barnacle_boy Posted February 2, 2015 #926 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Based on past float outs do have a relative idea when we might see the float out of Escape? Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 via Tapatalk Probably August. About 2 months before delivery. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sails 2 U Posted February 2, 2015 #927 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I started a photo review and comparison here: http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2052504 Nice job! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbeccles Posted February 2, 2015 #928 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I just booked a BX balcony #8710 on deck 8 for Thanksgiving. Any guesses as to whether or not it will be like the BX on Getaway or Breakaway? Those have a larger balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babiblues75 Posted February 3, 2015 #929 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Just found this post - Called and booked a 2 bedroom Haven Villa and got the 4 packages included in my price for Thanksgiving week on the Escape - Can't wait to read all the post to learn more! Also looking forward to this Haven as I've been in the Haven on both the Breakaway and Getaway to compare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterSchnief Posted February 3, 2015 #930 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yesterday, two blocks for Escape's bow were delivered to Meyer Werft via the River Ems. The blocks weigh 400 and 480 tons. See a photo and a video here And then, Lloyd got a photo from the minions showing the bridge for Norwegian's newst vessel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted February 3, 2015 #931 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yesterday, two blocks for Escape's bow were delivered to Meyer Werft via the River Ems. The blocks weigh 400 and 480 tons. See a photo and a video here And then, Lloyd got a photo from the minions showing the bridge for Norwegian's newst vessel: That's awesome Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted February 3, 2015 #932 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weltek Posted February 3, 2015 #933 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Awww..one more deck and I could've said, "that's my window!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted February 3, 2015 Author #934 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Some factual dates, with a sparkle of speculation: Breakaway: Steel cutting Sep 21, 2011 Keel laying May 4, 2012 Float out Feb 26, 2013 Delivery Apr 25, 2013 Total build time to delivery: 18 months Getaway: Steel cutting May 4, 2012 Keel laying Oct 30, 2012 Float out Nov 2, 2013 Delivery Jan 10, 2014 Total build time to delivery: 22 months Escape: Steel cutting March 20, 2014 Keel laying Aug/Sept? 2014 (when Royal's Quantum of the Seas will float out) actual: Sept 19 2014. Float out summer? 2015 Delivery Aug/Sept? 2015 Total build time to delivery: 18 months Bliss: Steel cutting Sept? 2015 Keel laying Feb? 2016 Float out Jan? 2017 Delivery spring 2017 Total build time to delivery: 18 months? I hope all dates/months are correct. Let's see if we were right a few months ago; Getaway took 12 months from keel laying to float out. Would the Escape float out be in mid July then it took Meyer just 10 months to construct the blocks, as fast as they constructed Breakaway. Sea trials of Escape are in August is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterSchnief Posted February 3, 2015 #935 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Let's see if we were right a few months ago; Getaway took 12 months from keel laying to float out. Would the Escape float out be in mid July then it took Meyer just 10 months to construct the blocks, as fast as they constructed Breakaway. Sea trials of Escape are in August is my guess. Nice guess, but no. Escape will stay in Papenburg until mid September. Delivery will be around October 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnacle_boy Posted February 3, 2015 #936 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Great photo! It really shows off how much straighter Escape's bridge will be compared to her sisters. This is an improvement that will vastly improve the practicality of the space. The curve on Breakaway and Getaway limits visibility. As you can see, the staggered stanchions block the view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjquilts Posted February 4, 2015 #937 Share Posted February 4, 2015 It's so much more fun to stalk a ship when you're booked on it ..... so we booked the Escape today for Jan 30th. We loved the Getaway and it looks like Escape will be as good or better. Our daughter will be joining us for her first cruise (not counting the time she spent on the USS Salvor). We booked a port side angled spa balcony - maybe there will be room for 3 chairs. I told Larry instead of casino time we'll do spa time. The casino on Getaway was only thing we didn't care for - no fun penny machines and those we did play did not pay. Didn't take long to lose our gambling $$'s. I hemmed and hawed this weekend over whether to book or not to book. Finally decided Sunday night and the system kept freezing up ... about half way through got bumped out and although it was only 9:00 here and still Sunday it was Monday in Miami and the 3rd passenger freebie was over. Decided to just let it go and keep watching prices but today...couldn't stand it and went ahead and booked. Used the PCC who's been writing us for many months for the first time. She told me to watch the pricing and if it drops (not due to a new promotion) we can reprice the cruise but not change the booking date so the Ult Bev Package would not be lost. We're ok with what we paid so either way it's fine but less $'s out would help pay airfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DachshundsRule Posted February 4, 2015 #938 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I don't really see how the bridge is different - I think it is just different camera angles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted February 4, 2015 #939 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I don't really see how the bridge is different - I think it is just different camera angles? I thought the same thing. It seems identical (to my admittedly untrained eye). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted February 4, 2015 #940 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I thought the same thing. It seems identical (to my admittedly untrained eye). I don't know what y'all think But this could very well be The ship with the best on board entertainment. Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted February 4, 2015 #941 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I don't know what y'all think But this could very well be The ship with the best on board entertainment. Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app I couldn't really comment as I'm generally not fussed about the entertainment onboard anyway, and I can't even remember what will be on the Escape, but there was a thread on here just after it was all announced where people were saying how disappointed they were with the entertainment, so not everyone agrees with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted February 4, 2015 #942 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) I don't know what y'all think But this could very well be The ship with the best on board entertainment. I have no idea how that relates to my comment you quoted, which was in response to the person who said the bridge design was different. Edited February 4, 2015 by LrgPizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted February 4, 2015 #943 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have no idea how that relates to my comment you quoted, which was in response to the person who said the bridge design was different. On the app you cannot post without quoting I'm sorry Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted February 4, 2015 #944 Share Posted February 4, 2015 On the app you cannot post without quoting I'm sorry Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Motleyfan try tapatalk. You can definitely post without quoting on that one. The reason you stated was one of the reasons I got rid of the Cruise Critic app Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 via Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet angel Posted February 4, 2015 #945 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I don't know what y'all think But this could very well be The ship with the best on board entertainment. Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app MotleyFan, where in FL are you from? We're in Lakeland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted February 4, 2015 #946 Share Posted February 4, 2015 On the app you cannot post without quoting I'm sorry I use the CC app. I click the "reply" link at the top of my screen whey I want to reply without quoting. Try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted February 4, 2015 #947 Share Posted February 4, 2015 MotleyFan, where in FL are you from? We're in Lakeland. Delray beach. Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted February 4, 2015 #948 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I use the CC app. I click the "reply" link at the top of my screen whey I want to reply without quoting. Try that. I found it you are right thank you. Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbarrett69 Posted February 5, 2015 #949 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Subscribed! Taking the 7Day cruise from Miami on November 28. Looking forward to seeing some reviews from the TA travelers! Happy Cruising!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjquilts Posted February 5, 2015 #950 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Happy Happy Day. Thanks to today's promo change we were able to reprice our Escape cruise to just port fees and taxes for 3rd passenger and retain our Spa balcony with Beverage Package promo. Saved us $699 :) Check your pricing .. only takes a couple minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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