Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #126 Share Posted August 15 On 8/13/2024 at 1:30 PM, ryarger said: Does Encore have the overhead heaters on the Waterfront? If so, how good are they? Is it comfortable enough to enjoy supper outside on a calm evening? (I’m sure even the heaters aren’t much help if it’s very windy.) The Encore was purpose-built for Alaska. There are heaters over all of the al fresco dining areas (including the Garden Cafe). When the temps are nice, we have enjoyed eating outside (even with a light coat) under the heaters on Alaskan cruises. This week, it’s in the 50’s and a bit too cold for us. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #127 Share Posted August 15 Time for a historic train ride to the Yukon. Lean about the trials of the gold miners attempting to make this crossing by foot. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted August 15 #128 Share Posted August 15 Thanks for doing this great review!! It's almost like being there again (we went in 2019). So much great info here already! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #129 Share Posted August 15 On the way from Skagway to the Yukon to strike it rich. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #130 Share Posted August 15 Caribou Crossing (now known as Carcross). They are still single-lane/“flagman” around the landslide that is slowing being cleared. Welcome to the United States 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #131 Share Posted August 15 Day 4 Main Dining Room 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #132 Share Posted August 15 Today’s “butler treats” (the only way to get cookies - which we don’t like). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #133 Share Posted August 15 Presenting Onda by Scarpetta (Note: that’s a 12” veg Calzone served as an appetizer.) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinKJ Posted August 15 #134 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, BirdTravels said: The serpent will live for a few more weeks until it meets its demise by a demolition crew to make way for Spice H20. Thanks for your daily posts! Really enjoying them. We are looking at this cruise sometime next year. Do you know if you they are permanently getting rid of the laser tag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #135 Share Posted August 15 In Skagway, the city runs a shuttle that picks up all over town and brings you back to the ship. Saves the hike to/from town (especially when it is hot or rainy). $3 per ride per person or $5 all day per person. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #136 Share Posted August 15 18 minutes ago, CruisinKJ said: Thanks for your daily posts! Really enjoying them. We are looking at this cruise sometime next year. Do you know if you they are permanently getting rid of the laser tag? It will be replaced with an Adult Sundeck, Spice H20 in November 2024. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseInd1 Posted August 15 #137 Share Posted August 15 is there indian food on the cruise ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #138 Share Posted August 15 10 minutes ago, cruiseInd1 said: is there indian food on the cruise ? The Garden Cafe buffet always has Indian food breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not a lot. But a separate section of Indian foods. (And toned down in terms of spicy). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseInd1 Posted August 15 #139 Share Posted August 15 23 hours ago, BirdTravels said: Juneau how do you reach this point in Juneau ? This looks super awesome. did you book any tour 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #140 Share Posted August 15 25 minutes ago, cruiseInd1 said: how do you reach this point in Juneau ? This looks super awesome. did you book any tour Mendenhall Glacier is on multiple NCL excursions. It is offered alone (Explorer) or in combination with other activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #141 Share Posted August 15 (edited) Buffet drink stations Bulk milk Regular and Decaf Coffee Juices (morning) and Iced Tea/Flavored Water (lunch and dinner) Water Tea (flavors vary) Hot Chocolate and sugars Wine (not included with beverage package) Starbucks (not included with beverage package) Edited August 15 by BirdTravels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #142 Share Posted August 15 Good Night from the Norwegian Encore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted August 15 #143 Share Posted August 15 which yukon/white pass railway excursion did you take? i see they are multiple to pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted August 15 #144 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, shof515 said: which yukon/white pass railway excursion did you take? i see they are multiple to pick And did you book it directly with NCL or on your own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #145 Share Posted August 15 Good Morning from Majestic Glacier Bay 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted August 15 #146 Share Posted August 15 Gorgeous sunrise photos! I love following your 'live' reports😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1230 Posted August 15 #147 Share Posted August 15 How did you get to the Welcome to Alaska sign in Skagway , is there a tour where we could get photos standing before the welcome to Alaska sign. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #149 Share Posted August 15 3 hours ago, shof515 said: which yukon/white pass railway excursion did you take? i see they are multiple to pick 2 hours ago, vacation44 said: And did you book it directly with NCL or on your own? 50 minutes ago, M1230 said: How did you get to the Welcome to Alaska sign in Skagway , is there a tour where we could get photos standing before the welcome to Alaska sign. Thanks This was the White Pass Bennett Lake and Yukon. 7.5 hours. They pick you up at the ship. Drop you in town at the train depot. They had two reserved cars for NCL. Everyone got a 4-top table. It about 5 hours on the train. There was a 50 min stop at Bennett Lake to walk the trails. A sandwich box lunch once back on the train. They had cases of bottled water and a toilet in every car. Once the train gets to Carcross, the bus driver meets you there. We had an hour to shop, snack, and see Carcross. The a bus takes you for a 2 hour ride back to Skagway with photo stops (like at Alaska sign). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 15 Author #150 Share Posted August 15 59 minutes ago, M1230 said: How did you get to the Welcome to Alaska sign in Skagway , is there a tour where we could get photos standing before the welcome to Alaska sign. Thanks The Welcome sign is at the US-Canada border about an hour out of Skagway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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