BirdTravels on the Inaugural Voyage of the Encore to the Eastern Caribbean

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

[CruisingSince1982]

16 hours ago, bluesea777 said:

 

No, it read that on Encore you can use it in either Q or Los Lobos, in place of La Cucina or Moderno.

 

 

Now that's ridiculous. 

[BirdTravels]

On 11/25/2019 at 2:55 PM, FlGoodShips said:

List of officers, please

 

[Jeremyg2]

4 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

They have the safari open air taxis. Do it yourself is cheap enough

 

 

Thanks for this info!  I have though this might be a better way to go; only concern was safety.  Being "tourist" you never know. 🙂 

[BirdTravels]

17 minutes ago, Jeremyg2 said:

Thanks for this info!  I have though this might be a better way to go; only concern was safety.  Being "tourist" you never know. 🙂 

We’re at Sapphire beach today.  The “taxis” are all 20 passenger open air safari buses. 

[BirdTravels]

Complimentary dining at all restaurants (including specialty restaurants)

Edited November 27, 2019 by BirdTravels

[Greenpea2]

On 11/25/2019 at 1:33 PM, KAYKAY121 said:

That is pretty crowded. If I were on there this week with 1000+ kids, I would definitely want Vibe. Just can't decide for two weeks from now. Thank you. Have a great cruise.

I agree. I don’t see any available chairs in the shot with the pool. And it looks like a crowd across on the other side. 

[Jim The Lizard]

4 minutes ago, Greenpea2 said:

I agree. I don’t see any available chairs in the shot with the pool. And it looks like a crowd across on the other side. 

Every NCL cruise on the Breakaway class, chairs are at a premium.  But they can be found.  Sea days are tough till about 1 pm.  

[BirdTravels]

3 hours ago, CruisingSince1982 said:

 

Now that's ridiculous. 

So,,,, if there is no Moderno On the ship. And if there is no La Cucina on the ship. Do you suggest We give up the dinner?
 

We think that Lobos is one of the best restaurants NCL has. 

[BirdTravels]

Edited November 27, 2019 by BirdTravels

[Jeremyg2]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

We’re at Sapphire beach today.  The “taxis” are all 20 passenger open air safari buses. 

That is gorgeous! Awesome info on taxi, thanks! Looks like we might be hitting a beach after all! 

One additional inquiry, any food/drinks for purchase in the area? Chair's or umbrellas to rent? 

Edited November 27, 2019 by Jeremyg2

[bluesea777]

4 hours ago, CruisingSince1982 said:

 

Now that's ridiculous. 

 

Pourquoi? Perche?

 

Onda is more upscale than La Cucina and has different menu. Therefore Onda is out as is Moderno. The two alternatives: Q and Los Lobos are fine.

 

If you still want to use your Plat dinner in either La Cucina or Moderno, then Encore is not the ship for you.

 

[coastcat]

3 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

 

 

 

BRB, I feel the sudden need to go book a cruise NOW... beautiful photos!

[benzygirl]

7 hours ago, purpleally said:

No asterisk next to Veuve Clicquot. Looks I just saved myself 500.00

The asterisk you are referring to means you can't get it served by the bottle under the Prem Plus, however you can get all the glasses you want included.  Is that correct?  

[GettotheSun]

On 11/26/2019 at 4:18 PM, dporter said:

Their wine by the glass choice is quite limited if you have just the Premium Beverage Package.

I found it interesting that they had several glasses priced at $16.  So that’s a $1 upgrade, lol!!!  Actually it’s kind of clever as I’d say 3 of the $16 glass wines I would probably pop for the $1 surcharge.   Still cheaper by a football field than the Plus package, which doesn’t include Veuve anymore...as we have now learned!!

[GettotheSun]

To the OP, thanks so much for posting this and all your effort.  Wow, so much good info on this one post.  Thanks again!

[BirdTravels]

3 hours ago, Jeremyg2 said:

That is gorgeous! Awesome info on taxi, thanks! Looks like we might be hitting a beach after all! 

One additional inquiry, any food/drinks for purchase in the area? Chair's or umbrellas to rent? 

Sapphire beach has a bar and food concession (typical $11 hamburgers you find on any beach). Chairs. No umbrellas, but lots of people set up under the trees.   

[BirdTravels]

4 hours ago, Greenpea2 said:

I agree. I don’t see any available chairs in the shot with the pool. And it looks like a crowd across on the other side. 

This inaugural voyage is full. 4900 passengers and only 1400 of them kids (feels like a lot more kids). 

[Jeremyg2]

28 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Sapphire beach has a bar and food concession (typical $11 hamburgers you find on any beach). Chairs. No umbrellas, but lots of people set up under the trees.   

Perfect! Thank you so much!! 

[purpleally]

1 hour ago, benzygirl said:

The asterisk you are referring to means you can't get it served by the bottle under the Prem Plus, however you can get all the glasses you want included.  Is that correct?  

Correct. But I was looking forward to ordering it by the bottle in restaurants 

[Shidah]

1 hour ago, GettotheSun said:

I found it interesting that they had several glasses priced at $16.  So that’s a $1 upgrade, lol!!!  Actually it’s kind of clever as I’d say 3 of the $16 glass wines I would probably pop for the $1 surcharge.   Still cheaper by a football field than the Plus package, which doesn’t include Veuve anymore...as we have now learned!!

Veuve is included, just by the glass, not by the bottle.

[Shidah]

1 hour ago, benzygirl said:

The asterisk you are referring to means you can't get it served by the bottle under the Prem Plus, however you can get all the glasses you want included.  Is that correct?  

Correct.  The asterisk is only there for bottles you can get.  You can still order by the glass.