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I searched and found this review from The DougOut live on the Escape.

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2524297

 

Good stuff.

Excellent, thanks for posting the link!

I too am allergic to the sanitizer...I have serious excema (dishydrosis) on my palms and fingers. I go out of my way to avoid the spray, and don't appreciate being criticized by others thinking I am not clean. I also bring my own soap onto the ship and use it "religiously". I am glad the sanitizer is there for those who can use it, but I should not be hated for not being able to.

Hated!?

A wee bit dramatic, no?

Come on!! Let's hear your favorite things about the Escape!

So we've been on a bunch of NCL cruises.. sailed the Jewel, Gem, Breakaway, and the Dawn. We will be aboard the Escape in May, and was just trying to get some info on it. I've been doing a lot of reading online, but I was looking for some insider tips.. I'd love to hear about your favorite restaurants, shows, common areas, bar tenders, meals, etc.. If you'd care to share any tips, tricks, or secrets about the Escape, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

So happy to hear they are going bye-bye. They were awful.

Who cares! Enjoy your cruise! Forget everyone else! Geez!

 

These questions continue to baffle my mind. Do you plan on going in Brig? If not, focus on other things that will behoove passengers rather than stirring "hornets nest".

 

This thread was totally not worthy of responses. JMO

But yet you responded.. Interesting...

Merry christmas!

10276 is a great stateroom. Perfect location to lifts and stairs without a long walk down narrow hallways. Don’t worry about the blank areas on deck 10. Storage for crew and elevators.

No worries. Enjoy your cruise!

Excellent! Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out! Happy Holidays!! :D

Some people refuse to tip extra, which is totally fine. HOWEVER, you'd be amazed what a buck or 2 here and there could do. Our last cruise, the Breakaway, was packed. Some of the bars were very crowded. We found a couple good bar tenders early in the cruise, and would tip a buck for each drink. Days later, the same bar tenders would remember us, and always went out of their way to get us drinks quick, even when the bars were packed. So yes, some on here will preach that extra tips aren't necessary but they sure do help ;);)

Someone must know what the "blank" area on the deck plans is.. Anyone??

I just read on another thread that sometimes the "blank" areas on the deck plans could be some type of staff prep areas, that could be loud. Anyone know for sure what the "blank" area on the deck plans is by my cabin? 10276 Escape. Thanks so much!

10276 happens to be one of the coveted "angled" balconies. You are between two floors with only cabins. I wouldn't worry about the blank space. You have scored an awesome cabin...

Excellent! Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out. Really appreciate it! Happy Holidays!

So I have the opportunity to sail on the Escape from NYC in May, for a very good price. I am just a bit concerned with the stateroom location that is being offered. We have been on several ncl cruises, so I'm not a novice, but no expert either. It's pretty far AFT, which is ok.. but I wanted to make sure there's nothing else I'm missing about this cabin. It's 10276, a balcony. When I look at the deck plans, I see it's close to the elevators, which is no big deal, but I also see what appears to be a huge "open" area, that's shown as just a white-out on the deck plans. It looks like there's stairs right there, but not sure what is exactly there? Any help/info/guidance would be greatly appreciated!

I.. Heard.. If you take the bladder out of a box of wine, and put it in your suitcase, no corkage fee ;);)

Ribeye at Cagneys

"Boaty McBoat-Face" Most servers will know how to make it. Not sure if it's a common cruise drink on other lines, but I've only ever had it on NCL. It's amazing!

La Cucina is worse then olive garden. Go to Cagneys

Take the middle elevator to the 12th deck, exit to the left and walk towards the staterooms. 14 rooms in, you will reach a stateroom with no number assigned. knock 9 times.. thank me later.

First let me say that my wife and I enjoy good food, and regularly eat at some of the most expensive restaurants in NYC. While NCL's food is certainly not top of the line, I still find it pretty good. Been on 8 NCL cruises, and can't really say I have ever had a bad meal.

My wife and I were supposed to go to Bermuda in Oct, 2014 out of Boston for our honeymoon. Because of an approaching storm, we were told Bermuda was out, and we were either going to Canada, or the Bahamas. Last minute, right before sail-away they announced Bahamas. So yes, anything is possible.

Yes folks, there are rude people in the world. No need to retreat to your safe spaces. Just deal with it.

On my last cruise, my wife and I drank a lot of wine. Every time I ordered, I asked for the larger pours. Never had an issue.

Are you sure its not just a pina colada?

Gem is a great ship, enjoy!

LOL - imagine if everyone on board didn't think it was a big deal to ask the chef to make them a special meal? Sorry for being so blunt, but your request is absolutely absurd.