Sunshine2U Posted September 18, 2015 #4026 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Watching... Exciting in concept if not in execution. Although I can imagine it's pretty intense for those responsible for that execution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 18, 2015 Author #4027 Share Posted September 18, 2015 The ship looks amazing. Thanks to everyone posting pictures. I cant wait to see more. Although its very similar to Breakaway/Getaway which is not too exciting but exciting enough. YES, I know its the Breakaway Plus line which of course is very similar to Breakaway :)I love looking at new ships! I am not sailing for awhile but cant wait for the reviews to come pouring in! Hi David, great to see you here. I kind of had the same thoughts about her when NCL announced her but with all the new stuff like added jacuzzis on the top deck, improved Spice H2O, an Haven area that's more back to Epic successful Haven area, new stateroom types like the Deluxe Spa Suite (albeit just one haha), the greenhouse restaurants/bars at the Waterfront from where the view to the sea seems to be great (we all like our window tables in the MDR) if the Waterfront is too chilly. Large screens at the main pool, new eateries, etc, etc I really feel NCL has listened and this Plus class is a great step forward for NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 18, 2015 Author #4028 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) hmmm, the video isn't even really moving...anyone else having this issue? Maybe it's my browser (Firefox)? Works in Chrome. The Meyer Werft cam is a refreshing still image. The slow pace of the ship may make it look like it's not working? Watching... Exciting in concept if not in execution. Although I can imagine it's pretty intense for those responsible for that execution. Heh, that first lock is one of the most tightest squeezes with just a few feet to spare. Here's a pic from a past Celebrity ship; Edited September 18, 2015 by FreestyleNovice typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted September 18, 2015 #4029 Share Posted September 18, 2015 There she goes, out the door! This is AWESOME!!!! :p I have goose bumps!!:D Thanks for the link......once again you all who are keeping us in the loop......ROCK!!! clb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 18, 2015 Author #4030 Share Posted September 18, 2015 This is AWESOME!!!! :p I have goose bumps!!:DThanks for the link......once again you all who are keeping us in the loop......ROCK!!! clb Thanks! Here's another stream; https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/Live-Norwegian-Escape-geht-auf-die-Reise,escape218.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 18, 2015 Author #4031 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Just a few minutes ago, passing the Meyer Werft lock onto the river Ems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted September 18, 2015 #4032 Share Posted September 18, 2015 She's beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 18, 2015 Author #4033 Share Posted September 18, 2015 http://static.meyerwerft.de/ueberfuehrung/ueberfuehrung.jpg Almost out of view, after four weeks alongside the pier it's time to hit the salt water! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted September 18, 2015 #4034 Share Posted September 18, 2015 She's beautiful! Agreed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahtheRed Posted September 18, 2015 #4035 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Talk about a tight fit. Jesus, I'm sure at least a couple people were "puckered" through that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted September 18, 2015 #4036 Share Posted September 18, 2015 NDR is resuming its live stream as soon as the ship is close to the bridge in Weener. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 18, 2015 Author #4037 Share Posted September 18, 2015 It stays awesome how they do it, think of it; she will never be in fresh water ever again, let alone in a green, tiny river landscape full of cows heheh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 18, 2015 Author #4038 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Talk about a tight fit. Jesus, I'm sure at least a couple people were "puckered" through that. This and the width of basin in the large building hall also restrict the build measures of future ships, beside maximum possible draught on the Ems, high voltage pylons crossing the Ems and bridges. Meyer Werft took over Turku in Finland (where Oasis and Allure where build) as soon as they had the opportunity. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted September 18, 2015 #4039 Share Posted September 18, 2015 March 5 for us. Terrific info here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastalbreezes Posted September 18, 2015 #4040 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Anyone else glued to their computer? So exciting to watch it live! Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbmorri Posted September 18, 2015 #4041 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Crazy question. Will they keep moving her down the Ems all night? I have never seen anything like this before. Just unreal. Does anyone know who is onboard her?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted September 18, 2015 #4042 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Anyone else glued to their computer? So exciting to watch it live! Tracy Me!!! Very exciting....... Those lucky sheep.....they get to watch her float down the river in person! (heehee) Edited September 18, 2015 by Cruisercl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnacle_boy Posted September 18, 2015 #4043 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Crazy question. Will they keep moving her down the Ems all night? I have never seen anything like this before. Just unreal. Does anyone know who is onboard her?:) Yes, she'll keep moving until they're through. At this point, Escape is in the hands of Meyer Werft employees and River Ems pilots. Many NCL officers (and some crew) are already onboard, but they're only observers up until the official handover next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 18, 2015 Author #4044 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Crazy question. Will they keep moving her down the Ems all night? I have never seen anything like this before. Just unreal. Does anyone know who is onboard her?:) Yup, it has to be completed in one move. Once the tide is up and upped a bit by closing the dam it has to be done. The river Ems and especially the upriver part normally does not have enough depth for a ship like Escape. Onboard are; pilots (who trained this one in a simulator, a first), Meyer Werft officials or at least the project leader, the NCL captain I guess, Meyer Werft captain (still in control, to the second of the official handover), regular yard workers and also some staff who already moved in. Maybe some press, no passengers. ;) Edited September 18, 2015 by FreestyleNovice who's that Barnacle guy? always a step ahead of me! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrinh225 Posted September 18, 2015 #4045 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Yup, it has to be completed in one move. Once the tide is up and upped a bit by closing the dam it has to be done. The river Ems and especially the upriver part normally does not have enough depth for a ship like Escape. Onboard are; pilots (who trained this one in a simulator, a first), Meyer Werft officials or at least the project leader, the NCL captain I guess, Meyer Werft captain (still in control, to the second of the official handover), regular yard workers and also some staff who already moved in. Maybe some press, no passengers. ;) That's so cool! She's a beauty...... Thanks everyone for the info and pics Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbmorri Posted September 18, 2015 #4046 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks for the info. I know many of you are coming across the pond on her in Oct. Take good care of her. I will be on the November 14th cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalbrecht101 Posted September 18, 2015 #4047 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks for all the info. We will be on her the 29th. See is a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted September 18, 2015 #4048 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Crazy question. Will they keep moving her down the Ems all night? I have never seen anything like this before. Just unreal. Does anyone know who is onboard her?:) Lots of crew onboard as well as senior officers and Meyer Wreft workers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnapper7 Posted September 18, 2015 #4049 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Does anyone know what time the NDR feed will start showing something again? Nothing on the live stream now with ship enroute. I couldn't find any access to a webcam on the ship itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 18, 2015 Author #4050 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Does anyone know what time the NDR feed will start showing something again? Nothing on the live stream now with ship enroute. I couldn't find any access to a webcam on the ship itself. HD1080ide moved their webcam, see http://www.hd1080i.de/en/videos-en/ships/ems-conveyance-of-norwegian-escape/ Great point of view. Edited September 18, 2015 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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