Everything.. ESCAPE (live 29 Oct 2015!)

[FreestyleNovice]

Meyer & FDR:

 

Capt. Hoyt

[Golfin55]

In all my cruises, I can't remember an American Captain. It's always been an Italian, British, Australian or Spanish Captain at the helm. First time for everything.[emoji631]

[Jenjer]

All ships are required to fly a flag, the so called 'flag state'. The state which the vessel is flagged to is the country that will enforce the international regulations such as SOLAS (safety), MARPOL (Pollution), ISM (Safety Management). NCL choose the Bahamas as this is cheaper than having a vessel flagged to either the USA or an EU country such as the UK. When you build a vessel you intstruct the shipyard which flag you wish the vessel to fly. The vessel must be registered with a flag before she can undergo sea trials (the flag state along with the classification society are actively involved in the construction of the boat). The vessel therefore is not in German command but rather the shipyard and their investors own and are liable for the ship until the buyer accepts the trials and hands over the cheque

 

Very cool information my kids have always asked. What the flags meant and I never knew. I knew they where "registered" to the Bahamas for insurance/liability but never knew it was also for regulation enforcement.

[Jenjer]

So does anyone know if NCL's partnership with Lavazza is over? I love Lavazza and was so looking forward to having it on our June cruise. I'm not booked in the Haven but if I were I would not be pleased as the Lavazza coffeemaker was a huge selling point to me. Nespresso is like Starfolgers.

 

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NCL got me started drinking Lavazza. I am sad to see it changed over.

[FreestyleNovice]

At the Hamburg Cruise Center Steinwerder, Germany

[FreestyleNovice]

CC user Steamboats is onboard! :D

 

Cruise terminal

 

Pool deck

 

Mini suite

[FreestyleNovice]

TDBH:

[FreestyleNovice]

[NoahtheRed]

Tap and bottle list...STAT!

[FreestyleNovice]

Instagram Schiffstester's lunch at Taste:

 

Shrimp salad

 

Fishburger (FreestyleNovice: might be the swordfish?)

 

Créme caramel

[FreestyleNovice]

Garden Cafe buffet

[FreestyleNovice]

The bad thing about Instagram, the popularity of heavy filters.. despite the filter still sharing; the top level of the two story pool bar seems a popular spot!

 

 

edit; maybe because it's a smoking area too.. saw ashtrays in another pic.

Edited October 23, 2015 by FreestyleNovice

[SullytheBFG]

Thanks for the pics, I cannot wait to get on board on Sunday!!

[FreestyleNovice]

Another mini suite

 

[FreestyleNovice]

Steamy is enjoying Jimmy Buffet! What is which? :D

 

[eroller]

LOVING the pics! Please keep them coming. I also hope you find time to relax and enjoy yourself and the ship!!

[FreestyleNovice]

Spa loungers, sideways, with a view of the industrial port of Hamburg

Edited October 23, 2015 by FreestyleNovice

[FreestyleNovice]

Supperclub Bratpack food

[FreestyleNovice]

LOVING the pics! Please keep them coming. I also hope you find time to relax and enjoy yourself and the ship!!

 

Thanks. I will! Still in Amsterdam hehe, flying in and boarding on sunday!

[ilovetotravel1977]

Would love to know the exact food items for the Supper Club.

[FreestyleNovice]

Balcony room;

 

[FreestyleNovice]

Would love to know the exact food items for the Supper Club.

 

Pic had no description, sorry. Menu's will follow later today I hope when the guests onboard head out for dinner (3.30pm local time now).

[eroller]

Thanks. I will! Still in Amsterdam hehe, flying in and boarding on sunday!

 

 

LOL. Here I thought you were already on the ship!

[ilovetotravel1977]

That is fine! It will appear shortly :) It looks yummy!

[FreestyleNovice]

Looking up, must be taken from the Waterfront I think.