Jim The Lizard Posted March 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Hi All! We had such a great time on the Escape in February, we booked it AGAIN for February 2017! I know that there are many members on here who may not agree, but my wife and I found Escape to be vibrant, fun, and well worth the cost. We had Vibe (which definitely helped our trip and time together) and the UPB (which definitely impacted our good time!). We discussed going on another Norwegian ship (this was our second NCL cruise, multiple Royal Caribbean and Carnival previous), but due to the size of the ship and all the things to do, we decided we could go again and use our familiarity with the ship to really enjoy the ship and activities. Service was excellent, food was awesome, and the shows were worth seeing. I know NCL is changing the way they do things and charging for more things that were complimentary in the past; I can't and don't worry about stuff like that. I am the consumer and am able to take those vacation dollars and apply them to another cruise line if I choose. Bottom line, there is no price I can place on Freestyle Cruising, level of service, and the quality of shows. Million Dollar Quartet leaving is a bummer, but it only raises my curiosity to see what shows will be in place by next February. Another year of Tortola will help the construction around the pier, and the beaches in both St Thomas and Tortola offer quite a bit for excursions. I only hope I don't figure out a way to head out on another cruise in the fall - that would be frivolous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrinh225 Posted March 1, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Thanks Jim! I'll be on Escape this Saturday. And I booked again for October without even tried her yet. So happy you had a great time and happy future cruising! Did you go to any beaches? Any info would be helpful. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistizoom Posted March 1, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Thanks for your review, I am thinking of Escape for my next cruise but have been a bit wary with some of the mixed reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted March 1, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Thanks for your review, I am thinking of Escape for my next cruise but have been a bit wary with some of the mixed reviews. I'm getting ready to sail her for the 2nd time. It's my favorite NCL ship so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim The Lizard Posted March 2, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Megans Bay in St Thomas and Garden Cane in Tortola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim The Lizard Posted March 2, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks Jim! I'll be on Escape this Saturday. And I booked again for October without even tried her yet. So happy you had a great time and happy future cruising! Did you go to any beaches? Any info would be helpful. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Megans Bay in St Thomas, Garden Cane in Tortola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim The Lizard Posted March 2, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'm getting ready to sail her for the 2nd time. It's my favorite NCL ship so far. Truly a great ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm-Water Diver Posted March 2, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'm getting ready to sail her for the 2nd time. It's my favorite NCL ship so far. I'm with Pizza on this one. Sailed her this past December and my family had such a good time we booked again for December 10th, 2016. She's my FAV NCL ship right now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoBarb Posted March 2, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'm another repeat Escaper. Did the TA and going back in May for a B2B. Just love that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdznee Posted March 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 2, 2016 We also loved Escape! Sailed in November of last year and are booked again for April 30th. Only 59 more days!!! Woohoo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j603 Posted March 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 2, 2016 We are booked for the Escape in September. I can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolita22 Posted March 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 2, 2016 We've sailed the Escape twice, too! Once on the 3-day public US inaugural last November and again in January. Convinced my parents (who are regular NCL cruisers who love the Getaway) that they would enjoy the Escape, so they booked for April. We'd sail the Escape again in a heartbeat. Love the ship! Glad you had a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17cruisesnsl Posted March 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Enjoyed your company in Vibe and totally agree with you. Planning to book for the same week next year. Loved the Escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted March 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Me too! Sailing in a week and a half for my second time. I love Escape, it's eclipsed the Epic as my previous favourite :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 3, 2016 We booked our second Escape cruise in May. Enjoyed the ship the first time, looking forward to our second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfeinberg Posted March 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Also booked for a second time!! Was on the Escape a few weeks ago (Feb 13 - 20/2016). Booked the Epic, which I have never been on, while on the cruise. Came home and thought about it for a week and decided to switch and do the Escape again next February. My wife and I loved the Escape and all it has to offer. Looking forward to the itinerary again also!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nola26 Posted March 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 3, 2016 We are sailing for the first time in August. This thread has the most enthusiasm I've seen for Escape. Thanks for sharing and getting me excited to try this new ship. We loved Getaway, so hopefully Escape will treat us just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted April 10, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I loved the Escape. I did a back to back on ship in November and going back on May 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deladypilot Posted April 10, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Thank you for taking the time to give us insite on the Escape. We are set to sail her in October. Hubby balked at the "big" ship thing but every time I come across a review like yours I read it to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted April 10, 2016 #20 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Thank you for taking the time to give us insite on the Escape. We are set to sail her in October. Hubby balked at the "big" ship thing but every time I come across a review like yours I read it to him. You will love the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobg529 Posted April 10, 2016 #21 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Glad you enjoyed her. I was on the Escape in January and loved her as well. While I'm very fond of both the Breakaway and the Getaway, the Escape is everything they aspired to be and more. She is really a great ship. I missed out on the Vibe last time, (boarding group 1 and it was still sold out), I promise that I will try again. Have fun!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted April 10, 2016 #22 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Glad you enjoyed her. I was on the Escape in January and loved her as well. While I'm very fond of both the Breakaway and the Getaway, the Escape is everything they aspired to be and more. She is really a great ship. I missed out on the Vibe last time, (boarding group 1 and it was still sold out), I promise that I will try again. Have fun!:D I'm trying to decide whether to do the Escape again (which I loved) or do the Breakaway for the first time. Decisions. Decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted April 10, 2016 #23 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I'm trying to decide whether to do the Escape again (which I loved) or do the Breakaway for the first time. Decisions. Decisions. You could just do what we did: Book the Escape for a 2nd time and also book the Breakaway. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acnn777 Posted April 10, 2016 #24 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Glad. We were worried with all the negative reviews it would not be enjoyable. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 10, 2016 #25 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Thank you for taking the time to give us insite on the Escape. We are set to sail her in October. Hubby balked at the "big" ship thing but every time I come across a review like yours I read it to him. Don't be afraid of the big ship. We're on our second Escape cruise next month. We live the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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