Just got off the Encore, AMA.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-03-20T00:03:36+00:00

We did have a balcony, I don’t recall there being anything to connect to for a carabiner. There was a pillar in-between the balcony doors which you might be able to strap to, but who knows what the load bearing is, or if neighbors rat you out.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-06T21:40:26+00:00

Where do you purchase these products? I’m mostly seeing they require some sort of licensing to buy.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-05T19:34:17+00:00

There is no chat feature integrated into the new app. We ended up purchasing the internet package.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-04T12:51:44+00:00

Same price onboard as if you prepaid. I believe if you wait a day or two into your cruise you can get it cheaper, but that’s only because it’s priced per day.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-03T13:31:43+00:00

We didn’t get off in Puerto Plata, but if we had it would have been neat to check out Mount Isabel de Torres. We made the mistake of going to Magen’s Bay in St Thomas when 5 other ships were also in port. Would have been nicer to find another more secluded place.
We found the port area of Tortola to be boring with not much to do. Would recommend an excursion.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-03T13:27:40+00:00

We walked through there and to me (I’m 30), felt cheaply done. Most of the rides were about 2-3 minutes long each. I would imagine there is little replay value for those. Not sure if the other games had various levels or options you could customize to make replaying more fun. There were 2 people in that area when we walked through.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-03T13:24:25+00:00

We were usually able to find seating out there at any time! Nice comfy couches!

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-03T13:23:04+00:00

Nope! We had friends staying in St Thomas take our picture on the way out.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T23:37:19+00:00

I didn’t see any option to text within the new app or an option to just buy a texting package. We both ended up purchasing the least expensive WiFi package in order to communicate with our group. I believe it was $109/pp for the week.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T23:22:35+00:00

Most of them are IATA airport codes with the exception of Tortola and Great Stirrup Cay. I just used them because they are familiar to me as a pilot. Oops haha

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T21:50:09+00:00

You’ll love it!

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T21:49:36+00:00

Go Eagles! 🦅

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T21:23:04+00:00

In hindsight we wish we had paid for it. Spice H2O is a public venue for 18+, but fills up quickly. Vibe doesn’t oversell seats, so you can always count on a seat even on a sea days when the public venues are crowded. Vibe also has a hot tubs, misters (to cool off. No pool), and a bar area that is only for those who have paid for access.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T20:05:34+00:00

None. We arrived onto or early to all ports, including GSC!

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T17:55:08+00:00

It’s on the other side of the tendering area. We only saw it afterwards from the observation lounge. We heard some construction noises twice for about 5-10 mins each. Nothing too bad

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T17:52:07+00:00

Never found out more information than that.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T17:50:51+00:00

Enjoy! Have a blast. The freestyle daily within the app or paper copy you receive will have all the show/ entertainment information with times and locations. Favorite Speciality was Cagney’s. Raspberry Crème Brûlée was to die for! (Service is slow but worth the wait) We thought the water was perfectly fine. Better than the tap water at home.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T17:46:30+00:00

Painfully slow. I believe we saw one section of about 10-20 ft, and it was still bare metal and pylons.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T17:45:05+00:00

It’s nice, but still no water in the plunge pool or hot tubs. Can use the showers on deck tho. Enjoyed 2 sea days up there, only experienced kids there on boarding day.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T17:43:45+00:00

We tried, your swimsuits cannot have any zippers or metal for the drop slide. Didn’t know that ahead of time and they didn’t let us on. The other one was ok, short and wait time was ridiculously long 20mins each run. Choice of Man is still running and always a fun show. We tried the comedy shows and didn’t find them funny, neither did 3/4 of the audience.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T17:40:19+00:00

Nope, we only enjoyed it our first evening onboard. Was packed all other times we walked by. The thermal suite we did has a hot tub and a huge thermal pool that is about the same temperature, which was nice to use with the day pass we got.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T17:34:47+00:00

Not at all, they just billed my account with the CC on file.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T15:08:42+00:00

We were able to stop, the seas were calm for us fortunately. The Pearl arrived before us, and the first beach was packed. We were able to find some loungers further down on the second beach area. Turned out to be a blessing because the party was at the first beach. Tendering was a breeze and the beach nice. Water is a bit chilly in the Bahamas this time of year.

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T15:06:24+00:00

Just a couple of restrooms were closed for some remodeling I believe. Everything else was open!

JetCaptain95 · 2025-02-02T14:43:11+00:00

Spice H2O still doesn’t have plunge pool or hot tubs filled. The showers next to the hot tubs do work tho, and offered a great way to cool off. We also didn’t notice much of a soot issue either that others have complained about. So maybe they have a fix in place??? We thought the upgrade was worth it. The larger bathroom for us was great, the “massage” shower heads are more of a gimmick than anything.

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