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    Escape 17712 / 17718

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    I stayed in 17718 and it looks just like the video Two wheels Only uploaded. We liked 17718 because we were very close to doorway leading to the bar area. We liked it so much, we will stay in the corresponding port stateroom next year 17118!

     

    No matter what you choose- you will love it 

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    NCL ESCAPE - FEBRUARY 11-18 - LIVE REVIEW

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    19 hours ago, devinelaw said:

     

    7 DAY COUNTDOWN…..Going to attempt to do a live or at least semi-live review of our first cruise since the Covid-19 pandemic.  My DW and I went on our first cruise in 1999 for our 10 year anniversary.  This will be our 12th cruise.    We have been on the Carnival Pride, Paradise, Glory and Breeze, Royal Caribbean Navigator, Disney Magic (x2), Caribbean Princess, Holland America Westerdam, Norwegian Escape and Getaway, and this cruise will be our second on the Escape.  


    During this cruise we will have the Super Bowl LVII (Go CHIEFS!!), Valentine’s Day and celebrate the 35th  Anniversary of my proposal (married 33 years) to my DW. 

     

    We were last on the Escape February 2020 as Covid-19 was just spreading from Asia to other parts of the world and was tracking the news of outbreaks in places other than the United States while onboard in the Western Caribbean.  Once back in the U.S. the first cases were hitting the news from Washington State.

     

    We are originally from the Midwest (Indiana) and moved to Florida seven years ago.  We will be driving up to Port Canaveral from our home in South Florida the day before we embark and sail out.  Our itinerary will be Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, USVI, Tortola, BVI and GSC in the Bahamas.

     

    We have booked an Aft Balcony Cabin on Deck 15.  We upgraded to FAS Plus giving us two extra specialty dining meals, unlimited Wi-Fi, $50 excursion credits per port per person and premium plus beverage package.  We have scheduled Cagney’s Steakhouse, Moderno Churrascaria, Le Bistro and La Cucina for our specialty dining choices.  We have Savor and the Manhattan Room scheduled for MDR meals and plan on going to O’Sheehans, the American Diner and Food Republic.

     

    We have booked passes for the week for the Vibe Beach Club (have done this on all NCL cruises)  and the Thermal Suite (first time).  This cruise we were able to book the Vibe Beach Club online which was really nice!!  Previously we got to the port early to get on the ship and snag the passes before they sold out.  

     

    We have two shore excursions scheduled, the Champagne Harbor Cruise in St. Thomas and Escape to Jost Van Dyke in the BVI.  Our plans are to experience the Taino Bay cruise port and visit Paseo De Dona Blanca and Umbrella Street and the sights of Downtown Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, shop at Havensight Mall and the Harbor Cruise in St.Thomas, visit Jost Van Dyke and the Soggy Dollar in BVI and enjoy staying on the ship at GSC.  
     

    Have fun following along, we will post our thoughts, opinions, the dailies and lots of pictures while I have fun seeing what the camera on my new iPhone 14 Pro Max can do.  We will post pre-cruise packing and travel suggestions this week, embarkation day details and cruise week activities and photos as we can.  

    have a great time! we love the escape!!!

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    Wine onboard - Breakaway

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    22 hours ago, RocketMan275 said:

    BTW, you wouldn't have to bring enough bottles for the entire cruise.  I'm a bit concerned about the quality of the wines even though I have the plus package. I'm seriously considering bringing a couple of bottles of wine as insurance, just in case I don't find anything I want to drink.  I can always carry those bottles back home if I do.

    Good idea! Especially if you are not flying. I may do that as well since there is no longer a corkage fee if you have beverage package 

    AFT Cabin in February

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    I have never cruised out of NOLA But do sail in an AFT cabin. I usually sail mid- late February and never had an issue ( sailing From MIA)

     

    This year I will be sailing at end of January so am curious to see the differences, if any.

     

    I can tell you that you will be able to use the balcony much more while sailing in an AFT stateroom. There is very little wind.

     

    Enjoy your cruise!!

    NCL - CAsino at Seas -?offers

    in Cruise Casinos

    Posted

    I mentioned in an e-mail to CAS that I was going to forward my points from my last cruise to the Epic in Dec. They replied that points are automatically sent to the next cruise. Is this how they do it now? No more having to request a transfer?

    "Points are always automatically transferred to your next cruise. You don't have to do anything to have your points transferred."

     

    I was told the same thing and Yet when I was on the Breakaway at end of August, the casino hosts told everyone at the casino party to stop by the casino desk and request your points be transferred. When I did I was surprised to learn that they will transfer any points from sailings within 18 months.

     

    Sandandseas- if I remember correctly, One of the Christinas was a host on the breakaway- I do not believe it was Christina Bica but the other Christina (I can't recall her last name)

    Less Crowding During Self Walk Off

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    Walk off looked like a nightmare today. We stayed in the haven and being whisked off the boat and through customs so fast made the upgrade worth it. We were home by 10 and my 6 year made his 11 am soccer game. Wish it was that easy for everyone else onboard.

     

     

    Hope you had a great time! Are you saying that those in haven are escorted off the ship and Through a separate customs line?

    I thought once off the ship you were in the same boat (pun not intended) as everyone else. If customs is backed up nothing you can do but wait.

     

     

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