TheDougOut #1751 Posted July 15 Web cam update... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UFMOM #1752 Posted July 15 Wow, It’s really getting there. Can’t wait to board the end of December. Would love to see a menu for Onda. We will be doing the specialties for all our dinners. Looking forward to seeing Kinky Boots. Saw the movie a few years ago and enjoyed it. Haven’t seen Choir of Man yet either, which has really good reviews. I wish they would get the new show Six too. It sounds like it is going to be a great show too. Mary Ann 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a son of a ... #1753 Posted July 15 Isn't the TA are on the northern route? It will be too cold to sun bath anyway so who cares about deck space ... just make sure there are enough bar stools! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
js #1754 Posted July 15 Hi and thank you for all your work! I LOVE seeing the pictures of the Encore, sailing August 2020 (had to move from July 2020). With the "free" three specialty restaurants that we get now for booking, will they be able to be used for any of the restaurants? I also have two Platinum but not sure what restaurants they will be able to be used and if different from the other three for free. I originally had Haven booked, then needed more cabins, so moved to regular balconies and now since our date changed, seeing what the price differences will be so hadn't really paid attention to the lack of deck space since in Haven, but now in balcony wondering besides the pool, are there other places to see the ocean without laying by pool or pool decks? I don't want the sun and I could care less looking at a pool, I can do that at my home. I want to see the ocean with an umbrella or overhang. Also, for those that have made a dash for Vibe passes, have you always gotten them or have many of you been disappointed? I know Vibe on Encore will be much larger but wondering if you were able to get passes in the past? I also read on this thread the balconies will be larger. Will all balconies be larger or just certain decks, I'm asking since I will be moving our cabins again this week since I need more cabins for my family. Thank you all so much and THANK YOU Doug for the pictures! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UFMOM #1755 Posted July 15 I would say the best places for ocean viewing outside, other than the pool deck, haven or vibe will be the waterfront and your own balcony. For ocean viewing inside with a/c, I would say the observation lounge and the spa if you have a spa room or pass. Mary Ann 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero777 #1756 Posted July 15 Great views of the ocean from the District Brew House. However, you must keep your head off the bar to enjoy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
js #1757 Posted July 15 43 minutes ago, UFMOM said: I would say the best places for ocean viewing outside, other than the pool deck, haven or vibe will be the waterfront and your own balcony. For ocean viewing inside with a/c, I would say the observation lounge and the spa if you have a spa room or pass. Mary Ann Thank you. Guess the waterfront seating area, if available, would be the best place after the balcony and forgot about the observation lounge, that too, if seating is available. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
js #1758 Posted July 15 7 minutes ago, aero777 said: Great views of the ocean from the District Brew House. However, you must keep your head off the bar to enjoy. Not sure can promise that so will need to look for other options LOL 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDougOut #1759 Posted July 15 Passed along by @FreestyleNovice, who is currently lost at sea... NORWEGIAN ENCORE Float-out mid-August Ems transfer end of September Handover end of October 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailBreakaway #1760 Posted July 16 12 hours ago, TheDougOut said: Web cam update... Doug, quick, call that crane operator and tell him or her to load a big LED screen, two hot tubs, a bar, and maybe a grotto on that top deck aft, before it’s too late!! 😂 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maplemoose #1761 Posted July 16 Does anyone know if the Choir of Man is comp. On MyNCL it still shows as $15.99. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkvillain #1762 Posted July 16 Doug, quick, call that crane operator and tell him or her to load a big LED screen, two hot tubs, a bar, and maybe a grotto on that top deck aft, before it’s too late!! +1 on the grotto 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QueenOfZoom #1763 Posted July 16 2 hours ago, SailBreakaway said: Doug, quick, call that crane operator and tell him or her to load a big LED screen, two hot tubs, a bar, and maybe a grotto on that top deck aft, before it’s too late!! 😂 No, the magic pool like on Epic! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shof515 #1764 Posted July 16 53 minutes ago, Maplemoose said: Does anyone know if the Choir of Man is comp. On MyNCL it still shows as $15.99. it will be a comp show in the theater like the escape 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazV #1765 Posted July 16 8 hours ago, Maplemoose said: Does anyone know if the Choir of Man is comp. On MyNCL it still shows as $15.99. The website is a mess right now. As Choir of Man has been promoted as one of the two main shows, I think it's fair to assume it will be in the theatre and will be complementary. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCLGirl2013 #1766 Posted July 16 12 hours ago, Maplemoose said: Does anyone know if the Choir of Man is comp. On MyNCL it still shows as $15.99. I had the same question. Mine is still showing $15.99 for my Encore sailing in Dec 19 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkrickles1 #1767 Posted July 16 12 minutes ago, NCLGirl2013 said: I had the same question. Mine is still showing $15.99 for my Encore sailing in Dec 19 it's free. We paid on the Escape last July when it was in the supper club. As others have said, since it moved to main theater, it's free. And, BTW, do not miss it. Best show we've ever seen on a cruise ship. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prbffd28 #1768 Posted July 16 I'm not sure if this is the correct place to comment on this or not but I do know from reading several posts that the expanded Vibe area is concerning a lot of folks. So that said, I just found a very recent youtube review of the Joy from Northern Viking Explorer (at 1:27 minutes) that shows the area on deck 19 that has the hot tub and section of bar adjacent to Vibe has now been walled off so it is all Vibe, no longer genreal access. Seems to be a change that is not exclusive to Encore and will most likely happen to more ships unless guests do a lot of complaining about reduced public deck space. Oh well still looking forward to February 2020 on Encore!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maplemoose #1769 Posted July 16 2 hours ago, NCLGirl2013 said: I had the same question. Mine is still showing $15.99 for my Encore sailing in Dec 19 NCL Girl, it looks like you can make reservations on August 19 or so, is that right? If so can you post at the time to let us know if it is comp or not? I am not on ii until next May. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero777 #1770 Posted July 16 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Maplemoose said: NCL Girl, it looks like you can make reservations on August 19 or so, is that right? If so can you post at the time to let us know if it is comp or not? I am not on ii until next May. I’m sailing Encore in 109 days and it still shows “book onboard” $15.99 fee. Not worried about it though. I probably could call to make reservations like I did for the specialty restaurants, but I will just wing it on the shows. Edited July 16 by aero777 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bragstarr #1771 Posted July 16 I’m booked for the New York to Miami Panama Canal cruise November 2020. Been checking prices daily (right now in inside cabin 😢). Checked cruise prices this am and to our surprise a 20% drop in price.....apparently for Latitudes members. Shock and awe! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristieB #1772 Posted July 17 2 hours ago, bragstarr said: I’m booked for the New York to Miami Panama Canal cruise November 2020. Been checking prices daily (right now in inside cabin 😢). Checked cruise prices this am and to our surprise a 20% drop in price.....apparently for Latitudes members. Shock and awe! How does that work? You called about an existing booking, do they figure what it would be at the current price minus 20 percent? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bragstarr #1773 Posted July 17 Kristie B, exactly, except my cabin price had not moved. So I still got the same cabin, 20% more off it and my two Cruise Next deposits also stayed put, as did my din8ng package. Saved over $600. Unless your cabin price went up tremendously, it has be a savings! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreysgrl06 #1774 Posted July 18 Hi all quick question...I’m sailing out of New York on Encore. I wanted to know if you are required to leave your keys with the parking attendant when you park at the Manhattan cruise terminal? I was searching the boards and can’t seem to find a post about it. Thanks!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deliver42 #1775 Posted July 18 Not sure about N.Y., but any other terminal, lock the car an take your keys.Only at off terminal parking do you leave your keys. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
