Gemsy10

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Yes it is offered and prices can vary.

 

read this thread on how to access the cruise planner for any sailing.

 

 

Thank you! I will take a look.....

Hi, does anyone know how much the drinks packages are on the Independence of the Seas? And also if they offer the package on a 5 night sailing? Sorry if this has been asked before but i cannot seem to see it anywhere!

TIA 🙂

Not sure if this would be of interest, but i have just booked a day pass for the Rendezvous resort near Vigie Beach. Its adults only & looks lovely. $105 which includes use of all facilities, lunch, afternoon tea & drinks. 10am-6pm. Just a short taxi ride from the port :):):)

I had what I believe was a forward facing family oceanview on the escape which had a bath tub [emoji1360] this is not classed as a suite/mini suite - cabin 9700. I guess they would be the same on the breakaway too.

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Like I said, it was a lazy day, mostly filled with drinking. Update on the Party Patch. It seems to do something. I had around 14 drinks on Wednesday, and felt no ill effects the next morning.. (Then again, I am a professional...)

 

More shot'o clock at Vibe...

 

 

 

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Tell Rommel & the guys that we can’t wait for shot o’clock & shot 30 on the 30th!!! [emoji16][emoji16][emoji483][emoji483]

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Gemsy10, can't wait to hear about your experience in The Escape, and details about room 14728!! Thanks, and enjoy your trip! Kara, Cruise hueser.

Thank you! I really can’t wait. I’ve been on the escape before but not in a balcony! The ship is awesome, you will love it [emoji4]

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I'm so excited about first cruise to Bermuda in the Spring. Does anyone know any details about The Escape balcony room, 14728? such as view, noise, or anything interesting? Also, does anyone know if we can get some good quality champagne with the UBP? Thanks!

I have this cabin on my Dec 30th cruise - will let you know details upon my return!! :D

Yep its the Spinnaker. Also the 5 o'clock somewhere is right next door & great for pre-spinnaker drinks & karaoke!

Agree. It also amazes me that a Platinum would ask to have non-Platinum guest go with them, because they want Vibe passes. Now how is that fair to other Platinum guest that also want them.

It also amazes me how some people can be so rude when I am merely asking for advice from people who may have been in the same situation. But thank you for your criticism

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Yes you guys are right, sometimes you do have to all be present to get the vibe passes....although I think it depends on the day as back in January when I was with just the one friend he managed to get on before me & they gave him 2 passes. So who knows! We will just play it by ear on the day. I just wondered if anybody had any first hand experience [emoji4] thanks for the replies

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I have read mixed results on this. :) Most likely you'll only know when you are boarding. The official statement is no. But sometimes it is flexed.

 

I have a bit of a similar situation on my upcoming cruise. I am platinum and travelling on top of that in a suite. I have travel companions who travel in mini suite and are gold. I am planning to just ask from the concierge to be downgraded to the normal folks boarding so I can board with the golds. I understand I need to get my suite key from the suite line though.

 

If a concierge would happen to invite the golds (my parents) to join us in suite boarding of course I won't decline. But I will not ask him/her of that or in any way suggest I would want that. I rather want to downgrade my boarding. :) Wanting to have the official "vacation has started welcome onboard" photo together with my parents. :)

 

Well, still some weeks to go. Perhaps my parents can still get their suite bid accepted. :D

Thanks for the info [emoji4] it’s a tricky one isn’t it! I assumed if there were only 2 of us they would probably be ok with it but 4 I’m not so sure. I would be happy to board with gold/silver passengers under normal circumstances but we have our hearts set on vibe passes so ideally wanted to board first with platinum [emoji51] I guess we will weigh it up once we get there.

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Hi,

Does anyone have any experience of travelling with friends who are a lower latitude status & can tell me if one person is platinum can you all board together as a group even if staying in separate studio cabins? We are going on the escape in December & wanted to know if we can all board together using my platinum status. There are 4 of us, one platinum & the rest silver & gold. Thanks [emoji4]

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That would be inconsistent with the attached material NCL sent to all its partners earlier this year. See the middle "Who?" section.

 

http://partners.ncl.com/destroot/norwegian/files/download/pieces/50611/Downloads/33774_Upgrade_Advantage_Flyer.pdf

Just passing on the information i was given - whether its true or not i don't know! The bidding upgrade programme only started last week in the UK so maybe there are different rules. We shall see i guess!

Are studio cabins included in the bidding process? If so, would they be able to bid on a balcony as the highest category or an OV be the highest?

 

I'm currently booked on a studio on Epic in January but would love get myself into a balcony at a reasonable rate. Bidding seems the cheapest way but if that isn't a possibility I want to start pricing upgrade options.

Hi,

I was told by my TA in the UK that studios are eligible for the bidding process - she did also mention that it might not be worth it as you would probably still pay alot more as its double occupancy, but said we will be offered it. I am going in December on the Escape so will wait & see if i get the email! I would like to go for a balcony at the right price too :)

Yes, we did enjoy a few of those together while I was on the second half of your B2B last summer. Rommel always made a good batch of them.

 

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Did we?? Now I am intrigued! Rommel is awesome! Totally worth getting the vibe passes just for him :)

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Those that know about and thoroughly enjoy participating in shot o'clock, especially the consumption of "mini beers" shots.

 

 

 

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Mini beers are my fav!!!

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I wonder who makes the Ocean Blue lobster roll on Escape since there isn't an Ocean blue on that ship? Maybe it's from Food Republic. We asked about food in Vibe on Escape and were told there wasn't any. Glad to hear that has changed.

Hmmm I'm not sure, I just assumed they ordered it from the haven. I could be wrong though!

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It was the White Hot Party! Had an EXCELLENT cruise!!!!!

We are boarding the star on sunday.....was the white party held outside on the pool deck or inside? I love it when they are outside! keeping my fingers crossed :D:D

Here is the Breakaway vibe food menu and prices from 2 weeks ago. I can't say from where it comes, with the exception of the lobster roll which comes from Ocean Blue waterfront.

 

 

 

 

There were no food menus in Vibe on Escape.

This is the same as the menu on the escape....I got the price wrong for the lobster!

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I read somewhere either in a thread here or another board that you can order food to be delivered to Vibe during the day... Can someone confirm? Anyone know what the menu is like?

 

 

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Yes you can order food to be delivered up to Vibe....i think it comes from within the Haven. Its fairly expensive but its nice if you fancy treating yourself & cannot be bothered to walk down to the buffet (lazy i know). We ordered lobster once which was $25. And they have a few other dishes which were Mediterranean type food & salad etc. One was chorizo & jalepenos. Very tasty if you like that kind of thing! :)

Going on the Getaway in a few weeks on the transatlantic sailing....has anyone ever been on a transatlantic and got vibe & know the price? ours is 16 nights.

Thank you :)

Do you know the date when Adrian will leave and who will replace him? Any word on when Tyler, the CD, will leave too?

 

 

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I'm pretty sure Tyler goes on vacation beginning of march....

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I didn't take many photos at all this trip.

 

 

 

Here is Ruby, Mike and Curly on the last night

 

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And this was taken the first sea day - notice no cushions, it was so windy they didn't want them to blow away.

 

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If someone can help me figure out why the photos keep flipping sideways, I'll post a few more.

Do you know if this is the same Ruby who works or did work in howl at the moon/headliners in the summer? It looks like her & we did wonder if it was her that was in vibe now. She was lovely if it's the same one! Hopefully she will be there in January when we go! :)

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Ah that's awesome!!! They will love vibe [emoji1] so jealous of them right now! Lol

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If it's the same as the escape it will be headliners? Deck 6 I think. If not guess services! Hope they get them :)

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