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Look at the support NCL is giving Conni’s Oktoberfest...

DBH is now packed, German music overhead, and contests have begun.  We may have just broke a capacity record...

28 minutes ago, Steff79 said:

Did you liked the galaxy games? Read that some feel not so well after playing? Is the graphic good? Looks it real?

The cage drop and the virtual maze were really nice, with a decent sense of “you’re there” realism.  The “Walk the Plank” wasn’t open yet.  The rest were rather amateurish.  

They're also constructing a full-scale & dedicated Escape Room, which isn’t complete yet. 

Meeting in the Horizon Lounge...

We just found out why the itinerary has us arriving early.  Upon arrival Sunday night, at approximately 7 PM, we must all disembark and clear customs.  We will not be permitted to come back on board until after the ship reaches a 0 passenger count.  

They estimate this process will take 3-4 hours.  So, we’ll be getting back on between 11 PM - midnight.

22 minutes ago, Crazy planning mom said:

Forgive me if this has been asked before but can you reserve the laser tag, virtual arcade, go karts

in advance before the cruise through the cruise planner?

It all has to be done once you board.  

Now that they’ve switched to a per-attraction charge for Galaxy, are they still accepting reservations for it?  Not so sure.

Another huge turnout for LCR...

Sanja from Group Events has even been providing drink service during the group games.  She’ll be another Vacation Hero. 

I ran up to to try and catch Rod’s ping pong tournament, but suspect it broke up early because of a passing downpour.

Appears there are two tables on each side.

Group Events has really stepped up for us the last few days.  Check out their LCR table setup in Cagney’s...

Spotted several sea creature heads popping up while leaving the Observation Lounge... no idea what they were.

Seafood breakfast this morning...

The song “Street Boy” by Rodriguez has been on rotation in the Haven restaurant.  If you’ve never seen the documentary “Searching for Sugar Man”, it’s an absolutely incredible story...

3 hours ago, Happy2b@sea said:

I think she has an overactive husband ha ha!

We remain unmarried after 11 years together, although we took the leap to merge houses this last spring.  I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a small ceremony atop a river cruise ship in the years ahead. 

Today is Conni’s Oktoberfest!  An event that many of us have been looking forward to.  It may be interesting... as it’s being held in the DBH at 2 PM, and there’s a chance of a rather large turnout.  Then at 11 PM, we’re having the high-stakes ($100) Heidi slot pull, capped at 75 participants. 

There’s also another round of LCR this morning, and a Veteran’s Dinner this evening in Savor restaurant.

When I opened the balcony for this morning’s photo, I was greeted by WARM air.  Who knew?!? 

We’re off for another Haven breakfast...

Return to the Home of Champion...

2 minutes ago, ColeThornton said:

You need more food.

No worry... about to order dessert.

Sue getting the rundown of new menu items...

24 minutes ago, Cafedumonde said:

Sue looks gorgeous!!  

Beauty rest is in no short supply.  

Having a beer with @singlecruiser, and waiting for Sue & Victoria before we head over to FR.

After searching through 6-7-8 and Haven again...

Decided we’ll hit FR for dinner.  

Looking hard for Sue...

Weird... not here.

Oops.  

The XXL helmet fits as good as ever...

Randy & Leorter from NCL Recreation Staff will be our vacation heroes.  They caved once meanie boss-man walked away.