NCL3
2025 blog booklets (Carnival Venezia, NCL2, TN_11, TS_11, ATW, NCL3)
2025 was a HUGE travel year with a lot of blogging. It is documented in 2 volumes. Both are over 100 pages.
NCL3 wrapup
This was Marlene’s and my second cruise on Norwegian together. It was better than NCL2 (the trip to Alaska via the Panama Canal) in almost every way, except in one important one: Marlene was ill for almost the entire week. We didn’t use many of the facilities and entertainment options available on board – including … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 8: Disembarkation in Miami
Marlene continues to have no fever so I think the flu component of her illness is gone. But her leg continues to be swollen and painful. We had breakfast together in the buffet, then disembarked. We waited for the parking lot shuttle and had no real expectation that it would arrive, so we weren’t disappointed … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 7: At sea
Finally! Marlene woke to find her fever gone. But her leg was still swollen and very painful. I ate breakfast alone and took food to her in the cabin. She rallied enough by noon to spend some time in the pool. We then dried off, changed clothes and went to the crew talent show – … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 6: George Town, Grand Cayman
Marlene continues to have a fever and her leg continues to swell. The fever is less – around 101 – but the leg swelling and pain is worse. We discussed the option of going to the infirmary, but she declined. I didn’t argue because while her condition is cause for concern, I doubt that much … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 5: Falmouth, Jamaica
Yes, Marlene is still sick. Her fever comes and goes but she is generally lethargic and has no appetite. I had breakfast alone and brought some fruit to her in the cabin. I spent some time blogging then we ventured forth into the port area of Falmouth – a place neither of us had ever … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 4: At sea
Another day at sea. Another day with Marlene sick. And her leg is getting worse. We did have breakfast together and went to the casino for a bit. Good decision for Marlene – she won a major (about $950) and is up over $500. I broke even. We played some rummy and Marlene won the … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 3: Harvest Caye, Belize
Both Marlene and I thought we had been here before but we were both wrong. We have been to Belize but never to Harvest Caye which is a port area with a beach and a small zoo, strictly for use by cruise passengers. It is quite nice as these port areas go. I had breakfast … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 2: At sea
This was a bummer of a day. Marlene woke up sick with a high fever – almost 104 degrees. I gave her some Tylenol and went to breakfast alone. She slept most of the day. Her stomach is upset too, so probably the flu. Glad I got that vaccination. There was a luncheon party for … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 1: Embarkation in Miami FL
Yes, folks, we are off on yet another cruise. This one is “only” 7 days, to Belize, Cozumel and Grand Cayman, on the Norwegian Encore. We booked this cruise because both Marlene and I were each given $800 credits from our trip to Alaska in April (NCL2). That credit could only be applied to a … Continue reading