10 Tips & Tricks for the Norwegian Encore | What We Learned On Our 2021 NCL Encore Alaskan Cruise

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Today's video is 10 tips and tricks that we learned while sailing on the Norwegian Encore. It's a big ship and here are some of the things that we think would have helped us before we boarded:
1. Head towards the back of the Garden Buffet for more seating.
2. The Local is a good option if the buffet is busy - especially for breakfast.
3. Get reservations to the shows you want to see on embarkation day. The shows fill up fast!
4. Get to the observation lounge early!
5. Book your shore excursions online before you sail to save time at the Excursion Desk.
6. The main decks are 6, 7, and 8 - so you if you want to be close to dining, entertainment, and bars, book 9 or 10.
7. We don't recommend paying for the premium drink package. We got it for free, but never could have drank enough to make paying for it worth it.
8. The bar menu remain pretty similar at all the bars. Take a picture on Day 1 to save the hassle of dealing with the QR codes.
9. Even if you don't have a dining plan, try 1 or 2 of the specialty restaurants.
10. Review deck plans ahead of time and download the NCL app!
Come back next week for our final video - a common area ship tour of the Encore.
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@tiger7892 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this 😊 My husband and I are getting married on the Encore in Feb 2023. Gonna send this video out to our guests ❤️

@eclark789 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience! Definitely some info I haven’t seen yet!

@ThisHappyPlace_ 3 ай бұрын

That's what it's all about! Hope it brings you a little insight and helps you find your happy place if you sail on the Encore in the future! Thanks for the encouraging words!

@mamabear3276 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these tips 😊 We're booked for this May on the Encore to Alaska 👏🏼 🛳 Glad to have found you two

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your trip! It'll be here before you know it! 😊

@pdallen5801 Жыл бұрын

Outtakes are an awesome touch!

@chambersstevens3135 2 жыл бұрын

U guys are great! So helpful!!

@gregabbott6833 2 жыл бұрын

I can appreciate this one!!! Yes thanks for the pointers! We’ll be on the encore January 2nd!!! Leaving from Miami😀

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, have an AMAZING time. It's cold here at home so cruising out of Miami sounds so good right now! Enjoy the Encore!

@0388nemo Жыл бұрын

Very useful info. Thanks for sharing your experience : )

@brettparnell8254 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very good info. Specialty dining reservations are 90 days in advance. Excursions should be open at any time, but the offerings may change over time

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! We did everything so last minute that it was all available for us!

@kalika3126 Жыл бұрын

Thank you folks for posting this video, my family and i are going on it in June. Thank you

@carriesilveria-kirby9155 3 ай бұрын

Last June? Im going this June. Hoping its some what nice weather

@aprilernst8779 4 ай бұрын

Thanks So Much for this video. Leaving this weekend for the Encore !!!! First Time Cruiser here. Your video was def helpful.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 4 ай бұрын

So glad to hear it! Have the best time on your cruise. Don't be surprised if you find yourself wanting to book another before its over! Say hello to the Encore for us.

@joeelwell177 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update

@youngedwards3265 2 жыл бұрын

Wow very helpful thank you 😊

@stacysmith4350 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, will be on the Encore April 2nd 2023

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Less than a year! It'll be here for you know it. Have an amazing trip!

@davidburnell904 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you 😊

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pamtucker6042 6 ай бұрын

Just booked the encore for December 2024 for my twins 21st. I’ve sailed NCL 6 times and RC twice.NCL has been the best value but preferred the service on RC better. The Encore looks beautiful and I love the Boardwalks. Can’t wait! Nice video.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 6 ай бұрын

We hope you have an amazing cruise for such a milestone event! We're actually on a Royal Cruise right now and really really enjoying it!

@lauried1042 Жыл бұрын

Great tips thanks!"

@derickrojo2222 Жыл бұрын

U 2 are great, were RC cruisers and have made high status, but were thinking of cruising Norwegian, our last cruise on the symphony RC, was disappointing, so thanks

@kennywilliams123 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips, we’re long time cruisers and we love Norwegian, and will be heading out from Seattle to Alaska The first week of October 2022. PS… Go Pitt !

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Have an amazing trip and hail to Pitt!

@mamarobyn Жыл бұрын

This happy place I couldn't have found you on a better day this is literally my happiest day after 42 years of begging my mother will maybe I didn't start right out of the womb but closely thereafter she wants to do it she wants to take an Alaskan cruise we're going...

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for you! It was the most incredible place I've ever been and I can't wait to go back someday!

@janetgoodwinbunsrusinc7006 Жыл бұрын

❤thanks for the tips

@michellekuennen-apperson2827 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Swordsfor200Alex Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the rundown on the Encore. We are going to Alaska the last week of August 2022 in the Haven. I will definitely review the deck plans and use the app for us to navigate around the ship. We did this cruise 10 years ago but on the NCL Jewel so half the size of the Encore. We had a forward penthouse that had a large deck just below the bridge. We could wave at the Captain. I see the new ship design doesn't have any forward-facing decks unless you are up in the Haven. From what I understand it was always a problem for the bridge crew's night vision distortion when someone below left their shades open at night.

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

Oh, that's really interesting. I find all of the small details about these giant ships soooo fascinating and spend a lot of my time on them wondering how it all works. 😆 Have a wonderful trip!

@Qazxswer68 Жыл бұрын

Did you go 21-28? I might have ran into you:) Wasn’t that the best weather ever for an Alaskan cruise❤

@shalauntewright6596 3 ай бұрын

Thank you : very informative ❤

@ThisHappyPlace_ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying so! We hope it helps if you find yourself on the Norwegian Encore anytime soon!

@shalauntewright6596 3 ай бұрын

@@ThisHappyPlace_ yes me and hubby just booked for our 25th anniversary for 2025, we are so excited, any information helps 💃🏽

@OcalaTim01 2 жыл бұрын

You can opt-out of the "Free" Perk drink package (as long as everyone in the cabin also wants to opt-out of it.). Saves you a few hundred dollars in not paying for the Gratuities for the package.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I think we definitely got our money's worth but...we like to drink sooooo....lol.

@russpeterson5696 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't eat at buffet. We ate at main dinner in back of ship. The Q Restaurant had the best food, and second was Cagney's Steakhouse. You are right the "Choir of Man" is awesome. My wife and I had the Haven suite. I recommend getting this room. We were in Alaska in October. Had a great time. Thanks for what you do.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and food recommendations! I wish we would have checked out more of the specialty restaurants for sure and have only heard amazing things about the Haven't. I hope you had an amazing trip!

@ricobhi 2 жыл бұрын

@Russ is it possible to eat all of your meals in the Haven area if you want to, without feeling like you're missing out? Do they change the menu frequently?

@louiscerulli5676 2 жыл бұрын

All NCL cruises offer "Free at sea" Up to 5 perks including Drink package, Specialty Dining, Free internet, Shore excursion credit and other specials. You can choose "Sail away" to not accept any of the perks. When I compare a NCL itinerary to any other cruise line and add the perks, NCL is always the best value. Was recently on the Royal Mariner of the seas and for a 5 day itinerary the drink package for my wife and I was $575, we thought about going without the package but we did not want to check off all the drinks each day. We're not huge drinkers either but think about it, starting at the pool deck around noon and going till about midnight, 1 am??

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Great points! Doing our research, we saw that the drink package was generally included, but we saw a TON of people on the cruise that didn't have it and didn't even know it was an option. And I know that you pay tax on that package as well, so I think it's just important to so the math before getting on. But if it's offered, heck yes we'll take it bc we do like a good drink....or two....or 5 🤣

@user-xr8hy9uo6b 11 ай бұрын

With the Free At Sea package which is one of the perks, the beverage part of the package is gratuities only. Which is about $22 per person per day. So if you drink 2 drinks a day at $15 per drink…. It’s worth it. The FAS Plus which includes more options is more expensive.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 11 ай бұрын

Definitely worth it if it's included!

@ricobhi 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you researched so much before going on this ship. I bought tickets in December for our October 2022 cruise, and have been doing a little bit of research every week since then! Did you ever consider booking your excursions on your own instead of going with the options offered by NCL?

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

We did and I think I'd consider it even more now, but with restrictions still being in place, the Alaska season being so short and so many companies not opening for 2021, it seemed like the safest bet to go with NCL last year. Now that things are more "normal" I'd definitely consider booking things on my own, especially yo give ourselves to explore the towns on our own more. The only thing that makes me nervous about doing that is something going wrong and the ship leaving without us 😝

@kathymorrison6381 2 жыл бұрын

We just got home from this cruise. We booked the Skagway train thru NCL but did whale watching thru Alaska Galore in Juneau and Ketchikan Kayak for an e bike tour. Both provided excellent communication and service

@ricobhi Жыл бұрын

@@kathymorrison6381 Thank you for sharing your experience!

@ricobhi Жыл бұрын

@@ThisHappyPlace_ Yeah, they do seem to make a big deal about that "the boat won't leave you if you go with us" thing in the NCL listings. 😄 But, someone else pointed out that these other businesses would stand to lose too much if they weren't really good at getting people back to their boats in time, which I thought was a really good point. Thank you again for your videos!!

@chuckoneill2023 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We sailed Encore a month after you. I actually found the NCL app crashed a lot, personally. Hope that improves.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't the most functional app, that's for sure, but I've heard that about a lot of cruising apps. Still glad we had it!

@kime464 Жыл бұрын

Does this ship have filtered water and can I fill my hydro flask with it or do I have to purchase the bottle water package? Going on this ship in February

@bartholomewbrier6973 Жыл бұрын

Love your sweatshirt

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

Hail! 😊

@joannematzuka1592 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this information. I was wondering what time the shows are so I can figure out what time I should make reservations at the specialty restaurants tia

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 ай бұрын

Showtime can vary somewhat from cruise to cruise and from one day to the next depending on the show, however the shows are usually later in the evenings. In general, scheduling an earlier dinner to be done by 7:30 or so on the nights you want to see a show will leave you ample time. Just double check showtimes on the app or daily cruise planner when you board.

@joannematzuka1592 2 ай бұрын

@ThisHappyPlace_ thank you so very much

@TampaBaySports Жыл бұрын

Leaving on the encore on Sunday November 13th..... 4 days to go!!!!!!

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

Have an amazing trip!

@kurpal8904 2 жыл бұрын

What are your experiences on the Encore with motion sickness? Worried about getting sea sick or rocky. Planning on Alaska in July. Thank you.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Traveling up towards Alaska from Seattle, I was a little queasy, but I was also pretty jet lagged which I think played into that a lot. I didn't find it SUPER rocky, but had previously been on a cruise with huge swells during a storm so I compare everything to that. Once we were in Alaska, I barely felt the ship move at all.

@kurpal8904 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThisHappyPlace_ July shouldn’t have any crazy storms from Seattle to Alaska hopefully. Thank you

@nascar8and20 5 ай бұрын

Was booking a week with RC icon. But is a little expensive for us couple. Booking it to soon which we want to sail in march. So we are boking with Encore for half the price, and feel it'll be worth it from what we see. Never cruised with NWC. Thank you for this great advice! 👍 3:41

@ThisHappyPlace_ 5 ай бұрын

NCL definitely has some included perks that can make it very reasonable to sail with them. Give it some time for the hype around the icon to calm down and check back for your next cruise! Older ships will likely have a lower rate too. We found RC to be more or less the same value as NCL. No included drink package with RC but additional amenities on board that interested us more.

@jordanlayfield 2 жыл бұрын

Cruising on December 12th!

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Have an amazing time!

@annarborarmando 2 жыл бұрын

Did you need a passport for this cruise? Am booked for may, but have a enhanced DL from Michigan.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

They highly, highly recommended we have it and did check it when we checked in. But since it was closed loop, it wasn't technically required. We didn't use it again, but probably wouldn't do an Alaskan Cruise without one since at some of the stops, the closest hospital is in Canada. Better safe than sorry.

@kime464 Жыл бұрын

Does the encore have filtered water and can I fill my hydro flask or do I have to purchase the bottled water package? Thanks for this video! I will going on those cruise ship

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

I didn't see any specific filtered water filling stations, but to be fair I wasn't really looking as we bought the water package. I found it to be worth it! Thanks for watching!

@dawnlibby2662 11 ай бұрын

I don't know about the Encore but their sister ship the Bliss does. There is a station outside by the entrance to the buffet.

@gknepper01 2 жыл бұрын

There is a large staffed beverage station towards the front of the Garden Cafe where you can get mimosas and other morning pick me ups. Ask me how I know ;)

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Oh darnit! Can't believe we missed it!

@nancymccombs3775 Жыл бұрын

I’m going on the Encore Aug 2023, a bucket trip, going with my son. Will be using an ecv. I won’t be doing many excursions but I should be fine on the cruise, right? On all the cruise videos I’ve watched, I never see any ecv’s. Thank you!

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

You will definitely be fine! There were lots of ECVs on the ship when we were in Alaska!

@nancymccombs3775 Жыл бұрын

@@ThisHappyPlace_ Thank you so much!

@richardpage9377 2 жыл бұрын

Did the Bliss when it came out , first time on Norwegian was not satisfied. I'll stuck with Celebrity and Royal Caribbean.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

We really want to try Royal! I think it seems more up our alley! It is nice to know that our experience wasn't singular (many ppl have made us feel bad for having our opinions 😆). But isn't that what's great? There's a cruiseline for everyone!

@youssefeddajibi 4 ай бұрын

Hi, does it takes a long time to get off the boat in each step (Juneau, etc) ?

@ThisHappyPlace_ 4 ай бұрын

It depends on the ports and at what time you're disembarking. It's technically a very easy process (if docked and not tendered), but sometimes long lines can form. Other than Icy Strait Point, we were off the ship quickly at each port.

@juliechats2000 2 ай бұрын

Can you make the reservation immediately when you get on the ship if you get to the social club to do it and can you make reservations on your app as soon as you get on the ship or before you get on the ship for the shows

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 ай бұрын

According to NCL's website, you can rebook entertainment 21 days prior to sailing (26 for Haven and Platinum and above). What we've found is that these reservations are limited and more are available once onboard. Do it immediately, some shows book up quickly (18+ comedy shows).

@Nabdoolhotmail Жыл бұрын

Hi what time is the earliest to embark on cruise ship ? 5:00 pm is cruise schedule time

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

I think the earliest general boarding time is 11:30 but it may depend on the ship and itinerary.

@teams3345 2 жыл бұрын

Going on a 21 day cruise on the Encore Haven in about two weeks. Our favorite cruise line.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

21 days! Incredible! Have an amazing time!

@kime464 Жыл бұрын

Did this ship have filtered water and can I fill my hydro flask or do I have to purchase the bottle water package? Also when we go to ports can I bring back bottle water?

@bunkerhillguy2542 Жыл бұрын

Wow! 21 days in The Haven!! Rich!!

@janicestewart7546 Жыл бұрын

We were on Encore Mar. 2022. Food Republic was awful. Will never eat there again! Ocean Blue was fantastic. We ate outside!

@CarlaGranger 2 жыл бұрын

There was a bar as soon as you walked into the buffet. Maybe they got rid of it...

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Someone else said this and I honestly think we just missed it! So food focused we didn't even pay attention lol!

@ashish20000 Жыл бұрын

Which excursions did you book and liked the best? Thanks!

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

The helicopter glacier tour in Juneau was an unforgettable experience and we also loved salmon fishing in Ketchikan, but every excursion we booked was great! We vlogged the whole trip so feel free to check them out to see the experiences!

@ashish20000 Жыл бұрын

@@ThisHappyPlace_ Where did you book your helicopter tour from? Thanks!

@mileswinslow7553 2 жыл бұрын

I've been to five Continents, multiple countries and forty-six states and many provinces. I'm more of a traveler than a vacationer too. I'm not really into an all inclusive vacation to Playa de Mexico, not that I haven't been there (mostly during Covid when travel was limited).I've been dog sledding to see the Northern Lights. I've been on African safaris and its amazing beaches. I've seen a lot, but never cruised before. I'll be fifty-six and am going on my first cruise 🛳 in October '22 to see Alaska. I've gotten a balcony, no obstruction. I'm looking forward to it... a Norwegian Cruise 🛳.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Have an amazing trip. Alaska bow truly holds a very special place in our hearts and I hope it captures yours as well! Cruising is just a great way to experience it.

@bunkerhillguy2542 Жыл бұрын

Funny to read this because I'm 47. I've never been on a cruise before and been to 70 countries. All via air. I just finished my Alaska cruise on Norwegian Bliss which is the sister ship to Encore in August 2022. Had an amazing time and plan on doing more cruising now! It's just easy!

@danamarro1 Жыл бұрын

Is there a casino or dancing nightly?

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

There is a casino and entertainment into the night. We were on the 3rd sailing after the Covid closure though so not all entertainment was back then. It's sure to be a party now!

@bradlococo4806 Жыл бұрын

guess you need to go on another NCL since the DRINK PKG IS FREE and wifi and 1 specialty dining

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

Yup! We had that package. Just mentioned if it would be worth the price if you were to pay for it or not. 😊

@bradlococo4806 Жыл бұрын

@@ThisHappyPlace_ you dont have to pay for it now it is FREE that makes it worth it :)

@kiranmarrapu 3 ай бұрын

Free At Sea - Beverage Service and Dining service are good to add or worthless? i booked for May 2024. Not sure, whether I can cancel those 2 services if they are worthless. Please respond.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 3 ай бұрын

You cannot cancel individual items from the Free at Sea, it comes as a package and is all or nothing. You have to do the math and decide if you'll get your money's worth from the taxes you pay for the "free" package.

@kiranmarrapu 3 ай бұрын

@@ThisHappyPlace_ There were options to select / deselect for Open bar Service and / or Speciality Dining service. My question, whether they are worthful to keep? If they are not worthful, I will try for refund for those services. Because, as you said, most of the days, we will be out for some excursions.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 3 ай бұрын

Oooooh, that's great to know. I think that the doing the math tactic still applies. It doesn't take MANY drinks to break even and I think it's definitely worth it to keep the dining as the specialty restaurants are pretty great.

@SamanthaChan-zm7zh 3 ай бұрын

@kiranmarrapu You don't need to accept the Free Beverage pkg, it's not really "Free", there's a $22/pp per day gratuity that will be added to your booking. If one person takes the beverage pkg, the 2nd person has to take it too bcuz NCL doesn't want the 2 guests in a cabin to share the Beverage pkg. There's another way you can do it by booking 2 Solo cabins & it's also an advantage for excursions too. Bcuz only the first guest will get the $50 off per excursion per port while the 2nd guest will have to pay full price. So if you book your own Solo cabin, both guest will get the $50 off per excursion per port !!!

@SamanthaChan-zm7zh 3 ай бұрын

@kiranmarrapu The dining pkg is good to have bcuz if you have to pay for the dinner at the Specialty restaurant, like the Teppanyaki dinner will cost you $59/each plus gratuity. However there will be a gratuity charge for the free Specialty restaurant, I was charged $19.80 for my 2 Free Specialty Dining on my Transatlantic cruise.

@danilsafigueroa9867 2 жыл бұрын

👌👌👍👍💯💯💯

@paular601 Жыл бұрын

I booked the show already and don’t sail until July

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

That's great! Early booking wasn't available as we sailed on only the 3rd cruise post shutdown in 2021. Lots has changed since then!

@veraonearth 2 жыл бұрын

any teens here going on the encore december 19th for the 7 day cruise?

@Zizboboo 2 жыл бұрын

We are going with two boys 14 and 12!! See you tomorrow!:)

@veraonearth 2 жыл бұрын

@@Zizboboo yay! im 16 and i have a younger brother who is 11! (and an 18 y/o sister) see you:)

@denizalgazi 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased that Disney Cruise Line doesn't have the "unlimited" drink packages!

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

We liked it more too. And DCL's drinks are CHEAP which is so shocking since it's Disney lol.

@denizalgazi 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThisHappyPlace_ I always recommend DCL's $5+ drink of the day for those that like to drink!

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@denizalgazi Oh my gosh, yes, I lived on that! Jake is a beer drinker so we got the beer mug first thing and his beers were so cheap bc of that. It's a really great deal!

@anthonyortega754 2 жыл бұрын

The drink package wasn’t included then for your cruise. It’s $19.80 per day per guest. If you pay for the drink package it’s $99 per day plus 20% gratuity. You both must of did a Sailaway promotion. Gotta do the free at sea promotion

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

At this point, I have honestly no idea what the promotion was. 😝 We booked late and were sort of frantic to just get on a ship to Alaska after ours was canceled. It was all a learning experience. Thanks for the tip.

@mitrecl9700 6 ай бұрын

Just got off Encore from Caribbean and found it the worst experience ever as a Gold member - watched solo street show in the theater TWICE, reduced/shortened public area such as track/walk, limited operation hours for laser tag and it skipped the GSC private island again 😢

@ThisHappyPlace_ 6 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear that. We had a rough time on our NCL Joy cruise a few months ago too. Similar issues as you. And we had the private island canceled on a recent RCL trip as well. 🙁

@mickydrew Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't you get a good view from your balcony?

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

Depends what side you're on! We were on the wrong one to view the glacier.

@kadoharp 2 жыл бұрын

I was on the mr sexy legs contest in November 2021 on this ship. Very happy its not on KZfaq lmao

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I don't think they held that on our cruise (it being Alaska, there weren't a lot of legs out 😋). Too bad...could have gained a lot of subscribers from that!!! 🤣

@JPCedars 2 жыл бұрын

Went on the inaugural cruise for encore at a full cruise. Worst cruise I've ever taken, all public areas were filled to the brim. It was awful. Half the ship was for haven.

@ThisHappyPlace_ 2 жыл бұрын

To be completely honest, it wasn't our favorite experience (the ship, not Alaska, Alaska was awsome) and it was only at 60% capacity. That still felt busy! I CANNOT imagine it full.

@ecobuildmanagement Жыл бұрын

I got beverage package for 136 dollars a week for person, I guess I am lucky

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

Thats a great deal!

@ecobuildmanagement Жыл бұрын

@@ThisHappyPlace_ Do you know if it's possible to remove service charges at the ship? Where could I do it? I really consider charging extra 15-20$/day a scam. Tips can't cost like half of the cruise ticket

@thefozzybear Жыл бұрын

I most likely have 1 drink per day so the drink package is not worth it.

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

We are sailing on a Royal cruise in a few months and have decided to not go with the drink package. You do kind of have to drink a lot to make it worth it and while we CAN do that, we don't really want to lol.

@TheThisisliving Жыл бұрын

We paid NCL $500 for insurance in case anything happen to our trip. We were at the NZ airport when the weather went bad. 14 inches of rain fell that day. The airport was closed. We had to spend the night in the airport because they wouldn't let anybody leave. The next day we were threatened with jail time by the airport if we didn't leave so we left. NZ air offered no help. We arranged a hotel for two day hoping we would get help by any of the parties involved with no luck. We ended up staying for 5 day thinking we would be covered by the insurance that we purchased through NCL. The extra 5 days cost us $3k + $1400 to purchase new tickets through NZ air. We ended up with a $500 per person compensation for $1000 total and nothing from NZ air. Do NOT sail NCL. They hold no responsibility for anything that may go wrong and LIE about any kind of service they may have to provide. In the end it cost us $3400 for something that was not our fault. DON'T buy insurance it's a SCAM. Corporate Slobs.

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience.

@733DMPILOT 7 ай бұрын

Don't think that NCL is going to be a good cruise. The food is bad, the service is worse! The drink package was very expensive and not worth the money. We were on the fence on which cruise line to use. and the fact is Royal Caribbean is far superior in all but one thing. NCL's bathrooms are bigger than even some of the suites in RC. That being said the rest of the check boxes go to RC hands down. Even NCL's Cagney's premier steak house falls flat on its face in both serve and food quality and understanding how to cook a fillet Mignon . The fillet was bland had no taste and it was served overcooked. When we requested to get a replacement, they could not do it. They were so slammed with tables, we had to leave without eating. our main course. They only make up the rooms once a day now, and with that they could take the whole day, We waited till 4 :30 pm most days. one of the pillows we got smelled like perfume!. Come on! get it together NCL. !!. Goes from boarding! till the end with disappointments about food and service. The ship was overcrowded and all the venues were ridiculous!!The shows are dated and low budget. Stay AWAY!!!

@ThisHappyPlace_ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the perspective on this. We experienced a lot of the same issues with this particular sailing in 2021, but recently sailed with them again (different ship) and saw some improvements, especially with food. Still some service and entertainment issues for sure. Hopefully the improvements continue. In the meantime we have our first Royal Carribean cruise coming up so are looking forward to that!

@mattkurtz1825 Жыл бұрын

Good tips..but damn the blond is dramatic :)

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

Gotta put on a good show for KZfaq 😉

@thesteamingbean. Жыл бұрын

Why do Americans always pronounce the 't' on croissant? Egads!

@ThisHappyPlace_ Жыл бұрын

Haha, we come from a place that says "warshed" instead of washed and "yinz" so there is very little hope for proper pronunciation anywhere. 😆

@cherifurr3935 Жыл бұрын

Because we’re not French!

@whoooami2090 4 ай бұрын

@@ThisHappyPlace_that’s exactly how I say warshed. I get made fun of it all the time by my kids. Also the English language is a strange one, when those ph(s) can be an f or ps is just an s. WHY?? Also, this person complaining about the way Americans talk must have nothing better to do.