JW and Jerome's Adventure on The Norwegian Escape

[GotFairy]

So agree the stuff that happened last week on this ship no one could even start to make up we are still on ship for a b2b and it looks like a Disney cruise with all the kids. Next to the pearl this is my favorite ship!

 

 

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[Coastalbreezes]

After only a few days, a group of us began calling this "The Jimmy Cruise" because the punk (his name was Jimmy) you referenced who dove into the pool from deck 17 then broke the cigar lounge door should have been thrown off the ship way before Nassau.

 

Every single day Jimmy was the talk of the ship as he bragged about smoking in his cabin (another fine to his credit card), taking drugs, being drunk 24/7, starting several fights, and ultimately sent to his cabin with security only to climb over the balcony railing to try and escape via another cabin...ugh.

 

While it didn't ruin my cruise, it sure was scary when he was around. I personally witnessed a couple of his antics and other VERY bad passenger behavior during the week.

 

I look forward to following this latest review, JW especially your humorous take on certain events.

 

Tracy

[keeponcruising]

Was there a Howard Stern group cruise? Maybe that explains things.

[cruiseguys2009]

After only a few days, a group of us began calling this "The Jimmy Cruise" because the punk (his name was Jimmy) you referenced who dove into the pool from deck 17 then broke the cigar lounge door should have been thrown off the ship way before Nassau.

 

Every single day Jimmy was the talk of the ship as he bragged about smoking in his cabin (another fine to his credit card), taking drugs, being drunk 24/7, starting several fights, and ultimately sent to his cabin with security only to climb over the balcony railing to try and escape via another cabin...ugh.

 

While it didn't ruin my cruise, it sure was scary when he was around. I personally witnessed a couple of his antics and other VERY bad passenger behavior during the week.

 

I look forward to following this latest review, JW especially your humorous take on certain events.

 

Tracy

 

Oh my Gawd, Tracy, right? Bad Passenger Behavior was certainly abundant throughout the cruise, and none of it was from me, gosh dangit! I can't take credit for any of it..............but, I certainly can write about "Certain Events" and how funny they were. I just can't wait.................I am Tinkling to think about it!

[cruiseguys2009]

Was there a Howard Stern group cruise? Maybe that explains things.

 

 

Just to clarify.

 

Howard Stern was not aboard the ship, his cousin was, who happens to be a famous MBA Basketball player. This man was funny, engaging, dirty potty mouth, filthy story teller (The Best Ever!) and Jerome and I had a blast with him. I have a great story to tell coming up about our first night in Cagney's with him at the next table.

 

Stay Tuned everybody!

[olcar]

Just to clarify.

 

Howard Stern was not aboard the ship, his cousin was, who happens to be a famous MBA Basketball player. This man was funny, engaging, dirty potty mouth, filthy story teller (The Best Ever!) and Jerome and I had a blast with him. I have a great story to tell coming up about our first night in Cagney's with him at the next table.

 

Stay Tuned everybody!

 

 

 

Was it the tall, grey haired fellow that was on the ship?

[Choochala]

Bwhaaaaaa - Bette Davis

 

"But 'cha aren't Blanche, ya aren't in New Yawk, You's on The Noweegeean Es-Caw-Pay."

 

I think I'm in love :D

[cruiseguys2009]

Was it the tall, grey haired fellow that was on the ship?

 

Yes, he was the tall, (Phyllis Diller style) Grey Haired Gentleman, who looked like Howard Stern, had the Mouth of Howard Stern (Probably that runs in the family) and had the demeanor of Howard Stern, but was a lovable teddy bear all the same, who also happens to be a famous MBA Basketball star too boot.

[jeninthecity]

We love the idea of Vibe and hope we can get passes....we didn't learn about Vibe until after we had already checked in a picked our boarding time. So we went back and change the time and the earliest we could get is between 12:00 - 12:30. I'm curious...I'm sure it's not the same but how is the Ho2 during the day? It's adults only during the day correct?

 

Thanks!

[tgirl25]

Yes, he was the tall, (Phyllis Diller style) Grey Haired Gentleman, who looked like Howard Stern, had the Mouth of Howard Stern (Probably that runs in the family) and had the demeanor of Howard Stern, but was a lovable teddy bear all the same, who also happens to be a famous MBA Basketball star too boot.

You guys are a great read! i am having so much fun following you all. Really getting me ready for my Epic adventure in Feb! I know not the same ship but some of the same venues so I am excited. I know you had a bad experience with that *tinkle* but I am going to make the best darn lemonade with that dried up lemon and crumbles of splenda that anyone has ever had.

 

Can't wait to read the rest!!

 

About people behaving badly, who the heck raised these people? Wolves? At least now we know why sometimes animals eat their young(I think animals know who should and shouldn't survive their baby years, to bad we can't!).

 

Toodles, T

[el820]

I was on the same cruise with my family but we never witnessed any of these events on the ship. I don't know how we managed to missed out on these Tinkles haha.

 

I only heard about the medical emergency in Tortola from talking with another passenger during breakfast the next morning.

 

JW, we were actually standing right in front of you while we waited out the rain in Nassau. It was my kid who recognized you from a video we watched before we left home. I couldn't recognize you cuz you looks much thinner in person 😀

 

Looking to forward to more tinkles.

[buckeye rob]

Hi guys, we were very glad to have met you. Liked that wine bar a lot. The NBA fellow, played for the Knicks, came up to us the first night and spoke and we saw him several times over the cruise. He loved those end barstools at Cagney's. Very, very nice fellow. Definitely did not surpass yourself and Jerome in the all around wonderful nice guy category though !! :) Regards, Gerry.

Yes, he was the tall, (Phyllis Diller style) Grey Haired Gentleman, who looked like Howard Stern, had the Mouth of Howard Stern (Probably that runs in the family) and had the demeanor of Howard Stern, but was a lovable teddy bear all the same, who also happens to be a famous MBA Basketball star too boot.

[cruiseguys2009]

We love the idea of Vibe and hope we can get passes....we didn't learn about Vibe until after we had already checked in a picked our boarding time. So we went back and change the time and the earliest we could get is between 12:00 - 12:30. I'm curious...I'm sure it's not the same but how is the Ho2 during the day? It's adults only during the day correct?

 

Thanks!

 

 

Spice H2O is in the Aft (rear) of the ship and has signs posted "ADULTS ONLY until 6PM. Children under 18 not admitted". It is a calm and serene location, has a wonderful bar and a water feature that is like a grotto with water falls that trickle all over your body. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. . We were either at Spice H2O or up at VIBE Lite, which is located just on the other side of the glass doors leading into VIBE and uses the same bar and crew as found in VIBE, has the same water features but no padded chaise loungers, almost as nice as VIBE without the exclusivity, and saved us $200. Funny thing was, once we set up shop, some of the folks that actually were lucky enough to get VIBE passes ended up sitting out with us for a while, so we felt included.

[cruiseguys2009]

I was on the same cruise with my family but we never witnessed any of these events on the ship. I don't know how we managed to missed out on these Tinkles haha.

 

I only heard about the medical emergency in Tortola from talking with another passenger during breakfast the next morning.

 

JW, we were actually standing right in front of you while we waited out the rain in Nassau. It was my kid who recognized you from a video we watched before we left home. I couldn't recognize you cuz you looks much thinner in person 😀

 

Looking to forward to more tinkles.

 

I remember your child was looking up at me while we were under the shelter in the rain, but I stopped to chat with the couple on The Majesty of the Seas who were interested in The Norwegian Escape. I wish you would have said "Hello!" I would have loved to have spoken with you.

[cruiseguys2009]

We love the idea of Vibe and hope we can get passes....we didn't learn about Vibe until after we had already checked in a picked our boarding time. So we went back and change the time and the earliest we could get is between 12:00 - 12:30. I'm curious...I'm sure it's not the same but how is the Ho2 during the day? It's adults only during the day correct?

 

Thanks!

 

The best chance for VIBE is to arrive at the Port of Miami by 9:30AM and checked in by 10AM, securing Boarding Group Numbers 1,2,3 or 4. Then when boarding is called, proceed onto the ship and on The Norwegian Escape, VIBE tickets are purchased ($100) at Headliner's Club, located one deck below entry deck. (Please note that on Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway, these tickets are sold at revolving locations, sometimes at Guest Services or at The Excursions Desk for example, so always inquire when first getting on board where the passes are being sold).

 

For Guests sailing back to back, there currently is a policy in place that if you have purchased VIBE for your first sailing, you are given first preference to purchase them for your second sailing. That is what happened on our sailing, however I have no issue with this policy at all. That seems fair.

 

Again, to save the hundred bucks per person VIBE will cost you, utilize what I call "VIBE Lite" (The public area on Deck 19 located just outside VIBE with a bar and same water features that VIBE has) or SPICE H2O. At least in SPICE H2O you will be located right above the Buffet and a simple run for a "Fresh Cold Fruit Slices" plate is just 22 steps on the staircase away.

Edited August 29, 2016 by cruiseguys2009

[mykindaparty]

Getting the popcorn ready for round 2....[emoji12]⚓️[emoji568][emoji897][emoji897]

 

 

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[latetolovecruising]

Hey JW,

It was great meeting you and Jerome at the Meet and Greet and then chatting with you guys several times during the week! Thanks for showing us the secret balcony, that was awesome! Funny how we didn't even know about the antics going on the ship til you told us the last night....unbelievable....

I think it was the night after Tortola that I was sitting on the Waterfront with some people and all of a sudden it became really windy and rainy and the rain began pelting us, and it appeared we might get the "hurricane" people were talking about. Glad we didn't.

 

We went into the District several times in honor of TheDougOut as well, and thought it was a great spot, both day and night.

 

Had a lot of fun on the cruise!

[el820]

I remember your child was looking up at me while we were under the shelter in the rain, but I stopped to chat with the couple on The Majesty of the Seas who were interested in The Norwegian Escape. I wish you would have said "Hello!" I would have loved to have spoken with you.

 

I noticed you were busy chatting with another couple so I didn't want to interrupt your conversation. Besides I wasn't sure if it was you despite my kid telling me otherwise haha.

 

If we will run into each other on another cruise, I'll say hello.

 

Nice video BTW.

[elruth]

Loved your posts re: the first Escape cruise and awaiting your posts re: this recent one. We will be on the Escape in a few days and had been on a cruise on the Escape in late April so we know how great it is.

 

I say quit your day job and be compensated for writing the most hilarious posts about your adventures. I see a sit com in your future!

[baryton]

After only a few days, a group of us began calling this "The Jimmy Cruise" because the punk (his name was Jimmy) you referenced who dove into the pool from deck 17 then broke the cigar lounge door should have been thrown off the ship way before Nassau.

 

Every single day Jimmy was the talk of the ship as he bragged about smoking in his cabin (another fine to his credit card), taking drugs, being drunk 24/7, starting several fights, and ultimately sent to his cabin with security only to climb over the balcony railing to try and escape via another cabin...ugh.

 

While it didn't ruin my cruise, it sure was scary when he was around. I personally witnessed a couple of his antics and other VERY bad passenger behavior during the week.

 

I look forward to following this latest review, JW especially your humorous take on certain events.

 

Tracy

 

Tracy, it was a pleasure meeting you on board. Enjoyed our talks together. I think that those of us that made use of the Humidor, got more information about Jimmy than we really wanted.

 

But, it was a great cruise, despite some of the characters and their actions.

 

Looking forward to cruising again soon.

 

I too will let JW tell of our adventures on the 8/20 Escape, since he has a much better style in the telling.

 

Baryton / Rusty

:eek:

[Coastalbreezes]

Tracy, it was a pleasure meeting you on board. Enjoyed our talks together. I think that those of us that made use of the Humidor, got more information about Jimmy than we really wanted.

 

But, it was a great cruise, despite some of the characters and their actions.

 

Looking forward to cruising again soon.

 

I too will let JW tell of our adventures on the 8/20 Escape, since he has a much better style in the telling.

 

Baryton / Rusty

:eek:

 

Same here Rusty -- I thoroughly enjoyed time spent chatting with you, too. Looked for you the last evening but I ended up busy in the casino (shocker! :D)

 

Hope to see you and many of the other nice people I met on the seas again.

 

Tracy

[irishayes]

I certainly hope before you start your review of the latest cruise, you are going to wrap up the review of the first one and TELL US IF YOU REALLY WERE A BIG WINNER IN THE CASINO! Sitting on the edge of my seat from that cliffhanger.

 

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[laedw]

A Forward, to the Completion of The JW and Jerome's Adventures:

 

First I would like to give a big shout out to Rusty (baryton) for producing an amazing and well attended Cruise Critic Roll Call Meet and Greet Event (Over 100 people) and for coordinating a fantastic slot pull. The Officers and Senior Crew of the Norwegian Escape showed up to the Meet and Greet in full force and were outgoing, generous of their time, provided multifaceted expertise, and answered the throngs of questions the group had.

 

What a week folks. We can't make this stuff up, truly. Jerome and I had so much fun, but wait, there was so much outrageous passenger drama on board, that had nothing to do with Norwegian Cruise Lines, it was hysterically one thing after another, in a "You've Got To Be Kidding" moment after moment. For once, JW had nothing to do with all the drama on board. Jerome was proud of Trouble not getting in to trouble, well too much trouble, there was a few times...............but more on that later.

 

But First, there was the free-for-all boarding disaster at the Port with so many folks, not authorized (and no one stopping them), cutting into the special Pre-Boarding lines of Back-To-Back, The Haven and Special Needs. Once they announced the numerical boarding calls, everyone pushed and rushed to the boarding area, regardless of their number and it was a chaotic mess. First time ever to witness such disarray and discourse in The Port of Miami.

 

Then there was the disappointing, disorganized VIBE debacle that allowed for one single group of 29 folks, not all present at the time, to scam the system and while they were boarding at different times, all were allowed to cut into the line in front of us, with no Officer present or position-in-line numbers given out, as had been in all previous cruises, locking most of us out from fairly getting tickets to VIBE. The rules always have been, as we understood them, were that there would be position numbers given out to form the VIBE line, until the numbers were exhausted. Total of 70 passes for each week, 50 to be sold to Guests, 20 reserved for The Haven Guest request. If members of a group were not all present, then oh well, SOL, and this was the procedure. This is not what happened. There was also, the addition of the 22 Back-To-Back cruisers that took the other half of the 50 available passes for regular Guests, leaving the other 20 out of 70 passes sold on each cruise, for The Haven Guest's. (We were glad, after all, not to get VIBE tickets, as the weather was not in our favor for most of the cruise and the Group that scammed and cut the line were off-the-chain obnoxious in VIBE.) I will address this in full, later in the continuation.

 

Oh my, there was the fashioned contentious, immaculately dressed woman (who changed outfits at least 5 times a day) calmly and meticulously walked up to Jerome while we were in conversation with a group of folks in the casino and grabbed his beejubees and simply said, as she held these jewels in her hand, "I am Hot for you Baby!" Then trotted off in 6 inch stilettos, catching up with her group. Shockingly wrong, frankly funny.

 

Minutes after our departure Tortola, we made an immediate about face and the ship turned completely around, only to find out that a guest was being medivac'd off of the ship, via high speed boat, because his cabin mate stabbed him in a jealous rage during our departure from Tortola. Can't make this stuff up, I tell ya.

 

There was this cross dressing male passenger (in really, really bad drag I might also say) who was traveling with his wife who was a sight to see. He was spotted by us only once at dinner and I wish to send a special note to him from Aunti JW: The next time you want to venture out cross-dressing, then I would suggest you become very good friends with a gay man before doing so, as you can get some really good, free, and, expert fashion advice for your next jaunt. You looked horrendous! Or perhaps was it a dare, or a losing bet? Me just thinks he likes to wear his wife's clothing. And by the way, where was she all that time? Funny.

 

Wow, this heavily imbibed (I truly hope so) passenger, in a fit of anger, punched and broke the glass door to the Smoking Room in Tobacco Road then propelled himself off the 17th floor overlook into the pool below. Needless to say he was passionately escorted by this lovely group of Security Personnel off the ship in Nassau to thankfully be permanently banned for LIFE from Norwegian. Oh, and also paying the damages to their property of two thousand dollars via his American Express before being chucked off. Yay to Norwegian!

 

Another Ultimate Drink Package Guest had so imbibed himself in The District that he literally fell over, off his chair, onto the floor, right in the middle of a wonderful show being concluded by John our magnificent British Pianist host. I will tell you that I have so much more to write on this later, but the quick thinking server, Jack, came to the Guest's aid with a wheelchair, and, I might add, him being the only crew member to do so. All the while, another "Corporate" Norwegian passenger, on company business sat idly by at her table, mere inches away from the Guest on the floor, drinking her expensive bottle of beer, perhaps on the company dime because she announced she was on "official" business, as if nothing happened and she could care less. The optics were not good on this one folks, not good at all. The company I work for, I represent 100% of the time, on the clock or off the clock, on property or off property. Reputation is everything whether it be mine or my company's. Concern and compassion for my Guest is all encompassing, all the time, ever promoting my company in these days of fierce competition, and this Norwegian "Corporate" woman desperately needs to learn it.

 

Or how about on our last night in Tappenyaki. Here Jerome and I had just enjoyed one of the best meals of the week, and this drunk, deranged, disorderly, disgraceful passenger comes in hurling dishes from another table at us because her cabin mate did not wait to have dinner with her. Dishes were crashing on the floor and against the wall behind us, as we all shockingly ducked from her demonizing outrageous behavior. This was the last night of the cruise, the last thing we did before retiring to bed, and what better way to end the vacation with a strange mad woman hurling dishes and obscenities at us? On our last night, Jerome was not having a cocktail in Tobacco Road, no siree. He was filling out security forms, still shaking from the hoopla.

 

I wish they would come out with a new cruise ship television reality series. What we encountered is the best comedic stuff that actually happened, and wait, there is so much more! Oh my gosh, I haven't even scratched the surface of our times aboard The Norwegian Escape.

 

Jerome and I actually did have an overall fun, amazing time. We also appreciated, and highly commend, the professional manner most of the Norwegian staff handled each of these situations and understand completely that they are committed to all of our safety, enjoyment, excitement and our vacation.

 

Lots of Tinkle to come!

 

Oh my, God! You should have warned us about reading this at work! I laughed out loud until I cried! This is hilarious:D and so sad;)!!!

[Choochala]

Come on JW - the suspense is killing me - were things as good as the first time around other than the crazy drunks? We're sailing in December and I'm so looking forward to going now that I've been reading your thread.

Edited August 31, 2016 by Choochala

[Musigurl]

This is, without a doubt, THE best review I have ever read!

 

Our cruise on the Escape is still 11 months away, but I'm already counting the days!