 18 Author #175 Share Posted May 18 Good Night from the Norwegian Encore! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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