NCL Getaway July 9-16, 2022-H9-Live w/pics

[scooter6139]

Thanks for posting the Haven dinner menu.  Can you get ones of the Breakfast and Lunch?  Want to know what changed and/or what to expect when we go in December.  

 

Thanks in advance!

[graphicguy]

Capt Luigi doesn’t mess around. His Sailaways are on the minute of scheduled departures.

 

I received no invitations to stay here…..

[graphicguy]

[graphicguy]

48 minutes ago, GA Dave said:

Glad to see you sailing NCL again.  I also still look fondly back on our GA cruise in September of 2018.  That was a great cruise! 

I am actually sailing NCL again later this month, also for my birthday.  A quick three-day on the Sky.  Then I will be back to my new favorite, Yacht Club on MSC for September, November and December.

Hopefully we will bump into each other again in the future.

Hi Dave…so happy to hear from you.  Yeah…that cruise in 2018 was great.  I’m so fortunate to have met so many wonderful people while cruising.

 

Took my GF to the Mediterranean in the Yacht Club (Divina?) before the shut down.   Beautiful ship.  Loved the Yacht Club, but still prefer the Haven in NCL.

 

Wishing you a (pre) HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  I’m sure you’ll enjoy yourself.  

Let us know how that goes!
 

This cruise is actually my birthday (June) present to myself.

[Colorado Buffalo]

Other than the pool deck how busy or full of people does it feel like?

Are reservations sold out for the shows ? Specialty restaurants ?

[graphicguy]

19 minutes ago, Colorado Buffalo said:

Other than the pool deck how busy or full of people does it feel like?

Are reservations sold out for the shows ? Specialty restaurants ?

Doesn’t feel as crowded given it’s at capacity.  Elevators are quick.  Entertainment venues probably a good idea to get to them early (30+ minutes) otherwise you’ll be SRO.

 

 Concierges make all my dinner plans for me.  So, probably not fair for me to comment on reservations at the Specialty restaurants.

 

but, overall you’d never think there are nearly 4,000 people on board.  
 

Even the Garden Cafe is very well run!
 

planning folks and crew keep things moving well.

[graphicguy]

Love….LOVE the waterfront.  Forgot to take pics of the food, but at in La Cuccina.  Last time I ate there it was, at best. “Meh”.  They have really stepped up their game.  I did get pics of the menu….

 

Very, very good!!!!

 

[graphicguy]

Spice H2O…. (Setting up for a party)…I think they’re showing “COCO” here tonight!

 

 

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[graphicguy]

Of you’re looking for gelato or cakes…

 

 

[graphicguy]

Too full?

[graphicguy]

Tomorrow’s festivities…

[Colorado Buffalo]

5 hours ago, graphicguy said:

Love….LOVE the waterfront.  Forgot to take pics of the food, but at in La Cuccina.  Last time I ate there it was, at best. “Meh”.  They have really stepped up their game.  I did get pics of the menu….

 

Very, very good!!!!

 

How hard is it to get an outside table? Do you ask when making reservations?

Is it fairly windy?

[turtle tavern]

Thanks for sharing so much info, we sail 7/23. Do you have the dailies from day 4? 

[graphicguy]

4 hours ago, turtle tavern said:

Thanks for sharing so much info, we sail 7/23. Do you have the dailies from day 4? 

Thanks.  Not sure if I kept them.  I’ll check!

[graphicguy]

8 hours ago, Colorado Buffalo said:

How hard is it to get an outside table? Do you ask when making reservations?

Is it fairly windy?

Not hard at all. Breezy, but not windy!

[graphicguy]

And, Welcome to San Juan….little overcast, but I’m OK with that….in my small part, will try to inject a little money to my fellow Americans pockets!

[graphicguy]

5 hours ago, turtle tavern said:

Thanks for sharing so much info, we sail 7/23. Do you have the dailies from day 4? 

Word of advice….the dailies are in the NCL APP.  I only use it to make my plans while on board while using my iPhone.  Much easier and convenient!

[graphicguy]

So, late night at ‘ye old casino Last night.  And, finally dug myself out of my hole.  I’m now…..wait for it…..an entire $15 in the black 🤘

 

A little rant….Hold’em is “my” game.  NCL has a cash game every night.  Just about the same people play.  
 

I’m a pretty laid back and affable person.  It takes a lot for me to walk away from a table.  But, all cruise, there has been one guy who….

 

-doesn’t like they way some of us play our hands

-doesn’t like the rules NCL implements

-doesn’t like this, doesn’t like that

 

Not sure if he thinks it’s some sort of tactic, but it’s irritating as heck.

 

Finally walked away from the table in the middle of a hand (i had already folded) because I couldn’t tolerate him any more.

 

Just a miserable person who I could.no longer stand to be around!

 

rant over

 

[workingmom200112]

11 hours ago, graphicguy said:

Too full?

dang, what happened to the plastic bags they gave in the haven?  you could stuff more into those.  These things rip 😞

[cruiseny4life]

Just now, workingmom200112 said:

dang, what happened to the plastic bags they gave in the haven?  you could stuff more into those.  These things rip 😞

I had heard about these bags, so I'm really curious too! On our last trip, we were given two nylon bags to use. We did pack away our dirties in these, but didn't request laundry service. Still have them and use them for groceries now! 

 

So graphicguy, what changed from April to now buddy? 🙂

[workingmom200112]

19 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

And, Welcome to San Juan….little overcast, but I’m OK with that….in my small part, will try to inject a little money to my fellow Americans pockets!

 

 

What did you end up doing in San Juan?  Going in November and can't decide what to do there. 

[graphicguy]

1 minute ago, workingmom200112 said:

dang, what happened to the plastic bags they gave in the haven?  you could stuff more into those.  These things rip 😞

Yeah…key to these bags is laying them flat when you load them.  I’ve got 5 pair of boxers, 4 shorts and 3 shirts in that bag.  No one rip!  😂

[graphicguy]

Just now, workingmom200112 said:

What did you end up doing in San Juan?  Going in November and can't decide what to do there. 

We were just cleared 30 minutes ago.  So, will probably grab a taxi.  But first, my morning ritual…

[graphicguy]

4 minutes ago, cruiseny4life said:

I had heard about these bags, so I'm really curious too! On our last trip, we were given two nylon bags to use. We did pack away our dirties in these, but didn't request laundry service. Still have them and use them for groceries now! 

 

So graphicguy, what changed from April to now buddy? 🙂

LOL!  I found a deal I couldn’t pass up….😄

[Colorado Buffalo]

32 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

And, Welcome to San Juan….little overcast, but I’m OK with that….in my small part, will try to inject a little money to my fellow Americans pockets!

Which pier did you come in at ?