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Ive been loyal to NCL since my first cruise in '14, always have a great time, but agree prices have really gone up. Bliss Transatlantic solo cost me $2000, Encore Transatlantic is over $3000, not sure how the can justify a 50% increase. I am now looking at other lines, MSC has some great deals, and they will match Platinum status. I booked a 13 night Caribbean on Meraviglia in a solo cabin for $1200 total, I have a 6 night Pacific coastal on NCL that costs more. There are some things i dont like about MSC- Set dining, very basic beverage package, no real solo program, but still think ill have a wonderful vacation for half the cost.

It will be $133. We used to get a better deal, but people were abusing it

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I found this flyer with a lot of info for the Drinks on Us package. It shows the brands of liquor included, but no mention of the specific wines

MSC-18-095 Drinks On Us flyer_new.pdf

We sailed with just under 700 vacancies, so maybe 2/3 full, and maybe 50% of max capacity. It seems NCL may have purposely halted bookings to allow for a soft opening.

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I had the opposite problem, i ordered my 6 bottles of water late-Friday night, and no water so i complained at guest services. Couple hours later someone arrived at my cabin with 6 bottles. I go out and have dinner spend some time in the lounge and come back to my cabin and find this

Anybody able to count that up to 24? I’ve tried a few times and keep coming up short.

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I booked a studio on the Bliss Transatlantic right when it went on sale, got a reasonable price. The studio rates for the Encore transatlantic are a little more than double what Bliss was. Nope, not going on this one. Lots of new big ships being built right now, eventually there will be more rooms than passengers

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Ill be able to get you a pic of the menu April 21. Will probably be my first meal

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Not sure if this offers up any clues in regards to the Spice H2O screen debate...

 

This image i found seems to show it not having the screen

Also https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/Jetzt-live-Norwegian-Bliss-wird-ausgedockt,norwegianbliss110.html

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http://www.meyerwerft.de/de/meyerwerft_de/helper/stream.jsp

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NCL Bliss inaugural Transatlantic, April 21 to May 3. Looking forward to seeing the updated studio design.

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Its actually deck 5, you will board deck 6, go through the casino, and down the escalator to 5. Anyone from the main desk can sell you one, but they go quick

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Hey Doug, I thought this was the spa:

Outside / inside rendering of aft-facing spa...

 

 

Good thing i saved all the deck plan images.;)

Geez, you don't log on for 1 day and all hell breaks loose.

Anyone who saw the deck plans remember if the Brew House in still on Deck 8 forward?

I see a lot of information on the Ship specs for the Bliss, but nothing about the height of the ship. Anyone know the height above the water line?

We disembark in Vancouver and fly home the same day. Do I need to book a transfer in advance or will taxis be readily available to take us to YVR? We arrive at 7:00 A.M. but our flight isn't until 1:30 so we have plenty of time.

Its pretty easy to get from the port to YVR, take the Skytrain from waterfront station directly to the airport. It would probably be quicker than a taxi, and taxis are hard to come by in Vancouver. We currently dont have Uber or Lyft.

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While youre in my neck of the woods, Id recommend trying beer from Parallel 49, and Steamworks. Also Fat Tug IPA by Driftwood brewery is a local favourite if youre into IPA's, its rated at 7% but rumor has it they are under rating this one.

Take cover tonight , big storm in the forecast!

Well that was not a great lager but the poutine was good.

Im on the Transatlantic, the 5 day Pacific coastal, and 8 day Mexican Riviera

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Have been on 4 Epic cruises so far, and have my 5th in June. Epic is the ship that made me a cruise addict. I dont get all the negativity, of course there are some little things that could be improved, but im sure you could find faults to any ship. Overall, Ive always had a great time on Epic.

Studios are great! Very smart use of space , and you always have use of the lounge. My first few solo trips i ended up upgrading to a balcony cabin when the price dropped, but after staying in a studio wonder why i spent all that extra money.

The social aspect is good too, have made many friendships that continue well after the cruise.

NCL Escape 4/15/17

 

First time in a studio - anyone else?

Upcoming cruise schedule looking good! Solo cruising addict, wish i discovered it sooner!

Norwegian Epic June 14 '17

Norwegian Bliss Transatlantic April 21 '18

Norwegian Bliss Vancouver - LA Sep 30 '18

Norwegian Bliss LA -Mexican Riviera Oct 5 '18

I think it's because they are waiting for low tide. I'm surprised the Bliss would fit under the Lions Gate bridge at all. The Bliss is 20 decks high and I know some 15 and 16 deck ships that could not fit under the bridge. The only thing I could think of is they are building it with a fold down mast.

Good point, never thought of that. will be quite a sight going under it.

I remember leaving Lisbon on Epic, under the bridge there was pretty tight, think someone said was within 10 feet clearance.

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Booked this sailing too! What do you think of the "overnight" in Vancouver leaving at 1:30am. I LOLed.

Its a little strange leaving at that time, its unfortunate for those not from Vancouver, its quite scenic during the day

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Today we booked the 9/30/18 5-day Pacific Cruise and the 12/8/18 Eastern Caribbean. We originally had the Getaway booked for 12/2/18, but we couldn't pass up being on the Bliss again.

Will see you on the 5 day Pacific, just booked it. Was a nice surprise when I noticed Bliss would be in my hometown.

Any other solos on NCL Escape January 16th?