TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #426 Share Posted February 3, 2016 If only we could find a good view. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zencruisers Posted February 3, 2016 #427 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'm sorry, what is MDR? all these acronyms are killing me! lol :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD06 Posted February 3, 2016 #428 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'm sorry, what is MDR? all these acronyms are killing me! lol :-) MDR = Main Dining Room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthie0704 Posted February 3, 2016 #429 Share Posted February 3, 2016 So loving your live review! Sailing on her in September and I CAN NOT WAIT! Thanks for all the great pics and info. I appreciate your time. Keep it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #430 Share Posted February 3, 2016 A quick look at a feature we loved on the Breakaway, which is also found on the Escape. At the various entrances to the Garden Cafe, there are several sink stations where you can wash up before or after dining. Also nice - in each of the public restrooms there's a paper towel dispenser and garbage can at the door, so you can use a towel to open the door. There's a sign encouraging guests to practice this. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetone7111 Posted February 3, 2016 #431 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Thank you for the great review. I will be on Escape March 5 and you have helped to know what ship is like. Have a great time. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #432 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Better than the Carlos garbage they had on the Getaway? Those were awful. We tried a couple of the macaroons - which were quite tasty. $2 each. Chocolate and Passion Fruit Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #433 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Ok, here's a photo from up on deck last night that had us all dying. My mom asked for a photo of the three guys: myself, my dad, and my brother in law. For some reason, it turned out looking like I was introducing a boyfriend to my dad, and my dad not quite approving. It still cracks me up each time I look at it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Posted February 3, 2016 #434 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I know you are a beer guy but have you tried The Cellars? Any chance you can snap a picture of the wine list? Great review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #435 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I know you are a beer guy but have you tried The Cellars? Any chance you can snap a picture of the wine list? Great review! Arghhhhhh!! We keep saying we need to get there, as we have several winos in the group. Trying again tonight... Yet another example of all the options vying for your attention. Can someone check to see if there are rooms avail for Saturday's sailing? I may need to stay on just to do this ship justice. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted February 3, 2016 #436 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Question about the pics, do you still have to go through a third party photo service or can you upload directly from your iPhone? It seems like you're able to do it relatively quickly based on the number of photos you post (outside of the terrible Escape Wifi that I have also experienced). Thanks in advance for the tips and loving your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted February 3, 2016 #437 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Can someone check to see if there are rooms avail for Saturday's sailing? I may need to stay on just to do this ship justice. In case you're not joking, balconies are available at $1299 pp. Haven is gone. Pull the trigger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted February 3, 2016 #438 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Honestly, I don't even remember what it's called New name: Wifi Trouble Forgetter, with Orange Zest. It's strong. After cross referencing from your #343 post with the Craft Drink menu from the Brew House, I would hypothesize that it's a Jackhammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #439 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Alright, it's 12:53pm. Sue and I are getting off the ship in a few mins in an attempt to rectify a little financial issue we have with a taxi driver. Long story, and all I can say is that I'm going out of my way to set this straight. I'll fill everyone in later with the details of the day. If this is the last post you see from me, just assume we never got back on the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited February 3, 2016 by TheDougOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl1416 Posted February 3, 2016 #440 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Your comment about the "guys picture" was too funny! I can't believe it's already day 5. I'm loving my week of cruising vicariously through you. What's on tap for tonight? (Pun intended) Thanks again for sharing....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach jim Posted February 3, 2016 #441 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Doug, Loving your review/travel log. Your sense of humor has been cracking me up, in particular your brother-in-law's surprise choice for a beer. Never leave such important decisions up to an amateur, important choices like that should be left to the professionals! Did you do any excursions in Tortola? We leave in 10 days, cannot wait. Coach Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #442 Share Posted February 3, 2016 1:09pm and just left the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCmommy Posted February 3, 2016 #443 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Could you tell me the weight requirements of the water slides on the Escape? Kiddos are looking forward to them but neither is close to the 100lbs mentioned was needed for the BA slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted February 3, 2016 #444 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I think the drop slides are 100lbs minimum, but the others have no weight minimum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #445 Share Posted February 3, 2016 All is well... 1:34pm and back in the room with the phone plugged in. The security line a few mins ago when returning to the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #446 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Ok, story time. This morning Sue asks me, "Hey, you wanna go to a beach named after the brewery that was built there?" Well, duh... let's go. We get off the ship shortly after 8am, walk up to the awaiting taxi dispatchers, and say we're headed to Brewer's Bay. The guy directs us to an awaiting van, where we join 2 couples that were already loaded. Big guy gets to sit up front - I knew there was a reason I failed to lose all those lbs before the trip. And we're off... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited February 3, 2016 by TheDougOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmerck Posted February 3, 2016 #447 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Really loving your review and getting me excited for our first time on NCL. Since I have never been on NCL and only Royal and Princess, whats the TV channels like?? I have a 12yr old who likes cartoons and a husband who likes sports and Fox News..LOL Also any Pizza? how is the ice cream machine? ice milk or creamy actual soft serve?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #448 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The ride to Brewer's Bay costs $8pp. The taxi driver's name was Freeman - a great guy, and very personable. He's one of those drivers that takes great pride in his home island, and enthusiastically shares stories along the way. At one point we pass Freeman's dad, who exchanges a wave and a smile with group. Now stay with me, as there's a reason I need to share these details. As we're exiting the town near the pier, Freeman points out the home where he grew up and where several family members still live. His aunt is in the process of building an additional home on the property. And while the streets out front are now quite busy, they were once quiet and would be the spot where they all played baseball. A view of the ship as we head up the mountain... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #449 Share Posted February 3, 2016 To those that haven't been on Tortola, the roads are quite scary. They basically climb their way through the mountains, are barely a single lane wide, and have hairpin turn after hairpin turn. Many of you probably know of the tragic accident a few months back that killed several cruise ship passengers while visiting the island. This weighed on my mind as we descended the mountain, with the van's transmission squealing for the ride to be over. Freeman pointing out Brewer's Bay from above... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #450 Share Posted February 3, 2016 As we approach the bay, Freeman points out the ruins of the brewery that once stood there. And here I had been humorously fantasizing about some glorious oceanside brewery that handed out free samples to beach goers all day long. My fantasy was not to be realized, at least not today. We get out of the van, and Freeman asks the group when we want to be picked up. The one girl chimes in first with 1pm, and everyone else remains quiet. So 1 o'clock it is. Freeman says not to worry about the morning fare, as he'd collect both portions after the return trip. No problem! He then leaves us as we begin to explore. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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