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@OrcaGirl. Really looking forward to another one of your live threads. Thank you and have a wonderful cruise.

I recall that too.

That is Mitsugirly who still posts on her cruises. Last one was in December.

Thank you. Hidden in the casino.

Looking forward to you reporting back about the 7 layer chocolate cake from room service if you do order it!

Did I miss where you said where you found the cookies?

We always used to prepurchase water as we are big water drinkers. Last year, after the NCL free water scandal, we just started bringing Yetis for our water and had no problem or issues filling them up. Note: There really was no water scandal, however, those that were led to believe they were getting free water (us included) would know what I mean.

What @JandC_Cruisingsaid.....................

I remember reading about your last trip on the Jewel and really enjoyed your writing style. I will definitely be following along on this trip and have a wonderful time!

We always head to The Local/O'Sheehans as our first meal on board.

You are correct. We took the early morning train on the same cruise and our luggage was delivered directly to our cabin.

We use it on bringing home some bottles from the ship store. And I sometimes order a cappuccino in the MDR when my husband and/or adult children talk me into it as I have an issue having to pay around $6 for it.

As not a fan of strawberries, I always ask for no strawberries.

We had to request the morning pastries in the MDR in February on the Encore. I believe it is NCL's new policy.

You are welcome. What ship are you interested in for the cabana?

You cannot rent one for the day. You have to rent one for the duration of the cruise and the prices have gone up recently. We paid $599 for our Vibe cabana on the Encore in February 2024 but reserved it in July 2022. At that time, Vibe passes on the Encore were $229. I know that we are paying $659 for our February 2025 cabana on the Viva.

Yes, they will set up an umbrella for you as long as it is not too windy. Yes, the cabana beds are extra. Instead of reserving a Vibe pass, you would reserve a cabana which comes with two vibe passes. This cabana would then be yours all week (or however long the cruise is) and no one else will be using it. Actually, some will try to use it, but the Vibe staff will immediately let them know they cannot use it.

According to the daily posted above, it seems like the prime rib was replaced with brisket yesterday on the Encore.

Excellent advice.

Unfortunately, as @UKstages and @Sailing12Awaystated above, you were given incorrect information. We have stayed in one of these suites and did not receive complimentary breakfast & lunch at Cagney's.

You did not mention where you found the cookies. Would be helpful for those on the hunt for cookies.

Nice!

I wonder if they switched out the uncomfortable seats during the last two years. On the last sea day of our cruise (noted above), it was the one beautiful day weather wise and all of the comfortable lounges were taken all day and the cabanas on both sides were taken up by 8:00 a.m. for the day.

When we were on the Encore last month, we also were not able to make MDR reservations before the cruise. Once on board, we were able to make them immediately.

You are correct, the lobster sauce with ravioli is on the MDR menu every night. I have had it many times but ask for no sauce, just ravioli with butter as I do not like lobster.