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Generally if the weather is cold, American Diner is not offered day one. Another option we enjoy (even if we are staying in the Haven) is Taste or Savor for lunch since the Haven lunch menu never changes. Dilip Lopes is the current concierge on Escape and is absolutely wonderful.

Jack "left" Escape...to go home on a well-deserved vacation. He will be returning to Escape in November.

You can coordinate decorations and an anniversary cake through the concierge free of charge and order a bottle of wine at the Haven bar. Ask the bartender to give it to your butler to serve at your dinner. There are some very nice selections well under $100/bottle. No need to pre-order online. As for dinner, I'd argue that you will get a better steak/meal ordering from the Haven restaurant and save using your dining package or Latitudes meal coupon. Enjoy your cruise and Happy Anniversary!

Wish I'd thought of this lol. I actually told them I'd like my full name on the pin yet when it arrived it had only my first name and last initial on it. 😑🤔

Good question. I honestly don't remember what we were told, sorry.

There are two episodes featuring Breakaway (BA: The Build and BA: The Voyage). I especially found The Build quite interesting and I was on BA when they were filming The Voyage. All passengers had to sign releases agreeing that we might be filmed and in fact I am in one of the scenes lol. My 15 minutes of fame. 😄

Post #75 here will give you a general idea but the wine list does change occasionally due to supply issues. I always get the P+ package because I really don't like most of the wines on the regular list.

Same on Escape. And any bottles on the right-hand page were discounted 20% ( although with a 20% gratuity added).

Very true. You just can't change channels until it plays out.

Service on the sundeck is not always consistent on Escape. If it's a day when they are having drills, you will have no service until the drill is over. Sea days will have better service. I always stop by the bar on my way up to the sundeck and mention to the bartender or bar waiter that I'll be up there and if someone could check on me for drinks I'd appreciate it.

You also have to watch the video on your cabin TV before you can change the channels.

The way the ship docks in St. Thomas you will always face the port if you are in a starboard cabin. To my recollection you do not face the port in Tortola or PP from a starboard cabin but still have a nice view.

It was a few months for me. I have friends who didn't receive their pins for nearly 10 months (when they called they were always given an excuse such as "supply chain issues". Hopefully the process is smoother now.

If you are someone who likes to bet on the Super Bowl, the casino usually has a pool with squares (around $20/each). Stop by early before they fill up.

It's not like you walk up to the Cruise Next desk and ask for your Ambassador pin. I received a call from NCL asking me how I wanted my name to appear on the pin then it took around six months to actually receive it in the mail. Not sure if the Ambassador gift is still the same but when I became Ambassador a few years ago, I received a beautiful travel duffel bag made by Away. It has the NCL logo and Latitudes Ambassador stitched on it.

I recently saw an announcement on a social media site that Adrian has returned as Executive Concierge on board Oceania Regatta. Wishing him much success and all the best!

Flow is definitely not as good or clean tasting as Aqua Panna or Fiji. Aqua Panna and San Pellegrino are offered on all ships but at a price (unless you have the Premium Plus drink package).

I love the Dawn. Sometimes it is nice to sail on what I call an "old school ship". Everything is smaller and seems less congested than the new larger ships. I only have one negative and that is the lack of indoor bars to enjoy a cocktail before dinner. We loved Gatsby's but if you didn't get a seat at the bar or a table/chairs nearby by 4:30 p.m. you were likely not getting one until much later in the evening.

I received the same.

Yes Dilip is currently concierge. One of my favorites!

Clarense Bennett (Cowboy) is currently on Joy.

When I became Ambassador a few years ago they sent a beautiful Away brand travel tote bag. It has the NCL Latitiudes/Amabassador logo on it.

At Onda with the dining coupon they do restrict you to one appetizer/pizza/salad, one entree and one dessert. If using your dining package, the staff is more flexible: tell your server you'd like to try X appetizer, X pizza, X salad, etc and they will usually accommodate you (at least in my my experience). Do not miss the Butterscotch Budino for dessert -- it's amazing.

Correct. Across from Bistro on deck 6 is where you will go to make reservations.

Thank you for such an extensive review and beautiful photos. You traveled to places that are still on my bucket list and now I need to begin planning!