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[Zena2005]

[quote name='Brittany C']The quick answer is no, it's not available.

Thanks for the question.

Have a great time,

~Brittany Chrusciel, Associate Editor, Cruise Critic[/QUOTE]



Maybe they stopped the program due to a lack of participants or maybe NCL wasn't making enough money off of and maybe it was too much to coordinate?

We'll definitely miss it as it was nice not to worry about taking your luggage to MIA.

Thank you for looking into this Brittany, appreciate it!

[KeithJenner]

[quote name='hockeysoccerfam']I'm getting a few mixed answers in regards to 'formal night' on the Escape. We begin cruising on March 2016 and several people have given me different answers whether there's a 'formal night'. If anyone has just recently returned from the Escape, please let me know if 'formal night' is actually a designated dining night and if so, any idea when it is? Also, with 'Taste', does it have a different menu and if it can be booked without extra cost? Thanks!:D[/QUOTE]


Where are you getting mixed answers about a formal night? NCL doesn't have them on any ships and haven't for years.

There are other nights, such as "Norwegian night out" and occasionally "dress up or not", but these are by no means formal nights.

[alishac]

Do you know if guests of the Haven can have Margaritaville food (breakfast and/or lunch) delivered to their cabin by the butler? Thanks!

[MattandLindsay]

[quote name='Askmelanie']Is there a Vibe on the Escape? Price? and anyone have any pics? Thanks![/QUOTE]

I second that question!!

[KeithJenner]

Yes there is a Vibe. I have no idea of the price.

Here's some pictures:

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[tartan cruiser]

I thought I had been following this discussion pretty closely but must have missed the increase in Moderno. When did it go from $20 to $24.95? Also I see the upcharge for prime rib in the dining room. Did O'sheehans ever have prime rib complimentary any night? It still states pot pie and prime rib on their web site.Just curious.

[Brittany C]

[quote name='MattandLindsay']I second that question!![/quote]

Hey guys,

There is a Vibe onboard -- Deck 19. It's $99/person plus an 18% gratuity on a weeklong sailing. Day passes are $25. They took out the cabanas and made room for more loungers. Full review should be up on the site soon!

Enjoy!

~Brittany Chrusciel, Associate Editor, Cruise Critic

[bcolli]

For standard room boarding (no status or Haven access) what time do I need to be at the port to ensure I board early enough to guarantee that I can get a Vibe pass for my wife and myself? We will be on the 11/21 Escape sailing.

[b&s4cruisin]

Ditto, I will be on the 12/12 cruise and was wondering how to you purchase access to the VIBE area? Can we purchase before we board or wait till we board the ship. And we have to wait where do we go to purchase?

thanks in advance
Bruce

[BirdTravels]

Security and Check in open around 10:30. Boarding will start around 11:30. You board in the order you show up to the terminal waiting area.

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[Two Wheels Only]

Do you know if guests of the Haven can have Margaritaville food (breakfast and/or lunch) delivered to their cabin by the butler? Thanks!

 

According to someone who sailed on the TA...

 

Yes they can and they will. We had food delivered to our suite from Margaritaville on the Escape TA. :)

 

...the answer it YES. :D

[photorere]

Does anyone know if there is a bar in the casino?

[LrgPizza]

[quote name='photorere']Does anyone know if there is a bar in the casino?[/QUOTE]Yes, it's called the Skyline Bar. There are bar top slot machines. It also serves as sort of a nightclub. It has a small stage, lounge areas, dance floor, etc. Also, at the other end of the casino, just forward of it, is O'Sheehan's.

[photorere]

Thank you, Lrg. Pizza for that information. I appreciate it!

[2ManyCruises]

[quote name='tartan cruiser']I thought I had been following this discussion pretty closely but must have missed the increase in Moderno. When did it go from $20 to $24.95? Also I see the upcharge for prime rib in the dining room. Did O'sheehans ever have prime rib complimentary any night? It still states pot pie and prime rib on their web site.Just curious.[/QUOTE]


Yes Osheehans is having complementary prime rib tonight and so is the Buffett. If you were on the ship with us I'd ask you to join us for dinner.

[calgaryhhr]

For anyone that was on the first Caribbean sailing, how was disembarking in St Thomas? Quick and easy hopefully. We are on the Dec 12 sailing and have a fishing charter scheduled for 8:30am. Is it easy enough to get off the boat by 8:30?

[calgaryhhr]

Forgot to include my other question in the previous post. What are the age/weight/height restrictions for the rope course?

[loupana]

[quote name='calgaryhhr']Forgot to include my other question in the previous post. What are the age/weight/height restrictions for the rope course?[/QUOTE]

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[cruisebob219]

First time on NCL. If we are in Haven stateroom, is there any need for the Vibe or does the haven have its own location on deck 19?

[calgaryhhr]

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Thanks Lou. Do you know what they height requirement was? Hopefully my kid isn't too disappointed if he is too short.

[loupana]

[quote name='calgaryhhr']Thanks Lou. Do you know what they height requirement was? Hopefully my kid isn't too disappointed if he is too short.[/QUOTE]

That's all I found, I board next Saturday the 28th. I'll try and remember to find out more details.

[tartan cruiser]

2ManyCruises, thanks for the information on the prime rib and the dinner invitation. I wish I was on your cruise as it's starting to get cold up here. Would enjoy meeting you. We will have to wait until Feb. and hope now that Escape has started it normal schedule, management will let things play out a bit before they start making anymore changes.

[HarpHarp]

[quote name='calgaryhhr']For anyone that was on the first Caribbean sailing, how was disembarking in St Thomas? Quick and easy hopefully. We are on the Dec 12 sailing and have a fishing charter scheduled for 8:30am. Is it easy enough to get off the boat by 8:30?[/QUOTE]

The debarks on this cruise were the easiest I've experienced. Have fun on the charter.

For all you prime rib fans, O'Sheehan's had it 3 nights, but the Beef Wellington & the beef with polenta were to die for. The Chocolate Lava cake is much, much better than carnival's.

[Kirbys20]

I would like to see the daily activity program for Caribbean itinerary.

[wrcjr98]

Hi Brittany - thanks for all the great info! Wondered if the price was the same for each person in the cabin for the spa package for the thermal suites, or if you get a break if say like 2, 3 or 4 people sign up?
Thanks!
Cindy