Everything.. ESCAPE (live 29 Oct 2015!)

[Mooguy]

I've been watching Viking Ocean closely. Very refreshing product. Love that there are no kids and no nickel and diming (about as opposite of NCL as you can get). They are on my short list to sail, and it will be interesting to compare them to Azamara and Silversea which I greatly enjoy. One thing I don't like about Viking is their deposit, final payment, and cancellation policies. Probably the most restrictive in the industry.

 

 

I would definitely look into Viking is well maybe when they get more ships out they will offer us some shorter Caribbean itineraries 7-10 days. I don't mind a few sea days myself especially on a ship as nice as they seem to be.

[jssmith76]

I just read someone giving advice to "book the youth programs asap, in case they fill up"... Is this true, cause I ha e to seen anything like that on NCL's website... I was under the impression that you would just take care of that at the guest relations desk, or directly at the youth areas? Am I wrong?

[sjnyc323]

http://www.beyondships2.com/norwegian-escape-hotel-director.html

 

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Edited December 26, 2015 by sjnyc323

[travelinmoma]

I booked my interior room on NCL.com myself. I couldn't figure out how to choose my own room at the time, so I just took the one they assigned to me. Then I get an email a few days later saying that I am booked in an accessible room. It also said in the email that if I don't need the room, they can reassign me at any time. I'm totally fine with that because obviously I don't want to take a room from someone who needs it. I guess my question is, will we get in "trouble" for having this room if we don't need it? I didn't pick it. It's the one they assigned to me. Do I need to call them and request a change (I liked the location of the room) or just wait and see what happens?

[LrgPizza]

I booked my interior room on NCL.com myself. I couldn't figure out how to choose my own room at the time, so I just took the one they assigned to me. Then I get an email a few days later saying that I am booked in an accessible room. It also said in the email that if I don't need the room, they can reassign me at any time. I'm totally fine with that because obviously I don't want to take a room from someone who needs it. I guess my question is, will we get in "trouble" for having this room if we don't need it? I didn't pick it. It's the one they assigned to me. Do I need to call them and request a change (I liked the location of the room) or just wait and see what happens?

No, you don't have to do anything. If they want to reassign you, they will. Otherwise, you are fine.

[Daenerys T]

Wow - Viking looks amazing!

[FreestyleNovice]

Thanks Spaniel Lover, their ship(s) do look amazing. I saw Viking Star in port whilst on Epic in Barcelona last spring. For now I think I'm too young and too poor to fit their pax demographic heheh..

 

[sjnyc323]

Happy New Year everyone

[517roger]

Does anyone know if they have a wok station on the buffet on the escape?

[Catnapper7]

I didn't ever see a wok station during my week. But I never ate dinner there.

[jrr4]

With the substitution of Tortola to the eastern Caribbean itinerary, the excursions (and the reviews of them) seem somewhat limited. We had intended on renting a car and exploring on our own, but now feel that may not be the best idea. Any thoughts on things to do in Tortola?

[Diana68]

With the substitution of Tortola to the eastern Caribbean itinerary, the excursions (and the reviews of them) seem somewhat limited. We had intended on renting a car and exploring on our own, but now feel that may not be the best idea. Any thoughts on things to do in Tortola?

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to see an overview of the island, they have open air busses that will give you a tour for $20pp. It was an ok tour, nothing exciting, but stops at overviews to take pictures, a couple of bars to get a beverage, the rum distillery, and the beach. We were suppose to have 45 min at the beach, but since we were running late, the driver asked if we could cut it to 15 minutes and we agreed. It was our last stop, and traffic in town was bad,and getting worse, so he didn't want to cut it too close to all aboard time. We returned with about 45 minutes to spare.

 

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[Catnapper7]

My daughter and I were very disappointed with Tortola. We didn't book an excursion figuring we would just check out the shops. Well, the shops are minimal, the shopkeepers seemed to have very little interest in the cruise passengers and their money. They all opened later than their posted hours despite having people gathering on the doorstep. The roads are very narrow without sidewalks and the people drive fast and crazy. Very hazardous to pedestrians.

The port area is a mess because they're building a large shopping area around the dock. Once that is completed, it may be a better itinerary stop.

[hpecorari]

I didn't ever see a wok station during my week. But I never ate dinner there.

 

This made me laugh.

 

I could also say, "I didn't see a wok station there. But I never was on the ship.

 

But of course, I wouldn't even have responded in the first place since.....I didn't know one way or the other.

 

Again, thanks for the laugh!

 

Harriet

[Crusin-Suzan]

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to see an overview of the island, they have open air busses that will give you a tour for $20pp. It was an ok tour, nothing exciting, but stops at overviews to take pictures, a couple of bars to get a beverage, the rum distillery, and the beach. We were suppose to have 45 min at the beach, but since we were running late, the driver asked if we could cut it to 15 minutes and we agreed. It was our last stop, and traffic in town was bad,and getting worse, so he didn't want to cut it too close to all aboard time. We returned with about 45 minutes to spare.

 

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We did this one too. Just keep walking until you walk out the gate and there are quite a few of these buses. They offer other things besides Island tour!!! We enjoyed it!!! Plus ours had free wifi!!

 

 

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[Catnapper7]

This made me laugh.

 

I could also say, "I didn't see a wok station there. But I never was on the ship.

 

But of course, I wouldn't even have responded in the first place since.....I didn't know one way or the other.

 

Again, thanks for the laugh!

 

Harriet

 

 

I didn't say I wasn't ever in the buffet. I had some lunches there and also some pre show evening apps. So I did peruse the offerings to a fairly thorough degree. But I'm happy I could provide you with a laugh.....?

[NoahtheRed]

My daughter and I were very disappointed with Tortola. We didn't book an excursion figuring we would just check out the shops. Well, the shops are minimal, the shopkeepers seemed to have very little interest in the cruise passengers and their money. They all opened later than their posted hours despite having people gathering on the doorstep. The roads are very narrow without sidewalks and the people drive fast and crazy. Very hazardous to pedestrians.

The port area is a mess because they're building a large shopping area around the dock. Once that is completed, it may be a better itinerary stop.

 

We spent all of maybe 30 minutes off the boat in Tortola, and 25 of those minutes were spent taking pictures of the Spirit and the cargo ships across the bay. Tortola will probably be a pretty nifty stop in a year or two (maybe on the same level as like, Costa Maya), but right now, unless you have an excursion or a plan, there's not much to do around the port.

[mattio]

I'm having a difficult time choosing which stateroom I want for my December 2017 Escape cruise. Can anyone who have cruised on the Escape offer some advice?

 

We booked while on the ship during our last cruise, so we kind of just chose a room randomly while looking at deck plans from the book. We wanted an Aft-Facing Mini-Suite, but both were unavailable.

 

We are currently booked in a Mid-Ship Mini-Suite on Deck 15. Is this a good location, and is the balcony large enough to have lounge chairs?

 

I am debating between the cabin I've booked now, a Mini-Suite with a Large Balcony on Deck 8, or any of the Aft-Facing Balconies.

 

Which stateroom would you choose and why?

[Crusin-Suzan]

Aft if u want lounge chairs! Lower the better as they are larger!

 

 

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[mattio]

Aft if u want lounge chairs! Lower the better as they are larger!

 

 

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Thanks, does anyone know if the mini-suites on deck 8 are large enough?

[Catnapper7]

I'm having a difficult time choosing which stateroom I want for my December 2017 Escape cruise. Can anyone who have cruised on the Escape offer some advice?

 

We booked while on the ship during our last cruise, so we kind of just chose a room randomly while looking at deck plans from the book. We wanted an Aft-Facing Mini-Suite, but both were unavailable.

 

We are currently booked in a Mid-Ship Mini-Suite on Deck 15. Is this a good location, and is the balcony large enough to have lounge chairs?

 

I am debating between the cabin I've booked now, a Mini-Suite with a Large Balcony on Deck 8, or any of the Aft-Facing Balconies.

 

Which stateroom would you choose and why?

 

 

 

We were in aft facing balcony 12910 and loved it. The balcony had two lounge chairs and two regular chairs. The aft balconies on deck 12 are some of the largest from my research. Two things to take note of though - the ship overall has some extra motion and we especially felt it in our aft stateroom. For the first two days, it was bad enough to lose your balance regularly. If you have any motion sickness issues, I wouldn't recommend it. Also, there is soot that collects on the balcony furniture and floor overnight. This also seemed to be worse the first couple of days. I just wiped everything down with a washcloth every morning and didn't sit out there in anything light colored. But, the view from the oversized aft balcony was well worth those two minor complaints.

The bed is by the closet, sofa by the balcony in that cabin.

[Jenjer]

I'm having a difficult time choosing which stateroom I want for my December 2017 Escape cruise. Can anyone who have cruised on the Escape offer some advice?

 

We booked while on the ship during our last cruise, so we kind of just chose a room randomly while looking at deck plans from the book. We wanted an Aft-Facing Mini-Suite, but both were unavailable.

 

We are currently booked in a Mid-Ship Mini-Suite on Deck 15. Is this a good location, and is the balcony large enough to have lounge chairs?

 

I am debating between the cabin I've booked now, a Mini-Suite with a Large Balcony on Deck 8, or any of the Aft-Facing Balconies.

 

Which stateroom would you choose and why?

 

Deck 15 Balcony will NOT have lounge chairs and they will not fit on it. Deck 8 large balcony and large minisuite balcony's will/ should have lounge chairs.

[mattio]

Deck 15 Balcony will NOT have lounge chairs and they will not fit on it. Deck 8 large balcony and large minisuite balcony's will/ should have lounge chairs.

 

Thank you Jenjer, would you say deck 8 or deck 12 is a better room location?

[Jenjer]

IMO deck 8 100% We loved the large balcony on Getaway it was HUGE. We where also close to the restaurants and atrium, making crossing the ship easier or getting a cocktail and snack to enjoy it on our balcony. Didn't have to go in the elevators just to get a drink.

 

Deck 16 has all the pool and outdoor stuff but staying on 15 means more noise form people and chairs moving around on top of you.

 

Deck 12 is in the middle and should be quiet but not close to anything really.

 

If your staying outside of Haven defiantly Deck 8 Large Balcony mini is the best. Unless you are only 2 and are interested in getting a Spa Balcony. The balcony's are the normal size but you get Thermal spa access included with your room.

[bigsquash]

Deck 9 - B6 - large balcony stateroom. The room is the same size as a mini suite except bathroom a little different. Can put lounge chairs on balcony