FrankieCruise

49 minutes ago, JMT2568 said:

Thank you so much for all your posts a lot of good information.

 

How did you Ocean Villa at GSC?  We are thinking about possible getting a cabana.

 

Also, it seemed like they only have the seashell for sun coverage if you're on the beach, is that correct, or do they have umbrella too?

We found plenty of chairs to pull into the shade. Since we burn easy that was important to us. So we didn't need to buy a cabana. 

We just got off the Encore. It was a wonderful cruise. It felt like real luxury having no lines for elevators, finding seats anywhere we wanted, including shows, pool, etc. The only downside was the entertainment. We always enjoy the Broadway performances, which due to 4 performers in Kinky Boots covid positive was still canceled. We talked to one performer who was getting of the ship mid crew to train new performers I'm hopes of having them ready for this next week. The magician was not that good. The comedians were not our sense of humor...I'm sure some that they were funny? The Thermal Spa was fantastic..got a day pass on the first DR port day. We didn't know that port and had only 3 choices for excursions that we weren't interested in. We were so happy that we did the Thermal Spa that day! Had the place almost to ourselves. It ended up raining that day, which felt like a bonus for our choice. I had the best massage by Jelly... so well worth it! I highly recommend her. 

The day at Nassau we walked to Margaritaville, bought a day pass and used their pool, lazy river, beach, flow rider, paddle board for$59.  Maybe saw 10 people there at the most. Beautiful new resort. 

All and all we are so thrilled we decided not to cancel! We felt safer on the ship than walking through our local grocery store. NCL has done an outstanding job in testing their employees and we were told are the first to cancel than sale unsafe.

we have received notice from NCL revised schedule for 1/9

Monday - Nassau 1/10

Tuesday - Sea

Wednesday/Tursday - St. Thomas and Tortola

Friday - sea

GSC - Saturday

One would think that sea day near St. Thomas where temps are in the 80's would be more appreciated than turning north and temps in the 70's.  Do not understand why they turned north ahead of schedule (save Fuel). maybe that's why they are parked/trolling near Turks.  Grand Turks toady near 80.  Sea Days need 80'degrees

Getting on Encore Sunday, we hear vessel will be under 50 per full of guests.  How is this weeks counts?