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I am interested in what is happening to the entertainment also and it would  be nice to get a hint from the crew if they know if there are Joyless cuts coming, such as Footloose. 

Thanks. Just what I wanted. I noticed that MDQ did not appear anywhere in these. Are they scheduled at all or have they fallen to the entertainment cuts? 

About that $20 tour of Antigua. What was the company? I am presuming it wasn't an NCL excursion at that price. 

Traveler, my experience has been similar to yours, but what I was referring to was this particular review. Never have I been on an NCL cruise where the main production was only done once. With FDR's entertainment cuts, this may be the sign of the future. I loved Burn the Floor but not 3 or 4 times on the same cruise. I would like to know, (and never will) how many people missed out because of this. 

Thanks, I never realized I could see the daily planner without booking, The only puzzler: I can see nothing listed for the theatre in the 3 or 4 days I browsed! 

Correct me if I am wrong but I see only one production of the Million Dollar Quartet on the last  night. However Burn the Floor and the comedians seem to be on night after night. So how popular could they be after pax had seen them more than once. The attendance must have been abysmal. And I wonder how many people were shut out of the major production, a lot perhaps forsaking future NCL bookings. They are killing the Golden Goose. 

Ok, so it is like NCL and will give you ice cold water at any bar. Thank you.

For anyone who has cruised on the Summit lately, what has the entertainment been in the main theatre? Also, are there any other bars with music at night! The website does not seem to go into detail. 

Looking at a ship tour on Youtube, it appears that two person tables on the Summit are lined up about 4 inches from the next 2 person table.So it would offer no privacy and not be truly an individual table. Is this correct or was I just seeing an isolated example? 

If we don't get a drink package do we need to pay for water, either bottled or tap water from the bar?,

The contract apparently means nothing. The cast of Kinky Boots was fired in the middle of their contract. Also I have read Syd Norman's was turned into a karaoke bar!  And we are supposed to commit thousands of dollars 4 months in advance without knowing what we are buying? This is not the same as a port cancellation due to weather. This is acting in bad faith and is unethical. 

Technically this question may belong in the ports board, but I am sure answers will be more readily available here as many people cruise NCL out of NY.  If I am staying close to the Pier, can we simply walk across 12 th Ave, from west 48th st. to enter.?  The reason I ask is because on Google street view it shows the gates closed with a long long way around requiring a drive.. Can I presume the pic was taken on a non-cruise day/time? I do remember walking straight in a number of years ago, TIA. 

"There will always be two shows on the ships. Choir has been the primary since the Encore’s launch with a 2-story set"   

If that is the case, what is now the other production on the Encore at present? What about the Escape?

Does anybody know if the Encore will restore it's primary musical production in the next couple of months? Right now it appears that Choir of Man which used to be the secondary production, is now the only major theatre attraction. Similar situation on the Escape. 

What about the major productions in the theater? It starting to look like NC L  is removing the broadway style musicals from their ships.

On a related issue, I have looked at the entertainment page for both the Escape and the Encore and see no major musicals listed. Choir of Man seems to be the headliner. On the Escape the other show is Argentian folk dancing. With no offense to the land of Messi, that is a showstopper for me.(pardon the pun). Is this just an omission or is it the beginning of a cost-cutting pattern?  (The musicals are mentioned on other NCL pages)

As a resident of Halifax I would suggest a couple of hours at least walking the Harbourwalk which starts right outside the dock and goes for about 3 km. along the waterfront with plenty of restaurants, bars, shops, ships and also the Maritime Museum and Immigration Museum, the latter being next to your docking pier. It is known as Canada's Ellis Island. The former has popular exhibits on the Titanic and Halifax Explosion of 1917, the world's most deadly explosion before Hiroshima, killing close to 9/11 numbers. There used to be boats that would take you to Peggy's Cove from about halfway down the Harbourwalk. I do not know the cost or if they still run but they would be an appropriate way to travel there if they do. Google "Halifax Harbourwalk" and you can find more info.

Ok, thank you. I can take a step back from the balcony rail now. Despite my vast experience all these years I guess I got confused over mixed shots vs. mixed drinks. Must have been a panic attack! 🍺

I want to clarify this .Are you saying I can't get a rum and coke or a mimosa or a pina colada? If so I am an ex-NCL cruiser. 

Anybody visit Corner Brook on a NE/Canada cruise?  Shopping for souvenirs and gifts does not look plentiful. Is there an area developed around the cruise terminal?  Or within short walking  or taxi distance? 

Do you have to stand in a line for all that time?  I remember on the Epic you had to go an hour early but you could sit down when you got there. 

Just to let you know what prompted my question. I am booked on the Joy next September the very week when Fiona hit this year. Will be flying to NYC from Halifax for cruuse that ends in Quebec City. So my imagination led me to thinking of the cruise reversing and going south to avoid a hurricane hittimg the northeast, debarking instesd down south, 4000 pax in Miami instead of Quebec. Hopefully, a long shot but a point to ponder. Now, Bird and Horse, I appreciate both of your opinions, so stop arguing or I  will alert PETA. 😁

Does Q on the Joy have a separate bar area where you can listen to the music without eating? 

Thank you! 

So a hurricane hits or some other unforeseen occurrence. You already have your flight booked from the original port. Does NCLprovide any compensation or is that wishful thinking?