*LIVE* from the Norwegian Joy 5-Night Bermuda October 11-16, 2023

[bluesea777]

The sun is out and the white caps look pretty but it’s still very windy ….

 

 

 

[BirdTravels]

One of The Birds’ go to reataurants is Food Republic. The Birds usually go for a sea day lunch and select 4 items. 
 

 

Edited October 13, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

[Cruising Lynne]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

Diner food is the specialty at the American Diner 

We went there for breakfast one morning on our trip. Hubby did not want to go there at first because it was very warm out there, but we both ended up enjoying it a lot because it was buffet style without the chaos of the Garden Cafe. Never had any other food there, but it would be good to go to if I was craving mozzarella sticks or wanted a lobster and shrimp slider. Could I use a Latitude's meal voucher there?

[wolft927]

9 minutes ago, Cruising Lynne said:

We went there for breakfast one morning on our trip. Hubby did not want to go there at first because it was very warm out there, but we both ended up enjoying it a lot because it was buffet style without the chaos of the Garden Cafe. Never had any other food there, but it would be good to go to if I was craving mozzarella sticks or wanted a lobster and shrimp slider. Could I use a Latitude's meal voucher there?

We were on the Joy in April, and we had lunch there on Embarkation day mainly because it was free for Haven Guests. I will say the food was good but the Milkshakes were fantastic ( Not included with free lunch) We are going on the escape in January and we will most likely eat there again embarkation day so we don't have to fight the rush at the Haven or buffet or dining rooms. 

[PATRLR]

2 hours ago, laudergayle said:

The NCL talent call this past year has been looking for versatile singers, dancers, acrobats.  I highly suspect we will have entertainment onboard but it will be in-house productions that don’t have licensing costs.  And not just new game shows.  At least that’s my hope.

I hope you are right.  I'd have more confidence you are right if NCL would communicate more on the matter.  

This past summer I was on Oasis of the Seas for a week.  That was a real wake-up call regarding just how far the NCL entertainment has slipped in recent years.  

[BirdTravels]

Looking to dine on escargot or foie gras? Then you’ll want to try Le Bistro! Fine French dining. 

[BirdTravels]

La Cucina has been the mainstay of Italian food on NCL ships for many years. And The Birds prefer it over newcomers like Onda. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Ocean Blue is NCL’s seafood restaurant. Once the concept and menu of Iron Chef Geoffrey Zacharian, NCL has taken over and dumbed it down. The last three cruises (including this one), The Birds have noted quality control problems at OB. 

[BirdTravels]

Ocean Blue Wine List

 

Edited October 13, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

Gotta a hankering for some BBQ? Go tonQ’s. You can also go there for dinner or after dinner for great country music and dancing. 
 

[BirdTravels]

The Local All Day 

 

[BirdTravels]

The Local Late Night 

 

[BirdTravels]

Do you want a book or board game? Go to the Card Room. You can also get the crossword puzzle and sudoko of the day

 

Edited October 13, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

The Atrium is always busy. It is the heart of the ship and hosts much of the guest services and is the hub of live entertainment. 

 

Edited October 13, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

 

The iConnect Internet cafe has computers to use with your WiFi package. 
 

[BirdTravels]

The Cavern Club hosts the Beatles and other live entertainment. 
 

[#55worktoplay]

This is great I really like that you are sharing so much about the ship and food.

 

I hope you have better weather days. 
 

 

[Annies88]

7 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

The process of installing a new show is measured in months. Props and scenery from the old show needs to be disassembled and removed to make space for the new show. When The Bird was on the Encore a few weeks ago, the production team was still making plans to remove the last bits of Kinky Boots which has been off the ship for a year. Then the new set is onboarded in tiny pieces and assembled. The very first time Choir of Man was preformed on NCL, it was on the Escape on the tiny Supper Club stage and The Bird watched as a team of carpenters built the bar from small pieces [some or a lot of assembly required]. 
 

Total speculation is that they terminate Footloose now, giving them a couple of months to disassemble and prep, then do the swap during the dry dock in January.  That’s what they used to do. 

I am on the Escape mid November in Bermuda. WOF is a virtual event shown on that ship. You play along on your phone. It does not appear they are doing this on all ships but things change often. 

[BirdTravels]

Not Bird Endorsed

 

If you love a good cigar, the humidor lounge has cigars and a space to enjoy them 

 

All 

[laudergayle]

23 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

The Atrium is always busy. It is the heart of the ship

I love how you have captured aa near empty atrium.  Bird must be a Night Owl.

[BirdTravels]

At the Sugarcane Mojito Bar, the process is to start at the top of the mojito menu, drink your way down, then return to the top of the list. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Due to the bad weather, every stateroom on this cruise got $100 OBC. So, the shops are full today. 
 

[BirdTravels]

If you are into luxury, the Haven is where you want to be

 

Haven Courtyard

[BirdTravels]

Haven Inside Sundeck (air conditioned sunshine)