Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #26 Share Posted April 15, 2018 A beautiful nighttime sail away from Miami. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #27 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Good Night Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrich Posted April 15, 2018 #28 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Thanks for doing the review. Great pictures. We love the Escape and can’t wait to be on her again in 146 days! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #29 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Belly Posted April 15, 2018 #30 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Keep'em coming.....under 50 days for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #31 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bmwman Posted April 15, 2018 #33 Share Posted April 15, 2018 The final voyage of the Norwegian Escape from Miami until her return in November 2019 Miami, Florida Nassau, Bahamas At Sea Ocho Rios, Jamaica George Town, Grand Cayman At Sea Miami, Florida Our vacation is off to a first class start. On Wednesday, our “poor” bid from a mini to H5 Haven room was accepted and the luggage tags for Deck 15 went in the trash, and tags for Deck 18 came rolling off the printer (along with new eDocs). Yeah! On Friday, we arrived in Miami (day before cruise) and checked into the Conrad Miami for our “view of the dumpster” cheapy room. After chatting-up the desk agent, he gave us a complimentary upgrade to a 2BR residence with a beautiful view of Biscayne Bay. Saturday. Cruise day. Arrived at the port at 10:15. Haven check-in was fast and painless. We were escorted to a private waiting area between Terminal B and C. 11:00 Haven boarding starts 11:00 Ambassador, Platinum Plus and Platinum boarding starts. And our cruise begins Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This says more more about the state of the cruise industry than ever before!! Haven is supposed to be booked first according to NCL. Thank you for proving them wrong. Oh and do not forget all the hype with the Escape - A ship for Miami - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleally Posted April 15, 2018 #34 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Please tell us what your "chatting up" the desk clerk at the Conrad consisted of. We are Diamond and have never gotten an upgrade like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #35 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Good Morning Nassau And good morning to our little sister the Sky! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #36 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Please tell us what your "chatting up" the desk clerk at the Conrad consisted of. We are Diamond and have never gotten an upgrade like that! Conrads are typically very generous with upgrades. We have actually got upgrades to resident suites (the two BR being the biggest) at the Conrad Miami several times. We have also got a suite upgrade at the Conrad London when sailing out of Southampton. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #37 Share Posted April 15, 2018 This says more more about the state of the cruise industry than ever before!! Haven is supposed to be booked first according to NCL. Thank you for proving them wrong.- Not exactly sure what point you are you trying to make. NCL always tries to sail their ships with the suites full. They have have always offered upgrades via the upsell desk. With the cruise line launching a new megaship and adding 2300 cabins a year, the manual upsell desk did not scale well and the replaced it with a semi-automated system. On some cruises, it has been cheaper to pay retail for a suite than playing games with the upgrade system. And you get all of the suites promos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDIANA JOE Posted April 15, 2018 #38 Share Posted April 15, 2018 The final voyage of the Norwegian Escape from Miami until her return in November 2019 Miami, Florida Nassau, Bahamas At Sea Ocho Rios, Jamaica George Town, Grand Cayman At Sea Miami, Florida Our vacation is off to a first class start. On Wednesday, our “poor” bid from a mini to H5 Haven room was accepted and the luggage tags for Deck 15 went in the trash, and tags for Deck 18 came rolling off the printer (along with new eDocs). Yeah! On Friday, we arrived in Miami (day before cruise) and checked into the Conrad Miami for our “view of the dumpster” cheapy room. After chatting-up the desk agent, he gave us a complimentary upgrade to a 2BR residence with a beautiful view of Biscayne Bay. Saturday. Cruise day. Arrived at the port at 10:15. Haven check-in was fast and painless. We were escorted to a private waiting area between Terminal B and C. 11:00 Haven boarding starts 11:00 Ambassador, Platinum Plus and Platinum boarding starts. And our cruise begins Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hey BirdTravels, My daughter Megan (Indianagirl01) and her boyfriend are cruising with you this week. Maybe you will meet them Monday at the M & G. They upgraded to a balcony from an inside. Really glad you are doing this so I can follow along :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #39 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinnyHoppa811 Posted April 15, 2018 #40 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Thank you for all the pictures. This looks like an amazing trip Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #41 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Sunday trading so a lot of the small shops are closed and the larger stores mostly close by 3 pm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie1746 Posted April 15, 2018 #42 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Can you tell us if Branko is still the Haven bartender? And is so, when is he going on vacation? He was our bartender on our first Escape cruise and we are hoping he is there when we come aboard in 2 weeks out of NY. He’s the best! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahatsea Posted April 15, 2018 #43 Share Posted April 15, 2018 So excited to be on the Escape next week for the first Bermuda trip this season. Your photos and updates are getting us exited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #44 Share Posted April 15, 2018 After a busy day shopping, there was time for a quick bite Seafood Frito Misto Chilled Garlic and Green Apple soup (don’t ask) Salmon Caesar Salad Veal Scaloppini Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #45 Share Posted April 15, 2018 So excited to be on the Escape next week for the first Bermuda trip this season. Your photos and updates are getting us exited! The Escape is replacing the Breakaway on the NY to Bermuda run. Here’s what the Breakaway did last season https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2504449 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted April 15, 2018 #46 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Can't wait for the Escape to sail out of New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire cat Posted April 15, 2018 #47 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Enjoying the review, we are sailing on her next Sunday to Bermuda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy915 Posted April 15, 2018 #48 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Such a great live report and awesome pictures, as was your Breakaway Bermuda report from last year. So very much appreciated as we sail on the Escape to Bermuda in 2 weeks(will be first time for us for both ship and port). Thanks for helping to build the excitement! Enjoy every moment!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #49 Share Posted April 15, 2018 “Looking Down” on the Carnival Sensation Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 15, 2018 Author #50 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Taking time to stay fit at sea... Or maybe not :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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