Yorkvillain Posted August 14, 2017 #1076 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Impressive results so far! Haha! Her: "But we get free drinks on Royal!" Me: "umm, do you remember how much we spent on booze on the Escape? Her: "I forget, how much?" Me: "Exactly. You forgot. It rhymes with HERO. All drinks were included". Her: "oh" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 14, 2017 #1077 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hey Yorkvillian! We just booked her for Sept 2018 Alaska aft balcony! Cannot wait! Except I have to so we can transfer to the 2019 schedule. I was told when I booked this morning to get the half price deposits that the new schedule would be out any day....so waiting for the agent to email me so I can get my deck 9 same balcony! Soooooo excited! First NCL too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Bruiser Posted August 14, 2017 #1078 Share Posted August 14, 2017 All hail FDR! Count me as impressed at how clean and clutter-free the upper decks are on this ship. Notice how few bars there are near the main pool. Notice that the hot tubs have moved to the sun deck to entice people to make a choice: pool or hot tub. (That said, I hope there's some provision for shade). Notice that the Spice H2O hot tubs are much larger. Notice that the Spice railings are glass, not metal. This is such a massive evolution that all previous iterations of the BA/+ class now seem painfully deficient. I may have to move up my booking on Bliss, or make a second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted August 14, 2017 #1079 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Has anyone seen the floor plan for NCL Bliss Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony. I'm booked on the May 2018 sailing and I thought it would be the same as Breakaway, Getaway & Escape but I still don't see it on the website. Also, has anyone figured out the biggest to smallest balcony sizes. I'm on the 12th floor and that balcony on the other ships is usually the second largest after the 9th floor. 1. The deck-plans aren't a good indication of balcony size. 2. BA/GA are different than Escape/Joy/Bliss for aft-facing balcony depth. 3. The H6 is easily found when booking Bliss. (no images, though...except for Escape photos that have a different decor) 4. Based on what we've seen, Bliss will be identical to Escape and Joy in that aspect as well as Configuration A & B.. The deck on the "ground" is deck 9. Counting up from there, deck 12 is the same as Escape/Joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeahawkSiren Posted August 14, 2017 #1080 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thank you for those photos. Now I am really glad we booked an aft balcony on Deck 12. Looks quite a bit deeper than 13 or 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted August 14, 2017 Author #1081 Share Posted August 14, 2017 A bird's eye view onto the forward (Haven & Vibe) sun deck of Bliss seen from bow to aft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drock1973 Posted August 14, 2017 #1082 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I just hope my Starbucks app will work on the ship... just walk up and grab my mobile order!!![emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC5240 Posted August 14, 2017 #1083 Share Posted August 14, 2017 LOL - Same! I just hope my Starbucks app will work on the ship... just walk up and grab my mobile order!!![emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ohioNCLcruiser Posted August 14, 2017 #1084 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I love how they have tucked the lifeboats under the waterfront deck. It cost them some cabins on deck 7 to do it. But it just makes the ship look so much better than the Escape. Now I need to book a cruise on this ship! From what I've been told my a friend at NCL is that they are no longer allowed to have new builds with the boats off the side like that. Not sure if this is a change with USCG policy or NCL themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted August 14, 2017 #1085 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I just hope my Starbucks app will work on the ship... just walk up and grab my mobile order!!![emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Forums LOL - Same! That would be great. But I doubt that's in the plans!! [emoji6][emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HistoryGirl4Ever Posted August 14, 2017 #1086 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I would like to formally apologize to the Escape because I think I found a new favorite ship. Add my apologies too. I love the Escape but I think she's been replaced. [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolls123 Posted August 14, 2017 #1087 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1. The deck-plans aren't a good indication of balcony size.2. BA/GA are different than Escape/Joy/Bliss for aft-facing balcony depth. 3. The H6 is easily found when booking Bliss. (no images, though...except for Escape photos that have a different decor) 4. Based on what we've seen, Bliss will be identical to Escape and Joy in that aspect as well as Configuration A & B.. The deck on the "ground" is deck 9. Counting up from there, deck 12 is the same as Escape/Joy. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted August 14, 2017 #1088 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I was just thinking the same thing because that episode was just on a few weeks ago. I haven't seen Marcus do any type of follow-up, so I wonder if Zoe's is just going to be on the established ships for the time-being. <insert shrug here> They were only trying to sell chocolates. I'd expect to see Zoe's chocolates eventually replace the small Godiva boxes they use currently. Little 4-packs, probably less expensive than Godiva. Teppanyaki... Haven Restaurant... Nice. Can't wait! Stephen . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourfamilylovescruising Posted August 14, 2017 #1089 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Has any one heard if they are charging for laser tag and go carts? because my kids will so want to do these but I will hate to have to pay for more stuff :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny aurora Posted August 14, 2017 #1090 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Ha. If all goes to plan, we'll do both every year for now on. I just have to convince my other half which I should be able to do. Hopefully, del Rio will also be able to join you. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HistoryGirl4Ever Posted August 14, 2017 #1091 Share Posted August 14, 2017 They were only trying to sell chocolates. I'd expect to see Zoe's chocolates eventually replace the small Godiva boxes they use currently. Little 4-packs, probably less expensive than Godiva. I didn't even realize they sold Godiva on NCL. To be honest, I don't go into the gift shops, so that's probably why I missed them. (And Godiva is one of my favorites). Oh well. :D Maybe one day I'll see Zoe's and try them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted August 14, 2017 #1092 Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) Has any one heard if they are charging for laser tag and go carts? because my kids will so want to do these but I will hate to have to pay for more stuff :rolleyes: I believe I read that the Joy track costs around $5. I haven't seen anything specific to the Bliss yet. Edit: yeah, I found the post from this guy on the Joy that said minimum age was 14 and it costs $5. Maybe there will be a lower age for the tandem karts? Edited August 14, 2017 by TheDougOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottElkaBowl Posted August 14, 2017 #1093 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Wonder if they will start offering unlimited go cart rides as one of the free at sea offers now? Lol Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchinsky Posted August 14, 2017 #1094 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I believe I read that the Joy track costs around $5. I haven't seen anything specific to the Bliss yet. Edit: yeah, I found the post from this guy on the Joy that said minimum age was 14 and it costs $5. Maybe there will be a lower age for the tandem karts? As much as the Bliss looks like an amazing ship, and am looking forward to our cruise on her, I'm not happy that they would charge for the go-cart rides. They will also probably charge for the laser tag. I don't see on the deck plans mini golf, ropes course or even a basketball court. All those activities are free. My son is very active and loves all those things. For a week long cruise it would cost us an arm and leg to ride the go-carts and do the laser tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missilecop3 Posted August 14, 2017 #1095 Share Posted August 14, 2017 We just booked the Bliss for Dec 8, 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted August 14, 2017 #1096 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'm not happy that they would charge for the go-cart rides. Just to reiterate - I was sharing information that was posted about the Joy. I've seen nothing specific to the Bliss and a possible cost for the go-karts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNJones Posted August 14, 2017 #1097 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I love how they have tucked the lifeboats under the waterfront deck. It cost them some cabins on deck 7 to do it. But it just makes the ship look so much better than the Escape. Now I need to book a cruise on this ship! I noticed that too. When I was on the Breakaway and looked out from the balcony I was disappointed to have the lifeboats blocking my view down to the water. Sometimes you have some sea creatures that come fairly close to the ship. Maybe this is one of the "Alaska" features that will allow better near ship wildlife. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchinsky Posted August 14, 2017 #1098 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just to reiterate - I was sharing information that was posted about the Joy. I've seen nothing specific to the Bliss and a possible cost for the go-karts. I appreciate the information. I know there is no official word on any upcharges for these activities. I guess I am just assuming since they charge on the Joy. We will just have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missilecop3 Posted August 15, 2017 #1099 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I guess I'll be getting some exercise seeing as how the Garden Cafe isn't aft anymore lol. Darn me for loving an aft cabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted August 15, 2017 #1100 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I'm all for a charge to ride the go-karts. Without one, the line would be never ending... and I'm not a fan of long lines! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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