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1 hour ago, MsTabbyKats said:

OP is referring to the NYS Excelsior Pass.  It's an app on our phones....shows everything , including test results.  It's good for everything here... But not for cruise check-in.  

You need the card...or a photo of the card on your phone.

thank you

5 hours ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

The "NYC app for our vaccination status".  I'm don't even know what that means.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nyc-covid-safe/id1565213506

I apologize if this has been covered, but I was unable to find anything in my search. We are cruising on the Encore the beginning of March and have the NYC app for our vaccination status. We have been able to use this a lot domestically for those places that require proof. Would this be sufficient or should we carry the paper with our passport as a backup? Do any ports require you to show it? 

2 hours ago, ggTexasGal said:

Everybody should read the page that @ColeThornton posted above!

Timing is VERY IMPORTANT!!

100% agree. and hidden in the FAQs is the handy chart

38 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

@HippoSail - unless NCL and/or their satellite partners made changes within the past year's restart, it shouldn't matter.  Each guest will create/use her/his own unique ID and password to log-in, associated with the accorded privileges - just a matter of sharing the ID's and passwords, the newest one (based on ID's & hardware MAC address) logging in will generate a system prompt to alert that someone else is already connected, and if one proceed, will disconnect & drop the other user.  

Thanks, That is what I thought, but I couldn't remember from the last time. 

If guest 1 has the free 240 and upgraded to unlimited premium wifi, and I buy guest 2 the unlimited social - does it matter who uses which? I know it is per device, but can guess #2 have the upgraded package and guest #1 use the purchased package? I can't remember how we activate it onboard, and if it allows this.

Virgin Voyages has cancelled its debut season in response to the COVID-19 situation. 

https://cruiseradio.net/virgin-voyages-postpones-scarlet-lady-launch-until-august/?fbclid=IwAR3FgEUp8uxdFAjoCOi2D0BwMlhrxdP_Z3MQxkz3gmYw0CDGDQDhMWEQwv8

I am glad it is posted here cause it informs us and let's us know of the chance we could get the same policy.

5 minutes ago, HippoSail said:

Someone in our roll call said, "They sent travel agents an email stating that they would not be giving any upgrades and only 25% of price drop amounts in on board credits."

Any amount less than when you booked. Our stateroom is down $500 from when we booked last May and our cruise is this May. Thinking of cashing in on the OBC now, if what people said above is true and prices may rise.

Someone in our roll call said, "They sent travel agents an email stating that they would not be giving any upgrades and only 25% of price drop amounts in on board credits."

It's like screaming at the cashier of a super market instead of talking to the manager. Call and talk to a representative. The facebook bots are probably overwhelmed and not reaching the special social reps who are the last to have the current information. 

Curious to know if RC has the same policy?

2 minutes ago, Cookie002 said:

I am trying to figure out what you mean here... like you want to see both showings of the choir of man on the same day?

In other words can I make reservations for Kinky Boots for all 4 showings on the ship?

Thanks for your posts! Heading on the Encore in May. I guess this is a general question, but can you make reservations for each showing of a show, if you wanted to see it? Do they allow that?

54 minutes ago, fstuff1 said:

i was told during one of the sr officers Q&A sessions that the parabolic aft design of the Ninja Turtle class saves 20% fuel.

so all future ships will be based on that design for the foreseeable future.

 

 

Just saw this article from November: http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/348360/norwegian-eyes-lng-powered-ships-after-leonardo-class-launch

“We are talking to other shipyards – Meyer Werft and Fincantieri – about subsequent classes of ships which will exist after Leonardo series has finished and part of that discussion is about LNG.

Thank you!  I will make sure to get the Amenities confirmation. We are 85 days out and had made the initial 3 reservations at 120. As soon as I got the package info I made the other 3 - one late dinner, but we can snack late.

Hello!

We received the free at sea dining package for 3 nights and were recently gifted 3 more. I assume this okay because they would want the money, but I don't see it showing up in my e-docs.  Has anyone ever done this before? Will the e-docs eventually update? It shows in our vacation summary.

Thanks

1 minute ago, Jim The Lizard said:

Excellent!  When do you sail?

 

May 10-17 Bermuda from NYC 

11 minutes ago, Jim The Lizard said:

You pay at end of cruise.  It goes on your card on file.  Some people buy Cruise Next deposits; if you buy $1000 worth of Cruise Next, you get $500 credited to your on board account.  

Perfect - thanks for the reply. We are starting the cruise with enough OBC to cover the cost and wanted to make sure we can use it to VIBE if we are lucky enough to get the passes.

We will be on the Encore this May and it is the first time I really want to get passes. Stupid question - is it just added to your stateroom bill? Can you us OBC to pay for them?

4 minutes ago, BabyNurse33 said:

Yes

Thank you.

Stupid question. What is Standard Room Service Breakfast Menu? I am guessing this allows you to order items normally subject to the service fee? 

 

 

 

 

 

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4 hours ago, Beardface said:

 

 

 

I'm already booked a year out, and at least its going to be in Bermuda for most of the week, so it shouldn't be too terribly crowded.

 

But for at-sea days, this is downright awful.  4,000 passengers, and you're going to only reserve 1/3 of the top decks for them to use?  And its not like the rest of the activities on the ship can be utilized all that well, where only a few dozen people can be using the Go Karts and Laser tag combined.  And then inside, you have places like the Galaxy Pavilion with timed passes to significantly reduce capacity, and you're further taking away options.

 

I have a feeling this ship is going to be crowded unlike anything we've seen.

Not only 1/3  - the public deck has the running track going all the way around - so even less chair space - unlike breakaway class. 

Info on vibe from website. Note the 2 story description.  Guests will jump for joy upon discovering this 2-story, private retreat where they can connect with the ocean – and disconnect from everything else. Exclusively for those 18 and over, Vibe Beach Club is resplendent with incredible ocean views, hot tubs that extend over the side of the ship, and a misting water feature - ideal for relaxation. A full-service bar, chaise loungers, chilled towels and skewers of fruit ease you even more into serenity. Passes available for purchase on board at the Guest Services desk.

1 minute ago, JamieLogical said:

 

Oh, I see the issue, I am not seeing Deck 16 plans in any of Doug's posts.

The plans are now live. https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/encore/deck-plans