FreestyleNovice Posted October 25, 2015 Author #5351 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Has anyone located the repelling wall still on the escape website as the "first at sea?" I am very afraid it's non existent.. I wonder what NCL reps/PCC has to say about it. When I bump into someone at Guest Services I will ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnapper7 Posted October 25, 2015 #5352 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I never understood the "first rappelling wall" PR because I cruised the inaugural season of Epic and it had a climbing and rappelling wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismet618 Posted October 25, 2015 #5353 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I am very afraid it's non existent.. I wonder what NCL reps/PCC has to say about it. When I bump into someone at Guest Services I will ask! Thanks for all of the great Intel you've been consistently providing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted October 25, 2015 #5354 Share Posted October 25, 2015 This is not a 2-day preview cruise, it's a regular 2-day revenue sailing. I'll break it down for you. Oct. 23 - Oct. 25: 2-day preview Oct. 25 - Oct. 27: 2-day revenue Oct. 27 - Oct. 28: 1-day revenue Oct. 28 - Oct. 29: 1-day preview Oct. 29 - Nov. 8: 10-day transatlantic (revenue) Nov. 9 - Nov. 11: 2-day preview (and christening) Nov. 11 - Nov. 14: 3-day revenue The preview cruises are by invitation only for media, travel partners, and special guests. They are completely free, which includes cruise fare, gratuities, and onboard drinks/food. Areas of the ship (such as the Haven) are also opened up for special tours that would generally be off-limits. The revenue cruises are just like any other sailing. You pay and stay where you belong. That's what I thought. I didn't think they'd just randomly leave the haven open for anyone to go in lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xray121995 Posted October 25, 2015 #5355 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Did the Balcony room have a coffee maker in them? Thanks for taking time to post all these pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnIreland Posted October 25, 2015 #5356 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Did the Balcony room have a coffee maker in them? Thanks for taking time to post all these pictures! You can see it just behind the water in that picture. It's the single cup type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Lover Posted October 25, 2015 #5357 Share Posted October 25, 2015 @freestylenovice, could you get some pictures of the Skyline Bar? It sounds like such a great idea... having video screens that display views from famous skylines around the world, to simulate what you'd see through the windows if you were at a bar in one of those famous places. I wonder if it's as great in person as it is in concept! Also, because the Skyline Bar is located within the casino... is it horribly smokey in there? Or do they have good ventilation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeriToT Posted October 25, 2015 #5358 Share Posted October 25, 2015 @FreestyleNovice, can you confirm that the mini-golf is no longer branded with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? That's the impression I got from the Instagram pics, but I'm curious to see a more concrete pic. Thanks! Awesome work so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismet618 Posted October 25, 2015 #5359 Share Posted October 25, 2015 @freestylenovice, can you confirm that the mini-golf is no longer branded with teenage mutant ninja turtles? That's the impression i got from the instagram pics, but i'm curious to see a more concrete pic. Thanks! Awesome work so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeriToT Posted October 25, 2015 #5360 Share Posted October 25, 2015 [attach]366256[/attach] Cool, thanks! I guess the Turtles' removal is the result of NCL no longer using Nick properties on board. The 80s kid in me will have to deal, lol. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darn88 Posted October 25, 2015 #5361 Share Posted October 25, 2015 If no one post we have 12306 on Thursdays TA and will be happy to post pics. That would be awesome!! We have the starboard aft penthouse booked on the same deck for a cruise in January!! Many thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare justhappy Posted October 25, 2015 #5362 Share Posted October 25, 2015 @freestylenovice, could you get some pictures of the Skyline Bar? It sounds like such a great idea... having video screens that display views from famous skylines around the world, to simulate what you'd see through the windows if you were at a bar in one of those famous places. I wonder if it's as great in person as it is in concept! Also, because the Skyline Bar is located within the casino... is it horribly smokey in there? Or do they have good ventilation? I don't know how the one on the Escape will look, but the Disney Fantasy has one. Just google Disney Fantasy skyline lounge images to get an idea of how it looks. I thought it was ok on Disney, but not something that compelled me to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhfarmer Posted October 25, 2015 #5363 Share Posted October 25, 2015 People asked what people wanted... and that's what people are doing, asking. If no pictures are posted that is OK. If they are then great. Who is anyone to say what is good, bad, or silly. There are over 5000 posts in this topic and some are bound to ask for things more than once in error. As the first couple of cruises are preview cruises, they generally have some staterooms open to view. As well, for those who are taking and posting pictures, THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loupana Posted October 25, 2015 #5364 Share Posted October 25, 2015 More awesomeness from https://instagram.com/freestylenovice/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted October 25, 2015 #5365 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) People asked what people wanted... and that's what people are doing, asking. If no pictures are posted that is OK. If they are then great. Who is anyone to say what is good, bad, or silly. There are over 5000 posts in this topic and some are bound to ask for things more than once in error. As the first couple of cruises are preview cruises, they generally have some staterooms open to view. As well, for those who are taking and posting pictures, THANK YOU! If someone comes and knocks on my cabin door wanting to come in a take pictures for people on the internet, I'm kicking that person in the box. Maybe some here think this is okay, but it isn't. This is not a preview cruise. This is a cruise with paying passengers, so it's a little different than the media/tour events. (I'm referring specifically to the posters who want a photo of the exact cabin they have booked, so they've been listing their cabin numbers. They clearly don't realize that there are hundreds of other cabins that are identical.) Edited October 25, 2015 by LrgPizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted October 25, 2015 #5366 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the photos, especially of the a la carte menus - it confirmed how ultra cheap the dining costs are going to be for me. :D Oh, and I'm loving the grotto. :) Edited October 25, 2015 by maywell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted October 25, 2015 #5367 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks to everyone posting pictures. Everything looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampadee Posted October 25, 2015 #5368 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Does anyone know how they figure what is included if you have a comped speciality restaurant with al acarte pricing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted October 25, 2015 Author #5369 Share Posted October 25, 2015 A quickie: NCL really did it this time, the extra public space, the new restaurants, etc, I can't think of anything negative at this time and I was turning to Celebrity.. Kudos NCL, too bad Escape will be one in her class in the near future. Thanks for all the compliments but this is giving back and maintaining a community about our common hobby. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted October 25, 2015 Author #5370 Share Posted October 25, 2015 @freestylenovice, could you get some pictures of the Skyline Bar? It sounds like such a great idea... having video screens that display views from famous skylines around the world, to simulate what you'd see through the windows if you were at a bar in one of those famous places. I wonder if it's as great in person as it is in concept! Also, because the Skyline Bar is located within the casino... is it horribly smokey in there? Or do they have good ventilation? The bar and screen looks great, the crowd is more onder crowd (thanks Shakers on other ships) because of the live music performances. Casino is still closed so no smoke yet. Will check it later or tommorow as it is also the suspected nightclub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minoushka Posted October 25, 2015 #5371 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Please share how the ship handles the seas ...was it a rough crossing or smooth .....much motion etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted October 25, 2015 #5372 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) A quickie: NCL really did it this time, the extra public space, the new restaurants, etc, I can't think of anything negative at this time and I was turning to Celebrity.. Kudos NCL, too bad Escape will be one in her class in the near future. Thanks for all the compliments but this is giving back and maintaining a community about our common hobby. :D The compliments are SOOO very much deserved. Thanks, again!!! . Edited October 25, 2015 by DGP1111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xray121995 Posted October 25, 2015 #5373 Share Posted October 25, 2015 TDBH, looks comfy! Sorry, what's TDBH??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandian Posted October 25, 2015 #5374 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I have been following this thread avidly for the last few weeks, since booking our first NCL Cruise. I just wanted to give my than's to all who have contributed, it is very much appreciated, we are now really looking forward to Thursday, happy sailings all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[g]cruiserke Posted October 25, 2015 #5375 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) Sorry, what's TDBH??? The District Brew House http://www.escape.ncl.com/dining/the-district-brew-house Edited October 25, 2015 by [g]cruiserke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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